What AKOS CONSTRUCTION does

AKOS Construction is a Portland, Oregon-based general contractor founded in 2013 by Isaac Frost, operating with a core team of approximately seven employees that includes family members in operations and finance. The company specializes in sustainable residential construction, with technical expertise in Phius-certified passive house building, zero-energy home construction (combining high-performance envelopes, advanced HVAC, and solar arrays), rainwater collection systems, and whole-home rehabilitation of older Portland properties. Its service portfolio spans custom ground-up homes, passive house construction, zero-energy homes, kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and additions/ADUs, all delivered through a documented five-step process from consultation through warranty. Revenue is generated project-by-project on a fixed-budget basis established during a Project Development Agreement phase; pricing is quote-based and non-standardized, with each engagement tailored to the client's architect and design team.

The business is privately held, bootstrapped, and family-operated, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or M&A activity. AKOS serves individual mid-market homeowners in the Portland metro area (Cully, Concordia, Irvington, Buckman, Richmond, Lake Oswego and similar neighborhoods), generating demand through architect and designer referrals, repeat clients, a website portfolio, Houzz presence, and participation in events such as the Portland Modern Home Tour and Go Zero Home Tour. The company has earned Earth Advantage Zero Energy and Platinum certifications on individual projects and was awarded Earth Advantage's Zero Energy Project of the Year in 2025 for the Hood House. AKOS holds Oregon CCB# 197751 and Washington license AKOSCCL755J2, and is a member of the City of Portland Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Program for expedited permitting.

Customer engagement is consultative and relationship-led: projects begin with on-site consultation, preliminary budget ranges, and provision of past client references, then move through development, construction agreement, build, and completion with structured communication across clients, architects, and trade professionals. The company's value proposition rests on building-science rigor, certified sustainable practices (certified forest products, non-toxic finishes, energy recovery ventilation), and a collaborative delivery model that emphasizes durability (homes designed to last another 100 years), energy efficiency, and occupant health rather than volume or scale.

Name

AKOS CONSTRUCTION

Legal name

Akos Construction

Website

https://akosconstruct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AKOS Construction is a Portland-based general contractor founded in 2013 by Isaac Frost, specializing in sustainable residential construction including Phius-certified passive houses, zero-energy homes, custom builds, and whole-home remodels for individual homeowners in the Portland metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential General Contracting

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

ADU Project Management & General Contracting (HSAPAMAO), Attached ADU (Addition-Based) Construction (HSAPAMAB)

Keywords

• Residential general contracting
• Passive house construction
• Zero-energy home building
• Custom home remodeling
• Sustainable home construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: Ground-up construction of custom residential homes, including sustainable and zero-energy homes. Revenue is project-based with fixed budgets established during the Project Development phase.
2. Home Remodeling & Renovation: Comprehensive remodeling services including whole home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and additions. Project-based pricing with detailed fixed budgets.
3. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Construction of ADUs as part of home expansion projects, handled through the same five-step process with fixed project budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AKOS Construction is a Portland-based general contractor specializing in sustainable residential construction and remodeling. They deliver custom home construction, Phius-certified passive house building, zero-energy home construction, whole home remodels, basement renovations, and additions/ADUs using a five-step process from initial consultation through project completion. Their work emphasizes science-based envelope design, energy-efficient systems, certified sustainable materials, and whole home rehabilitation of older Portland properties.

Product overview

AKOS Construction is a Portland-based general contractor offering a unified suite of residential construction and renovation services. The company specializes in Custom Homes (ground-up construction), Passive Home Construction (Phius-certified), Zero-Energy Home Construction, Home Remodeling, Basement Renovations, and Additions & ADUs. These services are interconnected through the company's five-step process—Vision Understanding, Project Development & Planning, Construction Agreement, Build Execution, and Job Completion—providing a cohesive project delivery approach from consultation through warranty. The company focuses on sustainable building practices across all service areas, incorporating energy-efficient design principles, certified materials, and science-based construction methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Homes
• Passive Home Construction
• Zero-Energy Home Construction
• Home Remodeling
• Basement Renovations
• Additions & ADUs

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes produce enough power to offset all energy needs over an entire year (Zero Energy Certification)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• City of Portland - Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a member of the FIR Program, AKOS has access to expedited permitting and inspection resources that can save money and greatly reduce schedule delays for projects in the City of Portland. This partnership provides competitive advantage for Portland-based projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hammer & Hand: Portland-based design-build general contractor specializing in passive house and high-performance residential construction. Closest direct peer to AKOS in craft ethos, sustainability focus, and Portland metro service area.
• Green Hammer: Portland-based sustainable residential builder offering custom homes and remodels with a focus on green building practices and energy efficiency. Directly comparable in niche, geography, and service mix.
• Pillar Homes: Portland custom home builder focused on architect-driven, design-forward single-family residences. Comparable boutique scale and reliance on architect referrals in the same metro market.
• Renaissance Homes: Portland-area custom home builder working with architect-designed projects in the Portland metro. Comparable in project type, customer profile, and reliance on architect partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Neil Kelly Company: Long-established Pacific Northwest design-build remodeling firm serving Oregon and Washington. Larger and broader in scope than AKOS, but directly comparable in residential remodeling and additions services across the same regional market.
• Walsh Construction Co. Portland-based general contractor with broader commercial and residential capabilities. Larger established incumbent in the same metro region, illustrating scale advantages AKOS does not have.

Emerging players

• BrightBuilt Home: Net-zero residential builder based in the Pacific Northwest designing and constructing high-performance modular and site-built homes. Comparable sustainability and zero-energy focus, though with a different delivery model (modular).

Others

• Earth Advantage: Nonprofit certification body that issues the Sustainable Homes Professional, Zero Energy, and Platinum certifications referenced in AKOS's value proposition. Relevant ecosystem partner rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/akosconstruct
• Instagraminstagram.com/akosconstruction

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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