Westmark Construction, Inc

What Westmark Construction, Inc does

Westmark Construction, Inc. is a privately-held general contractor headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, founded in 1949 by Glenn Johnson initially as a residential homebuilder before incorporating in 1971 and pivoting to commercial work under the Westmark Construction name. The company operates two service divisions: a Construction Division delivering new builds, tenant improvements, design/build, shell/core construction, pre-construction, and renovations across commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, retail, government, and residential sectors; and a Service & Maintenance Division providing 24-hour emergency response, repairs, renovations, and facility maintenance supported by automated dispatch and tracking. Westmark completes approximately 900 construction projects per year and over 5,000 service projects over the past eight years, relying on self-performed carpentry and concrete work, a standing workforce, and a substantial inventory of construction equipment to control quality and schedule.

The firm serves customers across the Pacific Northwest, primarily Washington and Oregon, with a notable banking-sector franchise (Bank of America, Chase, Columbia Bank, Key Bank, Umpqua Bank, Sound Credit Union) and recurring institutional relationships in education (University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University, K-12 districts), healthcare (DaVita, Schick Shadel Hospital, Auburn Regional Medical Center), government (King County, Port of Tacoma, State of Washington), and retail/industrial (Starbucks, Walgreens, Larson Toyota, Harbor Hills Development). Revenue is generated through project-based, one-time construction contracts plus professional-services maintenance contracts, with all pricing quote-driven on a per-project basis and no public rate cards. The company has completed LEED-certified projects (Bank of America Kirkland Gold, Bank of America Covington Silver), holds nine consecutive ABC STEP safety awards, OSHA 30 certification, and is bonded through Propel Insurance and Liberty Mutual Surety.

Westmark concluded a generational leadership transition in 2024 with Ward Johnson's retirement after 46 years; Tom Frank (35+ year veteran) is President and Brian Johnson (24+ year veteran) is Vice President, supported by Controller Robin Schuman (since 2022). Ownership remains founder/management-held with no disclosed institutional investors or external capital, and the company has not pursued M&A, public listing, or funding activity based on available data. Marketing operates through the company website (westmarkconst.com), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, an online bidding portal, and published client testimonials.

Name

Westmark Construction, Inc

Legal name

Westmark Construction, Inc

Website

https://westmarkconst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Westmark Construction is a privately-held Tacoma, WA general contractor, founded in 1949, providing commercial construction, tenant improvements, design/build, and facility maintenance services across Washington and Oregon for banking, education, healthcare, government, retail, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Commercial construction
• Tenant improvements
• Design build construction
• Facility maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General contractor construction services including new construction, renovations, alterations, shell/core construction, design/build, and pre-construction. Project types span commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, retail, government, and residential sectors. Approximately 900 projects completed yearly.
2. Service & Maintenance: Rapid response construction services and maintenance including 24-hour emergency services, repairs, renovations, and facility maintenance. Service projects include automated dispatch and tracking. Over 5,000 service projects completed in the past eight years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westmark Construction is a general contractor providing commercial construction and facility maintenance services across Washington and Oregon. Through its Construction Division, it delivers new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, design/build, shell/core, pre-construction, and renovation projects in banking, education, healthcare, retail, government, industrial, and residential sectors. Through its Service & Maintenance Division, it provides 24-hour emergency response, repairs, renovations, and facility maintenance with automated dispatch, completing approximately 900 construction projects and over 5,000 service projects across the past eight years.

Product overview

Westmark Construction is a general contractor providing two core service divisions: the Construction Division handles new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and design/build projects, while the Service Division provides emergency response maintenance and repairs. The company completes approximately 900 projects yearly across commercial, industrial, education, financial, retail, medical, government, and residential market segments. They offer pre-construction services, design/build, shell/core construction, and renovations. The company holds various safety certifications including ABC STEP Award (9 consecutive years), AGC Safety Team membership, OSHA 30, and has completed LEED-certified projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Division Services General contractor construction services for new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, upgrades, design/build, shell/core construction, and pre-construction. Serves commercial and industrial clients across banking, education, healthcare, retail, government, industrial, and residential sectors in Washington and Oregon. Includes pre-construction, design/build, shell/core new construction, and renovation services. Approximately 900 projects completed yearly.
• Service & Maintenance Division Rapid response construction services and maintenance including 24-hour emergency services, repairs, renovations, and facility maintenance with automated dispatch and tracking capabilities. Service projects include emergency repairs, renovations, and facility maintenance, with over 5,000 service projects completed in the past eight years.
• LEED-Certified Green Building Construction Green building construction services delivered to LEED certification standards, including Gold and Silver LEED-certified projects. Demonstrated on Bank of America Kirkland (Gold LEED) and Bank of America Covington (Silver LEED).

