About Perlo Since 1956, Perlo Construction has been putting our clients and people first. We do what’s right for our clients and team and never look for the easy way out. These are the words that guide us. Plain and simple—it’s how we do business. With an experienced and hungry workforce on and off the field and industry partners that have our back, we deliver quality service and craftsmanship to our clients every time. We take pride in being a repeat client-based general contractor. Our goal is to gain your trust and loyalty so that we will always be the first choice for your investment. Our experience spans a variety of market sectors and our teams pride themselves on finding optimal solutions for our clients. Headquartered within the Pacific Northwest, we work across the Western United States and are large enough to employ qualified, experienced professionals who are on the leading edge of knowledge in the industry. Yet, we remain small enough to provide a personal, service-oriented experience while keeping overhead and costs low.
70+
years in business
300+
office and field staff
$300M+
in annual project revenues
200k+
cubic yards of concrete placed annually
“Perlo has repeatedly proven their ability to save money in the upfront design process and budgeting services. Their management staff and style is top-notch and on an entirely different level than other GCs we have worked with in the past.” Larry Thom, Recess Development Company
Perlo is licensed in and has completed projects across the Western United States including: Washington Oregon California Idaho
Montana Nevada Colorado Arizona
Texas Kentucky Hawaii
PERLO’S SELF-STORAGE TEAM Erich Schmidt Senior Project Manager eschmidt@perlo.biz
Stephen Alger Senior Project Manager salger@perlo.biz
Joe Sprando Project Manager jsprando@perlo.biz
Preconstruction Services With over 70 years in the industry, Perlo comes to the table with an unrivaled team of experts well-versed in market trends, cost information, identifying challenges right off the bat, and successfully completing projects that our clients and their customers only dream of. The key to this success comes from our preconstruction services, backed by our values of collaboration, candid communication, and full transparency. Before we start, we’ll take a look at the whole picture and create a proactive roadmap to make sure we meet your budget, scheduling, and design needs. The way we see it, it’s our job to make sure there are no surprises once construction begins.
Our preconstruction services include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive and continuous budgeting Constructability reviews Best value and cost-saving suggestions Sustainable building options Developing bid packages and subcontracted work strategies Suggesting alternatives with distinct advantages
We know there are nuances that are particular to different industries. Our deep experience in a wide array of industries – from public projects to healthcare to warehouses – will translate into data points and comparables to ensure a solid and successful project from the ground up.
Construction Experts As a top construction firm with an expansive portfolio, Perlo Construction has built a reputation of quality and collaboration, providing a full complement of construction and construction management services. Our services include assisting with master planning, providing high level budgets derived from conceptual plans, design-build, design-assist, and collaborative project delivery. We provide coordination, value engineering, and budgeting as the design progresses to keep the project on track and within budget. The Perlo team’s combined experience includes thousands of projects. From a single-phase green field project to a multi-phased, challenging remodel, we are here to provide our clients with the service and professionalism they require and deserve. Quality craftsmanship means that buildings and brands can withstand the test of time. As a general contractor that self-performs concrete and carpentry, we consider ourselves true builders. The details are essential to bring the project to life, and we take pride with clients and partners in the finished product. We back every project with a team of experts and are well-versed in critical elements when building selfstorage projects, such as: Site analysis and development
Ground-up construction
Permitting processes
Full-light basement
Public works improvements
Zero lot line
Roadway improvements
Challenging geotechnical conditions
Wet-weather construction
Multiple construction types
Stormwater ponds Retrofit existing buildings
(i.e. CMU, tilt-up, steel frame, CIP)
Portland Storage Portland, OR | 192,000 SF
This new StorQuest Self Storage location offers 1,400 climate-controlled units and a convenient covered offloading area. The first floor was built with CMU walls, while the upper levels utilize load-bearing wall systems for durability and efficiency. The project required significant site preparation due to its location in a 100year floodplain. The Perlo team raised the site by four feet and installed 750 aggregate piers, each 24 inches in diameter and 20 feet deep, to stabilize the soil and meet structural requirements. Despite these challenges, the project was delivered under budget and ahead of schedule.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Recess Development The Perlo and Recess Development relationship has grown beyond the traditional owner-contractor dynamic and developed into a partnership built on trust, transparency, and shared goals. Our teams work collaboratively to identify solutions, address challenges early, and keep projects moving forward without surprises. One of the reasons the relationship has remained strong is our approach to communication. Recess knows they can expect honest conversations, proactive management, and timely information throughout the life of a project. Rather than simply identifying issues as they arise, our teams focus on presenting solutions and recommendations that keep projects aligned with budget and schedule objectives. Our experience from earlier projects allows the team to proactively address common challenges, including building enclosures and waterproofing details that are critical to the long-term performance of self-storage facilities. By applying our knowledge early, we minimize disruptions and maintain momentum throughout construction. Strong communication between ownership, field leadership, and the project management team creates an environment where decisions are made quickly and challenges addressed collaboratively. That combination of responsiveness, accountability, and industry experience has helped establish a lasting relationship with Recess Development and continues to serve as the foundation for future opportunities.
