Campus supports thousands of local jobs and delivers critical digital infrastructure for Utah
Eagle Mountain, Utah (April 17, 2026) – Layton Construction and QTS Data Centers (QTS) reached a major construction milestone with the topping out of the third building at the QTS data center campus in Eagle Mountain, Utah (SLC1). The data center campus is designed to support long-term digital infrastructure while delivering hundreds of jobs and significant community investment.
The QTS campus just southwest of Salt Lake City reflects QTS’s long‑term commitment to the community, including:
- Ensuring the project will not impact local utility rates
- Conserving water by using a closed‑loop cooling system that does not draw from local water resources and does not consume water for cooling, once operational
- Supporting high‑quality jobs including more than 2,000 construction jobs and more than 100 permanent roles
- Significant community investment, including meaningful tax revenue to support roads, schools, parks, hospitals and first responders
- Community engagement through open communication and ongoing collaboration with the Eagle Mountain community
“This milestone reflects the strength of our partnership with Layton Construction and our shared commitment to being a responsible, long-term partner in Eagle Mountain,” said Ryan Hunter, Chief Operations Officer of QTS. “Together, we’re delivering critical digital infrastructure while creating local jobs, investing in the community, and delivering lasting value for Utah County.”
Project Scale and Impact
Construction continues to be one of Utah’s fastest-growing industries, supported by large-scale projects like SLC1 that reflect the region’s ongoing investment in growth and development.
The campus represents a substantial construction effort, with major concrete and steel components coming together to support the overall build. Importantly, this work includes partnerships with Utah-based suppliers, including Steel Fab and BZI Steel of Cedar City, reinforcing the project’s commitment to working with local companies and supporting in-state jobs and expertise.
“This project demonstrates what’s possible when you combine skilled trade partners, rigorous planning, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality,” said Michael Colligan, Sr. Vice President for Layton Construction, who has overseen operations at the SLC1 campus. “With nearly one million craft hours worked and a total recordable incident rate of just 0.21, our teams have proven that large-scale projects can be delivered safely and to the highest standards.”
Work began in September 2025, with an official groundbreaking in October 2025.
Photos and videos of the event can be downloaded here.
About Layton Construction
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,700 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
About QTS
QTS is a global data center leader with unrivaled access to scalable infrastructure across North America and Europe. QTS delivers state‑of‑the‑art data center solutions, robust connectivity, and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities at gigawatt scale. QTS prioritizes investing responsibly in the communities where it builds and operates. QTS is a Blackstone portfolio company.
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