Portland, Oregon, has a thriving and growing economy primarily found in its central business district. It is a hub for various industries, housing over 100,000 jobs, as well as many Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits. In a place where business is so central to the economy, having a good workplace environment is pivotal for maximizing employee comfort and productivity. That is why it is essential to select an experienced office builder who knows how to deliver high-quality, functional, and thoughtfully designed environments that cater to its clients’ unique needs and preferences.
Featured here are five office builders in Portland who are experts in doing just that. Each of these firms excels in project management, craftsmanship, and sustainable building practices, reflecting Portland’s commitment to environmental consciousness.
Joseph Hughes Construction
11125 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Joseph Hughes Construction offers a wide range of services to clients throughout the Greater Northwest, including pre-construction planning, project management, integrated project delivery, post-construction services, and general contractor services. The firm was founded in 1981 and is managed and owned by President Joe Hughes, an industry veteran passionate about attention to quality and detail. Under his leadership, the firm emphasizes providing each client a professional, high-quality business experience through a commitment to teamwork and honorable values. This ensures the integrity, reputation, and success of both JHC and its clients.
The firm partnered with Scott|Edwards Architecture to remodel the architectural firm’s existing space, which stands as an epitome to its commitment to innovation and sustainability. A new 3-story addition was also built, featuring cross-laminated timber panels, glulam beams, and a large roof deck. This increased the overall space of the building to 16,800 square feet, allowing it to comfortably accommodate all 85 of the firm’s members.
Andersen Construction
6712 N. Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217
Leading general contractor Andersen Construction specializes in constructing complex commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Andy Andersen established the firm in 1950, and his sons, David and Joel, now serve as its chairman and CEO, respectively. Serving through four offices across the Pacific Northwest, the firm has a proven track record of success in various markets, including office, healthcare, multi-family housing, educational, advanced technology, commercial, industrial, retail, parking, and hospitality. Regardless of its type, each project is built to the highest of standards, emphasizing innovation, safety, and sustainability.
Highlighted here is one notable project completed by Andersen Construction: the complete renovation of the Leland James Building in Portland’s Con-Way blocks. Initially constructed in 1973 as Con-Way Enterprise’s offices and data center, this project transformed it into a LEED Gold-certified, modern and spacious office space. The renovation involved adding a new brick exterior, large windows for natural light, seismic upgrades for safety, modern MEP systems, and a new penthouse office with an outdoor deck and eco-friendly green roof. This project breathed new life into the building, creating a modern and sustainable workspace.
R&H Construction
2019 NW Wilson St., Portland, OR 97209
R&H Construction is a Pacific Northwest general contractor with over 44 years of expertise. It offers a wide range of services, including large renovations, ground-up work, tenant upgrades, remodels, and expansions. The firm adopts an innovative strategy and gets involved early in the project’s design process. This enables the team, led by president and CEO Kraig O’Connor, to offer its clients cost and schedule stability while providing an excellent building experience. R&H also prioritizes safety, taking extensive precautions to protect the team, subcontractors, clients, and neighborhood.
Showcased here is one of the firm’s impressive projects: the former Bess Kaiser Hospital campus in North Portland that is now Adidas North American Headquarters. R&H was a crucial player in this transformation, turning old hospital buildings into offices and adding new ones, including a large parking structure and a sports pavilion. The firm also set up a research lab to test Adidas’ products. Since then, the firm has completed over 100 improvements and renovations across the 13.75-acre campus.
Bremik Construction
1026 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214
CEO Brent Parry founded the general contracting firm Bremik Construction in 2004 with the goal of becoming one of the best contractors in Oregon. With excellence as its primary goal, the firm attracts and develops like-minded professionals who are committed to developing outstanding initiatives while continually keeping up with evolving industry standards. The company also has an extensive safety program that includes a variety of opportunities for training, obligations, and policies to enhance workplace safety and health. Bremik is now among the safest businesses in Oregon to work for because of these procedures, which also translate to the buildings the firm creates.
Bremik Construction and Scott Edwards Architecture worked together to renovate and expand Christenson Electric Inc.’s office space. The project included a significant 25,400-square-foot renovation and a 1,000-square-foot addition. The team completed the project in two phases to avoid disrupting the 60 occupants’ daily activities. This impressive project won the top prize in the Office Tenant Improvement and Major Renovation category at the 2023 DJC Top Project Awards.
Hoffman Construction Company
805 SW Broadway #2100, Portland, OR 97205
Portland and Seattle turn to Hoffman Construction Company for building dependable, cutting-edge structures. Dave Drinkward, a 30-year veteran of the sector, manages the firm, which has been around for over 100 years. Since its inception, the firm’s name has become synonymous with a can-do, does-do mentality, as the firm usually pursues challenging industry projects. Even with plenty of praise from the construction industry, the firm constantly strives to enhance itself, consistently establishing new industry standards for safety, quality, cost control, scheduling, and sustainability while also always pushing its staff to give everything they can to deliver on its commitments.
The firm constructed Daimler Trucks’ new North American Headquarters in Portland in order to support the company’s continuous growth. This LEED Platinum-certified, 268,000-square-foot facility promotes innovation with modern workspaces and eco-friendly features. Hoffman recycled over 95% of demolished materials and handled all structural concrete work with a rapid construction pace. The headquarters also includes a 1,300-stall concrete parking garage featuring a solar array, contributing to its sustainability and offering electric charging stations.
