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Address
222 SE Alder St, Portland, OR, 97214
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Build Forward Construction

Build Forward offers design + build services, or we can build from your existing plans. Start your project your way with us from the beginning or bring the plans you already have. Expert craftsmanship, clear communication, and a flexible approach that fits your needs.
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From BuildZoom: Build Forward Construction, 222 SE Alder St, Portland, OR holds a license and 3 other licenses according to the Oregon license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 62,733 Oregon licensed contractors.

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Build Forward Construction Contact Information

Phone: (503) 857-2460
Address: 222 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97214

Build Forward Construction Portland

Quality

111
96th percentile
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Build Forward Construction has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 62,733 contractors in Oregon.

Activity

5 projects
 2025
12 projects
 2024
8 projects
 2023
Our building permit records indicate that Build Forward Construction has worked on at least 25.0 projects over the past 3 years.

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Experience

16 projects
 Home Additions
6 projects
 Multi-room remodels
5 projects
 Kitchen remodels
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Build Forward Construction mostly works on home addition and multi-room remodel projects.

Pricing

4 projects
 < $5k
1 project
 $20k-$50k
2 projects
 $100k-$250k
1 project
 $500k-$1mil
Value Not Public: 18.0 projects
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Building Permits by Build Forward Construction

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Building - residential new
13425 SW 61st Ave, Portland, OR, 97219
2024-03-08
Addition and remodel this project involves the addition of a 456 square feet primary suite over an existing garage. an existing stair that creates access from the garage to the lower level will be removed. a new stair will be added in the garage to provide access from the garage to the main level and new primary suite. the area under this new stair will be used for storage. the new pr... see more
Valuation:
$138,718
Permit #:
B0041724
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,656
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
4705 NE Mason St, Portland, OR, 97218
2025-05-12
Single pdf - new roof structure with prefab trusses addition sky lights demolish walls in kitchen to dining and living room addition two windows in kitchen. ***any et pt or mt separate***dfs roof trusses***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-010611-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
1603 SE 54th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
2025-06-13
Single pdf mraa addition. adding 2nd level. main floor renovation. basement to remain unfinished not in scope of work. framing insulation windows doors. sheathing siding and roofing. *et pt mt separate* dfs roof trusses*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-020691-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Residential structural
11420 NE Modaffari Rd, Carlton, OR, 97111
2023-03-14
Remodel of existing single-family residence to include: kitchen remodel - new casework fixtures and finishes new exterior window and door replacement of window; remodel of primary bedroom and bathroom. this project does not include any site work
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
979-22-005092-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,698
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
Residential structural
10200 SE Palatial Ct, Happy Valley, OR, 97086
2023-01-05
Residential alteration. exterior work to include: addition of carport 607 sq ft exterior railing replacement replacement of siding and windows. interior renovation of primary suite
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
385-22-001525-STR-01
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,360
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
4705 NE Mason St, Portland, OR, 97218
2025-08-11
Install new dedicated roof termination for 8 kitchen exhaust vent relocation of hvac suppy duct install rigid metal 6 ducting down below drywall level for future connection during appliance installation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-064170-000-00-MT
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition/alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
1990 Wi Sw Mill Street Ter, Portland, OR, 97201
2024-09-26
Single pdf - revision to change the proposed closet configuration between the two upper level bedrooms. the previously proposed attic joist reinforcement is no longer being called for. it is not required because the existing bearing line is not changing due to the closet reconfiguration
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-052846-REV-01-RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
2828 NE Stanton St, Portland, OR, 97212
2024-10-18
Single pdf - remodel portion of existing basement to habitable space to include new bedroom with egress window well recreation area storage areas and half bathroom (3 toilets total); alter existing stair to be code compliant *** et mt pt permits separate ***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-068649-000-00-RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
6425 SE 20th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202
2024-11-15
Bathroom vents: addition (3) new bathroom vents for new shower room guest ½ bathroom and primary ½ bathroom walk-in closet vent: addition (1) new walk-in closet vent to comply with code requirements for newly installed washer and dryer
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-097854-000-00-MT
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition/alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Building - residential new
11431 S South End Ct, Oregon City, OR, 97045
2023-12-27
Creation of ada accessible bathroom which includes creating a wider door opening to allow for wheelchair access widen bathroom entrance by removing built in cabinets (gaining 12") vanity replacement toilet replacement (moving drain to allow for installation of grab bar replacing tub/shower fiberglass enclosure with a recessed curbless shower
Valuation:
$36,000
Permit #:
B0632323
Status:
final
Fee:
$678
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
1024 SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205
2023-05-02
Single pdf - replacemnet of (2) hvac units on roof relocation of (4) heat pump condensing unita to the garage replacement of (4) fan coil units in 1st floor ceiling space rewiring electrical service to roof units and garage condensers
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-030152-000-00-MT
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition/alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
1524 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR, 97202
2022-06-23
Single pdf- adu: conversion of upper floor to adu to include 2 bedrooms bathroom and kitchen. create common area on first floor. remove bathroom in basement; basement to remain non-habitable space for storage only**et, pt, mt separate**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-155025-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Single family res...
Building permit
6425 SE 20th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202
2024-11-07
Single pdf - remodel kitchen remove bedroom and addition bathroom (3 toilets total) shower room & closet; addition structural supports at basement *** et mt pt permits separate ***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-073838-000-00-RS
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential detached structure
6550 SW Childs Rd, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035
2022-07-29
Det garage & guesthouse - s/p/m/e 720 sq ft garage & 720 sq ft guestroom & office on second floor & 211 sq ft deck + 2 sinks tub/shwr water closet water heater + radon mitigation bathroom fan water heater heat pump 320 amp meter main 200 amp fdr & (10) ckts
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG-2108080
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
1603 SE 54th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
2025-08-04
Single pdf - non-value added revision to replace back porch foundation and removal of two previously proposed posts for the new front porch roof
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-020691-REV-01-RS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
1604 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214
2025-04-03
Addition two 20amps circuit breakers to office for it sever rack and printer copy machine
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-025870-000-00-ET
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition/alterati...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
5835 NE Rodney Ave, Unit A, Portland, OR, 97211
2024-05-21
Single pdf remove interior wallls in kitchen. move interior stairs. addition exterior stairs railing and 30 sqft deck. new windows and door. *et pt mt seperate*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-043678-000-00-RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
5036-5038 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203
2021-04-20
Single pdf - remove unpermitted addition including bathroom and exterior stairs but leave slab. addition bathroom and kitchenette to first floor retail space. remodel second floor residential unit. building new exterior egress stair. no change in occupancy
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-038336-000-00-CO
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Retail
Building permit
5241-5327 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97218
2021-10-19
Cut hole in drywall to exterior for dryer vent for regular electrica dryer machine install louvers on closet door if needed for more air movment. repair sheet-rock that was affected mud texture prime and paint. work done in back office
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-096311-000-00-MT
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition/alterati...
Building Type:
21-50 unit multi-...
Residential addition-alteration
18600 SW Hart Rd, Beaverton, OR, 97007
2023-08-02
Single family residence - s/p/m/e - remove some existing interior walls addition new exterior openings, (3)sink, (2)tub/shower, (3)water closet, (3)bath fans (1) 200a 4 circuits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG-2210379
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,559
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A

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