O'Brien

03/18/2026

We're extremely proud to have cut the ribbon at the Depoe Bay Townhomes, a new Lincoln County housing community that will provide workforce housing and wildfire recovery.

These homes will provide stable, affordable housing for local families who keep our community running.

A huge thanks to everyone at the Housing Authority of Lincoln County for making this important project happen!

01/19/2026

On Sunday, January 18th, Elly Carroll’s career with O’Brien turned 10 years old! If you talk to anyone at O’Brien about what Elly means to the company, you’ll hear one thing again and again. Elly is the light that makes everyone’s days a little brighter. She supports us in large and small ways alike, she makes us laugh, and she reminds us that the care we have for one another is just as important as the work we do.

Elly is always approachable, and willing to help with anything and everything she can, whether it falls under her responsibilities or not. This, despite the fact that, like all HR Directors, she is one of the busiest, hardest working people on the face of the planet. What she has built here at O’Brien is truly special, and we are all made better for it. She has been an invaluable part of O’Brien's journey since our early beginnings, and there is no thanks enough for the role she plays in each and every one of our workdays.

Congratulations on 10 years Elly! And cheers to what’s ahead 🥂

11/16/2025

Loved spending the evening and supporting the Lakewood Center for the Arts celebration, surrounded by good company and an amazing community!

11/16/2025

Built by O’Brien — one of our all-time favorites. Headlands Lodge & Spa in the fall.

11/06/2025

A new chapter begins in Astoria!

We’re proud to have built the revitalized Astoria Public Library — a beautiful space for learning, gathering, and growing together.

Photos by Trav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography

11/06/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Astoria Public Library — a project built by O’Brien!

This revitalized community space honors Astoria’s rich history while creating a vibrant, welcoming environment for future generations of readers and learners. From updated reading areas and flexible community rooms to enhanced accessibility and sustainable building features, the library now stands as a hub for connection, creativity, and lifelong learning.

We’re proud to have partnered with the City of Astoria, Astoria Public Library, Hennebery Eddy Architects, Otak, our wonderful subcontractors, and countless community members who helped bring this vision to life. Congratulations to everyone who made this project possible — and to the people of Astoria, who now have a library as inspiring as the community it serves.

📍 Stop by, explore, and experience the new chapter of Astoria’s story!

More details on our website, www.obrien-co.com

Photos by Travis Williams, Broken Banjo Photography

10/16/2025

We’re proud to have sponsored the Camp Howard/Children’s Youth Organization’s benefit dinner this week.

CYO/Camp Howard provides youth across Oregon with incredible opportunities to grow, play and build confidence through sports, outdoor adventure, and community.

We love to build in the places we live and support those local communities. Learn more or get involved at cyocamphoward.com.

10/13/2025

What an incredible milestone for Oregon Coast community! We are proud to have helped bring this housing vision to life alongside OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center, Mackenzie, and Lucas Design-Build — supporting safe, sustainable living for future generations of coastal learners and scientists.

09/25/2025

We’re thrilled to see The Astorian's recent “Building Our Community” piece highlighting the Astoria Public Library renovation.

As the builders entrusted with bringing this vision to life, we’re proud to report that construction is almost complete and that the library is on track to reopen in October, with the Grand Opening event October 25, 2025.

This project isn’t just about new walls — it’s about transforming a community space. When complete, the library will double in size to 18,000 square feet (including the basement), thanks to the generous support of an $8 million bond and $2 million in reserved funds, along with grants and trust funds.

We’re incorporating features that the community asked for: more natural light, a dedicated teen room, an expanded children’s area, and full wheelchair accessibility.

Thank you to the Astoria community for putting your trust in this project — your support means the world. We can’t wait to open the doors and see the library buzzing with life again.

Stay tuned—updates and final photos coming soon.

As summer turns to fall, construction projects around town are turning up the heat.

Read more at: https://dailyastorian.com/2025/09/24/building-our-community/

09/05/2025

After more than 35 years, we’re celebrating our colleague and friend, Shane Curl, as he retires from O’Brien. As Senior Project Manager and General Superintendent, Shane has been the calm voice on tough days, the first to the site and the last to leave, and the mentor who always made time for a question.

The projects he delivered will stand for decades, but his greatest legacy is the people he shaped and the trust he built. Shane, thank you for your integrity, patience, and heart. You’ve made O’Brien better, and all of us better for working beside you.

Please join us in congratulating Shane and sharing a favorite memory or note here in the comments.