(The Hixon at Westside Yard, a mixed-use development from Redpoint that reflects Bend’s evolving urban identity | Photo by Tobin Rogers)
In an industry fraught with complexity, Bend-based Redpoint Construction Management has built its reputation on something timeless: trust. Founded in 2021 to provide dedicated owner’s representation and construction management services across Oregon, Washington and Idaho, Redpoint has quickly established itself as a key player in helping public, private and nonprofit clients bring their most ambitious projects to life, from libraries and YMCAs to multifamily housing and luxury homes.
“Everything we do is about being the trusted advisor,” says Greg Holcomb, one of Redpoint’s founding partners. “We bring our expertise, we listen, we understand and we help clients make smart decisions. It’s their project, their asset and their money; our job is to help them use it wisely.”
Holcomb has worked in real estate and construction management since the early 1980s, and his decades of experience laid the groundwork for Redpoint’s formation. The idea took shape during the Deschutes Public Library bond program in 2020, when Holcomb and his partners from Eugene-based deChase Miksis Development were selected to serve as the owner’s representative for a series of library projects across Central Oregon.
“The library project was really the catalyst,” Holcomb explains. “We enjoyed working together and realized there was an opportunity to create a company focused entirely on owner’s representation and construction management, not just for our partners, but for anyone who needed an experienced advocate on their side.”
From that collaboration, Redpoint Construction Management was born. The company now operates out of three offices in Bend, Eugene and Boise, and has a team of about a dozen professionals managing projects across the Pacific Northwest. Redpoint’s structure allows its partners to stay personally involved with every client, while still offering the depth and technical expertise of a larger firm.
Over the past several years, Redpoint Construction Management has helped shape Central Oregon’s built environment through a variety of community-driven and residential projects. Recent completions include the Hixon at Westside Yard, a mixed-use development that reflects Bend’s evolving urban identity, and the Strata Apartments, which gained recognition for bringing much-needed housing options to the city’s west side. Redpoint has also been a trusted partner to Deschutes Public Library, completing remodels of the Sisters, La Pine and Sunriver branches, as well as leading the new construction of the Redmond Library, a project that blends modern design with public accessibility.
Currently, Redpoint’s construction management expertise continues to drive major developments across the region. In Bend, the firm is managing both the Central Library new construction adjacent to Stevens Ranch and the Downtown Bend Library remodel. The residential and workforce housing pipeline remains strong, with progress underway on Britta Ridge Apartments and Northpoint Vista in Redmond, as well as the Heart of Oregon Corps Central Campus, a transformative educational and vocational facility that will serve youth from across the state.
Beyond Central Oregon, Redpoint’s project portfolio extends into the Willamette Valley and beyond. The firm’s current and recent work includes the Crosswood Apartments and Flock 13 Apartments, both addressing regional housing needs; the Eugene Family YMCA, a major community recreation and wellness center; the Tru Hotel, which supports local tourism and economic growth; and the CleanLane Resource Recovery Facility, a Lane County solid waste management project that reinforces Redpoint’s commitment to environmentally responsible construction.
Building Independence and Growth
Redpoint’s business model reflects a clear mission: to provide independent, flexible project management services tailored to each client’s needs. The company works on everything from public infrastructure to high-end residential, adapting its role depending on the owner’s level of experience.
“Some clients, like real estate developers, already have strong internal teams,” Holcomb says. “They may just want us to manage construction oversight or budgeting. Others, such as public agencies or nonprofits, need us to take on full development management, from land acquisition and design through construction and move-in.”
That versatility has fueled steady growth. Since its founding, Redpoint has added more than a dozen new clients outside of its early partnership network. Its current portfolio spans multifamily housing, community facilities and institutional work, including projects for Heart of Oregon Corps, Kendall Automotive and several regional YMCAs.
The Deschutes Public Library Project
Among Redpoint’s most visible accomplishments is its ongoing work with the Deschutes Public Library District. The $195 million bond program includes six sub-projects: renovations in Sisters, La Pine, Sunriver and East Bend; a new library in Redmond; and the striking new Central Library rising off 27th Street.
