HISTORY + COMMUNITY

HISTORY + COMMUNITY

History

From Norway to the San Francisco Bay Area, Buestad Construction’s leadership represents four generations who remain committed to building with professionalism and artistry.

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.


Community

Buestad is proud to support the communities in which our staff have lived and worked for over 70 years, teaming on efforts with numerous civic-minded organizations that include:

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

Buestad Construction, Inc.  Building Since 1948
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Buestad Construction, Inc. Building Since 1948
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