James Frank Construction

What James Frank Construction does

James Frank Construction is a third-generation, family-owned custom residential general contractor headquartered in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1955 by European-trained master cabinetmaker James V. Frank. The firm specializes in bespoke residential construction, full-scale remodeling, home additions, historic restoration (including National Register properties), accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and custom cabinetry, serving high-net-worth homeowners across the Portland Metro area, Lake Oswego, West Hills, Dunthorpe, Mt. Tabor, and Sauvie Island. The company is licensed in Oregon (License 152424) and Washington (License JAMESFC 837RR), and projects span architectural styles including Traditional, Modern, Mid-Century, Transitional, Georgian, and Contemporary.

The firm's technical foundation rests on European cabinetmaking craft tradition rather than proprietary software or platforms; capabilities center on finish carpentry, custom cabinetry, stonework, smart home integration, and period-sensitive historic restoration. Day-to-day project management runs through Construction Online. The company does not develop or deploy any proprietary technology products, APIs, or AI systems.

James Frank Construction generates revenue exclusively through project-based general contracting contracts for high-end residential work. Pricing is custom per scope, with no published tiers; project inquiry forms collect budget range and architect information. Go-to-market is relationship-driven: most projects originate from referrals by a network of named Portland-area architects and designers (Jeffrey L. Miller Architects, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca, Giulietti Schouten, Risa Boyer Architecture, Liz Summers AIA, Rick Potestio AIA, Dibenedetto/Thomson/Livingston, Karol Niemi & Associates), supplemented by direct client inquiries, a Houzz Pro profile (Best Of Houzz 2019), an educational blog and email newsletter, and organic social presence on Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. There is no external investor, parent company, or institutional ownership; the firm remains family-controlled by Paul Frank and Thomas Frank (Executive Vice President).

Name

James Frank Construction

Legal name

James Frank Construction

Website

https://jamesfrankconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

James Frank Construction is a third-generation, family-owned custom residential general contractor in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1955. It serves high-net-worth homeowners with bespoke new construction, remodeling, historic restoration, and custom cabinetry across the Portland Metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Residential Construction Services: General contracting services for bespoke residential and commercial projects including new home construction, remodels, additions, and historic restoration. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for high-end residential construction in the Portland Metro area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

James Frank Construction is a custom residential general contractor that builds, renovates, and restores high-end homes in the Portland Metro area. The firm provides full-service general contracting including new home construction, comprehensive remodels, home additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), historic estate restoration, and bespoke cabinetry work rooted in European craft tradition.

Product overview

James Frank Construction is a third-generation family-owned residential construction company offering a unified suite of custom construction services. The core offering centers on bespoke residential and commercial construction, with specialized capabilities in remodeling, new home construction, home additions, historic restoration, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The company's origins trace to master cabinetmaker James Frank, and custom cabinetry remains a signature capability. Projects span architectural styles including Traditional, Modern, Mid-Century, Transitional, and Contemporary, with services covering the full project lifecycle from design consultation through construction completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jeffrey L. Miller ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaborative relationship on multiple projects including Portland Retreat (traditional home with historic stone carriage house transformation), Sauvie Island Retreat, West Hills Transitional, and Dunthorpe Riverfront Estate. The architect's endorsement and working relationship is key to the company's project acquisition.
• Zimmer Gunsul Frasca ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Lake Oswego Modern project, described as one of the most iconic homes in Lake Oswego, featuring skyscraper glass walls and extensive modern design elements.
• Giulietti Schouten ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject team collaboration on Dunthorpe NW Modern - a new NW contemporary home built on the cliffs of Dunthorpe, combining smart home technology with old world craftsmanship.
• Liz Summers, AIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject team collaboration on West Hills Georgian-Style Estate remodel and addition project featuring period details and contemporary design.
• Risa Boyer ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject team collaboration on Quimby Mid-Century update in NW Portland, featuring new kitchen with skylights and multi-slide wall doors.
• Rick Potestio, AIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject architect collaboration on Davenport Remodel in West Hills with modern updates including signature pivot door and multislide wall.
• Jeffery Miller, AIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration on multiple high-profile projects including Lake Oswego Jantzen Island Historic Estate (National Register property restoration) and other significant remodels.
• Dibenedetto/Thomson/Livingstoe ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject team collaboration on Lake Oswego Retreat, a transitional lakeside retreat featuring over 5,000 square feet of living space with custom stonework and climate-controlled wine cellar.
• Karol Niemi & Associates Interior Planning & DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior planning and design collaboration on Dunthorpe NW Modern project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Swinerton: National general contractor with substantial Pacific Northwest operations across commercial and residential. Larger incumbent whose high-end residential practice overlaps with James Frank's custom work.
• Walsh Construction: Long-established Portland-based general contractor with a broader residential and commercial portfolio. Overlaps with James Frank on custom residential but operates at significantly greater scale and scope.
• Hoffman Construction Company: Pacific Northwest-based general contractor with deep commercial and high-end residential capabilities. Larger and broader than James Frank but competes for marquee residential commissions in the same region.
• Anderson Construction: Pacific Northwest general contractor with significant Portland presence across commercial and high-end residential. A broader incumbent whose custom residential work overlaps with James Frank's portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pillar Homes: Portland-area luxury custom home builder with architect collaboration and design-driven projects. Direct competitor in the bespoke Portland residential market James Frank serves.
• R&H Construction: Oregon-based residential custom home builder with a similar Portland-area footprint and high-end project mix. Comparable as a regional custom GC competing for the same luxury client base.
• Quantum Construction: PNW-based residential general contractor with custom-home work in the Portland/Vancouver area. Comparable size and segment, serving similar high-end residential customers.
• Renaissance Homes: Portland-metro luxury and semi-custom home builder serving high-end residential clients. Comparable in target customer (HNW homeowners), architecture-style portfolio, and regional footprint.
• Lever Construction: Portland-based custom home builder with similar high-end residential focus and architect-driven project pipeline in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable in scale and segment, both serve discerning Portland-area homeowners through bespoke construction.
• KOSH Construction: Portland-area custom home builder specializing in architect-driven luxury residences. Operates in the same high-end custom residential segment and competes for the same architect referral-driven pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jamesfrankconst
• Facebookfacebook.com/JamesFrankConstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/james-frank-construction
• Instagraminstagram.com/jamesfrankconstruction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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