Swinerton has built alongside Tribal Nations for decades — delivering casinos, healthcare facilities, administrative buildings, and community infrastructure that strengthen sovereignty, protect operations, and respect the land. We collaborate as partners, not vendors, and we build for the long term.
Our many years of experience working with Tribes have made us a trusted advisor and construction partner. Whether the aim is wellness, entertainment, or administration, we collaborate closely with our clients to create streamlined, honest processes built on open communication and industry expertise.
As a leader in sustainability, we ensure each project uses the best in green building practices. We take our environmental responsibility seriously and work to preserve the natural resources of Tribal land for generations to come.
New construction and phased renovation — from ground-up casinos and resort gaming floors to expansions, sportsbook integrations, and back-of-house upgrades inside operating 24/7 environments without interrupting revenue.
Hotels, restaurants, ballrooms, event and conference centers, and resort amenities that extend the guest experience and diversify Tribal enterprise revenue.
Health centers, clinics, and wellness facilities purpose-built for Tribal communities — designed and delivered to honor cultural practice and clinical standards alike.
Administrative buildings, council chambers, courthouses, public works facilities, and civil infrastructure — the long-term assets that anchor sovereignty and community life.
Our framework for supporting Tribal workforces involves ongoing community involvement, supporting and mentoring businesses, providing resources for success, and a commitment to inclusion. Over the years, we have developed strong and successful relationships with TERO offices and Native American–Owned Businesses.
We develop project-specific plans for TERO participation and ensure that proper hiring practices take place — including daily monitoring and reporting, Tribal apprenticeship pathways, joint job fairs with trade partners, and partnerships with educational and training programs.
Beyond workforce, we approach each Tribal project as environmental stewards — applying green building practices that protect the natural resources of Tribal land and support each Nation's continued vitality for generations to come.
A 210,000 SF renovation of the existing gaming floor, food and beverage areas, and back-of-house — delivered while the resort remained fully operational. Designed by Cuningham Group Architecture and inspired by the culture and natural beauty of Tachi-Yokut tribal lands, the new openings and pathways improve the overall flow throughout the resort.
A 119,000 SF anchor for Tribal government — courthouse, offices, and council chambers — proving Swinerton's range beyond gaming.
An expansion and remodel including a new ground-up 12-story, 302-key hotel, a conference and events center, lazy river, and full build-out of eight restaurants.
A 482,500 SF, 18-story hotel tower with 401 keys connected to expanded gaming areas — design-assisted with Marnell Companies and delivered on a fast-track schedule.
A 97,530 SF, 100-key hotel adjacent to the existing 7 Cedars Casino — designed with Rice Fergus Miller and built in close partnership with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.
Swinerton and the Tulalip project team have met every milestone on schedule and within budget.
Director, Native American Markets
Seattle
Greg leads Swinerton's national Native American construction market with nearly three decades of building for Tribal Nations across the Pacific Northwest. He brings deep understanding of Tribal culture to every project — from preconstruction through Tribal Council briefings to delivery — and serves as the principal point of contact for new Tribal construction conversations.
Regional Leads
A general contractor building a Tribal casino should have direct experience with Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) requirements, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) coordination, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) consultation, state-Tribal gaming compacts, Tribal sovereignty considerations, and the operational complexities of building on Tribal land. Strong TERO compliance capability, established Native American–Owned Business partnerships, and a portfolio of completed casino, hotel, and gaming projects are baseline qualifications.
Beyond the regulatory baseline, Tribal Councils typically look for contractors with multi-project relationships, repeat work with the same Tribe, and the ability to self-perform key trades — concrete, structural — to control schedule and cost on remote sites. Swinerton has delivered $2.8 billion across 139 Native American projects and 39 Tribal Nation partnerships, with repeat engagements with the Stillaguamish, Swinomish, and other Tribal Nations spanning more than a decade.