Last updated on May 30th, 2024 at 05:12 pm
The Peninsula is located close to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, which gives it the name ‘San Francisco Peninsula.’ Some of the notable features of this area include its diverse dining options, its strong school systems—which include some of the best schools in California, and its many outdoor recreation spots. Though the Peninsula is a rather dense and urbanized area, there are multiple options for travel routes, like three interstate highways and 10 state routes. The consistent pleasant weather also makes it an easy place for visitors, residents, and commuters to go about and enjoy their daily activities.
For those who are interested in setting up an office or a new home in the Peninsula, we have created a list of the best construction companies in the area. These firms are well-known for their client-centric approaches and their dedication to providing quality service.
BCCI Construction
150 E Dana St. Mountain View, CA 94041
BCCI Construction is a San Francisco-based construction firm that has won numerous awards for its work, including the Construction Employers’ Association (CEA) President’s Safety Award, the CEA Excellence in Safety Award, and the 2020 ConstructSecure Platinum Safety Award. The firm is also on lists like Top Contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR) and Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. BCCI Construction attributes its success to its team’s commitment to quality and safety. The firm’s portfolio features projects for new construction, structural renovation, historic restoration, seismic upgrade, and tenant improvements.
Fish & Richardson brought BCCI Construction in as the general contractor for its Silicon Valley office. The space is located on two floors in a mid-rise building. BCCI Construction used a design-assist approach to accommodate the extensive scope and budgetary requirements of the project. Collaborating closely with the client led to a more cost-effective result, as well as workable and field-based solutions. The office features private offices, conference and meeting spaces, phone and focus rooms, a mother’s room, and a pantry/break area. BCCI Construction used a professional style with inspiration from Redwood City’s logging and railroad history. Everything was complete in just two phases.
XL Construction
851 Buckeye Ct. Milpitas, CA 95035
Construction firm XL Construction uses a client-centric approach on its projects that has resulted in numerous strong client relationships. By first identifying a client’s unique needs, the firm can use delivery methods like Build Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery in order to create a customized plan to meet these specific requirements. XL Construction has worked with clients in a wide variety of markets, including corporate, advanced technology, civic, education, healthcare, and life science.
The Assembly at North First Street, completed in North San Jose, is one of XL Construction’s projects. It is a 300,000-square-foot campus that required a complete gut of three existing tilt-up buildings. The firm added 50,000 square feet to the buildings, worked on a warm shell build-out, and installed new HVAC systems. A “connector” was constructed between two buildings, and a new lobby was cut out and rebuilt in the third building. Other features of the project include an indoor/outdoor workout area, a BBQ area, outdoor pizza ovens, outdoor fires, and a lot of seating.
DPR Construction
1450 Veterans Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063
DPR Construction works based on its commitment to building great things. Operating in Sacramento since 1990, DPR is a self-performing contractor focused on highly complex and technical projects. The firm’s core markets include advanced technology, commercial, healthcare, higher education, and life sciences. From small tenant improvements to large-scale multi-million-dollar complexes; DPR focuses on fulfilling customer needs and providing the highest possible value.
David and Lucile Packard Foundation employed DPR to work on its corporate Headquarters in Los Altos, which is now a 49,000-square-foot, two-story wood and steel structure. Despite these being the materials used, the building’s understated and elegant design allows it to blend into the natural environment. The interior uses complex design components and design processes to achieve a net-zero energy (NZE) contribution, and DPR used a diverse range of materials—aluminum, glazing, copper panels, stone, and wood siding—to form a highly thermal-rated exterior skin. There are also energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems and photovoltaic panels that were installed in the building.
Truebeck Construction
2855 Campus Dr. Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94403
Truebeck Construction works to create spaces by challenging the traditional approach taken by the construction industry. By improving practices, it can elevate industry standards while producing inspiring spaces that reflect its dedication to determination and excellence. These values serve as guiding principles in providing clients with quality and value. The firm’s available services include preconstruction, construction technology and innovation, alternative delivery methods, self-performance, safety management, and interior design.
