

The firm has evolved from building apartment blocks to large
scale civic and high
tech projects.
Headquartered in Oregon, it grew to become the largest general contractor based in the Pacific Northwest, expanding into over a dozen states and overseas.
It delivers preconstruction, new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and heavy‑civil services through both traditional and collaborative methods like CM/GC and design
build.
Through its in‑house divisions—concrete, mechanical, electrical, commissioning and surveying—it self‑performs critical components to optimize schedules and control quality.
Known for iconic projects such as the Oregon Convention Center, Fox Tower, Portland International Airport expansions.
It specializes in sectors including commercial, industrial, data centers, healthcare, government, and water projects.
Over its century
long history it introduced innovations like lean construction, BIM/VDC, off‑site fabrication and advanced scheduling to tackle technical challenges.
Employee
owned since inception, its structure aligns field execution with ownership.
Despite its size, the firm retains a willingness to dive into unusual challenges—such as renovating the Space Needle at height or framing cultural landmarks like the Japanese Garden.
We value people above everything else. Safety is the foundation of Hoffman’s culture, permeating every level of our organization.
Building Forward – an unrivaled can
do, does
do mentality; willing to take on the big, the scary, the never
been
done
before; thriving on challenges; helping people achieve their full potential.
Vision: We help people achieve their full potential… earn that trust by pushing the entire team to achieve their best, delivering on promises, and constantly setting new industry standards for safety, quality, cost control, schedule, and sustainability.
Collaborative culture based on open, direct, and honest communication, early involvement of key participants, and valuing insight from every team member to promote innovation and outstanding performance.
Employee
ownership model: employees and shareholders are the same, creating long
term accountability and better outcomes for clients and community.