About Us
Quality People. Quality Work.
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About Us
Our Purpose
Exceeding Expectations
Our purpose is to build highly successful projects for our clients, partners, and communities.
1. People First
SAFETY & WELL-BEING
Prioritize safety and well-being: Everyone goes home safe.
2. Do the Right Thing
NO SURPRISES
Lead with transparency, dependability, and integrity: No Surprises.
3. Pursuit of Excellence
BE OUR BEST
Inspire and support each other: Be our best.
1. People First
SAFETY & WELL-BEING
Prioritize safety and well-being: Everyone goes home safe.
2. Do the Right Thing
NO SURPRISES
Lead with transparency, dependability, and integrity: No Surprises.
3. Pursuit of Excellence
BE OUR BEST
Inspire and support each other: Be our best.
Hoonah Totem Pole Raising
Assisting the community of Hoonah
The Dawson team for the Hoonah Sanitation Facilities project also served the community and the Hoonah Heritage Foundation by assisting with the Hoonah Totem Pole raising. The totem is a tribute to Veterans of the Armed Forces.
Toys for Tots
Sharing with those in need
Every year Dawson employees donate to Toys for Tots, a program run by the United States Marine Corps which distributes toys to children of income restricted families.
Bellingham Bell's Game Night
Doing the right thing for our community
Dawson sponsored the 2018 Bellingham Bell's Game Night to support Camp Korey, a summer camp that empowers children and families living with serious medical conditions through year round, life changing camp experiences.
Interfaith Coalition
Supporting local organizations
Dawson is a proud supporter of Interfaith Coalition, an organization that works to fill gaps in human services and to meet housing and other needs of marginalized people in Whatcom County.
Kids Day
Our children are our future
Every year Dawson hosts Bring Your Kids to Work Day, where the contractors of tomorrow get the opportunity to build, laugh and enjoy some tasty treats.
JEDC Summer STEM Camp
Investing in the leaders of tomorrow
Dawson supports the Juneau Economic Development Council’s (JEDC) summer STEM camps. Hundreds of children in Juneau, AK spent their summer learning about robotics, programming, and other STEM programs.
Food Drive for Hope House
Sharing with those in need
The Dawson Bellingham office held a food drive for Hope House and collected a wheelbarrow full of nonperishable food items, clothing, pet food, and diapers.
Hoonah Totem Pole Raising
Assisting the community of Hoonah
The Dawson team for the Hoonah Sanitation Facilities project also served the community and the Hoonah Heritage Foundation by assisting with the Hoonah Totem Pole raising. The totem is a tribute to Veterans of the Armed Forces.
Toys for Tots
Sharing with those in need
Every year Dawson employees donate to Toys for Tots, a program run by the United States Marine Corps which distributes toys to children of income restricted families.
Bellingham Bell's Game Night
Doing the right thing for our community
Dawson sponsored the 2018 Bellingham Bell's Game Night to support Camp Korey, a summer camp that empowers children and families living with serious medical conditions through year round, life changing camp experiences.
Interfaith Coalition
Supporting local organizations
Dawson is a proud supporter of Interfaith Coalition, an organization that works to fill gaps in human services and to meet housing and other needs of marginalized people in Whatcom County.
Kids Day
Our children are our future
Every year Dawson hosts Bring Your Kids to Work Day, where the contractors of tomorrow get the opportunity to build, laugh and enjoy some tasty treats.
JEDC Summer STEM Camp
Investing in the leaders of tomorrow
Dawson supports the Juneau Economic Development Council’s (JEDC) summer STEM camps. Hundreds of children in Juneau, AK spent their summer learning about robotics, programming, and other STEM programs.
Food Drive for Hope House
Sharing with those in need
The Dawson Bellingham office held a food drive for Hope House and collected a wheelbarrow full of nonperishable food items, clothing, pet food, and diapers.
