1900
The Buestad Family focuses on construction, with their business based in the Kristiansand region of Norway.
1907
Christian T. Buestad brings the family expertise to the US, working for a major construction company behind notable Bay Area works including an SFO terminal.
1948
John H. “Buddy” Buestad, son of Christian T. Buestad, founds Buestad Construction, building Alameda Municipal Golf Course and other private and civic projects.
1974
John C. Buestad, son of John H., joins Buestad Construction. In 1982, John C. becomes company President and Owner, significantly growing the business and extending its successful projects throughout the East Bay.
1977
Ken Carvalho, another foundational team member, joins Buestad Construction and adds senior project leadership, serving over 40 years exclusively with the company.
2020
John Christian Buestad Jr., son of John C. Buestad Sr., becomes president of the company after serving in various roles within Buestad Construction.
2023
Buestad Construction celebrates its 75th year in business, completing commercial builds, modern residences and historic renovations in the Bay Area.
1900
The Buestad Family focuses on construction, with their business based in the Kristiansand region of Norway.
1907
Christian T. Buestad brings the family expertise to the US, working for a major construction company behind notable Bay Area works including an SFO terminal.
1948
John H. “Buddy” Buestad, son of Christian T. Buestad, founds Buestad Construction, building Alameda Municipal Golf Course and other private and civic projects.
1974
John C. Buestad, son of John H., joins Buestad Construction. In 1982, John C. becomes company President and Owner, significantly growing the business and extending its successful projects throughout the East Bay.
1977
Ken Carvalho, another foundational team member, joins Buestad Construction and adds senior project leadership, serving over 40 years exclusively with the company.
2020
John Christian Buestad Jr., son of John C. Buestad Sr., becomes president of the company after serving in various roles within Buestad Construction.
2023
Buestad Construction celebrates its 75th year in business, completing commercial builds, modern residences and historic renovations in the Bay Area.
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
Alameda Architectural Preservation Society
Orinda Baseball Association
Shanti Project/PAWS San Francisco
Easter Seals Northern California
Alameda Point Collaborative
Alameda Council (Now part of the Golden Gate Area Council), Boy Scouts of America
The Little Ice Rink in Alameda, with the Perforce Foundation
