#056 Ryan Bonner – CEO and Co-Founder of Vertix Builders Inc.
Tue Dec 16 2025
How are outpatient surgery centers reshaping healthcare construction? What challenges do hospitals face with evolving codes? How can builders navigate regulatory complexity while retaining top talent? Ryan Bonner answered these key questions, on the future of healthcare buildings, on the recent episode of The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.
Ryan is the CEO and co-founder of Vertix Builders Inc., a Denver-based general contractor. His company specializes in healthcare facilities and experiential projects like zoos and museums. Under his leadership, Vertix has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing large companies by the Denver Business Journal.
It is also the youngest firm to win General Contractor of the Year from the American Subcontractor Association—an honor they've received three times in just ten years.
A serial entrepreneur from childhood, Ryan holds an engineering degree from University of Colorado. He emphasizes company culture, innovation, and sustainable growth, and champions global health initiatives through Vertix Health Charities.
Listen to Ryan's insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app.
In this episode:
01:25 Introduction
02:45 Childhood entrepreneurship
04:15 Roots of Vertix Builders Inc.
08:13 Culture and retention
09:55 Vertix Health Charities global work
15:10 Outpatient surgery center trends
18:00 Hospital tech and code challenges
21:45 Skilled labor recruitment
25:20 Managing the "Authority Having Jurisdiction" (AHJ) complexity
27:55 Longevity trends in healthcare
29:25 Final thoughts
Connect with Joe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/
Website: https://www.ecube.com/
Connect with Ryan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-bonner-84785922/
Website: www.vertixbuilders.com
Charity: www.vertixhealth.org
If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!
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How are outpatient surgery centers reshaping healthcare construction? What challenges do hospitals face with evolving codes? How can builders navigate regulatory complexity while retaining top talent? Ryan Bonner answered these key questions, on the future of healthcare buildings, on the recent episode of The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey. Ryan is the CEO and co-founder of Vertix Builders Inc., a Denver-based general contractor. His company specializes in healthcare facilities and experiential projects like zoos and museums. Under his leadership, Vertix has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing large companies by the Denver Business Journal. It is also the youngest firm to win General Contractor of the Year from the American Subcontractor Association—an honor they've received three times in just ten years. A serial entrepreneur from childhood, Ryan holds an engineering degree from University of Colorado. He emphasizes company culture, innovation, and sustainable growth, and champions global health initiatives through Vertix Health Charities. Listen to Ryan's insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app. In this episode: 01:25 Introduction 02:45 Childhood entrepreneurship 04:15 Roots of Vertix Builders Inc. 08:13 Culture and retention 09:55 Vertix Health Charities global work 15:10 Outpatient surgery center trends 18:00 Hospital tech and code challenges 21:45 Skilled labor recruitment 25:20 Managing the "Authority Having Jurisdiction" (AHJ) complexity 27:55 Longevity trends in healthcare 29:25 Final thoughts Connect with Joe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/ Website: https://www.ecube.com/ Connect with Ryan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-bonner-84785922/ Website: www.vertixbuilders.com Charity: www.vertixhealth.org If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review of "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" on Apple and Spotify!