The beginning
Rob Yorke establishes Yorke Construction.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLACES
Earned trust. Natural transparency.
Generous service.
The Slate Building / Yorke & CurtisOUR FOUNDATION
Rob Yorke founded Yorke Construction in 1985. Dave Curtis joined in 1988 to form Yorke & Curtis. Based in Beaverton, we build for owners, developers, and architects across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Rob Yorke establishes Yorke Construction.
Dave Curtis joins. Yorke & Curtis is formed.
Our Beaverton headquarters is built.
Erik Timmons becomes a principal following Rob Yorke’s retirement.
OUR LEADERSHIP
The people guiding our work.

Founder · Chairman
A foundation in construction, client relationships, and long-term direction.

President · CEO
Leadership across preconstruction, project management, and operations.

Director of Finance & HR
Financial stewardship and support for our people.

Director of Field Operations
Field coordination, scheduling, and construction quality.
ONE CONNECTED TEAM

Project Manager
Coordinates budgets, schedules, and project teams from preconstruction through completion, with an emphasis on clear client communication.

Project Manager
Focuses on project planning, budgeting, and on-site coordination, bringing clients, subcontractors, and construction teams together.

Project Manager
Brings technical and hands-on experience to team coordination, workflows, safety, and construction quality.

Assistant Project Manager
Supports project coordination, scheduling, and communication to keep planning and construction teams aligned.

Assistant Project Manager
Combines construction and real-estate experience with project coordination, scheduling, and cost control.

Superintendent
Brings experience across senior living, hospitality, healthcare, multifamily, and industrial work, including complex schedules and constrained sites.

Superintendent
Specializes in retail and multifamily remodeling, including occupied renovations and coordination with residents, trades, and city officials.

Superintendent
Oversees field coordination across ground-up commercial construction, tenant improvements, and large-scale renovations.

Superintendent
Brings sequencing, logistics, and quality-control experience to complex work including seismic upgrades, infrastructure, hospitality, and commercial projects.

Office Support · AP/AR & Payroll
Supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, helping internal teams and project partners keep financial operations organized.

Warranty & Punchlist Specialist
Coordinates final touch-ups, punchlist items, and warranty concerns, drawing on construction and finishing experience.

Assistant Superintendent
Supports on-site problem-solving, quality control, and field coordination with practical construction and troubleshooting experience.
BEYOND THE BUILD
Building connects us to our communities. Learn more about that commitment through Y&C Cares.
Explore Y&C CaresWHAT GUIDES US
Yorke & Curtis describes its approach through earned trust, natural transparency, and generous service. Those values place the client relationship at the center of the work.
A history serving owners, developers, and architects across Oregon and Southwest Washington, with relationships that span more than one project.
An emphasis on honesty, fairness, and a construction experience that allows clients to stay involved while continuing their own work.
A people-centered commitment extending from the project team to the wider community through Y&C Cares.
IN THEIR WORDS
“has always built quality buildings for us”
“Their creative approach has been critical to our projects.”
YOUR NEXT PROJECT