Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Contractors in Phoenix, AZ
Founded in 1982, Robert Porter Construction has established itself as a trusted leader in general contracting, structural repair, and restoration services across Arizona and the Southwest. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with specialized expertise in addressing complex structural challenges, from fire damage rehabilitation to high-security facility repairs. We prioritize client collaboration, offering tailored solutions that ensure projects meet strict deadlines without compromising quality.With a proven track record in religious facilities, retail spaces, and emergency restoration, we maintain industry certifications and partnerships with leading engineering firms to deliver reliable, code-compliant results. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in over 40 years of serving both small businesses and large-scale developers.
Services
New Construction
Tenant Improvements
Structural Repair
Restoration Services
Retail Construction
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Arizona construction and structural repair.
- Our team specializes in emergency structural stabilization and rapid project turnaround.
- We serve both small businesses and large developers with tailored construction solutions.
- Our experts collaborate with top engineering firms for complex structural challenges.
- We maintain active memberships in the Structural Engineering Association of Arizona.
What people say
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Confidence in the work
Services
Structural Repair
Our structural repair division addresses failures in parking garages, cooling towers, and seismic systems using carbon fiber, epoxy injection, and cold-applied coatings. We collaborate with engineers to assess damage and implement durable solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Clients benefit from our rapid response team and expertise in high-security environments like nuclear plants and water treatment facilities.
Restoration Services
We specialize in restoring buildings after fire, storm, or structural failures, including the MGM Grand fire rehabilitation. Our team mobilizes quickly to assess damage, create repair plans, and provide temporary solutions to resume business operations. Services include swimming pool resurfacing, waterproofing, and historic renovation for schools and commercial properties.
New Construction
From concept to completion, we manage new construction projects including infrastructure, vertical builds, and tenant improvements. Our services cover religious facilities, retail spaces, and large-scale developments. We integrate site improvements with architectural design to deliver functional, code-compliant structures tailored to client needs across Arizona and the Southwest.
Retail Construction
We provide full-cycle retail construction for grocery stores, restaurants, and franchise build-outs. Our team offers preconstruction planning, design support, and cost analysis for projects ranging from small 'Mom & Pop' stores to large anchor tenants. With over 3,000,000 SF completed, we ensure timely delivery and quality execution for all retail formats.
Concrete Repair
Our concrete repair services address deterioration in parking structures, dams, and bridges using urethane grout, crystalline waterproofing, and carbon fiber wraps. We focus on extending the lifecycle of aging infrastructure while maintaining safety standards. Clients receive long-term value through preventative maintenance and structural strengthening techniques.
People
Robert Porter
CEO
Founder of Robert Porter Construction in 1982 after serving as Vice President of Operations at a major Southwest construction firm. He brings over four decades of industry leadership and strategic vision to the company's operations.
Earl Lucas
President
Joined the company in 1984 and advanced to President through 40 years of operational excellence. He oversees project execution and maintains client relationships, ensuring alignment with the firm's quality standards and growth objectives.
Jeremy Lucas
Vice President
Specializes in structural repair projects at high-security facilities since joining in 2008. He provides technical expertise in complex systems and collaborates with engineers to develop efficient repair methodologies for critical infrastructure.
Steve Bechtel
Project Manager/Estimator
With 30+ years of experience, he manages projects from inception to completion. He focuses on constructability reviews, cost analysis, and client coordination, leveraging his expertise in both general construction and structural repair.
Mike Kaff
Project Manager/Estimator
Specializes in restoration work with 40 years of experience in concrete repair and waterproofing. He has managed public works projects including dams, wastewater plants, and parking garages, ensuring durable, code-compliant solutions.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in general contracting, structural repair, restoration services, and retail construction projects across Arizona and the Southwest.
Do you handle emergency structural repairs?
Yes, we provide rapid response for structural failures, fire damage, and storm-related emergencies to restore operations quickly.
Which states do you operate in?
We are licensed in Arizona, Nevada, and California, serving commercial clients across the Southwest region.
Can you assist with historic building renovations?
Yes, our team has experience in historic renovations while maintaining structural integrity and compliance standards.
