Big-D Construction acquires large Boise-based contractor

Big-D Construction, a major general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, has acquired McAlvain Cos. Inc. of Boise. McAlvain is a third-generation general contractor providing general construction services, design/build and construction management throughout the Northwest. It also operates a large structural concrete division. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2018.{mprestriction ids="1,3"}

McAlvain Cos. will continue to be headquartered in Boise, where it has operated for nearly 40 years. The company will continue with the same name and be locally managed. Torry McAlvain, whose father started the business in 1980, will continue as CEO and Chuck Graves will remain president.

“Everyone here at McAlvain is extremely excited about this important new phase in our company’s history,” said McAlvain. “We have strategically aligned ourselves with a company that is a perfect fit with our family culture and core values. It ensures that we will continue to build on the successes that our employees have provided for us and deliver new opportunities for both our self-performing and construction services divisions. Combining our strengths and aligning our resources with Big-D will reinforce best-in-class customer services and accomplished construction project delivery teams.  As we have done in the past, we will continue to strive to always exceed our client’s expectations.”

This transaction will allow McAlvain to better serve its customers by enabling the company to take on larger, more complex projects in Idaho and its neighboring states, Big-D said in a release.

“This acquisition is part of Big-D’s vision to strengthen our company through alliances with premier builders and talented project teams in selected markets,” said said Jack Livingood, Big-D Construction chairman. “McAlvain has a storied history and is highly respected for its integrity, service to its customers and its ability to deliver the most challenging construction projects. We are excited to be a part of its future.” 

As one of the largest construction organizations in the country with annual revenues exceeding $1.6 billion. Big-D’s family of companies includes more than 1,300 employees. It was founded in Ogden in 1957 and in addition to its Salt Lake City headquarters, it has offices in Ogden; Lindon; Park City; Pleasanton, California; St. Paul, Minnesota; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Las Vegas, Nevada; Bozeman, Montana; and Tempe, Arizona.{/mprestriction}