What cornice construction does

Cornice Construction, LLC is a private commercial general contractor headquartered in Scappoose, Oregon, founded in 2008. The firm specializes in concrete tilt-up construction, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), and design-build delivery for industrial, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, aerospace/defense, and self-storage clients across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California. Cornice operates under general contractor licensing in all four states and supports its multi-state footprint with an 18+ person team. The company's project portfolio includes large-format build-to-suit facilities for institutional industrial developers and owner-operators, with disclosed projects ranging from 14,000 SF (Columbia County Health) up to 284,000 SF (Panattoni Hidden Glen).

The firm's revenue model is project-based, anchored in repeat engagements with industrial real estate investment trusts (REITs) and corporate owner-occupiers. Notable work includes 284,000 SF for Panattoni Development (Hidden Glen), 260,000 SF for Prologis (Sandy Logistics, LEED Gold), 212,000 SF for Ryerson Steel, 190,000 SF for Phelan Development (Turner Rd.) and Prologis (NW Logistics), 170,089 SF for Daikin/Thermal Supply, and 105,000 SF for FedEx. Cornice captures revenue through general contracting margins, construction management fees, and design-build premiums on fixed-price contracts.

The company has invested in credentials required to compete for institutional and regulated work: LEED Gold, AS9100D, ITAR compliance, and Green Globe certification. Recent recognition includes the 2023 Industrial Development of the Year (Night of Excellence) for Prologis NW Logistics and a 2023 Gold Excellence in Design award from American Buildings for the Ryerson Steel facility. Two large-scale 2024 completions — Panattoni Hidden Glen (284,000 SF) and Phelan Turner Rd. (190,000 SF) — indicate active throughput at the upper end of the firm's disclosed size range.

Name

cornice construction

Legal name

Cornice Construction, LLC

Website

https://corniceconstruction.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornice Construction is a commercial general contractor founded in 2008 in Scappoose, Oregon, specializing in concrete tilt-up, PEMBs, and design-build delivery for industrial, logistics, manufacturing, and aerospace clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial general contracting
• Tilt-up construction
• Design-build services
• Industrial warehouse construction
• Pre-engineered metal buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Scappoose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction fees generated through commercial construction projects including ground-up development, tenant improvements, design-build, and construction management services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cornice Construction is a full-service commercial general contractor delivering preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California. The firm specializes in concrete tilt-up warehouses, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), self-storage and RV storage facilities, office developments, and multi-family residential projects. Projects are delivered via design-build methodology with custom scope-based pricing, ranging from tenant improvements to ground-up industrial developments exceeding 280,000 square feet.

Product overview

Cornice Construction is a full-service commercial construction company offering a unified portfolio of services spanning the entire project lifecycle: preconstruction (budgeting, feasibility analysis, permitting, value engineering), construction management, and post-construction warranty service. The company specializes in multiple industry verticals including concrete tilt-up warehouses, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), self-storage and RV storage facilities, publicly funded projects, office space, and multi-family residential construction. All offerings are delivered as professional construction services rather than a software platform, with projects ranging from tenant improvements (TI) to ground-up industrial developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Panattoni Development CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for industrial warehouse development. Notable project: Panattoni Hidden Glen - 284,000 SF concrete tilt-up warehouse in Vancouver, WA. Delivered on time and on budget despite permitting challenges and winter weather conditions.
• Phelan DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for industrial building development. Projects include Phelan Turner Rd. Tilt (190,000 SF in Salem) and Phelan Mason Street Tilts (two 51,000 SF buildings). Focus on concrete tilt-up construction with flexible tenant spaces.
• PrologiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor developer partner for logistics facilities. Projects include Prologis Sandy Logistics (260,000 SF, LEED Gold) and Prologis NW Logistics (190,000 SF with CLT office, award-winning). Delivered on time and on budget despite urban challenges.
• Ryerson SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing facility development partner. Delivered 212,000 SF facility in Centralia, WA featuring 10-inch thick manufacturing slab, 8 bridge cranes, rail spur, and won Gold Excellence in Design award.
• Daikin Comfort Technologies (Thermal Supply)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTenant for Vancouver Logistics #1 - 170,089 SF distribution facility serving as state-of-the-art distribution center for Daikin's subsidiary Thermal Supply Company. Facility designed for dual operations with two separate office spaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Graham Construction: PNW-rooted commercial and industrial GC with tilt-up, design-build, and multi-family expertise across the western U.S. and Canada. Comparable on regional delivery model and industrial tilt-up focus, but operates across a larger footprint.
• Turner Construction: One of the largest U.S. commercial GCs with Pacific Northwest operations serving industrial, logistics, and commercial clients. Comparable on service lines but at a much broader geographic and scale footprint than Cornice.
• Hoffman Construction: Larger Portland-based commercial GC with industrial, healthcare, and higher education expertise across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable on regional market and complex commercial project delivery, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Mortenson Construction: National commercial and industrial GC active in wind, data center, and logistics/warehouse construction with PNW presence. Comparable on tilt-up industrial and design-build delivery but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Swinerton: National commercial GC with strong Pacific Northwest presence serving industrial, office, and multi-family clients with design-build and tilt-up capabilities. Comparable on verticals and delivery model but operates at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Andersen Construction: Portland-based commercial general contractor with deep expertise in tilt-up, PEMB, and design-build industrial/warehouse construction across the Pacific Northwest. Highly comparable to Cornice on geography, delivery model, and project type.
• R&H Construction: Portland-based commercial GC serving Oregon and Southwest Washington with design-build and tilt-up capabilities for industrial, office, and mixed-use projects. Comparable on geography, scale, and tilt-up specialization.
• Walsh Construction: Pacific Northwest commercial GC with multi-family, hospitality, and commercial building expertise including ground-up tilt-up projects. Comparable on regional geography and full preconstruction-through-warranty service model.
• Lease Crutcher Lewis: Seattle-based commercial construction firm with strong tilt-up, industrial, and commercial office expertise across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable on regional focus, design-build delivery, and commercial/industrial verticals.
• Skyline Construction: Pacific Northwest-based commercial GC specializing in tenant improvements, office build-outs, and commercial interiors. Comparable on geography and commercial office TI work, though less focused on tilt-up ground-up industrial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornice-construction-llc

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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