Jacobsen Construction

Jacobsen Construction 103 years. 850 employee-owners. Scores of amazing projects. Every great company has a great story.

One goal: Building enduring communities!
goo.gl/FQt2dh Ours began with Danish teenager Soren Jacobsen, an aspiring builder who landed on Ellis Island in 1900 with $24 in his pocket and an American Dream: To change its skyline. After 100 years in business, our company continues to achieve Soren's goal by creating structures that thrill our

clients and that serve our communities well. It's a process that challenges and inspires every day, and it's why we love to go to work.

In Nephi, construction is underway on a vehicle maintenance shop that will help the Utah National Guard honor their "Alw...
06/03/2026

In Nephi, construction is underway on a vehicle maintenance shop that will help the Utah National Guard honor their "Always Ready, Always There!" motto.

We held a groundbreaking celebration on Tuesday for this unique facility, where devoted citizen soldiers with expertise in engineering and fleet maintenance will use state-of-the-art mechanic stations to keep essential military vehicles at peak performance. Whether it's in response to a wildfire, flood, earthquake or any other serious crisis, the 1457th Engineer Battalion based here will be well-positioned to reach rural Utahns and repair critical infrastructure in times of emergency.

Elliott Workgroup

06/03/2026

Jacobsen Construction is at the Best of State Gala in Salt Lake City! Weโ€™re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our Best of State General Contractor award tonight at the Salt Palace, and we appreciate this special recognition.

Cheers rang out at Huntsman Cancer Institute this month as 14-year-old Noah Reeb officially broke ground on a project th...
05/29/2026

Cheers rang out at Huntsman Cancer Institute this month as 14-year-old Noah Reeb officially broke ground on a project that expands access to the same proton therapy that saved his own life.

Deftly operating an excavator with the help of the construction team, Noah ushered in the expansion of the Senator Orrin G. Hatch Proton Therapy Center, which will soon have a second treatment vault to serve twice as many patients.

Noah was the first patient to receive proton therapy at this facility after it was completed by Jacobsen in 2021. Its expansion is now underway!

VCBO Architecture Mevion Medical Systems

๐Ÿ“ธ Huntsman Cancer Institute

: Olene Walker Elementary School and South Kearns Elementary School, which were built concurrently with each other and ...
05/21/2026

: Olene Walker Elementary School and South Kearns Elementary School, which were built concurrently with each other and were completed in August 2020, elevated the education experiences of children in two Salt Lake County communities.

On both campuses, Jacobsen Construction partnered with Granite School District and VCBO Architecture to build customizable and collaborative learning spaces, a teaching lab, a library, a community center and dozens of modernized classrooms, all within just 14 months.

The new copper roof atop the Salt Lake Temple is now fully installed! The copper will gradually take on a natural green ...
05/20/2026

The new copper roof atop the Salt Lake Temple is now fully installed! The copper will gradually take on a natural green patina.

In other recent progress, stone paving is being installed around the temple exterior, parquet wood flooring is being added to the temple entrance buildings and various intricate interior finishes are being put in place throughout the historic structure.

For more details on the latest renovation milestones, visit the Church Newsroom (link in comments).

Construction of The University of Utahโ€™s West Village Family & Graduate Student Housing is now complete! Phase II was re...
05/15/2026

Construction of The University of Utahโ€™s West Village Family & Graduate Student Housing is now complete! Phase II was recently turned over to the university for its first occupants, adding 475 more units to the West Village and expanding on-campus housing options for students who are either in graduate school, attending internationally, are married or have children.

โ€œItโ€™s rewarding to know that, for the next several decades, students and their families will set down their roots at this complex while they get their education,โ€ said Shaun Thompson, Jacobsen project manager, who led the work here.

VCBO Architecture

This , Jacobsen is grateful to our project team members for having the smarts to identify risks, the discipline to neve...
05/05/2026

This , Jacobsen is grateful to our project team members for having the smarts to identify risks, the discipline to never cut corners and the ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง to pause and re-assess when something isn't right.

๐—š๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง is the name of Jacobsen's recently launched safety initiative, which includes improvements to employee recognition programs, increased emphasis on communication and situational awareness, an updated safety gear visual brand and newly issued personal protective equipment.

At Jacobsen, ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง means perseverance in pursuit of safe work conditions. Amid the many jobsite pressures competing for our attention, it takes ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง and foresight to keep our people safe.

04/29/2026

Today, Jacobsen joined with LifeTime.Life, VCBO Architecture and Herriman City to break ground on an athletic country club in one of Utah's fastest growing communities! ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป will include a fitness floor for strength training and cardio; yoga, Pilates, strength and barre studios; pickleball courts; rejuvenation suites; a LifeSpa; pools; and much more.

"Life Time knows how to radically elevate their clients' fitness, recreation and wellness routines in ways that few others in their industry have imagined," said Gary Ellis, Jacobsen president and CEO. "With that in mind, our team understands what's being asked of us. We're being asked to meet that same standard in every detail."

What's next for the construction industry in Utah? Brett Barkdull, Jacobsen's VP of preconstruction, discussed that ques...
04/24/2026

What's next for the construction industry in Utah? Brett Barkdull, Jacobsen's VP of preconstruction, discussed that question with other industry leaders at Utah Business Magazine's latest roundtable event.

"The excitement of another round of the Olympics coming in a few years has created an urgency," he said. "That has a ripple effect throughout the whole community that weโ€™re going to see. Eight years feels like a long time away, but itโ€™s coming quick."

To read the full conversation, visit the Utah Business website (link in comments).



๐Ÿ“ธ Utah Business Magazine

Jacobsen has again been named Best of State General Contractor in Utah! This sought-after award is a feather in the cap ...
04/22/2026

Jacobsen has again been named Best of State General Contractor in Utah! This sought-after award is a feather in the cap for our 880-plus employee-owners and their hard-earned reputation as the best builders in the business.

This is the 11th of the past 13 years in which the company has won Best of State recognition. Thank you to each employee, project owner, and design, engineering or trade partner, who helps Jacobsen consistently stand out.

Visit the Jacobsen Newsroom to learn more (link in comments).

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