UIC Stands Up Road-Accessible Vertical Contractor, Iglu Construction

While both UIC Construction and UIC Nappairit have completed work on the road system, Lynn says their core specialty is remote construction, whether in Cold Bay or Utqiaġvik. “The process of remote construction is quite a bit different from road system work where you have ready access to equipment, personnel, and materials,” he says. “Setting up Iglu Construction with a focus on road-system work fills a geographic gap in our service line and allows Iglu to focus solely on the core road corridor.”

Iglu Construction is focused on both new builds and remodels for federal, state, and local government agencies and private commercial clients. It offers tenant improvements, design-build services, preconstruction management and scheduling, and design-assist for cost control.

Although operating as a separate brand, Iglu Construction draws strength from its corporate family. “Our sister companies do work very closely together to benefit our clients,” says Lynn. “From access to equipment, to expertise and to bonding, Iglu will benefit from its position within UIC Commercial Services and the larger UIC family of companies.”

As part of the Alaska Native village corporation for Utqiaġvik, Iglu Construction has access to UIC’s extensive fleet and skilled personnel, initially sharing staff with UIC Construction. In addition to Lynn as manager, the crossover includes Bryan Hise as operations manager, Thrushal “TK” Kargi as preconstruction manager, and Louie Miller as controller.

Lynn says, “Their experience on complex vertical construction projects off the road system gives Iglu immediate benefit of understanding long lead times, what it takes to work year-round, and how to overcome challenging conditions.”