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About Us
Leadership
Quality People
CEO
Peter C. Dawson
As CEO, Pete Dawson established Dawson's service-oriented culture with a focus on doing the right thing for each client. He has a passion for building, and embraces the challenge of seeing each new project through to success.
President
Kendall R. Nielsen
In 2021, Kendall stepped into the role of President. Kendall looks forward to continuing to build long term relationships with our clients and increasing the company’s success in Alaska and Washington.
The Beginning
Founded in 1967
Dawson’s legacy spans three generations, beginning in 1950 when Jack Dawson joined his father as a jobsite laborer on projects across Southeast Alaska. In 1967, Jack founded Dawson Construction Company, serving Southeast Alaska and Northwest Washington.
Early years with Jack
Memorable projects
One of Jack’s most memorable projects was a United States Coast Guard (USCG) housing project which required relocating 14 USCG buildings from Annette Island to Sitka via barge. Our most unique project was a Fish Hatchery built in Russia in 1994, using Russian labor and an Alaskan project management team.
A New Generation
Pete takes ownership in 1997
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Pete Dawson began as a construction laborer and learned every aspect of the business, transitioning into ownership of Dawson in 1997.
Continuously Improving
Dawson joins NCSG
As a company that believes in continuous improvement, Dawson joined the National Construction Solutions Group™ (NCSG), which was founded in 1998. With combined annual revenues in excess of $1,000,000,000, this group provides a wealth of collective experience, historic cost data, and project expertise.
Visit the NCSG website
Three Dawson Offices
Serving Southeast Alaska and Northwest Washington
Today we have three offices in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Bellingham.
The Beginning
Founded in 1967
Dawson’s legacy spans three generations, beginning in 1950 when Jack Dawson joined his father as a jobsite laborer on projects across Southeast Alaska. In 1967, Jack founded Dawson Construction Company, serving Southeast Alaska and Northwest Washington.
Early years with Jack
Memorable projects
One of Jack’s most memorable projects was a United States Coast Guard (USCG) housing project which required relocating 14 USCG buildings from Annette Island to Sitka via barge. Our most unique project was a Fish Hatchery built in Russia in 1994, using Russian labor and an Alaskan project management team.
A New Generation
Pete takes ownership in 1997
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Pete Dawson began as a construction laborer and learned every aspect of the business, transitioning into ownership of Dawson in 1997.
Continuously Improving
Dawson joins NCSG
As a company that believes in continuous improvement, Dawson joined the National Construction Solutions Group™ (NCSG), which was founded in 1998. With combined annual revenues in excess of $1,000,000,000, this group provides a wealth of collective experience, historic cost data, and project expertise.
Visit the NCSG website
Three Dawson Offices
Serving Southeast Alaska and Northwest Washington
Today we have three offices in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Bellingham.
2020 AGC Build Washington Award
Construction Excellence: Public Building, $50M-$100M
Our work at the Sehome High School won in the Public Building $50M-$100M section. We are so proud of this project and grateful for the opportunity to work with the Bellingham Public Schools, Dykeman Architects, Sehome High School staff and students, and all the subcontractors who made this project successful and FUN!
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CHASE Gold Partnership
Alaska Construction Health and Safety Excellence
Dawson is one of three contractors in Alaska to be awarded the CHASE Gold partnership! This award exemplifies Dawson's commitment to safety and achieving the goal of ZERO Injuries.
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WWU Multicultural Center Award of Excellence
Association of College Unions International
The Western Washington University Multicultural Center project was an expansion to the existing bookstore and Viking Union to create a new home for the Ethnic Student Center, AS Student Advocacy and Identity Resource Centers, and Multicultural Student Services. The expansion combined the Multicultural Center, Viking Union, Bookstore, Multipurpose Room and KUGS within one building that honors and supports the University’s growing diverse population and engages the campus to better understand multiple cultures.
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Housing Luminary Award
Inspirational Project - Eleanor Apartments
Dawson was awarded the 2018 Housing Luminary Award for the Eleanor Apartments project, an affordable senior housing community in Downtown Bellingham.
