Layton has teamed with Clark Construction, the largest American-owned commercial contractor, to pursue the Utah Data Center project.

A new project website has been created to meet the demands expected for this unprecedented Utah project.

Please visit: www.ClarkLaytonJV.com for all information regarding the Utah Data Center. Please check back frequently as the information will be updated on a consistent and timely basis.

 

ADVISORY

On Oct. 23, 2009, Sens. Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett and Rep. Bob Bishop joined Glenn Gaffney, deputy director of National Intelligence for Collection, in announcing the Intelligence Community's plans to build a data center at Camp Williams, Utah.

The center will support the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI). which is aimed at securing the United States’ information infrastructure and coordinating its defense with state and local governments, as well as the private sector. The site was chosen after a thorough competitive analysis of 38 sites.

 
Gaffney, whose responsibilities include oversight for Intelligence Community (IC) cyber activities, said, “The Intelligence Community has an important mission in protecting the U.S. cyber infrastructure. Cybersecurity is among the most pressing of national security concerns we face, and Utahns are going to play an important role in this mission – in protecting America’s interests.”

 Earlier this year, the White House unveiled its Cyberspace Policy Review, which described a new way forward toward a reliable, resilient, trustworthy digital infrastructure for the future. In its review, the White House stated, “The architecture of the nation’s digital infrastructure, based largely upon the Internet, is not secure or resilient. Without major advances in the security of these systems or significant change in how they are constructed and operated, it is doubtful that the United States can protect itself from the growing threat of cybercrime and state-sponsored intrusions and operations.”

 The center will add important capabilities to the IC so that intelligence agencies can exercise their lawful authorities, subject to appropriate oversight, to protect national security networks, provide technical assistance to the Department of Homeland Security, provide intelligence and warning regarding cybersecurity threats, and to otherwise carry out their proper tasks under the CNCI to meet cybersecurity objectives.

 The IC estimates between 5,000 and 10,000 individuals will be employed during the construction and development of the Data Center. Once operational, the facility will employ between 100 and 200 individuals.

 Gov. Herbert said, “This is exactly what we mean when we talk about economic development. Our state’s diverse and talented workforce makes Utah uniquely qualified to house this vital national security effort, which will provide valuable job opportunities immediately and well into the future. The project is among the largest the state has seen and is on par with the billion-dollar City Creek development in downtown Salt Lake City.”

Sen. Hatch said, “Our nation’s communications networks are now such an integral part of our daily lives that even a modest disruption could have severe consequences for our economy and way of life. Our networks are increasingly under attack from a range of sources, everything from the hacker who steals your identity and runs up huge credit card bills to a coordinated assault on a nation’s computer infrastructure, as was seen in Estonia and Georgia. This threat is real and I am very proud the Intelligence Community is utilizing Utahns’ unique skills in this critical national security endeavor.”

 Sen. Bennett said, “Our country must continue to advance its national security efforts and that includes improvements in cybersecurity. As we rely more and more on our communications networks for business, government and everyday use, we must be vigilant and provide agencies with the necessary resources to protect our country from a cyber attack. The decision to establish this data center in Utah is a testament of Utahns’ commitment to our nation’s defense and the remarkable skilled workforce we have in our state.”

 Rep. Bishop said, "This large scale project opens a new and exciting chapter in Utah's contributions to our nation's defense, and marks the beginning of what should be a long-term and growing relationship with our state and its very capable workforce. In the short term, this project will bring a significant number of construction jobs during a difficult time of employment shortages, and will also provide a stable source of employment for hundreds of qualified individuals in the years to come."

 

 

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Clark Construction is the 13th Largest General Contractor in the U.S., with 2008 revenues of $4.7 Billion. Clark is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Layton Construction is the 66th largest General Contractor in the U.S., with 2008 revenues of $920 Million. Layton is headquartered in Sandy, UT.