Steve Gunn has extensive office and field experience. He has worked as a carpenter, a self-employed general contractor, a manager for a local commercial building contractor, and as an independent cost estimator.
Bob Howarth is a lifetime member of the AIA, and has most recently achieved certification as a Construction Technologist in 2007. Bob also has a degree in Energy Management.
Steve Gribbin has 20 years of construction related expertise that he utilizes to support his cost estimating work. His experience includes steel fabrication, sealants, grouts, and railings.
Curt Offenbacher has been working in construction since graduating from OSU in 1971 with degrees in civil engineering and business administration. Curt’s expertise is sitework.
Master of Science, University of Oregon, 1997
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1972
Supplemental education: Business Law, Accounting, Uniform Building Code, Solar Energy, Drafting, and Construction Documents Technology.
1994-Present Construction Focus, Inc.: Owner and President.
1987-1993: 2G Construction: Chief estimator and Commercial Division Manager
1977-1987: Gunn Construction Company: Owner and Project Manager.
1975-1977: Future Oregon Homes: Partner and Project Manager
1972-1975: Carpenter and laborer.
Construction Specifications Institute: Member since 1990
Willamette Valley Chapter, CSI: President 2002-2003
American Institute of Architects: Affiliate member since 1997
American Society of Professional Estimators: Member since 1999
B.A. Architecture, U of New Mexico, 1992
A.S. Energy Management, Lane CC, 2003
Drafting Diploma, Albuquerque Tech, 1987
Construction Document Technologist, 2007
Internship, Bldg Commissioning Assoc, 2003
2005-Present: Construction Focus, Inc.: Cost estimator
2000-2005: Residential Energy Analyst & Conservation Intern
1994-2000: Building Designer and Drafter
1992-1994: Landscape Designer and Laborer
Association of Professional Energy Managers: Member since 2003
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers: 2003
American Institute of Architects: Lifetime member since 1991
BS-Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1971
BS-Business Administration, Oregon State University, 1971
2009-Present: Construction Focus, Inc.: Cost Estimator
1992-2009: Eugene Sand & Gravel: Construction Manager
1983-1992: Eugene Sand & Gravel: Chief Estimator
1976-1988: Eugene Sand & Gravel: Estimator
1974-1976: Peter Kiewit Sons: Project Manager
1973-1974: ODOT: Project Engineer.
Engineer in Training (EIT): 1974
Pleasant Hill School Board: Current
Excellent understanding of steel fabrication techniques including both structural and miscellaneous metals
Strong understanding of the processes of commercial construction work.
Experience with personnel management and quality control
2009-Present Construction Focus, Inc.: Cost Estimator
2002-2008: Feeney Northwest: Designer and estimator for cable railing
2001-2001: Lane Douglas Company: Estimator for sealants, grouts, and expansion joints
1996-2001: Specialty Constructors: General manager for steel fabrication shop
1990-1996: Gibson Steel: Foreman for steel fabrication shop