Please join us in congratulating John Hardesty on his promotion to Superintendent!

John started with us as a carpenter in May of 2007. During his time as a carpenter, he worked on projects like Musolf Manor, Berglund Hall at Pacific University, Orenco Station, Chaucer Court and our work at The Standard. He transitioned into an Onsite Quality Manager at our Old Town Recovery Center project for Central City Concern and was promoted into the Assistant Superintendent role in July of 2017.  Currently, he is onsite at our Riverplace Parcel 3 for Bridge Housing – 187,448 SF, 178-unit high-quality affordable homes for seniors and families at a variety of income levels.

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Did you know our WALSH teams have been building on university campuses since the 1970s? Our first project was for Washington State University in 1975, followed closely by a family housing project for University of Washington in 1980. From there, we have built up (pun intended) a solid portfolio of Higher Education work in the Pacific Northwest, completing projects for Portland State University, Portland Community College, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and even a renovation of the iconic Kibbie Dome for Idaho State University. We know how to build spaces in which students can unlock their full learning potential. …Read More

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We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Tom Walsh, a co-founder of our company with his brother Bob Walsh in 1961. Tom was, and still is, a crucial component of our collective success and our foundational commitment to the community and in improving the lives of others.

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We are thrilled to announce that Patti M Miles has joined our Project Management team with a focus on higher education and community projects. Patti brings more than 25 years of planning, architectural design, interiors, construction, and project management experience. While working for her former employer inici group, she had the opportunity to work with WALSH on several projects on the campus of Pacific University as an owners representative. She now brings that high-level of planning, programming, design, and project management to Walsh Construction Co.

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Work is progressing beautifully on The Starlight for Central City Concern – a seven-story, 100-unit affordable housing project beautifully designed by Works Progress Architecture, LLP! Formerly known as the Westwind Apartments, the new name of The Starlight draws on the history of the area and is inspired by Amtrak’s Coast Starlight line which travels through nearby Union Station and the annual Starlight Parade which passes through downtown.
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Please join us in congratulating John Hardesty on his promotion to Superintendent! John started with us as a carpenter in May of 2007. John is most excited to start utilizing all that he’s learned both in the field and the trailer to guide his own teams and projects. Currently, he is onsite at our Riverplace Parcel 3 for Bridge Housing – 187,448 SF, 178-unit high-quality affordable homes for seniors and families at a variety of income levels.

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We want to congratulate SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY on the much anticipated groundbreaking for Yaquina Hall! Their four-year effort has brought to fruition 54 affordable apartments to help address the critical need for stable and supportive housing in Salem. The 50,892 SF, three-story brick building, located at the Oregon State Hospital North Campus, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and served as a nurses’ dorm from 1947 until 1971. Several unique historic features will be preserved and enhanced. Yaquina Hall will be paired with an existing apartment renovation called Southfair Apartments. Supportive services will be administered by the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency which connects individuals experiencing homelessness to mental health, substance abuse and housing services. Twenty of the units will be reserved for individuals needing permanent supportive housing.

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WALSH joins the city of Portland and our greater community in celebrating the extraordinary life and lasting legacy of Bud Clark who represents an invaluable part of Portland’s social fabric. We are proud to have built two buildings named for Bud with Transition Projects and Home Forward, the Clark Center and Bud Clark Commons – both projects continue to deliver life-saving and life-changing assistance to some of Portland’s most vulnerable residents and continue the legacy of the citizen mayor. WALSH extends our sympathy to the Clark family. Whoop whoop!

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