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Merit Award: Eleanor Apartments
AIA Northwest Washington
RMC Architects was awarded a Merit Award from the AIA Northwest Washington chapter in recognition of the professional excellence manifested in the design of the Eleanor Apartments project completed with Dawson.
See Project
2017 Sustainable Champion Award
Sustainable Connections
"Dawson has proven their ability to strengthen the community in many ways. They give generously, champion initiatives that help people and planet, and directly support multiple community organizations...They are champions of net-zero energy building, solar, rainwater irrigation, green roofs, and responsible waste management. They are hard at work every day on projects small and large and continually find new ways to build a stronger community"
- Sustainable Connections
Merit Award: Alaska State Capitol Building Seismic Retrofit & Exterior Renovation
AIA Alaska
Jensen Yorba Wall was awarded a Design Award of Merit in the 2018 Renovated Category in recognition of the Capitol Building Seismic Retrofit & Exterior Renovation completed with Dawson.
See Project
Honor Award: Waples Mercantile Building (Inn at Lynden)
AIA Northwest Washington
RMC Architects was awarded an Honor Award from the AIA Northwest Washington chapter in recognition of the professional excellence manifested in the design of the Waples Mercantile Building (Inn at Lynden) project completed with Dawson.
See Project
2020 AGC Build Washington Award
Construction Excellence: Public Building, $50M-$100M
Our work at the Sehome High School won in the Public Building $50M-$100M section. We are so proud of this project and grateful for the opportunity to work with the Bellingham Public Schools, Dykeman Architects, Sehome High School staff and students, and all the subcontractors who made this project successful and FUN!
See Story
CHASE Gold Partnership
Alaska Construction Health and Safety Excellence
Dawson is one of three contractors in Alaska to be awarded the CHASE Gold partnership! This award exemplifies Dawson's commitment to safety and achieving the goal of ZERO Injuries.
See Story
WWU Multicultural Center Award of Excellence
Association of College Unions International
The Western Washington University Multicultural Center project was an expansion to the existing bookstore and Viking Union to create a new home for the Ethnic Student Center, AS Student Advocacy and Identity Resource Centers, and Multicultural Student Services. The expansion combined the Multicultural Center, Viking Union, Bookstore, Multipurpose Room and KUGS within one building that honors and supports the University’s growing diverse population and engages the campus to better understand multiple cultures.
See Story
Housing Luminary Award
Inspirational Project - Eleanor Apartments
Dawson was awarded the 2018 Housing Luminary Award for the Eleanor Apartments project, an affordable senior housing community in Downtown Bellingham.
See Project
Merit Award: Eleanor Apartments
AIA Northwest Washington
RMC Architects was awarded a Merit Award from the AIA Northwest Washington chapter in recognition of the professional excellence manifested in the design of the Eleanor Apartments project completed with Dawson.
See Project
2017 Sustainable Champion Award
Sustainable Connections
"Dawson has proven their ability to strengthen the community in many ways. They give generously, champion initiatives that help people and planet, and directly support multiple community organizations...They are champions of net-zero energy building, solar, rainwater irrigation, green roofs, and responsible waste management. They are hard at work every day on projects small and large and continually find new ways to build a stronger community"
- Sustainable Connections
Merit Award: Alaska State Capitol Building Seismic Retrofit & Exterior Renovation
AIA Alaska
Jensen Yorba Wall was awarded a Design Award of Merit in the 2018 Renovated Category in recognition of the Capitol Building Seismic Retrofit & Exterior Renovation completed with Dawson.
See Project
Honor Award: Waples Mercantile Building (Inn at Lynden)
AIA Northwest Washington
RMC Architects was awarded an Honor Award from the AIA Northwest Washington chapter in recognition of the professional excellence manifested in the design of the Waples Mercantile Building (Inn at Lynden) project completed with Dawson.
See Project