What LMC Construction does

LMC Construction is a Tualatin, Oregon-based general contractor and construction management firm founded in 2004 that specializes in the construction and renovation of affordable, multifamily, mixed-use, senior living, and commercial/hospitality projects across the Pacific Northwest and West Coast. The company is licensed in Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho, with a regional office in Vancouver, WA, and reports a workforce of 130+ employees, with self-perform trade capabilities and design-assist delivery integrated alongside preconstruction, safety, QA/QC, and warranty service modules. The core business model is project-based general contracting and construction management for non-profit affordable housing developers, public housing authorities, mission-driven housing organizations, and private real estate developers, with revenue generated per project through negotiated contracts, competitive bidding via the Building Connected platform, and preconstruction/estimating services.

Over more than 20 years, LMC has delivered 200+ projects, 14,000+ apartment homes, and over $2 billion in cumulative construction value, with a notable portfolio of sustainability-certified work (Earth Advantage Platinum, LEED Gold, Net Zero, Two Green Globes) and deep expertise in LIHTC, Metro Affordable Housing Bond, Section 3, prevailing wage, and DMWESB/MWESB public funding compliance. Effective December 31, 2024, the company became 100% employee-owned under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with Chris Duffin continuing as President and CEO. Differentiators cited by the company include trauma-informed and culturally responsive design expertise, occupied renovation capability, in-house self-perform trades, multi-state licensure, and a Building Connected + TradeTapp trade partner prequalification ecosystem, supported by a 5-consecutive-year ranking on the Portland Business Journal 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies list.

Name

LMC Construction

Legal name

LMC Construction

Website

https://lmcconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LMC Construction is a Tualatin, Oregon-based general contractor founded in 2004, specializing in affordable, multifamily, mixed-use, senior living, and commercial construction across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho. The 100% employee-owned firm (since December 31, 2024) has delivered 200+ projects and 14,000+ apartment homes valued at over $2 billion cumulatively.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Multifamily construction management
• Affordable housing construction
• Mixed-use development construction
• Construction preconstruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tualatin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting & Construction Management Fees: Primary revenue stream earned through construction management contracts for new construction, renovation, and self-perform scopes across affordable housing, multifamily, senior living, mixed-use, commercial, and hospitality projects. Revenue is tied to project value and progress billings on a per-project basis across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho.
2. Self-Perform Construction Services: Revenue from in-house self-perform trades that supplement subcontracted scopes, including site logistics, safety support, and work commonly not covered by subcontractors, allowing schedule and quality control.
3. Preconstruction Services & Estimating: Preconstruction, estimating, and design-assist services provided during the planning phase of projects, supporting bid preparation, value engineering, and cost control for owners and developers.
4. Post-Construction Warranty & Quality Services: Extended warranty coverage on workmanship, structural integrity, building envelope, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, plus dedicated warranty response services provided after project handover.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LMC Construction is a Tualatin, Oregon-based general contractor and construction management firm that delivers new construction, renovation, and self-perform trade services across affordable housing, multifamily, mixed-use, senior living, and commercial/hospitality projects. The company bundles preconstruction, safety, quality assurance/quality control, self-perform trades, compliance support (Section 3, prevailing wage, DMWESB), and post-construction warranty services into an end-to-end delivery offering for developers, public agencies, and mission-driven housing organizations in Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho.