Perlo has partnered with Recess Development on five self-storage facilities throughout the Western United States
West Coast Self-Storage Perlo’s relationship with West Coast Self-Storage began in 2021 and has continued to grow through multiple successful projects across the Pacific Northwest. As both an owner-operator and a company that manages facilities for other owners, West Coast Self-Storage brings a unique perspective to development and construction. They understand what it takes to own, operate, and maintain selfstorage facilities long after construction is complete, which means they expect a high level of performance from every member of the project team. From the beginning, our teams established a strong working relationship built on communication, accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering quality facilities. West Coast Self-Storage has developed clear standards based on years of operating successful storage properties, and Perlo has worked closely with their team to understand and meet those expectations from project to project. That collaborative approach has led to successful facilities such as Happy Valley and East Vancouver. As West Coast Self-Storage continues to expand its portfolio, Perlo remains focused on delivering the same level of service, attention to detail, and partnership that has helped build the relationship from the start. By understanding their expectations, maintaining consistent communication, and approaching every project with an ownership mindset, we continue to provide a construction experience that supports their long-term goals.
East Vancouver, WA The East Vancouver facility provided another opportunity to strengthen the relationship. Perlo’s project team maintained open communication and responsiveness throughout construction. The result was a successful project and another example of the trust that has developed between our organizations.
Happy Valley, OR The Happy Valley project combined new construction with the conversion of an existing tilt-up industrial building into self-storage, requiring careful coordination between renovation and ground-up work. This type of project draws heavily on Perlo’s experience evaluating existing conditions, sequencing construction activities, and maintaining momentum throughout the schedule.
Get Space & The Ritchie Group Perlo’s relationship with Get Space and The Ritchie Group spans seven completed self-storage facilities dating back to 2016. Over nearly a decade of collaboration, our teams have developed a deep understanding of the owner’s priorities, operational requirements, and expectations. That familiarity allows us to bring consistency from project to project while continuously improving the delivery process based on lessons learned along the way. The foundation of the relationship is simple: communication, responsiveness, and follow-through. As projects progressed, our team took the time to understand what mattered most to ownership and adapted our approach to support those goals. From scheduling and budgeting to project coordination and issue resolution, we worked to create a predictable and dependable experience across their growing portfolio. A key part of that success has been accessibility. The owner knows that when questions arise, someone from the Perlo team is available to provide answers and address concerns. Combined with realistic schedules and active project management, that responsiveness has helped establish trust that extends well beyond a single project.
The Portland & York facility serves as a strong example of the partnership. This six-story urban self-storage development was constructed on a constrained zero-lot-line site and required extensive coordination, detailed logistics planning, and constant communication among project stakeholders. With limited laydown space, a highly visible location, and the use of a tower crane, the project demanded a level of planning and execution beyond that of a typical self-storage facility. The team also spent considerable time coordinating building envelope and waterproofing details to ensure the long-term durability of the structure. Through collaborative decision-making and proactive management, the project was delivered on schedule and within budget while meeting the owner’s expectations for quality and performance. Seven projects later, the relationship continues to reflect the same principles that established it from the beginning: understanding the client’s needs, communicating openly, and consistently delivering on commitments.
What Sets Perlo Apart Multifaceted Experience
Our vast experience across multiple sectors gives us the confidence to take on any project and offer unique insight into the scope of work and its pertinent challenges.
Our People
We believe that happy employees equal happy clients and great projects. Perlo has been consistently recognized as a top workplace and has received multiple Top Projects awards.
Schedule Assurance
Perlo ensures schedule milestones are met through constant communication with the entire project team, including the owner, architect, engineers, local authorities, subcontractors, and all other moving parts. No challenge will deter us from meeting your schedule.
Focus on Safety
Safety takes precedence over everything. Bottom line, if we can’t do it safely, we won’t do it at all.