For Holcomb, the library program embodies everything Redpoint stands for: innovation, collaboration and community impact. “With public bond projects, there’s a fixed amount of money and a promise to voters,” he says. “Our job was to create a plan that delivered everything the district envisioned: modern, efficient libraries that will serve the community for the next 25 to 50 years, without running out of funds.”
That required a blend of strategic planning and creative problem-solving. Redpoint implemented target value design, a process that continuously checks budgets, materials and schedules throughout design and construction. The team also navigated pandemic-era inflation and supply-chain disruptions by planning early and building flexibility into every decision.
The result is a program that balances fiscal responsibility with cutting-edge sustainability. Both the new Redmond and Central libraries are designed to achieve net-zero energy status and operate entirely on non-fossil-fuel systems. The Central Library alone will generate 870 megawatts of power from its solar array, a first for the region’s utility providers.
Redpoint also helped the district pioneer new technology within the library system, from advanced air-quality control systems that provide refuge during wildfire smoke events to automated material-handling systems that sort and route returned books between branches. Even the design of each building reflects a modernized approach to community service, emphasizing flexible spaces, meeting rooms and a more open, customer-centric floor plan.
“We wanted to create buildings that will still feel fresh and functional decades from now,” Holcomb says. “These libraries are truly community assets.”
Prefabrication and Precision
Innovation also shows up in Redpoint’s construction methods. Brian Murphy, Redpoint’s Director of Construction and the successor to Holcomb in the Bend office, points to the Central Library’s prefabricated wall panels as an example of how thoughtful project management can save time and improve quality.
“Instead of building every exterior wall section on-site with lifts and scaffolding, we assembled 40-foot panels in a warehouse, trucked them to the site and installed them with the crane we already had on-site,” Murphy explains. “It saved about eight weeks on the schedule, reduced weather risk and improved overall quality.”
This same mindset, combining curiosity, collaboration and technical expertise, drives Redpoint’s work across all project types. From mass-timber construction to BIM modeling and prefabricated MEP systems, the team embraces technology that improves both efficiency and sustainability.
Introducing the Owner’s Rep Model
Murphy, who joined Redpoint in 2024 after years in the Bay Area and luxury home markets, says one of his goals is to help educate Central Oregon about the value of owner’s representation, a concept that’s long been standard in major metropolitan areas but relatively new to smaller markets like Bend.
“In places like San Francisco, Seattle, or Portland, having an owner’s rep is just part of doing business,” he says. “Here, many projects are smaller or less complex, so people don’t always realize how much value an owner’s rep can bring, especially when projects get complicated or when owners live out of town.”
Redpoint’s growing luxury residential segment aims to bridge that gap, helping clients manage high-end, custom home builds with the same level of sophistication and transparency that large commercial projects receive.
“We’re seeing a niche opportunity there,” Murphy says. “People moving to Central Oregon with complex design plans and out-of-state architects need someone local to guide them, to ask the right questions, vet contractors and keep everything on track.”
A Small Company with Big Experience
Despite its relatively modest size, Redpoint’s collective experience rivals that of much larger firms. Every project manager on staff has spent a lifetime in construction, architecture, or design. That depth of experience, Holcomb says, is one of Redpoint’s biggest advantages.
“When clients hire us, they’re getting senior-level expertise,” he explains. “We’ve all built projects ourselves, so we know the challenges contractors face, and we speak the same language. But because we’re small, our clients always have direct access to decision-makers.”
That personal touch, combined with Redpoint’s commitment to mentorship and steady growth, positions the company for long-term success. “We’re not trying to be the biggest,” Holcomb says. “We just want to be the best at what we do, delivering projects that work for our clients and our communities.”
The Trusted Advisor
If there’s a phrase that defines Redpoint’s culture, it’s “the trusted advisor.” Inspired by the business philosophy book by David H. Maister of the same name, the term has become a touchstone for the company’s approach to relationships and decision-making.
“It’s really the foundation of who we are,” Holcomb says. “We want every client, architect and contractor to see us as a true partner, someone they can trust to listen, to guide and to help the whole team succeed.”
For Murphy, that philosophy sums up what makes Redpoint unique. “We’re strategic partners,” he says. “We only win if the whole team wins.”
