About

Relationships That Build More Than Buildings

For more than 60 years, Hayner Hoyt has built a reputation founded on integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to quality. While the construction industry continues to evolve, our approach has remained consistent: build strong relationships, communicate openly, and deliver exceptional results through every phase of the project.

We understand that successful construction extends beyond schedules and budgets. It requires trust, collaboration, and a team that is invested in the success of every client, project partner, and community we serve. From preconstruction through project completion, we approach every engagement with the same level of professionalism, transparency, and attention to detail that has defined our work for generations.

Our role goes beyond constructing buildings. We strive to be a trusted advisor, a dependable partner, and a long-term resource for our clients, earning the confidence to support not only the project at hand but the opportunities that follow.

A Foundation of Trust

That foundation is built through consistent execution and a disciplined approach to every phase of the work. We bring together experienced professionals, detailed preconstruction planning, and a commitment to coordination that carries through from project kickoff to closeout. By staying proactive in identifying challenges, maintaining clear communication across all stakeholders, and keeping scope, schedule, and quality aligned, we help ensure projects move forward with clarity and purpose.

Throughout construction, we remain closely engaged with our clients and partners, making informed decisions in the field that reflect both the intent of the design and the needs of the people who will ultimately use the space. It is this steady, detail focused approach that allows us to deliver work our clients can depend on and relationships that continue well beyond project completion.

60
YEARS IN BUSINESS
200 million+
SINGLE PROJECT BONDING LIMIT
350 million+
AGGREGATE BONDING CAPACITY
12
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED

We Support the Community That Supports Us

Hayner Hoyt has always believed that a company’s reach extends well beyond its job sites. When the business does well, the community should feel it. That’s not a policy, it’s a value that’s been part of this company since 1966.

Our employees are active participants in the communities where we live and work, contributing time, resources, and energy to organizations that make Central New York stronger.

Select Community Partnerships

Construction Built Around People, Precision, and Partnership

The Right People Build the Right Way

Always has been. At Hayner Hoyt, that starts internally with a team that genuinely enjoys the work, supports one another, and takes pride in what gets built. It extends outward to the clients who trust us with their projects and the communities that will live and work in the spaces we deliver.

We take care of our people because we know they take care of you. That mutual respect and accountability is why Hayner Hoyt has been named one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York every year since 2007, and it’s what keeps our team sharp, motivated, and invested in every project we take on.

 

Disciplined From Day One

Every project is different. The commitment to running it well never is. From the earliest pre-construction conversations to the final walkthrough, Hayner Hoyt operates with a transparency and precision that keeps projects on schedule, on budget, and free of unwelcome surprises.

We believe the best decisions get made early, so we prioritize deep collaboration before a single shovel hits the ground. That means one point of contact, clear communication, and a team that treats your timeline like it’s their own. That’s not a sales pitch. It’s just how we work.

We Stand Behind Every Build

When you bring Hayner Hoyt on board, you’re not just hiring a contractor. You’re gaining a dedicated partner who is fully invested in the outcome of your project. That means honest conversations when things get complicated, proactive communication before problems become surprises, and a team that measures success the same way you do.

We’ve built our reputation on relationships that outlast the projects that started them. When the job is done, we want you to look back on the experience, not just the building, and feel like you got exactly what you came for.

Recognition Follows the Work

Awards aren’t the goal, but they’re a welcome reflection of the work. They’re the result of a team that shows up every day, takes pride in the craft, and treats every project like it matters. Our people earn this recognition. We’re proud to share it with them.

Workplace & Company Recognition

Best Companies to Work For in New York

2007–Present

Best Contractors to Work for in Construction

2023–Present

CenterState CEO Economic Champion

2010–Present

Project & Industry Recognition

AGC Build NY Award

Benton Hall at Colgate University; Carrier Dome Roof Replacement at Syracuse University

ABC Excellence in Construction Award

The Beeches Manor, City Center, Carrier Dome Roof Replacement at Syracuse University, Benton Hall at Colgate University

U.S. Green Building Council Green Building of the Year

Benton Hall at Colgate University

Engineering News-Record Regional Best Project Awards

Carrier Dome Roof Replacement at Syracuse University; Benton Hall at Colgate University

American Concrete Institute Awards

Projects including Crouse Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Exit 33 at Turning Stone, Sadler Hall at Syracuse University, Carmelo Anthony Basketball Center, and Martha Van Rensselaer Hall at Cornell University