Self-Performed Trades
Perlo’s workforce comprises highly skilled and sought-after concrete experts with knowledge only attained through years of hands-on experience. We assure the highest-quality and most competitively priced concrete work available.
Value & Price
Perlo is committed to transparency. We provide accurate and timely cost information on your project; this current market pricing is delivered to our clients with an open book policy.
Local Legacy
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon since the 1950s, Perlo is one of the largest, locally owned firms in the Pacific Northwest. Our longevity has been key to maintaining long-standing industry relationships, and attracting and retaining some of the best workforce on and off the field.
Focus on Safety Our emphasis on maintaining a safe workplace starts with the owners of the company and is instilled in every employee. Regardless of an employee’s title, he or she is empowered and expected to report unsafe conditions or work practices and to stop work in situations where imminent danger is observed. Projects are frequently visited by each project manager and our executive team members to ensure safety compliance. The company further shows this commitment by employing a full-time safety team. All projects are visited on a regular basis by our safety team. A unique site-specific safety plan and job hazard analyses is created by the project management, superintendent, and safety teams prior to the commencement of construction activities. These are routinely re-visited throughout the project. Continuing education for superintendents and site management staff is considered and delivered prior to each project. Ongoing Safety Training Our safety team utilizes weekly Toolbox Talks to emphasize safe work practices and he ensures all superintendents are certified in OSHA-30, CPR, first aid, and AED. Superintendents are trained to the competent person level in fall protection, trenching and excavation, scaffolding, and in the management of crystalline silica. Each workday begins with a daily huddle to emphasize safe work practices, issue work assignments, and coordinate work activities. All-Encompassing Safety Manual Our comprehensive safety manual is available to all employees in print or digital form, and is reviewed with each new employee and at regular intervals. Our internal teams review and update policies as needed or at least annually.
Safety is a core value that defines who we are. Our commitment to safety means that every team member takes personal responsibility for their actions. When we choose to prioritize safety, we not only protect ourselves but also reinforce our collective strength, a protective shield created by our unity and shared pride. Standing shoulder to shoulder, we stay vigilant and support one another to minimize risks and create a safer workplace together. This deep sense of accountability fuels our individual commitment and enhances our collaboration, ensuring that we all thrive in an environment where safety is paramount.
Perlo’s Keys to A Safe Jobsite Cleanliness We adhere to the statement that “a clean jobsite is a safe jobsite” on all our projects. Trash and debris are picked up daily and materials are organized and stored to ensure their efficient and safe incorporation into the project. Perlo will utilize a robust plan that includes strict protocols to maintain the health of all workers on our sites. PPE All Perlo employees and subcontractors working on or visiting the site will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Visitors, including owners and project team members, will also be required to wear appropriate gear including hardhats, hard-soled/closed-toed shoes, and a high visibility vest, shirt, jacket, or sweatshirt. Drug-Free Workplace Perlo utilizes every reasonable means to maintain a drug-free work environment for its employees, including implementing substance testing of employees and job applicants to detect use of illegal substances prior to employment. Applicants and employees will be required to consent to drug/alcohol testing as outlined herein at those projects or workplaces designated by Perlo. Perlo will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a history of drug abuse. It is the current use of drugs that is prohibited. This is a zero-tolerance policy. Site Specific Safety Plan Our Site Specific Safety Plan is provided at the beginning of every project.
8x
Recipient of AGC Safety Pride Award
0.59 EMR Achieved Consecutive Years Running
1st
Place Winner, AGC of America’s 2026 Construction Safety Excellence Award
What Our Clients Are Saying “During the course of our project, Perlo maintained the highest standards of quality, value, professionalism, safety, and cleanliness. When you hire Perlo, you are hiring more than a General Contractor, you are hiring a partner!” Chris Bunce, William Warren Group
“Perlo has thorough knowledge of self-storage systems and a proactive approach to solving issues before and during construction - they understand what it takes to get the job done.” Shawn Rafferty, Jackson|Main Architecture
“Perlo was extremely proactive in solving problems on a difficult site for LG Columbia Self-Storage. Given the history of the project and the unforeseen delayed start, they still achieved TCO ahead of schedule and got the rest of the building back on track. I’m impressed with how well Perlo did on this project.” Luke Peters, Leon Capital Group
“Bottom line is Perlo delivered under budget and ahead of schedule. Overall it was a great experience. Perlo brought together a great group of subcontractors and their communication was spot on throughout the whole project.” Chris Herthel, Clear Sky Capital
THE PERLO WAY
WE WORK HARD, WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE, AND WE ALWAYS DO WHAT’S RIGHT.
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