About Us

The Westland Way.

Who we are

Local Expertise. Large-Scale Capabilities.

We pride ourselves in providing the attention to detail, pricing, and customer service of a small business, while delivering large company capabilities and results. Our preconstruction methods are designed to anticipate potential issues and areas of improvement, resolving problems before they arise and minimizing the impact to the final project cost. Our construction methods are based in sound safety practices, transparent communication, and hands-on team-based management techniques.

Together these strategies have brought us one successful project, and one satisfied client, after another. Our goal at the end of each job is for our title to change from “Construction Manager” to “Trusted Partner”.

Two Westland team members in safety vests on an open floor of a steel-framed building at sunset

Our Mission

We strive to raise the level of Service, while building People, Projects and Relationships The Westland Way.

Growth & Expansion

Rooted in Utah, Building Across the World

Westland’s roots date to the early 1950s, when the Houghton family established a small trade business in plaster that grew into a respected subcontractor. In 1992, Westland Construction was established as a commercial general contractor expanding into construction management.

Westland completed its first international project in Samoa in 2003, strengthening its expertise in remote construction. Continued work in Southern Utah led to the creation of the Southwest Division in St. George.

Today, Westland delivers projects throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Our portfolio includes schools, religious institutions, offices, recreation centers, retail, resorts, financial institutions, industrial facilities, multifamily developments, and more. Our success is built on strong partnerships and a commitment to exceeding industry standards.

Westland's founders in an early black-and-white photo

Three men in suits standing on a wooden deck in front of a timber lodge below a mountain cliff

The Westland team in suits, seated and standing on a wooden deck in front of a mountain lodge

Four men in sport coats smiling in front of a wood-plank wall

Four Westland team members in work shirts outside a block building with green doors

What we stand for

Our values.

Trust
Confidence built through honesty, reliability, and accountability.
Integrity
Following through on promises and commitments.
Passion
Exemplifying a positive demeanor and lifting others.
Loyalty
Putting forth energy and interest into the company.

Leadership

Meet our leaders.

CEO
Chris Houghton
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and expertise in managing complex construction projects. He has been instrumental in driving Westland’s growth and success. His commitment to building a network of reliable and loyal in-country partners has helped Westland deliver hundreds of projects on-time and on-budget.
President
Kyle Houghton
Kyle is a personable and values-driven construction business leader. Beginning work in the industry at a young age with his family’s businesses, Houghton Plaster and Westland Construction, Kyle has adapted a rooted yet visionary approach to his leadership. Over the 25 years he has been with Westland, Kyle has helped expand its presence, opening offices on four continents and working on projects in over 15 countries.
CFO
Shayne Gibbons
As a senior financial executive with over 20 years of global leadership experience, Shayne brings a dynamic, self-driven style to Westland. Experienced in driving growth, increasing profitability, acquiring and merging businesses, along with optimizing and standardizing processes, Shayne has mastered managing the financial health of business operations. He regularly demonstrates the ability to develop, mentor and build high-performing teams across all levels of an organization and diverse cultures.

Building relationships

What our clients say.

We value our partnership with Westland. Their commitment to financial accountability, schedule discipline, and quality construction has been evident throughout our relationship.
Jeff SimonsenSenior Vice President, Central Bank
FFKR Architects has had a very collaborative and successful relationship with Westland on multiple significant facilities, including K–12 schools, municipal buildings, and community-focused developments. Each experience has reinforced my personal confidence in their capabilities and professionalism.
Michael LeishmanAIA, LEED AP, Senior Principal Architect – President, FFKR Architects
From the start, Westland demonstrated the ability to meet tight schedules while maintaining excellent communication with our team. Their efficiency has only improved with each subsequent location.
George NascaReal Estate Development Project Manager, Discount Tire