Client Testimonials

We work with many great clients, architects and subcontractors. Here are some good things they are saying about our relationship with them.

I have had the pleasure of working with the Skyward Construction Team on several very challenging projects. Skyward was instrumental in keeping the construction costs of our projects within the allotted budget as well as developing a reasonable schedule that met the needs of the school district. It is without hesitation that I would recommend Skyward construction to others and I look forward to opportunities to work with them again in the future.

Joe Steinbrenner – Facilities Director – Washougal School District

Skyward staff worked closely with our staff and were able to work around any specific issues we had.
They also had recommendations that met our needs to ensure that the budget and schedule were met. I would be happy to work with Skyward Construction, Inc. again in the future.

Nancy Hall – Director of Business – Woodburn Schools

Skyward Construction’s collaborative efforts with the A/E team and great communication with me
helped the project be successful. I highly recommend Skyward Construction, Inc.

Kelley Wilson – Project Manager – Construction Services Group/ESD

Skyward brought the teamwork, skill, transparency, and accountability needed and proved able to adapt to a variety of challenges along the way. I believe Skyward can complete any future projects that are
challenging and complex and do so successfully.

Sharon Raymor, PE – Facilities Project Manager – City Of Portland

Skyward performed professionally on all levels – Communication with a large project team, high construction quality/standards and meeting project schedules on time.

Webster Wilson, AIA – Webster Wilson Architect

Typical of summer season school projects, the project had to be substantially complete
prior to the start of the pending school year. Skyward managed 5 different sites and was able
to complete the projects on time. We look forward to working with Skyward Construction again and recommend them for any project you need their services on.

Doug Pruitt – Principal – BBL Architects

Skyward’s on-site and off-site management is of extraordinary value. They know the process
and instinctively know the priorities. Their “we are a team” approach immensely helps PPS
manage our projects. This tact is greatly appreciated.

Robert Jole
Senior Construction Project Manager – Portland Public Schools

From the perspective as the person responsible for the design, Skyward was always
well organized from the day they started the project. We are convinced this effort led to the timely completion and within budgeted costs.

R. William Sloane, AIA, LEED ap – Partner/Architect – MSGS Architects

As an architect with over 30 years of experience in the industry, I can say without
hesitation that Skyward and their people make the process of construction
enjoyable.

Mark D. DiLoreto, RA, LEED AP – Director of Architecture – Planning Solutions Inc. Architecture

Skyward’s management and field staff managed to keep the project on schedule with minimal change orders.  They are well managed, organized, and take care of their client’s needs.

Al Jaques
City of Astoria

“Skyward Construction is the best contracting company I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They stepped up to meet a very demanding schedule and there were no change orders.”

Timothy Fordyce, Facility Coordinator – Sterling Medical Associates

[Skyward] is excellent to work with and their workmanship is high quality.  They manage their projects well and have good working relationships with their subcontractors.  I recommend Skyward Construction without reservation and always look forward to working with them on our projects.

Todd Horenstein, Assistant Superintendent
Vancouver Public Schools

“Skyward’s recommendations and approach were well received and are a testament to the thought the management and field crew puts into solving a problem”

Rick Yeo, Leed AP Principal
R&C Management Group, LLC

“The project was originally slated to achieve LEED Silver Certification. Skyward was able to suggest and implement changes (at no extra cost to the owner) that paved the way to gain more LEED points. In the end we were able to achieve a LEED Gold Certification”

Stephen Keller, Property Services Manager | City of Vancouver

“Skyward definitely understood the “team approach” to the project and was a “team player” when it came to meeting the owners budgets and schedules while still maintaining the integrity of the project design”

Michael Beaman, President
Beaman Architecture, Ltd

“The success of any construction project depends in large measure on the team and the team’s ability to communicate and work collaboratively.  We knew going into the project, based on past experiences with Skyward, that the management team and construction crews were seasoned professionals.  Based on their performance the project finished on time and was ready for the new students returning.  Their service to PPS was excellent.”

Michael S. Smithey, Project Manager Portland Public Schools

“Two things that strongly stood out with Skyward was their genuine concern for the customer and their proactive approach to eliminate or reduce change orders.”

Eric Schadler, PE, PMP, CPCM
– City of Vancouver

The project, being a renovation of a 1940’s building, provided some interesting and challenging conditions that had to be dealt with during the course of construction. Each time, the design team was able to work with Skyward Construction to come up with a quick and cost effective solution so that we could keep the construction progress moving forward. Through all of the challenges that the project presented, Skyward Construction was able to keep the project on track with regards to timing and schedules.”

Jason A. Wesolowski
Scott | Edwards Architecture, llp

“Skyward was very open book regarding changes in time and dollars and worked on the owner’s behalf for the benefit of the overall project. They also worked very well with the architects and engineers and had excellent team building skills.”

Patrick O’Connor, President
Oregon Coast Community College

“The management of the project by Skyward’s office and on-site personnel is directly attributable to the timely completion of the project. Working with Skyward was a true collaborative process.”

Katherine Shultz, AIA, LEED AP, Principle – GBD Architects

“[Skyward’s] main goal is simple, they don’t want to build one project with you, they want to build several. This is demonstrated in the minimal change orders we see on a typical Skyward project. They make my job easy and the client happy.”

James Blissett, AIA, NCARB, President – The Design Collective

“Skyward’s management of the project was professional and thorough. We look forward to working with them again soon.”

Hans O. Ettlin, President –
Peck Smiley Ettlin Architects.

“Skyward wasted no time closing the project out and completing the punch-list. Their workmanship and attention to detail was second to none.”

Ray Totten, AIA, CCS, Principal
– BBL Architects

“From an architects perspective, the project went extremely well. Skyward was very easy to work with and the end result of the project was quality workmanship and a satisfied customer.”

Craig Collins, AIA
– Collins Architectural Group, P.S.

“We have worked with Skyward Construction on numerous design/build projects. Skyward goes out of their way to involve the various sub-trades at the beginning of each project to make sure there is comprehensive input on the design to ensure efficiency on every level.”

Tom Johnson, President
– Thomas Johnson Architect, LLC

“In addition to providing exceptional planning and scheduling skills, [Skyward] also placed a high premium on job-site safety and the safety of all the workers they were responsible for.”

John Lloyd
– Robert Lloyd Sheet Metal

“Skyward Construction staffed the project with an experienced superintendent who played an active role on our planning. Skyward’s project management worked diligently to obtain all project scope changes and RFI’s answered promptly.”

Carl Dunn, Project Manager / Estimator- Prairie Electric

“The level of communication between Skyward’s field supervisor and campus manager was very well handled, leaving no surprises in the end”

Robert Tracey, Facilities Manager
Washington State School for the Blind

“I find them to be very knowledgeable in all aspects of commercial construction. The insistence of good workmanship and attention to detail make Skyward Construction one of the most professional and trustworthy general contractors in the industry.”

Tim Conklin, President
– Triton Plumbing and Mechanical

“We are happy with the management, on site coordination,workmanship, and overall quality of the finished product. They are quick to respond and they always do what is right”

Bryan McClean, Owner/Member
BCMC Properties, LLC

“We found the Skyward team to be highly capable managers for the project.”

Kenneth Kato, LEED AP, Project Manager – Cochran, Inc.