about us

Complete Construction Solutions in Kennewick, WA

O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. is an experienced general contractor in Kennewick, WA. We are recognized as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 1974, we have completed a multitude of projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Today, O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. is a second-generation firm that has continued to grow by providing clients with complete construction solutions.

What Makes Us Different

At O’Brien, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality construction solutions that exceed expectations. Here are a few reasons why you should choose us for your next project:

Streamlined Processes:

We understand that time is money in the construction industry. That’s why we perform a large percentage of tasks associated with the critical path, allowing us to maintain critical elements of the construction schedule and provide better timelines for our clients.

Collaborative Approach:

Our design, construction, and project management teams work closely together from beginning to end to ensure a seamless and positive experience for our customers. We believe open communication and collaboration are vital to a project’s success.

Community Focus:

We’re committed to supporting the local economy by spending a higher percentage of construction dollars in the community. By choosing us, you can feel good knowing that you are supporting local businesses and helping to stimulate the local economy.

What You Should Know Before Working With Us

What services do you offer?

We offer complete design and construction services for commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects in Washington and Oregon.

What sets OCCI apart from its competitors?

Our focus has never been on our competitors. We spend our time and energy attempting to transcend commodity, defy comparison, and become a category of one.

What types of buildings do you build?

Our team is experienced in building different types of structures with nearly any size and complexity:

Commercial Structures
Industrial Structures
Agricultural Structures
Steel Structures
Tilt-Up Structures
Block Structures
Traditional Stick-Built Structures

How big and small are your past projects?

We have completed projects as small as 5,000 sq. ft. shops to 120,000 sq. ft. facilities that incorporate complex service departments, HVAC systems, large power requirements, and multistory office spaces that involve elaborate finish schedules.

What is the difference between bid-build and design-build?

Design-build is a way of project delivery where the team collaborates with the client under a single contract to offer design and construction services. Under the bid-build system, design and construction services are divided into different entities, contracts, and work. The benefits of each approach vary depending on the application and client demands.

What buildings in town have you built over the years?

Toyota of Tri-Cities
Bybee Farms Freezer
Russ Dean RV
Coca-Cola Distribution
Meier Inc. Office Building
AAA Mini Storage
C&E Trenching Shop
Vista I, II, III, and King City Warehouses
Columbia Valley Family Farms
Barnard Griffin
Kiska Farms
Zen-Noh Hay
Garland Gymnastics
Valmont
Columbia Basin Ice
And Many More

What is the job of a general contractor?

A qualified general contractor is capable of overseeing construction projects from inception through completion. They are proficient in every aspect of construction: site work, utilities, structural construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and finishes.

Where do you see OCCI in 5 years?

We aim to diversify into select bid list construction while continuing over 45 years of design-build project delivery.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“O’Brien Construction built our premier self storage facility in two phases between ’08 and ’10, and we are still very pleased with the work that was done. Our customers enjoy the quality, the friendly atmosphere, and all the security features that were put in as part of the construction project.”

“We employed O’Brien Construction in 06-07 to construct our 43,000 sq. ft. Toyota dealership in Kennewick. We were very happy with the timeliness and attention to detail. We would have no reservations recommending O’Brien Construction.”

“O’Brien Construction has been my primary builder for over 25 years. In that time they’ve built my shop buildings, onion and potato storage, onion fresh-pack facility, and my current office. Meticulous and detailed, they consistently deliver well-designed, quality buildings in a timely fashion and I highly recommend them.”