The Department of the Air Force has selected Layton Construction to deliver the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) Recapitalization program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, according to a report published October 19. Working in partnership with Gensler and Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), Layton will develop five new dormitory facilities under a single contract.
The 2 million square foot progressive design-build (PDB) program is operating on a rapid schedule. The project aims for completion before the end of 2028, following six to eight months of collaborative design. Each of the five 400,000 square foot dormitories is intended to house approximately 6,000 joint-force combat medic students from the Army, Navy, and Air Force attending the METC.
Layton Construction Design Manager Clint Watson stated that the team is working around the clock to complete the gigantic buildings in a year, noting the process is both exciting and incredibly challenging. The project will utilize extensive modular and prefabricated construction strategies alongside lean and highly integrated design processes.
The use of the progressive design-build delivery method on this project has accelerated the timeline by 70% and reduced costs by 20%. Layton Construction Executive Vice President Eric Nay said the award is the culmination of several years of hard work, relationship building, and proven performance throughout the government's procurement process.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor that has been delivering commercial construction since 1953. The company operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States and employs more than 2,200 construction professionals across various markets, including healthcare, education, and industrial.
