In 1959, Onslow H. "Rudy" Rudolph formed a small contracting company—O.H. Rudolph, General Contractor— based out of his garage in Los Altos, California. Starting with just a small amount of savings, a pickup truck and two employees, Rudy quickly built a business that became known for its ability to deliver the highest quality work on schedule and within budget. In 1962, Kenneth G. Sletten joined the business as partner, and the company was renamed Rudolph and Sletten, Inc., General and Engineering Contractors. Over the years, the company grew and its reputation for excellence grew with it. The Rudolph and Sletten name became a guarantee of honest estimates, innovative schedules and an ethical way of doing business.
Rudolph and Sletten has grown from a small business to a vital corporation with current employees numbering over 800. Due to the company's location in Silicon Valley, it follows that its growth paralleled that of the valley. Over 48 years since its founding, the company's corporate culture still clearly reflects the value it places on personal relationships. As a matter of fact, many of the company's current employees are second and third generation employees.
Rudolph and Sletten is known for being innovative in its approach to building and ethical in its business dealings. Over 85% of its business is from repeat clients, a figure that is outstanding in the industry. Today, Rudolph and Sletten is ranked as one of the top five general contractors in California, and the largest healthcare builder. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Redwood City, the company has regional offices in Sacramento, Irvine and San Diego, California.
In 2005, Rudolph and Sletten was acquired by Perini Corporation (NYSE:PCR), one of the country's largest construction services companies. The acquisition expanded Perini's geographic reach on the West Coast. In turn, being a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Perini Corporation brought Rudolph and Sletten the financial backing of an industry giant and the ability to take on larger projects and capitalize on Perini's reputation as a powerhouse builder in the hospitality and entertainment industries.
