HousingAnchorage · February 11, 2026
UIC expands construction reach
UIC has launched IGLU Construction, a road accessible vertical construction company expanding its building reach across Alaska.
Daily Alaska staff · February 11, 2026 · Anchorage
UIC, an Alaska Native corporation known for heavy civil work, has launched IGLU Construction, a new road accessible vertical construction company designed to expand its footprint into vertical building projects across Alaska, from Kenai to Fairbanks.
IGLU focuses on projects reachable by road, filling a gap between rural construction and urban development. That gives UIC more flexibility in where and how it builds, and gives communities along the road system another contractor option for commercial and industrial projects.
The company says IGLU will support commercial, industrial, and community focused projects. It also creates another pathway for Alaska Native employment and training in the construction trades.
Vertical construction has been a growing need in Alaska's population centers. The expansion positions UIC to compete for more year round work across the state's construction industry.
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Questions people ask
What is IGLU Construction?
UIC launched IGLU Construction as a new company focused on road accessible vertical building projects across Alaska, expanding beyond its heavy civil work.
What kinds of projects will IGLU handle?
IGLU will work on commercial, industrial, and community focused projects that are reachable by road.
Does IGLU create construction jobs for Alaska Natives?
Yes. The company creates a new pathway for Alaska Native employment and training in the construction trades.
Why expand into vertical construction now?
IGLU fills a gap between rural and urban construction by focusing on road accessible projects, giving UIC more flexibility in where it works and more year round opportunities.
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- UIC has launched a new road accessible vertical construction company called IGLU Construction. · akbizmag.com
- IGLU is designed to focus on projects that can be reached by road, filling a gap between rural construction and urban development. · akbizmag.com
- IGLU will support commercial, industrial, and community focused projects. · akbizmag.com
- IGLU creates another pathway for Alaska Native employment and training in the construction trades. · akbizmag.com
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