Mozilla worked with Truebeck Construction to transform an 80’s building into a contemporary and high-tech facility. Truebeck Construction made sure to use a design that matched Mozilla’s transparent, open-source, and collaborative culture. The new space includes high-tech office spaces, open and interconnecting stairs, and a Blenheim Channel glass system. The outdoor area has courts for bocce ball and basketball.
Hillhouse Commercial Construction Company Inc.
140 Charcot Ave. San Jose, CA 95131
Hillhouse Commercial Construction Company Inc. has worked on numerous highly technical and award-winning projects in the past 36 years. Using sustainable building techniques, the firm produces healthy work environments that encourage productivity and creativity. The Hillhouse Construction team is encouraged to understand how to take advantage of environmental factors and best practices to maximize every project’s potential.
AP+I Design worked with Hillhouse Construction on a 14,300-square-foot tenant improvement project. The goal was to repurpose an existing structure into a ZNE commercial building; this was the first of its kind in Mountain View. The repurposed space features open-concept and collaborative spaces, as well as fully automated building management systems (BMS). There is also real-time energy performance monitoring.
Timeline Design + Build
14401 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Timeline Design + Build’s clients are typically from Silicon Valley, and many of them are executives, engineers, tech workers, and venture capitalists. Working with these types of clients means that the firm has become highly experienced in creating spaces that fit the requirements of an effective workplace. Homeowners have also contracted the firm for their residential projects. For such projects, Timeline Design + Build’s team is made of experienced professionals like architects, interior designers, and builders. This in-house team allows Timeline Design + Build to provide a single point of contact, which lessens the time needed to finalize everything and greatly improves communication efficiency.
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) awarded Timeline Design + Build the Contractor of the Year Award (CotY) for Residential Addition on one of the firm’s Los Gatos projects. Originally, the space was dark and segmented, but the firm added around 1,000 square feet to the living space and 300 square feet to the exterior area to open up the floor plan. The master suite was moved to the first floor, so the clients will be able to continue enjoying their home as they age. There are also new fireplace designs in the living and bedroom areas to create interesting focal points.
De Mattei Construction
1794 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
De Mattei Construction was founded 38 years ago based on the principle that building relationships is as rewarding and important as building homes. Mark De Mattei leads a team of more than 75 employees who are confident in their history of quality and dedication to making clients happy. They have served nearly 2,000 clients, many of whom have a friendly relationship with the firm. The firm continues to practice professionalism, transparency, and uncompromising quality while creating and reworking homes. They offer services in design-build, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.
The work and dedication of De Mattei Construction has resulted in numerous award-winning projects. These awards include the 2022 Gold Nugget Grand Award for Best Custom Home Over 8,000 Square Feet and the 2021 Palo Alto Stanford Heritage Neighborhood Preservation Award for the home at 352 Stanford Avenue.
Harrell Design + Build
944 Industrial Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94303
Harrell Design + Build is a full-service design-build residential remodeling firm based in Palo Alto, California. Iris Harrell founded the firm in 1985 and worked as a one-woman team. Today, Harrell Design + Build employs nearly 50, including award-winning designers and accomplished craftspeople. Since its inception, the firm has been focused on providing Bay Area homeowners with innovative design, meticulous craftsmanship, and personalized service.
Lisa Sten currently leads Harrell Design + Build with her experience in guiding private, commercial, and public-sector clients with architectural designs and construction objectives. She holds an interior design degree from Paier College of Art in Hamden, and a B.A. from Boston College. She is recognized as a Certified Interior Designer (CID), a Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP), and a Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP).
Greenberg Construction
908 Industrial Ave. Palo Alto, 94303
Greenberg Construction puts its clients at the center of everything it does—its mission being to create long-lasting relationships with clients and homeowners. Dedicated to client satisfaction, the firm focuses on providing high-quality and cost-effective work to the areas it works in, which include Redwood and Palo Alto. The services offered by the firm include design-build, new construction, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction, home addition, home improvement, and eco-friendly home construction. Regardless of project type, the team is trained to be motivated, flexible, and focused throughout each project to maintain overall quality. This is reflected in client testimonials, which have mentioned that the firm is easy to work with, professional, and creative. Many have also stated that the construction process was made easier and less stressful.
