COMPANY PROFILE
The outstanding service we give you began in 1985 when Dennis Buchanan, our Founder, first opened the doors of Buchanan General Contracting. You, and clients like you, come to us for our expertise in unique and challenging projects in the commercial and public services sectors. Buchanan takes on construction contracts ranging from $10,000 to $15 million with a specialty in renovation and new build projects with challenging scopes and timelines. Over the last fifteen years have become focused on helping non-profit organizations achieve their goals in the housing and service sectors. Buchanan’s resume includes a highly skilled and dedicated cadre of superintendents, and a company-wide commitment to tenacious client service. Our longevity in the industry is a testament to our excellent list of repeat clients and our solid financial statement. In 2022, we smoothly transitioned to include the next generation in Buchanan General Contracting Company’s history. With the spirit of continuing the vision and good work we do here, Terry Buchanan, Diana Jorgensen, Kevin Engelhardt and Zac Daab became the new operating partners of Buchanan General Contracting.
COMPETITIVENESS
Our company brings you 35-plus years of local and regional bidding and building experience. Our standing in the construction community gives you access to the most qualified and competitive suppliers and subcontractors; accurate project budgets; and significant and quantifiable value engineering services. Our competitiveness in estimating and our management abilities are demonstrated by our continuing relationships with such well known organizations as the Mercy Housing Northwest, Community Roots Housing, Low Income Housing Institute, Tacoma Housing Authority, King County Housing Authority as well as construction management firms: Beacon Development Group, Lotus Development Group, and Edge Developers.
SUSTAINABILITY
Buchanan fully embraces sustainable construction practices and will work with you to identify the best green building methods and materials for your project.
RESPONSIVENESS
The structure of our company, and the experience and training of Buchanan’s managers and superintendents permits on-the-spot decision making. The size of our company and engagement of our managing partners allows us to be flexible and responsive.
OUR PEOPLE
The employees are what have made and continue to make Buchanan into what it is today. They appreciate challenges and look for opportunities to learn. With one of the lowest turnover rates in the business, Buchanan teams have a history of working together, ensuring a smooth and cohesive partnership with everyone involved.
WORKING WITH US
“The Buchanan team is continually receiving high accolades from residents. They are truly a gem of a company”
Kaci Cheyne | Property Manager | CamBey Apartments
“Buchanan Personnel, thank you for creating a quality living environment in downtown Seattle. ~Much Appreciated #204.”
Resident #204 | Boylston-Howell Apartments
As the owner’s representative for Capitol Hill Housing, I worked with a number of your staff: Terry Buchanan as project manager, Dennis Buchanan as estimator, and Kevin Engelhardt as the project supervisor. In every instance, I found them to be responsive, creative, and eager to get any particular problem resolved properly, quickly and fairly. It was a true pleasure to work with such a professional and caring team: the quality of workmanship, the dedication to doing the right thing in a timely and cost-effective manner, and the personal responsiveness of the Buchanan team have combined to make this a truly successful and memorable project.”
Lee Stanton | Owner’s Rep | Stanton Associates
“We are pleased to offer an excellent recommendation for Buchanan General Contracting Company.
We had the pleasure of working on multiple projects…The quality of their work is excellent, they work collaboratively with the design and ownership team to find solutions. They have strong working relationships with their subcontractors. We are happy to recommend Buchanan General Contracting Company and look forward to the opportunity to work with them again on future projects.”
Roger Tucker AIA, LEED | Executive Director | Environmental Works
“The entire team has demonstrated professionalism, quality workmanship, and excellent communication in addition to adhering to schedules. Staff remained on site during the upgrades and all remarked as to the contractor’s commitment to their safety and needs. Buchanan is an important asset to our projects, and they set a standard to which all contractors can aspire. I have confidence that you will find Buchanan General Contracting Company will not only meet but exceed your expectations.”
Vickie Stark | Project Manager | Tacoma Housing Authority
“I’ve worked with Buchanan General Contracting Company on two state-funded affordable housing projects – one renovation of multiple apartment buildings and the other, a modular tiny house village. In both cases, Buchanan was brought on prior to construction to provide pre-construction services including scope analysis and estimating. These projects would not have been able to happen without their support, expertise, and timely advice.”
Stephen Taul | Community Frameworks I Senior Housing Developer