Rickenbach Construction Inc

What Rickenbach Construction Inc does

Rickenbach Construction Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned general contractor founded by John Rickenbach in Astoria, Oregon in 1965 and incorporated in 1989. The firm operates as a regional design-build contractor serving the Pacific North Coast — primarily Clatsop County in Oregon and adjacent Washington markets — with a portfolio spanning commercial construction (banks, breweries, credit unions, healthcare facilities, retail, restaurants), historic restoration (theaters, museums, heritage buildings), design-build, and residential construction. Service delivery is led by a four-person core leadership team (Jared Rickenbach as President/Project Manager, Michelle Dieffenbach as Corporate Treasurer and licensed architect, Greg Allen as Project Manager, Debbie Doughty as Office Manager) supported by local subcontractors; architectural design and construction management are integrated under one roof, with licensing held in Oregon (#3998) and California (#C24092).

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with no publicly disclosed pricing or recurring-revenue mechanics. Each engagement is a one-time construction or design-build contract priced per scope, sized by project complexity (for example, a 40,000+ sq ft multi-phase historic cannery-to-brewery conversion for Buoy Beer Company, a Liberty Theatre restoration begun in 2000, and multiple healthcare fit-outs for Columbia Memorial Hospital). Go-to-market is direct, relationship-based field sales targeting enterprise and institutional clients — credit unions, hospitals, hospitality operators, automotive dealerships, and municipal/arts organizations — with marketing conducted primarily through project portfolio, testimonials, and community/industry-association presence (AGC, NAHB, NCBIA, Astoria Rotary Club). The firm holds no disclosed external funding, operates no app, API, or digital platform, and reports no proprietary technology beyond standard construction management practice.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the firm is privately held with no parent, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or institutional investors. Operating indicators — small core headcount, regional-only footprint, multi-decade stable positioning, repeat enterprise clients, two preservation awards (Dr. Edward Harvey 2008; Restore Oregon Demuro 2019), and a clean complaint record with Oregon and Washington Builders Boards since 1968 — point to a mature, stable regional contractor rather than a scaling business. Leadership succession completed in 2008 with Jared Rickenbach assuming the presidency from founder John Rickenbach, maintaining family continuity alongside Michelle Dieffenbach in the Treasurer/architect role.

Name

Rickenbach Construction Inc

Legal name

Rickenbach Construction Inc.

Website

https://rcibuilds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rickenbach Construction Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned design-build general contractor founded in 1965 in Astoria, Oregon, serving commercial, historic-restoration, healthcare, and residential clients across the Pacific North Coast through integrated architecture and construction services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Commercial construction
• Historic building restoration
• Design build services
• Residential construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Astoria

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Core revenue stream providing contracting services to commercial and residential clients since 1965. Services include new construction, renovations, and occupied space work across various project types.
2. Architectural Design Services: Design-build services conceptualizing and designing structures from scratch, with licensed architects providing integrated design and construction services.
3. Historic Restoration Services: Specialized restoration and preservation services for historic buildings and landmarks on the North Coast, including theaters, museums, and heritage properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Rickenbach Construction Inc. is a third-generation family-owned general contractor delivering full-service General Contracting and Architectural Design services since 1965 across the Pacific North Coast. The firm provides integrated design-build capabilities under one roof, with licensed architects conceptualizing projects and project managers overseeing construction from start to finish. Work spans commercial construction, historic restoration, design-build, and residential construction across Clatsop County in Oregon and Washington.

Product overview

Rickenbach Construction Inc is a third-generation family-owned general contractor established in 1965 in Astoria, Oregon. The company operates a unified service model offering General Contracting Services and Architectural Design Services as core offerings, supplemented by four specialized service categories: Commercial Construction, Historic Restoration & Renovation, Design & Build, and Residential Construction. The company's integrated approach combines design and build capabilities under one roof, enabling end-to-end project delivery from conceptualization through completion. Projects span diverse sectors including schools, banks, restaurants, healthcare facilities, historic landmarks, museums, theaters, lodging, and residential properties throughout the Pacific North Coast region, with primary operations in Clatsop County, Oregon and Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Services Full-service general contracting for commercial and residential projects across the Pacific North Coast since 1965, covering project planning, scheduling, logistics, and construction management from start to finish.
• Architectural Design Services Conceptualization and design services for new construction and renovation projects, provided by licensed architects to incorporate client needs, costs, and site conditions.
• Commercial Construction Commercial building and renovation services including banks, breweries, credit unions, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, and office buildings.
• Historic Restoration and Renovation Specialized restoration and renovation of historic landmarks including theaters, historic buildings, and preservation projects on the North Coast.
• Design and Build Integrated design and construction services covering conceptualization, design, and building under one roof, enabling streamlined project delivery from concept to completion.
• Residential Construction Residential new construction and renovation services including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, deck building, and full home construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed 3 major phases of remodel for 40,000+ square foot historic fish cannery building for Buoy Beer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associated General Contractors (AGC)coreOthersMember of Associated General Contractors, a major construction industry trade association. Company representative Jared Rickenbach serves as AGC North Coast Area Council Vice-Chair (2018-present).
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)minorOthersMember of NAHB, representing the residential construction industry.
• Astoria Rotary ClubminorOthersActive community involvement through membership. Jared Rickenbach has been a member of the Astoria Rotary Club since 2005.
• City of Astoria Historical Landmarks CommissioncoreOthersMichelle Dieffenbach serves as Vice President of the City of Astoria Historical Landmarks Commission (2013-present) and Historical Landmarks Commissioner (2007-present), providing expertise in historic preservation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rickenbach-construction-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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