Our History

Taking Our Lead From Three Generations Of Success.

Columnar, a Traylor Capital company, has its roots in Traylor Bros., Inc., a third-generation family-owned company. Founded in 1946 by William F. Traylor, his son and grandsons have steered the company toward the same vision throughout the decades: to be the most respected, preferred, and consistently performing heavy civil contractor in North America.

Since its inception, Traylor has developed into a highly adaptable construction organization with a proven capability to tackle the most difficult bridge, underground, and marine projects.

Today, Traylor Construction Group is thriving under the leadership of the third generation of Traylors, who are committed to passing on their grandfather’s and father’s values and traditions to the next generation of leaders while preserving the company’s unique culture. 

Daniel A. Traylor and the Traylor family founded Columnar in 2009 during the precipitous slide in national residential real estate markets. Since that time, under the Traylor Capital umbrella, platform companies have made more than 40 distinct investments spanning the United States, delivering superior risk-adjusted returns along the way. Based on early success and a rapidly growing capital base, Columnar continues to expand its geographic footprint.

In 2020, Traylor Capital launched Rockwell Homes, a natural platform integration from horizontal land developer to vertical single-family home builder.

With a deep commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Rockwell Homes creates welcoming, modern residences with unique finishes that enhance communities and offer families the perfect options to call home.

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Our vision is to be the most respected, preferred and consistently performing heavy-civil contractor in North America.

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Fashioned after the neighborhoods of yesteryear, our new home communities are a unique pairing of charming familiarity and modern design.