A tradition of excellence
Since WPI’s inception in 1972, we have provided award-winning construction without sacrificing integrity, safety or efficiency. We are proud that a large percentage of our business comes from repeat customers. Our service-oriented, fast-track approach, coupled with an attention to detail has resulted in a superior reputation within our industry. We work hard every day to earn our customers’ trust and confidence.
Our Approach
Throughout our history, our dedication to our employees, quality of work, and customers has set us apart. Perhaps the strongest characteristic of our organization is the high level of pride we take in every job we complete. Our employees are driven to do the job right the first time without compromise. Lastly, our customers choose WPI based on the emphasis we place on communication, trust, and respect.
Driven by a commitment to people
1967
Mike Roach lands his first construction job at Nunnellee Supply in Salem, Oregon, driving trucks, cleaning up job sites, and learning apprentice-level carpentry.
1972
WPI is founded by Mike and Pam Roach out of the basement of their home in Salem, Oregon, providing framing and drywall services while using a mini-storage unit as additional space.
1980
WPI moves to NE Portland and rents space from Ivan L. Sletta Company. Soon after, the two companies merge and establish plastering and fireproofing divisions.
1988
WPI completes work on the original Nike Campus in Beaverton, Oregon, one of its largest projects to date.
1990
Mike Roach serves as the NWCB President from 1990-1991.
1991
WPI purchases a new office building and moves its headquarters to Tigard, Oregon.
1997
WPI completes work on US Federal Courthouse in Portland, Oregon.
2000
WPI expands into Washington state with a new regional office in Seattle following the acquisition of Wall Finishes, Inc., and launches a dedicated plaster division.
2002
WPI opens a regional office in Eugene, Oregon, making it the second office in the state.
2006
In May of 2006, WPI expands their business in the state of Washington by opening a regional office in Spokane.
2008
Victor Roach is named President, and Angela Roach becomes Executive Vice President. WPI completes the massive Mirabella Retirement Community project in Seattle, Washington.
2015
WPI expands into the Nevada market by opening a regional office in Reno.
2016
WPI launches fresh branding efforts with a new logo, tagline, website, and an enterprise software platform to streamline its growing operations.
2016
WPI PreFab launches to offer innovative prefabrication solutions to our clients.
2017
After being located in Tigard, Oregon for over 25 years, the WPI corporate office moves to its new state of the art office facility complete with 19,000-square-foot prefabrication plant in Wilsonville, Oregon.
2017
WPI expands further and opens a regional office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2018
WPI continues its growth into the Southwestern United States by adding regional offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Las Vegas, Nevada.
2021
WPI has a long-standing track record in mission-critical and data center construction. In 2021, WPI launches a dedicated Mission Critical division to drive innovation and set new standards in the industry.
2022
2022 marked WPI’s 50th anniversary. The Roach family’s hard work, sacrifice, and dedication have led WPI to where it is today. WPI’s success can also be traced to the exceptional people pushing the business forward in ways the Roaches never thought possible. What started as a small family business has grown into a company that employs over 1,600 people across nine states and shows no signs of slowing down.
2022
WPI continues to expand and opens regional offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Boise, Idaho.
2024
WPI’s Manufacturing division is established to push the limits of hot and cold aisle containment solutions, delivering exactly what our clients need in this rapidly evolving sector—faster and more efficiently than ever before.