Building Safer Spaces For Brighter Futures
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Top Correctional Facilities
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Corrections Projects In The Last Five Years
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Top Correctional Contractor
ENR East (2025)
Strategizing Safety, Maximizing Efficiency
Security of your facility remains at the forefront of our teams’ minds from start to finish
The Future Of Corrections
An inside look at prisons and new jail construction and what makes these facilities unique
Care First, Jails Last: Restorative Care Villages
In Los Angeles County, thousands suffering from mental illness and homelessness cycle in and out of a jail system that’s ill-equipped to help them recover. When recent studies revealed that over half could be safely treated in a community setting if given the right support, LA County changed its approach towards behavioral health: Care First, Jails Last.
Former Jail Finds New Life
In late 2019, the Madison Street Jail, having sat empty for 10 years, finally saw the light of day. The 8-floor structure, originally designed for isolation, with only discrete, 8in horizontal windows to the outside world, was transformed into 6 floors of open, light-filled, Class A office space. The renovated space is now home to some 900+ workspaces for Maricopa County Officials, including the County Attorney’s Offices.
OUT WITH THE OLD: Layton Nears End of New Utah Correctional Facility
As the lead in a joint venture, Layton Construction is fast approaching the finish line on the new Utah State Correctional Facility relocation—the state’s largest, non-highway public project to date. Spanning 300 acres and comprised of 30 buildings, the new correctional facility will operate much like a mini city—complete with its own roads, utilities, and several different facilities.
The Evolution of Corrections & Detention Facilities
From mental health considerations to modular design and delivery, correctional facility design and construction has transformed over time. Join Senior Vice President of STO Building Group (STOBG), Amy Wincko, as she interviews three corrections construction experts: VP of Ajax Building Company Jay Smith, VP of Layton Construction David Burton, and Construction Manager at Layton Construction Dave Whimpey.