Loven Contracting

What Loven Contracting does

Loven Contracting is a privately held commercial general contractor founded in 1985 by Mike Loven and headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona. The firm delivers new construction, tenant improvements, and renovations across Arizona and the broader Southwest, with healthcare construction as its primary vertical and historic preservation, commercial and hospitality, parks and recreation, civic and public, energy infrastructure, and animal care as additional served markets. Notable project work includes the Sacred Peaks Health Center for the Navajo Hopi Health Foundation, the Arizona Oncology Cancer Center in Prescott, the Mountain Line Downtown Connection Center (a mass timber facility recognized as ENR Southwest Project of the Year in 2024), and historic preservation work at Grand Canyon National Park including Kolb Studio, the Desert View Watchtower, and Bright Angel Cabins.

The company's underlying delivery platform combines multiple project methods: traditional General Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) with guaranteed maximum price commitments, and Design-Build. Core technical capabilities include Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design visualization and coordination, cloud-based project management systems, self-perform skilled trades using in-house craftsmen and equipment, LEED-accredited sustainable construction practice, and a proprietary set of construction techniques branded as "Loven Exclusives." The firm has maintained OSHA/ADOSH Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star safety certification continuously since 2016, placing it among only five to six Arizona general contractors with this designation.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue, with pricing determined through competitive bidding for public work, GMP arrangements under CMAR, and negotiated contracts for private clients. The firm reports over 96% of projects are completed with repeat clients and operates a Building Relationships Service Program providing 24/7/365 warranty and facility maintenance support for the lifetime of completed projects. Leadership transitioned in June 2022, with founder Mike Loven moving to CEO and Jon Hansen, P.E. appointed President; the firm is majority-owned by women, veterans, and members of the BIPOC community. The company employs 101-250 people and reports a 94% employee engagement rate, approximately three times the U.S. average per Gallup reporting.

Name

Loven Contracting

Legal name

Loven Contracting Inc.

Website

https://lovencontracting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Loven Contracting is a privately held Arizona general contractor founded in 1985, delivering healthcare, historic preservation, commercial, civic, and energy infrastructure construction across the Southwest via CMAR, Design-Build, and traditional general contracting methods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Healthcare construction
• Historic preservation contracting
• Construction manager at risk
• Design-build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting services where the company serves as the primary contractor for construction projects, managing all aspects of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
2. Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR): CMAR delivery method where Loven Contracting commits to delivering projects within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), providing cost certainty while collaborating with design teams during preconstruction.
3. Design-Build Services: Integrated design and construction services under a single contract, streamlining project delivery from concept to completion with architects and builders working collaboratively.
4. Self-Perform Construction: In-house skilled craftsmen and equipment to self-perform construction activities, providing greater control over quality, schedule, and safety on projects.
5. Preconstruction and Estimating: Preconstruction phase services including feasibility assessment, value engineering, constructability reviews, and detailed cost estimating to ensure project success before groundbreaking.
6. Facility Maintenance and Warranty Services: Ongoing maintenance and warranty services through the Building Relationships Service Program, providing long-term client support beyond project completion.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Loven Contracting is a full-service commercial general contractor headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, delivering new construction, tenant improvements, and renovations since 1985. The company executes projects through General Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Build delivery methods, with specialty capabilities in healthcare, historic preservation, commercial, hospitality, civic, energy infrastructure, and animal care facilities across Arizona and the Southwest. Its service offering is supported by self-perform craft capabilities, preconstruction estimating, and a lifetime Building Relationships Service Program for warranty and facility maintenance.

Product overview

Loven Contracting is a full-service commercial general contracting firm headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services. The company operates as a single unified offering platform organized around construction delivery methods (General Contracting, CMAR, Design+Build) supported by specialty capabilities (Historic Preservation, Sustainable Construction, Healthcare Construction, Self-Perform). Their Building Relationships Service Program provides ongoing warranty and maintenance support. The company serves diverse market verticals including healthcare, historic preservation, commercial & hospitality, parks & recreation, civic & public, energy infrastructure, and animal care across Arizona and the Southwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% employee engagement rate, compared to approximately 31% national average (3x the Gallup-reported U.S. average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Arizona OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Partnership for construction of Arizona Oncology Cancer Center in Prescott - a 22,100SF comprehensive cancer treatment facility providing medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and diagnostic imaging services.
• NexCore GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022National healthcare real estate investment and development company serving as development partner for Arizona Oncology Cancer Center. Recognized as one of the Top Healthcare Real Estate Developers nationwide by Modern Healthcare and Healthcare Real Estate Insights (HREI).
• CorganmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Award-winning architecture firm providing design services for Arizona Oncology Cancer Center project. Specializes in innovative healthcare space design.
• Navajo Hopi Health FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for construction of Sacred Peaks Health Center - a 24,000SF healthcare facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. The project incorporated tribal traditions and healing practices within a contemporary healthcare environment, including eastern-facing entryway and culturally appropriate design elements.
• Red Feather Development GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for donations of surplus construction materials, appliances, and equipment. Red Feather Development Group partners with Indigenous communities to develop and implement housing solutions for native homeowners in Northern Arizona.
• Boys & Girls Club of FlagstaffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJon Hansen serves as board member and chairs the safety committee. Facilitated expansion of the local club in partnership with trade partners including Another Plumbing Company, Bronson Electric, and Highlands Floor Coverings. Expansion will enable 75% more capacity for serving kids.
• Coconino Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Building Relationships Scholarship program supporting students in Construction Technology. Also supports NAU Construction Management Program and sponsors veteran dental care appreciation events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Willmeng Construction: Phoenix-based commercial general contractor specializing in healthcare, mission-critical, and commercial projects across Arizona. Closely comparable in regional scale, healthcare vertical focus, and preconstruction-led delivery model.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national general contractor with a strong healthcare, laboratory, and energy infrastructure practice and significant Phoenix/Southwest presence. Comparable in delivery methods (CMAR, design-build) and healthcare-construction specialization, though at substantially larger scale.
• Kitchell: Arizona-headquartered general contractor (Phoenix) with deep healthcare, higher-education, and civic project portfolios across the Southwest. Directly comparable to Loven in regional scale, healthcare vertical focus, and CMAR/design-build delivery approach.
• CORE Construction Group: Regional general contractor operating across the Southwest and Midwest with healthcare, education, and commercial expertise. Comparable in mid-market regional GC positioning, project delivery methods, and self-perform capabilities.
• Adolfson & Peterson Construction: Regional general contractor with strong Southwest presence serving healthcare, commercial, civic, and higher-education clients. Comparable in size, regional focus, and healthcare/civic vertical mix.
• Sundt Construction: Tempe, AZ-based employee-owned general contractor with healthcare, commercial, transportation, and energy infrastructure projects throughout the Southwest. Comparable in regional footprint, delivery methods, and mid-to-large healthcare project focus.

Broad incumbents

• Hensel Phelps: National employee-owned general contractor with major healthcare, aviation, and government practices and Southwest regional offices. Comparable in healthcare and federal delivery expertise, but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• JE Dunn Construction: Large national general contractor with a dedicated healthcare group and significant presence in the Southwest. Comparable in CMAR/design-build healthcare delivery, though at materially larger scale.
• Swinerton: National general contractor with strong healthcare, commercial, and renewable-energy practices across the Western U.S. Comparable in self-perform capabilities, Southwest presence, and delivery methods, but at broader national scale.
• DPR Construction: National, employee-owned general contractor with one of the largest healthcare construction practices in the U.S. and a Phoenix office. Comparable in healthcare specialization and tech-enabled delivery (BIM/Virtual Design), but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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