Colas Construction

Happy Birthday to our Founder, Hermann Colas Jr.!

Join us in wishing him a joyful birthday and another momentous year ahead.

At last week’s Top Out for West 6th Apartments, we climbed six stories up to take in the view. It was a fitting reflection of the way you lead, patient and steadfast, with perseverance and deep family values at the foundation.

From all of us, thank you for leading with expertise and passion. Your legacy continues to inspire our team as we strengthen the communities we serve.

Happy Mother’s Day!

With appreciation for our Mamas, we honor you 💐

Milestone after milestone, we’re proud to steward each step forward, and celebrate the work and collaboration of this team effort!

H/t to our Amity Orchards team behind the largest project in the City of Beaverton with 164 homes in a brand new neighborhood next door to Mountainside High School.

Eric, our Project Manager shares: Excited to announce that the third and final building at Amity Orchards has been signed off by the City of Beaverton, marking a major milestone for this affordable housing development in the South Cooper Mountain area!

The project brings 164 new homes across three buildings, including 80 senior housing units and 84 family units offering spacious two- and three-bedroom layouts.

Designed to serve households earning less than 70% of the Area Median Income (AMI), Amity Orchards offers more than just housing — residents will enjoy a central community room, laundry facilities, a fitness center, public park access, and more.

This project aligns with and contributes to Beaverton’s South Cooper Mountain Community Plan, advancing goals in transportation, housing, infrastructure, Main Street development, parks, and bike/pedestrian connectivity.

Thanks to our incredible partners:
The Wishcamper Companies, Inc.
Otak

Our work in the education sector reflects our commitment to building resilient and inspiring spaces for learning. The Albina Head Start Owen Blank Center is back to serving families after a transformative renovation by the COLAS Team!

This project, a 13,000 SF, one-story facility originally built in 1961, included a seismic retrofit and a new roof beneath solar panels that provide over 70% of the building's annual energy. We made significant improvements to with a new deck and patio and the classrooms, improving both structural integrity and functionality. Upgrades to the HVAC and lighting systems further enhance energy efficiency and comfort, while interior renovations optimize space across the classrooms, offices, kitchen, and gymnasium.

We’re proud to support Albina Head Start’s mission by revitalizing this vital community resource for generations to come. In 2014, Albina Head Start recognized Portland attorney Owen D. Blank by naming the building in his honor for over 20 years of pro bono legal and business support, bolstering financial stability for AHS to continue serving thousands of children across Portland.

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