Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Irvine, CA
Founded in 1994, Construct 1 One has established itself as a premier public works contractor with over 30 years of excellence. Our team specializes in delivering high-quality construction projects across Southern California, ranging from small renovations to large-scale developments. With a focus on teamwork, integrity, and professionalism, we prioritize client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving. Our management team brings decades of experience, ensuring projects adhere to strict quality standards while meeting budgetary and timeline goals. As a bondable contractor with $150 million aggregate capacity, we serve both public and private sectors, completing over 100 projects valued at $400 million.Our union partnerships and skilled workforce enable us to tackle complex projects, from schools and aquatics facilities to community centers and healthcare buildings. We maintain transparent communication with owners, architects, and subcontractors to achieve optimal outcomes. Our commitment to ethical practices and client-centric solutions has made us a trusted leader in the construction industry. By combining innovation with proven methodologies, we consistently exceed expectations while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship. This dedication to excellence has solidified our reputation as a go-to contractor for diverse construction needs.
Services
Public Works Construction
School Renovations
Aquatics Facilities
Community Centers
Healthcare Buildings
Design-Build Projects
Lease-Leaseback Construction
Union Labor Projects
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30+ years completing public works projects valued at $400 million
- Bondable up to $150 million aggregate with $75 million per project
- Completed 100+ school projects from TK-12 through university level
- Signatory to carpenters' and laborers' union agreements for skilled labor
- Proactive approach prevents schedule/budget impacts through early problem identification
Services
Public Works Construction
Construct 1 One specializes in public works construction including schools, community centers, and government facilities. Our team manages projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with strict specifications while maintaining budget and schedule integrity. With extensive experience in lease-leaseback and design-build formats, we deliver durable, functional spaces that serve communities for decades.
School Renovations
We complete comprehensive school modernizations ranging from HVAC upgrades to full campus reconstructions. Our expertise includes 30+ lease-leaseback projects for K-12 districts, with specialized knowledge of educational facility requirements. From gymnasiums to STEM centers, we minimize disruption to learning environments while enhancing safety and functionality through phased construction approaches.
Aquatics Facilities
Our aquatics division handles complex pool renovations and new facility construction for schools and municipalities. We specialize in waterproofing systems, circulation equipment installation, and ADA-compliant design. Recent projects include Sunny Hills High School Aquatic Facility and Marguerite Aquatics Complex, demonstrating our ability to deliver technically challenging aquatic environments that meet rigorous safety standards.
Union Labor Projects
As a signatory to carpenters' and laborers' union agreements, we provide access to highly skilled tradespeople for all project phases. This ensures quality craftsmanship while maintaining predictable labor relations. Our union partnerships enable efficient project execution through established wage structures and dispute resolution processes, benefiting both public and private sector clients.
Design-Build Services
We offer streamlined design-build solutions that combine architectural, engineering, and construction services under one contract. This approach reduces project timelines by 20-30% while maintaining quality control. Our team collaborates directly with design professionals to optimize value engineering opportunities, as demonstrated in multiple school district modernization programs across Southern California.
People
Brian Hundley
President
Brian Hundley founded Construct 1 in 1994 and serves as President. With over 30 years in construction management, he personally oversees project team selection and implementation of company policies that emphasize quality control and client satisfaction through proactive project management approaches.
Susan Hundley
Treasurer
Susan Hundley manages financial operations as Treasurer. She ensures fiscal accountability across all projects while maintaining the company's $150 million bonding capacity. Her oversight contributes to the firm's long-term financial stability and ability to handle large-scale public works contracts.
John Genta
Vice President
John Genta serves as Vice President with responsibility for strategic project oversight. He coordinates between project managers and executive leadership to maintain consistent quality standards across the company's diverse portfolio of public infrastructure developments.
Sam Reed
Senior Estimator
Sam Reed leads estimating efforts with over 25 years of construction cost analysis experience. His accurate budget forecasting helps clients achieve financial certainty while identifying value engineering opportunities that maintain project scope within allocated budgets.
Josh Bricker
General Superintendent
Josh Bricker oversees field operations as General Superintendent. He manages daily construction activities across multiple job sites, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and project timelines through direct supervision of superintendents and subcontractor coordination.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Construct 1 One specialize in?
We specialize in public works construction including schools, aquatics facilities, community centers, and healthcare buildings. Our expertise extends to lease-leaseback projects, design-build delivery, and union labor construction across Southern California.
How long has Construct 1 One been in business?
Founded in 1994 by Brian Hundley, we've completed over 100 public and private sector projects valued at $400 million, maintaining our focus on quality construction and client satisfaction for 30 years.
Do you handle large-scale construction projects?
Yes, we're bondable for projects up to $75 million individually and $150 million aggregate. Our team has experience managing complex developments like multi-story buildings and district-wide modernization programs.
Are your workers union-certified?
We are signatory to both carpenters' and laborers' union agreements, providing access to skilled tradespeople for all construction phases while maintaining predictable labor relations and quality standards.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Irvine, CA, we serve all of Southern California including Orange County, Los Angeles County, and surrounding regions for public works and commercial construction projects.
How do you ensure project timelines and budgets are met?
Our proactive approach identifies potential issues early through experienced project management teams. We maintain strict quality control while implementing value engineering solutions that prevent budget overruns and schedule delays.
