# Advanced American Construction (AAC)

> Full-service marine and heavy civil construction company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. 
> Serving public and private clients throughout the western United States for over four decades, 
> with a focus on the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette River systems.

## Company

- [Home](https://www.advanced-american.com/): Full-service marine construction in the Pacific Northwest
- [About Us](https://www.advanced-american.com/about-us/): Company background, leadership, and values
- [Our History](https://www.advanced-american.com/our-history/): Four decades of marine construction legacy
- [Awards](https://www.advanced-american.com/awards/): AGC Build America Awards, industry recognition
- [Careers](https://www.advanced-american.com/careers/): Job opportunities at AAC
- [Contact](https://www.advanced-american.com/contact/): (503) 445-9000 | 8444 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR 97231

## Services

- [Heavy Civil & Marine](https://www.advanced-american.com/heavy-civil-marine/): 24/7 emergency services, crane operations, dock and pier construction, pile driving, dredging, debris removal, concrete repair, industrial utility support
- [Diving Services](https://www.advanced-american.com/diving-services/): Commercial diving, underwater welding, salvage, leak detection, pipeline inspection, sonar scanning, ROV operations, precision LiDAR scanning
- [Industrial Services](https://www.advanced-american.com/industrial-services/): Heavy rigging, hydraulic heavy lift jacks, portable and on-site machining, machine shop for preventive maintenance and in-place milling
- [Engineering Services](https://www.advanced-american.com/engineering-services/): Marine structural engineering, naval architecture, CM/GC, design-build, value engineering
- [Marine Services](https://www.advanced-american.com/marine-services/): Wharfage, dockage, moorage, tug/ship/barge repair, equipment rentals, transloading, break bulk cargo transfer, Ro-Ro shipping

## Facility

AAC operates from 1,300 linear feet of Willamette River waterfront in Portland, OR. Facilities include two high docks, a marina, boat ramp, 10,150 sq ft equipment repair/storage, and a 14,180 sq ft machine shop and steel fabrication area.

## Notable Projects & News

- [Season 3 at Spirit Lake – Featured in WorkBoat](https://www.advanced-american.com/season-3-at-spirit-lake-featured-in-workboat/): Ongoing rehabilitation work at Spirit Lake near Mount St. Helens
- [Building More Than Docks at Depoe Bay](https://www.advanced-american.com/building-more-than-docks-at-depoe-bay/): Depoe Bay Harbor Docks 2–4 Replacement Project
- [Trinity Dam Refurbishment](https://www.advanced-american.com/refurbishing-efforts-on-trinity-dam-set-to-start-on-nov-7/): Bureau of Reclamation hemispherical bulkhead refurbishment
- [Debris Clearance in Albany, Oregon](https://www.advanced-american.com/debris-clearance-in-albany-oregon/): River debris removal operations
- [News](https://www.advanced-american.com/news/): All project updates and company news

## Recent Awards (2025)

- AGC Baldwin Group Build America Award – Columbia River Carbonates, New Marine Terminal
- AGC Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnership Award – Columbia River Carbonates, New Marine Terminal
- AGC Build Washington Award – Columbia River Carbonates, New Marine Terminal
- AGC Build Washington Award – Port of Vancouver Berth 17 Rehabilitation

## Community

- [Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund](https://www.schweigerscholarship.com/): Founded 1999, over $1M awarded to trade apprentices, undergraduates, and military veterans pursuing construction careers. Up to $15,000/year per recipient. AGC Community Award winner 2023.

## Contact & Social

- Phone: (503) 445-9000 (24-hour support)
- Address: 8444 NW St. Helens Road, Portland, OR 97231
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/advancedamericanconstruction/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/advancedamericanconstruction/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-american-construction-inc-/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@advancedamericanconstructi1138)
- OR CCB# 167886