Richlen Construction is a second generation construction company with nearly 50 years of success working in the entire Bay Area with main focus being the Financial District of San Francisco. Richlen's offices are located at 45 Fremont Street in San Francisco and in Pacheco/Concord on the east bay. With our design assist approach, we work together with the project team to provide budgeting, scheduling, constructability advice, and value engineering throughout the design process. 

The secret to Richlen's success is stated in our company motto: "built to deliver your vision."  Richlen's vast experience in the ever-changing tenant construction arena in San Francisco has enabled them to stay on the cutting edge of new products, design methods, and changing work environments sought by clients. Today's corporate structures are built on collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. Richlen understands that the upfront design, construction, and team concept is crucial in delivering this vision. The project management team is involved at the start of design, acquiring permits, construction, through project completion. 

With this proven system of the team approach, we have successfully delivered our clients vision for nearly 50 years. This is validated by the fact that many of our clients are repeat customers and we have on call agreements with several of the major landlords in the bay area.

 

Rich Zavala | Founder & CEO

Richlen Construction was founded in 1978 by Rich to provide construction services at the Alcoa Building in the Golden Gateway Center now One Maritime in San Francisco. “In those days the building manager conducted business on a handshake.”

The culture Rich instilled in his team to create long lasting relationships and provide clients with value remains at Richlen’s core. He enjoys developing the entrepreneurial spirit of his employees