OUR EXPERIENCE WILL BENEFIT YOU

As a General Contractor serving the Pacific NW for over 80 years, we have been dedicated to building excellence. Our experience has taught us that each project comes with its own set of unique challenges that can affect cost, schedule, and team success. We understand the importance of developing a custom approach for each client, even if the project seems straightforward. Our ultimate goal is not just project success, but also building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

OUR ROOTS

Celebrating 80 Years 2023 - A look back

To all our valued team members, in the field and at the office, whether you joined us decades ago or have recently become part of our family, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your talents and passion have amplified our achievements and pushed us to raise the bar, continuously setting new benchmarks for excellence.

Where we began

Emerick Construction is a well-established, locally-owned company that prioritizes long-term stability. It all started with Paul B. Emerick, a teacher who enjoyed building houses as a hobby during his weekends. Through word of mouth, his hobby grew in popularity until he founded a full-time concrete subcontracting firm in 1943. By the 1950s, Emerick Construction was undertaking commercial projects and even won its first $1 million contract with the Dairy Cooperative Association. Today, more than eighty years later, Emerick Construction is one of the top general contractors in the area. It has earned a reputation as the go-to contractor for complex, team-driven projects.

YOUR LEADERSHIP TODAY

Corey M. Lohman | President | LEED AP
In 2002, Corey began his career at Emerick as a Project Engineer. Over the next few years, his savvy business skills, extensive knowledge of construction, and meticulous eye for detail were the perfect combination to start a new division at Emerick. Thus, in 2006, SPG was born. His positive energy and vision for the future led to his appointment as President of the company in 2012.

Larry Sitz | CEO - Emeritus
Larry began his career at Emerick in 1975 as an Assistant Project Engineer. Four decades later, he combines his broad expertise with an inventive skill to help each of our clients realize maximum value for their building investment and estimating. Increasing the quality, economy, and safety of every Emerick project is at the heart of his approach. In addition, Larry is one of the leading experts in seismic renovations and retrofits in the Pacific NW.

WHY EMERICK IS THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR FOR YOU

What we do: We have the experience to recognize that every project presents a unique set of challenges that can impact cost, schedule, and team success. Consequently, we develop a custom approach for every client, regardless of how straightforward the project may appear. The result goes beyond project success to include the building of a valued relationship.

Why we do it: Emerick's business approach and values are based upon building partnerships through consistently delivering reliable, responsive, and honest work.

How we do it: Adaptability, Integrity and Responsiveness (AIR). Our customer service permeates into every aspect of how we do business. From top to bottom!

SAFETY MATTERS TO EVERYONE

Emerick is known for its excellent safety record, which is a result of our unwavering dedication to the principle of living, working, and playing safely. We have received numerous safety awards and recognition from various associations and regulatory agencies, which demonstrates our team members' strong commitment to safe work practices.

At Emerick, every team member undergoes extensive safety training throughout their career. Additionally, we work closely with subcontracting companies to enhance our safety efforts. We believe that there is no other way to work than the safe way, and our minimal injuries and loss-time accidents record prove this.

Our commitment to safety management and excellence remains strong, and our General Superintendent and Safety Coordinator, George Benes and Health and Safety Coordinator, Molly Peters, work closely with the entire Emerick team to continue this tradition. Remember to always Live, Work, Play, Safely!

Safety Recognition

• Rose Award recipient – Associated General Contractors

• Safety Pride – Associated General Contractors

• Safety & Health Council – Associated General Contractors

• Construction Safety Summit – American Society of Safety Engineers, Columbia-Willamette Chapter

• SHARP designation, Oregon OSHA

Doing Work With Emerick

Important READ ME SAFETY PDF for all contractors working with Emerick. For more information contact our General Superintendent and Safety Coordinator, George Benes  |   georgeb@emerick.com

GIVING BACK WHERE WE LIVE.WORK.PLAY

Over the years, we have contributed to our local communities because we believe that it is essential to support all facets of our team. Especially organizations we feel mirror our sense of responsibility in giving back to the places in which we-Live.Work.Play©. Help support Emerick in our endeavor to build our communities locally and nationally for a better tomorrow.  

• We support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Light the Night Walk. In 2017 and 2018, we raised over $10K each year for the cause. 2019 was a great year as well. Thank you to all who donated and walked with us.

• We also participate in the Portland Workforce Alliance Career Expo annually. A one-day event provided over 7,500 local area High School students an opportunity to explore future career options. For the past five years, we have volunteered to help engage students in A/E/C industry careers!

• As well as SMPS - Boards, Bags and Brews - All donations benefiting Girls Build summer camps, girls 8 - 14 years old learn the basics of building, including carpentry, plumbing, electricity, concrete, sheet metal, and much more! Girls have fun with other girls their age, learning the basics of many trades from skilled female instructors.