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About

With over 100 years of operation and a long-tenured team, there鈥檚 a good chance we have already performed a project like yours.

Led by PE-licensed senior managers, our experienced team has netted accolades from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineering News Record, Port of Seattle, Associated General Contractors of Washington, and more.

Safety First

We owe our stellar safety record to our experienced and highly-trained employees who work to make sure every project is done right.

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We owe our stellar safety record to our experienced and highly-trained employees who work to make sure every project is done right.

Our Managers, Project Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Foreman have all completed many of the following courses:

  • Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors Course
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training Program
  • First Aid Training, CPR/AED Training
  • Boating Safety Course
  • Training Hazard Recognition
  • Incident Investigation
  • Hazardous Waste Operations

As a contractor with the Corps, we have written and follow our Accident Prevention Plans prepared pursuant to the Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1.

We鈥檙e also set up to work safely in our region鈥檚 high-security sites. All of our employees have their TWIC cards, allowing American Construction to operate in restricted government areas. 

With all of our projects, we must understand the overall operating environment and mitigate the risks associated with the work we are completing. Protecting our team and the environment is our number one priority.  We comply with all regulations and laws and our team works to identify potential risks and make plans and actions to mitigate those risks. Retention of long-tenured team members is also a key to safety success.  Ongoing and open communication and training about safety practices and potential risks is a part of every one of our projects.  We grant responsibility to site team members to address any instance where safety may be a concern.  Safety concerns and incidents receive immediate and effective follow-up by management.

Our History

For more than a century we have worked on America's waterways completing successful marine projects

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For more than a century we have worked on America's waterways completing successful marine projects

Founded in 1903

American Pile Driving Company
American Pile Driving Company
Sandy and Steve Brannon
Sandy and Steve Brannon

Founded in 1903 by Captain Harry Ramwell, American Construction started in Port Townsend, Washington as part of American Tugboat Company. 

In 1950 it was incorporated as American Pile Driving Company.

For over 50 years, the company was based in Everett, WA.

In 2006, American Construction moved from Everett to the current waterway location in Tacoma, WA. The company鈥檚 need to move from their Everett waterfront location where they had operated for over  50 years was prompted by the Port of Everett鈥檚 new master plan which included retail space, increased marina鈥檚, and public spaces, not industrial companies such as American Construction.  The company searched for new locations in Seattle, Bellingham and Olympia for areas that could support their large marine construction equipment and floating cranes, ultimately settling on the Hyelbos Waterway in Tacoma.   

Brannon Family Era over 60 years

In 1954, Richard (Dick) Brannon began working at American Pile Driving company and purchased 25% of the company in 1959.   Mr. Brannon changed the company's name to 911爆料网 in 1974 and bought out all shareholders in 1986.   He retired in 1991 and he and his wife Mary of 71 years enjoyed taking trips all over the world, as well as traveling in their Airstream trailer and being with their family.  Mr. Brannon passed away at the age of 94.  His wife Mary resided in Everett until her passing in 2019 at the age of 99.

Steven Brannon, Dick's son began working at American Construction in 1977 as a Civil Engineer and worked his way to President, leading the company for over 25 years.  Steve and his wife Sandy purchased the company from his parents and (5) uninvolved brothers and sisters in 1991.  In 2006, they sold 10% to Kevin Culbert and his wife Lisa, and 10% to Peter Stephens and his wife Anita.   In 2017, the Culbert's purchased the Brannon's remaining 80% and became majority owners of American Construction.

When asked to reflect on his time leading the company and what this transition means for American Construction, Brannon said, "I couldn鈥檛 be more confident about the future of American Construction with Kevin at the helm. Our long-tenured employees know and trust him. I鈥檓 also excited to see how he鈥檚 started to bring in the next generation of skilled employees."

Steve will continue as Chairman of the Board for American Construction.

Culbert Family

Lisa, Reed, Maren & Kevin Culbert
Lisa, Reed, Maren & Kevin Culbert

Kevin Culbert began his career at American Construction in 1986 after graduating from WSU as a Civil Engineer.    He started as a project engineer and worked his way through all aspects of the business becoming a 10% owner in 2006, and President in 2014.   

Kevin and Lisa have been married for 31 years and have two children who also graduated from Washington State University and work for the company. The family enjoys skiing, boating and adventuring together.

In 2017, the Culbert's purchased the remaining 80% of American Construction from the Brannons and became majority owners.   Along with the company team, they continue the legacy of safe, efficient, and enduring maritime projects. 

Our Vision

To be America's Waterfront Contractor delivering the highest quality projects with integrity and respect for our business partners, customers and employees. Provide an environment where our team can succeed and flourish.

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To be America's Waterfront Contractor delivering the highest quality projects with integrity and respect for our business partners, customers and employees. Provide an environment where our team can succeed and flourish.

Our MissionTo provide high quality, heavy marine construction and dredging services; a safe, stable and ethical workplace, a return to our shareholders; and support for our Community.

Our Values:  

  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Quality
  • Respect
  • Performance
  • Profitability

Our Strategies

  • Safeguard people and be more competitive by raising safety awareness
  • Secure our future through leadership and personnel development
  • Enhance employee satisfaction and company performance through improved collaboration and open communication
  • Diversify and grow by seeking new customers and market opportunities while furthering current customer relationships