Our Story
Through our dedicated service, lasting partnerships, and unwavering excellence, we’ve established our position as one of California’s premier general construction companies. It is our promise to every client, partner, and team member that our commitment to quality shines through every project and interaction.
We designed our boutique model to make the most impact,
being selective with our projects to give you more value.
We champion trust and teamwork, making sure that everyone involved feels valued and heard — from ideation to completion.
With decades of experience and meticulous attention to detail, we build solutions that not only meet but also exceed expectations.
From hospitality to multifamily and higher education, witness the R.D. Olson Construction quality.
We choose our subcontractors with care, aligning our values and following our fair opportunity policy.
Our greatest resource is our people. We owe our success to their passion, skills, and expertise.
Backed by a track record spanning over 40 years, R.D. Olson has built one of the most trusted construction companies in the country.
2024
Celebrated our 45th anniversary
2023
Completed our largest multifamily project – Esperanza at Duarte Station
2020
Expanded into Affordable Housing
2019
Moved to headquarters at 400 Spectrum Center Drive
2018
RDOC celebrated $3 billion dollars of construction work
2017
Marriott Irvine Spectrum tallest building constructed at 15 stories
2016
Hotel Trio became the largest project in Northern California allowing us to open our satellite office
2015
Adaptive Reuse division grew, converting offices to hotels including Residence Inn LA, H Hotel, Nomad
2014
Celebrated our 35th anniversary and Bill Wilhelm is named President
2010
Multiple mid-rise and high-rise concrete structures under construction including Avia Hotel and MRI Long Beach
2005
Completed our largest Resort project at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
2000
Expanded into Student Housing with Grandmarc at University Village in Riverside
1998
Kicked off our relationship with Mortons, resulting in 23 locations built
1997
Opened a new office at 2955 Main Street in Irvine
1995
Began Spanish Trails project for Sultan of Brunei, this became our largest project to date
1990
Opened our Hawaii office following the Marharaja win and Fairplex Pomona became largest project to date
1987
Expanded into Hawaii and hotels with Marie Calendars Hawaii and the Hyatt Islandia renovation
1985
Won our first $1M job
1984
Opened our first office in Anaheim
1983
Sonny Bono Restaurant completed
1979
RDOC is founded
