What Bryan Does When He Isn't With Shayla

I work at Persimmon Development Group as a Project Engineer. Basicly that means that I do all of the bidding, negotiating, and am the go to guy for all of the details or when there is a problem. Here are the projects that I have been working on at work with Persimmon Development Group.


These first two pictures are of Hertiage Townhomes located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. When I was first hired with Persimmon back in June of '06, this was the first project that I worked on. We were just going into sheetrock at the time and I helped finish up the buy out (the bidding process) and selecting the remaining subcontractors for the job. We finsihed the project in October of '06 and have to sell the last two of five. They are going for about $600,000 and they are 1800 sqft. We had quite a ride with this project as both the project manager and site superintendent where changed three weeks before the first closing and I (the new guy) was the only one that knew what was going on with the project. We did finish it up in time and learned a lot from it.

This next picture is of the project that I have been working on since December of this year. It is called Hazel Ridge Townhomes located in Hazel Dell (Vancouver, Washingtion) and is about 5 minutes from our appartment. This community will have 88 homes when it is finished and are going for about $250,000 and are between 1300 and 1800 sqft. We are currently building 7 homes (two buildings) and are just about to start sheetrock in one and roofing on the other. I have been doing all of the bidding and negotiating on this project as well as writing all of the specifications and legal stuff (contracts) for the subcontractors. I really enjoy this project but it is sure moving quickly and requires so much of my time that I work about 50+ per week plus the 1.75 hours drive time commute.

This last picture is a project that we have in for permits and I have been working off and on since I was hired. Barbur Condos is located just south of Downtown Portland, Oregon and is 18 condos over a parking garage. This project is very contemporary and extremely dificult due to the size and location of the property. The building is basicly the property and there isn't much else, so building this will be very difficult. Once I finishe the buy out on Hazel Ridge I will be hitting this project hard.

PDG is also looking at some other projects where we would be only the general contractor and not the owner. What that does for us is allows for instant cash flow without having to wait for a sale and in this market that is a good thing. So, we will have to see what comes. Take a look at our website for more information at www.pdginc.com

Beacon Rock Adventure!

Last weekend the sun decided to peak through the clouds for a day and we slipped over to Beacon Rock State Park for a morning hike. Shayla has been bouncing off the walls waiting for the weather to be nice so we could go hiking. So, last Saturday she finally got her wish. Beacon Rock is the remaining core of an old baby volcano that was eroded away when the Columbia Gorge was formed. It is over 800 feet tall and has a beautiful view of the gorge and river. It got its name from Lewis and Clark when they made their journey back from the Pacific Ocean. We enjoyed the climb as the path is mostly paved and has guard rails. That made Shayla feel more comfortable. It took us a little over 2 hours round trip to climb Beacon Rock. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

So, that was our trip. We then had Stake Conference later that day and enjoyed the lessons learned from our local leaders. We are both truly blessed and thank all of you for your love and support. Sorry for not bogging for awile, I have been working overtime lately and have neglected too much. I am thankfull for the gospel and the plan of salvation and the blessings we receive from our Heavenly Father. Amen.