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 900 projects completed yearly across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associated General Contractors (AGC) of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC Southern District Office partner. Westmark is an active AGC Safety Team Member. The association provides industry networking, safety training, and professional development resources for members.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC Western Washington Chapter member. Westmark has received the ABC STEP (Safety, Training and Education Process) Award for nine consecutive years, demonstrating active participation and commitment to ABC programs.
• Master Builders Association (MBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Master Builders Association, a regional trade association serving the residential and commercial construction industry in the Pacific Northwest.
• Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of CFMA, providing resources for financial management professionals in the construction industry.
• Magellan ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReference architect firm (Pedro Castro, 425-885-4300). Magellan Architects worked with Westmark on Bank of America Covington project. Positive testimonial from architect Glenn S. Steiner praising attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• James Guerrero ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReference architect firm (James Guerrero, 253-581-6000). Long-term working relationship providing architectural services on Westmark projects.
• Greene Gasaway ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReference architect firm (Calvin Gasaway, 206-818-5466) for construction projects.
• Erickson McGovern ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReference architect firm (Ray Mow, AIA, 253-531-0206) for construction projects.
• Zenczak & PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReference architect firm (BZ, 253-475-0380) for construction projects.
• Umpqua BankminorOthersBanking reference contact (Elise VanderLinda, 253-305-0483) for Westmark's financial services.
• Propel InsurancecoreOthersBonded and insured partner (Brandon Bush, 425-449-9943). Provides insurance services for Westmark's bonding and insurance requirements.
• Liberty Mutual SuretycoreOthersSurety bonding partner (Nathan Haddock, 206-473-3005) providing performance and payment bonds for construction projects.
• Newman Town, PLCCminorOthersCPA firm (Chris Newman, CPA, 425-825-5556) providing accounting and financial services for Westmark.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mortenson Construction: National general contractor with a strong Pacific Northwest presence focused on healthcare, higher education, and renewable energy. Competes for larger institutional projects in the same WA/OR market and signals where PNW GC work is consolidating.
• DPR Construction: National, tech-enabled general contractor with PNW offices pursuing commercial, healthcare, higher education, and life-sciences projects. Represents the tech-forward, better-capitalized competitor cohort that pressures traditional regional GCs.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. general contractor with active Pacific Northwest operations in commercial, healthcare, and institutional segments. Represents the upper-scale incumbent that increasingly captures megaprojects Westmark cannot pursue.
• Howard S. Wright (Balfour Beatty): Pacific Northwest heritage general contractor now operating as part of Balfour Beatty, covering commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and large institutional projects. Comparable regional project mix but with substantially greater scale and capital backing.

Direct peers

• Walsh Construction Company: Portland-based general contractor with Pacific Northwest focus on commercial, K-12/higher education, and healthcare construction. Direct competitor for many of the same institutional and education clients as Westmark.
• Andersen Construction: Portland, OR-based general contractor serving the Pacific Northwest with commercial, healthcare, education, and public-sector projects. Directly comparable regional peer sharing the WA/OR service territory.
• Lease Crutcher Lewis: Pacific Northwest general contractor headquartered in Seattle/Portland with similar commercial, healthcare, education, and institutional focus. Most directly comparable mid-sized GC competing for the same regional bid pool as Westmark.
• Absher Construction Company: Puyallup, WA-based general contractor with deep PNW roots doing commercial, multifamily, and institutional construction. Similar size, regional focus, and project mix to Westmark, including tilt-up warehouse and tenant improvement work.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/westmarkconst
• Facebookfacebook.com/524838674257668
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westmark-construction-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/westmarkconst

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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