Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Anchorage
UNIT COMPANY is a 100% Alaskan-owned firm with over 45 years of experience delivering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. Our team specializes in optimizing client needs through collaborative planning, preconstruction, and construction solutions. We prioritize safety, quality control, and innovative methodologies like BIM and lean construction to ensure project success. With a focus on integrity and accountability, we serve diverse sectors including government, education, healthcare, and commercial industries. Our repeat clients include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Anchorage School District, and the State of Alaska.We operate across Alaska's road system and remote locations, integrating local communities into every project. Our three-point management system ensures financial, operational, and quality control oversight for every project. Recognized with multiple AGC Excellence in Construction Awards, we remain committed to exceeding client expectations. Our culture of teamwork and communication drives every project from concept to completion. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are core to our construction processes, aligning with federal and state regulations.
Services
Design-Build Construction
Construction Management
General Contracting
Renovation Services
Government Projects
LEED Certified Building
Remote Location Construction
Safety Training Programs
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 45 years of Alaskan construction expertise with 450+ completed projects
- Three-point management system ensures quality, operational, and financial control
- Specialized in complex design-build projects for government and institutional clients
- Award-winning safety program with daily safety minutes and hazard analyses
- Proven track record with repeat clients including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
What people say
Exceptional cooperation with staff
High quality of work maintained
Completed project ahead of schedule
Exceeded expectations with changes
Excellent control of subcontractors
Services
Design-Build Construction
Our design-build services combine planning, design, and construction under one contract, reducing project timelines and costs while maintaining quality. This approach fosters collaboration between owners, architects, and contractors to deliver optimized solutions. With 45 years of experience, we've completed complex projects like the AWACS Alert Hangar renovation and Russian Jack Elementary School reconstruction.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management using a three-point control system that monitors quality, operations, and finances simultaneously. Our managers coordinate labor and equipment while maintaining strict material standards. This approach ensured timely completion of the $2B revenue management control system project for government clients.
Government Projects
Specializing in military and municipal infrastructure, we've completed projects like the LRDR CP#1 Power Plant and Fort Raymond Substation. Our team handles security requirements, environmental compliance, and fast-track schedules for defense and public facilities while maintaining strict federal regulations.
LEED Certified Building
We deliver environmentally responsible construction through LEED-certified processes, incorporating renewable energy systems and sustainable materials. Our expertise includes five and six-star energy-rated facilities, wind turbines, and solar energy installations that meet strict environmental regulations while optimizing building efficiency.
Remote Location Construction
Operating across Alaska's remote regions, we manage logistics and workforce challenges for projects in locations like Koliganek and Point Lay. Our experience includes constructing teacher housing in rural communities and military facilities in extreme environments while maintaining quality standards and local workforce integration.
Questions
What construction services does UNIT COMPANY offer?
We provide design-build, general contracting, construction management, and integrated project delivery services for commercial, government, healthcare, and educational facilities.
How long has UNIT COMPANY been in business?
Since 1977, we've delivered construction solutions across Alaska with a proven track record of 450+ completed projects.
What safety measures does UNIT COMPANY implement?
We enforce mandatory drug testing, daily safety minutes, weekly checklists, and site-specific safety plans with dedicated safety specialists.
Do you work on remote location projects?
Yes, we specialize in both on-road and remote location construction projects throughout Alaska, integrating local communities into our workforce.
What sustainability practices do you follow?
We prioritize LEED certification, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and environmental compliance in all our construction processes.
