O’Brien Construction

O’Brien Construction We’ve spent more than 60 years building spaces that matter. Trusted in multifamily housing. Always Purpose Built. That’s Purpose Built.

At O’Brien Construction, we’ve spent over 60 years building more than just structures — we build trust and community. We’re proud to be leaders in multifamily housing, having delivered thousands of affordable, market-rate, and senior living units. Each project is built like it’s someone’s entire world, with careful attention to detail. Our work also encompasses educational facilities, healthcare s

paces, and commercial developments — all delivered on time, on budget, and with quality. Every project — from new construction and occupied renovations to historic rehabilitation — is built with precision, purpose, and long-term value in mind. Services: General Contracting, Preconstruction, Construction Management, Historic Rehabilitation, Affordable Housing, Senior Living, Commercial, Education

Say hello to Mike Ekis.Mike started with us this week as our new Executive Vice President of Construction. He fits how ...
06/09/2026

Say hello to Mike Ekis.

Mike started with us this week as our new Executive Vice President of Construction. He fits how we work, he believes in what we build, and he puts us in a better position to reach the goals we've set for the years ahead.

Over his career he's helped build multifamily and senior housing across eight states - from assisted living and memory care to market-rate and affordable housing preservation. The kind of work where the people moving in matter as much as the building going up. One of the many reasons we knew he was the right fit for this team.

Mike will be based out of our North Canton, OH office, overseeing all of the senior living and build-to-rent opportunities, as well as helping to grow the O’Brien footprint across multiple states.

Welcome to the team, Mike.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we're thinking of the families who lost someone in service and the empty seats this weekend will hold. Please take a moment with us to honor them. 🇺🇸

John Wayne joined the O'Brien team this week…again! He’s a return intern and is now a junior at the University of Michi...
05/12/2026

John Wayne joined the O'Brien team this week…again! He’s a return intern and is now a junior at the University of Michigan studying Political Science and Real Estate Development.

Did you know that before he ever showed up at one of our sites, John was out at the D-Bar-A Boy Scout Camp helping restore the Wyckoff Lodge? He told us he wants that feeling again…the one you get when you're involved in building something that matters.

That's why he's here.

And on his first walk of an active job site, the thing that wowed him wasn't the cranes or the scale. It was how hard everyone was working.

That's you. That's this team.

Between now and August, John is rotating through different parts of the company so he can see how it all fits together. If you see him on your site or in the office, take a minute to welcome him and show him why what you do matters.

Welcome to the team again, John. We’re happy to have you part of being Purpose Built.

By August, Devin has set himself a goal that we wholeheartedly endorse! ⬇️Meet Devin Genzel, our newest intern. Devin is...
05/12/2026

By August, Devin has set himself a goal that we wholeheartedly endorse! ⬇️

Meet Devin Genzel, our newest intern. Devin is studying Construction Technology Management Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, and the first time he set foot on a job site, what surprised him was the sheer depth of what was going on. He marveled at the coordination, the layered expertise and the volume of people all pulling in the same direction.

That depth is exactly what he came here to learn.

And his goal by the end of his internship? Walk a job site and find at least one thing that could be done better.

Devin, you picked the right place for it. "How could this be better?" is a question we ask ourselves on every job. So go find us something. We mean it! (Also: good luck. Our crews don't leave a lot on the table.)

If you cross paths with Devin on site or in the office over the next few months, share a story with him of how you’ve found a way to do something better.

Welcome to O'Brien, Devin. Purpose Built means we never stop working to be better.

He's been building hotels since he was a kid. Ours will just be the first job site he's ever stepped onto ⬇️Say hi to An...
05/12/2026

He's been building hotels since he was a kid. Ours will just be the first job site he's ever stepped onto ⬇️

Say hi to Anthony Warpinski. He's a Finance major at Michigan State University... and somewhere there is almost certainly a photograph of him as a kid, very seriously assembling a magnetic-tile high-rise on a living room floor.

The instinct's been there a long time. This is just the first time the building blocks are real.

Here's the part of his story we wanted you to hear: when we asked Anthony what he was most excited about, he didn't say the trucks or the cranes. He said the community. The way the O'Brien team supports each other. That's what made him want to be here.

That's you, again. You built that.

His goal by August is to walk a job site and feel confident having a real conversation with anyone on it, whether they've been in the trade for thirty years or it's their second week. So: be that person for him. Pull him into the conversation. Introduce him by name.

Welcome to O'Brien, Anthony. We are Purpose Built and ready to help you build your job site confidence.

Great work takes a lot more than luck — it takes people who show up, work hard, and have each other’s backs every single...
03/19/2026

Great work takes a lot more than luck — it takes people who show up, work hard, and have each other’s backs every single day. That’s the O’Brien team!

To our teams in the office and out on the job sites: We hope the traditional meals we delivered to all of you were enjoyed. We’re grateful for everything you do and proud to share a little Irish tradition and offer you a well-earned break together.

We appreciate you — today and every day. 🍀

12/29/2025

As the year wraps up, we’re taking a moment to look back at everything our teams at O’Brien accomplished in 2025 — across O’Brien Construction and O’Brien Interiors Group. Projects completed. Communities strengthened. Spaces brought to life.

We’re proud of the work, and even more proud of the people behind it. Here’s our O’Brien Wrapped. 💙

This holiday season, our team at O’Brien was proud to take part in the Adopt-a-Family program through Volunteers of Amer...
12/22/2025

This holiday season, our team at O’Brien was proud to take part in the Adopt-a-Family program through Volunteers of America Michigan.

It was inspiring to see our team come together to support local families and individuals, and to deliver gifts earlier this month to help make the season a little brighter. Giving back to the communities where we live and work means a lot to us — especially during the holidays.

We’re grateful to be part of something that brings comfort, support, and care to others in our community.

Great to welcome our partners at Jermor Plumbing & Heating to the office and spend time with the team over lunch from La...
12/19/2025

Great to welcome our partners at Jermor Plumbing & Heating to the office and spend time with the team over lunch from Last Minute Gourmet Catering.

Strong subcontractor relationships are built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect — and partnerships like this make our work better every day. We’re proud to work alongside local Detroit based companies like Jermor Plumbing & Heating that value people and take pride in the work they do.

Thank you for being a great partner! 👏

It was a wonderful day in Royal Oak Township! We joined community leaders and partners to celebrate the ribbon-cutting o...
12/05/2025

It was a wonderful day in Royal Oak Township! We joined community leaders and partners to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Royal Oak Cottages, a new affordable housing development developed by MiSide and built by O’Brien Construction.

The project includes 28 single-family homes to the neighborhood for families earning 30%–60% of AMI — and features five fully accessible homes —bringing new life to formerly vacant land and offering long-term stability for local families. Eight homes are already complete, with the full community expected to be complete in early 2026.

We’re grateful to be part of a project that creates opportunity and strengthens the community for years to come.

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