Product overview

LMC Construction operates as a unified general contracting and construction project management company — not a platform-plus-modules SaaS architecture. Its core offering is end-to-end delivery of multifamily, affordable housing, mixed-use, senior living, renovation, and commercial/hospitality projects, supported by an integrated suite of in-house service modules that span the project lifecycle. Preconstruction Services, Safety, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Self-Perform Construction, Navigating The Process (subcontractor/vender compliance support including Prevailing Wage, Section 3, and DMWESB/COBID), and a comprehensive Warranty program are bundled together under the LMC Construction brand. Construction Project Management is the core service, with specialty construction verticals (Affordable Housing, Multifamily, Mixed-Use Development, Senior Living, Renovation & Rehabilitation, and Commercial & Hospitality Construction) forming the project-type portfolio. The company is 100% employee-owned under an ESOP effective December 31, 2024, and has delivered over 200 projects and more than 14,000 apartment homes with over $2 billion in construction value across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Housing Construction New construction and renovation of affordable housing developments, including LIHTC, bond-funded, and publicly subsidized projects for non-profit developers and public housing authorities. Since 2004, LMC has built more than 14,000 apartment homes in this category across OR, WA, CA, and ID.
• Multifamily Construction Construction of market-rate and mixed-income multifamily residential developments, including garden-style communities and mid-rise to high-rise buildings for private developers in the Pacific Northwest.
• Mixed-Use Development Construction Construction of mixed-use developments combining residential units above ground-floor commercial and retail space for private and mission-driven developers.
• Senior Living Construction Construction of senior living communities including independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities, with expertise in occupied-facility construction, seismic tie-ins, and accessibility requirements.
• Renovation and Rehabilitation Construction Comprehensive renovation and rehabilitation of existing buildings, including occupied renovation work, ADA upgrades, building envelope replacement, and systems modernization for public agencies, housing authorities, and non-profit owners.
• Commercial and Hospitality Construction Construction of commercial buildings and hospitality properties, including branded hotels, restaurants, and ground-floor retail spaces for private developers in the Pacific Northwest.
• Preconstruction Services Pre-construction phase services including detailed plans and specifications development, material selection review, value engineering, estimating, and identification of potential design issues to support project bid preparation.
• Construction Safety Services Construction site safety management and compliance program, including OSHA compliance, erosion control documentation, safety violation tracking, and protection of site infrastructure.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Services Multi-layered quality control process covering planning, material selection, skilled craftsmanship, regular inspections, third-party quality assurance assessments, and client involvement, supported by dedicated QA/QC directors on staff.
• Post-Construction Warranty Services Comprehensive post-construction warranty program covering structural integrity, building envelope performance, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with proactive problem-solving, a rapid response warranty team, and extended warranties on specific products and materials.
• Self-Perform Construction Services In-house skilled tradespeople that strategically supplement subcontracted work to support safe job sites, site logistics, and scopes not commonly covered by subcontractors, helping maintain project schedule and efficiently complete punch list work.
• Navigating The Process (Subcontractor and Vendor Compliance Partnership) Subcontractor and vendor partnership services including Prevailing Wage compliance support, workforce training assistance as a Registered Training Agent with NW College of Construction, Section 3 Business Concerns outreach, and DMWESB/COBID certification support for Oregon and Washington subcontractors.
• Construction Project Management (General Contracting) Core general contracting and construction project management service covering new construction and property renovations across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho, with offices in Tualatin, OR and Vancouver, WA, and 100% employee-owned under an ESOP effective December 31, 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000+ apartment homes built
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) TrustflagshipOthers · 31 December 2024LMC transitioned to 100% employee ownership via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effective December 31, 2024. All eligible employees became beneficial owners at no cost; existing leadership team remained in place. Quote from President/CEO Chris Duffin: 'This transition is about securing the future of LMC and rewarding the people who have made this company what it is today.'
• Northwest Housing Alternatives (NHA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime community partnership: NHA hosts the Annual Lake Oswego Lake Run (49th year), with LMC as presenting sponsor on May 3, 2025. LMC also organized an April food drive donating 1.5 tons of canned goods to NHA to support residents in NHA housing communities. NHA operates over 1,900 homes across Oregon and runs the Annie Ross House family shelter.
• RKm DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of Hyas Point, a multi-phase mixed-use waterfront development in Camas-Washougal, WA, reshaping the Columbia River shoreline. Project broke ground in late 2024 and features residential, commercial, and community spaces.
• Port of Camas-WashougalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic partner of Hyas Point development. Port led site preparation including extensive environmental cleanup and infrastructure improvements. Provides the waterfront land and public process for the multi-phase project.
• Building ConnectedcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform used for the bidding process; streamlines communication and ensures equal access to project information and opportunities for subcontractors. Trade partner database registration is hosted via this platform.
• TradeTappcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party prequalification application integrated with Building Connected. Trade partners complete detailed prequalification including basic business info, financial stability, and health/safety records through TradeTapp.
• NW College of ConstructionminorOthersLMC is a Registered Training Agent with the NW College of Construction, supporting apprenticeship and workforce training compliance for subcontractors on prevailing wage and public projects.
• Scott Edwards ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner on multiple projects including Nueva Esperanza, Cedar Rising, Novus Apartments, and Rockwood Village. Submitted Nueva Esperanza to 2025 DJC Top Projects Awards (LMC served as GC).
• MWA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner on Broadleaf Arbor (239 units, St. Helens) and Alder House (renovation in downtown Portland).
• Carleton Hart ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner on Plambeck Gardens (116 units, Tualatin) and Hayu Tilixam (50 units, Portland).
• Ankrom Moisan ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner on The Miller (226 units, Vancouver waterfront) and Plaza Los Amigos (113 units, Cornelius).
• Holst ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner on The Nick Fish (75 units, Portland Gateway) and Glisan Landing (137 units, Portland Montavilla).
• Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of Dr. Darrell Millner Building (63 units, Portland Overlook) alongside Community Development Partners; provides on-site resident services for the project.
• Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer on Hayu Tilixam and Mamook Tokatee with Community Development Partners; provides culturally specific services for Native American and BIPOC residents.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska USA: Major international general contractor with significant Pacific Northwest multifamily and mixed-use work; represents the larger-scale competitive threat as LMC pursues bigger projects.
• Swinerton: National general contractor with established Pacific Northwest operations covering multifamily, affordable housing, and commercial work; competes on larger deals where LMC is now expanding.
• Mortenson Construction: Large national contractor with growing affordable and multifamily housing practice in the Pacific Northwest; overlaps with LMC on larger publicly-funded residential projects.
• Howard S. Wright (a Balfour Beatty company): Established Pacific Northwest general contractor delivering multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use projects; competes with LMC on larger urban infill and Class-A developments.

Direct peers

• Walsh Construction Co. Portland-based general contractor with a comparable focus on multifamily, affordable housing, and public-sector work in the Pacific Northwest, often competing head-to-head on LIHTC and Metro Bond-funded projects.
• Andersen Construction: Pacific Northwest general contractor of similar size with deep multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality experience in Oregon and Washington, overlapping with LMC's core verticals.
• Bremik Construction: Portland-based general contractor specializing in multifamily, mixed-use, and affordable housing developments, frequently bidding the same LIHTC and public-bond projects as LMC.
• P&C Construction: Pacific Northwest multifamily and affordable housing general contractor with a similar project-type portfolio, design-assist delivery approach, and Oregon/Washington footprint.
• R&H Construction: Portland-based general contractor of comparable size with a strong custom multifamily, mixed-use, and community-building focus that mirrors LMC's service mix and market.
• Exxel Pacific: Pacific Northwest general contractor focused on multifamily, senior living, and mixed-use projects in Oregon and Washington, with a comparable mid-market size and project mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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