About Lawton Company
OUR MISSION Lawton Company is a team of professionals committed to the highest level of client service, convenience and satisfaction.
We provide General Contracting, Construction Management and Project Management services to discerning owners, businesses and municipalities throughout NH and VT.
We are committed to building lasting relationships and efficient, healthy buildings to live and work in.
OUR CORE VALUES Honesty, quality, integrity, responsibility, accountability, innovation and respect drive our team to deliver the best product, on-time and on-budget.
OUR Commitment to Community & Organizations We Support: Littleton Cultural Arts, The Colonial Theatre, Lafayette Recreation, Sierra Club, Kingdom Trails Association, Victory Hill Trail Club
History
Lawton Company was incorporated as a General Contracting and Construction Management company in the state of NH in June of 1992 after serving the greater Salt Lake City and Park City, UT region as DA Lawton Builders since the mid-seventies. Lawton Company was established to serve the growing market of clients who desire a professional, detail-oriented and well organized approach to contracting that fulfills their building and capital improvement needs. Since that time, the company has continued to thrive as a family owned and operated business.The company averages 25 full-time employees and tradesmen engaged in General Contracting, CM work and trade services. Although the projects vary from civil construction to commercial, residential and subcontract work, the method of administering them and commitment to the Construction Management process does not change.
Our Team
Shad Lawton is the President and General Manager of the company. He grew up in the business, working as a framer throughout high school and during his college years. After several years working in the industry in NH, VT and ME he relocated to Lake Tahoe where he further honed his skills building Lake Homes and Resort Lodge and Hotel Buildings at and around Heavenly Resort. He returned to Lawton company as a Superintendent in 1999 and purchased Lawton Company in 2014. Shad brings a well trained eye for quality craftsmanship, tenacious attention to detail, and a commitment to building strong relationships to the business.
Bradford Weekes joined Lawton Company as an apprentice Project Manager in 2016; while finishing his BA in Business Management and working on a Future Business Leaders in Construction Certificate from ABC. In 2020, Bradford was promoted to full Project Manager, covering contract administration, prequalification and bid preparation, estimating, purchasing, and subcontract management. In 2022 Bradford relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he gained experience working in the commercial construction industry before returning to his role as Project Manager at Lawton Company in 2023. Bradford’s versatility, work ethic and communication skills make him an asset to the company and our clients.
Josh Lawton joined Lawton Company in 2020 as General Superintendent and Construction Operations. After a couple of years managing our field operations, Josh stepped into the role of Senior Project Manager in 2023. Josh’s past experience includes work in the construction trades and property management in New England and Colorado. After spending time in the west, Josh returned to NH and earned a master degree from Dartmouth in international economic development while teaching high school humanities and running a development program in the Caribbean before returning to his roots in construction at Lawton Company. Josh’s exuberance, organizational and time management skills are valuable to Lawton Company and our clients.
Sherry Hartford joined Lawton Company in 2023 as Office Manager. Before joining Lawton Company she spent 25+ years working in the ski & outdoor industry in roles that included Ski Race Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media & Partnerships. After switching from a Visual Arts major during her sophomore year at New England College, Sherry ended with a degree in Sport & Recreation Management in 2002. Although she spent her entire life working in the outdoor industry, she is thrilled to get back to her art roots learning about design & textiles used in our client’s homes while she runs the office machine. Sherry’s marketing background, attention to detail and dedication to helping the company thrive make her an essential resource at Lawton Company.