Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority interest in HC Contractors (HC), effective May 18, 2022. With over 29 years of knowledge and experience, HC is firmly established as an industry leader and a premier construction company within Fairbanks and the greater Alaska Interior, providing essential infrastructure and heavy civil construction services.
HC’s quality, results, and experienced workforce are welcomed strengths to the UIC team. Dr. Pearl K. Brower, UIC President and CEO, said, “On behalf of UIC’s management and our Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome HC Contractors to our family. The alignment of our values and dedication to bettering Alaska is sure to provide a successful partnership.” Jeevan Pokharel, UIC COO, is excited about the future opportunities this partnership will bring, stating, “We look forward to partnering with HC’s team and continuing to deliver vital, world-class infrastructure engineering and construction services in Alaska. This definitely places UIC as a dominant force in the heavy civil industry.”