SINCE 1981, R.F. STEARNS HAS BEEN A PIONEER IN THE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE STRUCTURAL STEEL INDUSTRY, WHILE DEVELOPING AND CONTINUALLY IMPROVING BEST PRACTICES FOR STEEL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANNING AND EXECUTION. WE HAVE DELIVERED 100% OF OUR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS ON TIME AND ON BUDGET THANKS TO THE COMBINATION OF OUR PEOPLE, OUR PROCESS, AND OUR PRODUCT.HEADQUARTERED IN LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON, STEARNS HAS BRANCHES IN WASHINGTON AND HAWAII. STEARNS HAS BUILT A SOLID PRIMARY REGION THAT SPANS ACROSS OREGON, WASHINGTON, HAWAII, AND CALIFORNIA. STEARNS' STRONG INDUSTRY PRESENCE HAS ALLOWED US TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SEVERAL HUNDRED HIGH-VISIBILITY PROJECTS.WE HAVE BUILT OUR REPUTATION AROUND INNOVATION, CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, AND OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE AN EXPERIENCED PARTNER THEY CAN COUNT ON, SYSTEMS THEY CAN RELY ON, AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY, COMMITMENT, AND EXCELLENCE FOR INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY.

Our Process

Our project planning and efficient methodology is based on conceptual design & estimating, fabrication, and construction, enabling us to develop and execute the optimum system for any project. We’ve built our company reputation on our commitment to speed and performance. We provide a single point of accountability during all phases of the construction process for aesthetic and functional quality, cost management, and critical-path scheduling.

Our Product

We provide a wide array of steel solutions including engineered, pre-engineered, and proprietary products. Our extensive portfolio of system selection sets us apart within the industry and provides the competitive advantage to deliver solutions in a broad variety of construction markets and project environments efficiently and economically.

Structural Steel

• CONSIDERED STEEL EXPERTS, OUR HISTORY OF INNOVATION AND EXPERIENCE ALLOWS US TO OFFER UNPARALLELED TURNKEY STEEL SERVICES TO OUR CUSTOMERS. STEEL PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION ADVANTAGES OVER CONCRETE AND WOOD, INCLUDING UNIQUE DESIGN ALTERNATIVES, STRENGTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY. STEEL IS THE WORLD’S MOST RECYCLED MATERIAL AND OFFERS A RANGE OF NEW OPTIONS THAT CAN TRANSLATE INTO SUBSTANTIAL SCHEDULE AND COST-SAVING BENEFITS.
• OUR IN-HOUSE TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND CAD OPERATORS ARE WELL VERSED WITH AIA AND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE STANDARDS FOR A WIDE-ARRAY OF STEEL SYSTEMS. DURING THE DESIGN PHASE, WE ANALYZE AND DETERMINE APPROPRIATE SYSTEMS AND CONNECTIONS AND CALCULATE STRESS-RESISTANCE AND LOAD-BEARING FACTORS, AS WELL AS SEISMIC AND VIBRATION CONDITIONS TO ENSURE CONSTRUCTABILITY.
• WE DEVELOP COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS AND PROCURE THE MOST EFFICIENT MATERIALS ECONOMICALLY TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, FUNCTIONAL, SAFE STRUCTURES.
• WE ARE OFTEN APPROACHED TO EVALUATE AND SUGGEST ALTERNATIVE STEEL SYSTEMS TO DECREASE COST OVER-RUNS OF ORIGINAL CONCRETE DESIGNS THAT THREATEN BUDGET AND SCHEDULE. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE REQUESTED TO HELP GENERAL CONTRACTORS WITH THEIR CURRENT STEEL PROJECTS, PROVIDE PROBLEM-SOLVING EXPERTISE, AND OMIT EXISTING ERRORS. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SAVED OUR CUSTOMERS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ON THEIR PROJECTS AND HAVE PREVENTED THEM FROM COSTLY, UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCES.

Steel Erection
BASED OUT OF OUR LAKE OSWEGO AND HONOLULU OFFICES, STEARNS CURRENTLY HAS TWO STEEL ERECTION OPERATIONS SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NEVADA, AND HAWAII.STEARNS' CREWS UNLOAD, ERECT, PLUMB, BOLT, AND WELD STEEL STRUCTURES OF VARIOUS TYPES IN A VARIETY OF SITE, ACCESS, AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS.IN ADDITION TO OUR COMMITMENT TO PRE-PLANNING, SAFETY, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE, BY SELF-PERFORMING THE STEEL ERECTION ON MANY OF OUR OWN JOBS, COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION ARE INCREASED. STEARNS' ENGINEERS RECEIVE IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK DIRECTLY FROM FIELD CREWS, ALLOWING THEM INSIDER INFORMATION ON WAYS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY. FURTHERMORE, CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM STEARNS' DIRECT CONTROL OF JOBSITE ACTIVITIES AND THE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY ACHIEVED BY USING OUR OWN RESOURCES.