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The Commonwealth Companies has created more than 6,575 affordable housing units across 17 states, and since 2001 has been a national leader in developing affordable housing, cost-efficient construction processes, unique architectural design, and state-of-the-art property operations.

The Wisconsin-based company had previously done some projects in the Pacific Northwest but, as it started planning for a new multifamily residential project in Corvallis, knew it needed help developing a network of BIPOC-owned contracting businesses to work on its projects.

鈥淲e hadn鈥檛 really gotten to know anybody and build relationships like we would like to, so we learned about NAMC-Oregon and thought this partnership was perfect,鈥� said Project Manager Tracy Willson.

Commonwealth鈥檚 other goals as a NAMC-Oregon partner include providing mentorship and helping small business owners who are members learn more about how to operate their companies. Willson said Commonwealth also hopes to give back to the community by sponsoring trade shows, offering work classes, and promoting other events and activities.

鈥淚t鈥檚 just been a warm welcoming by everybody we鈥檝e encountered so far, from the people within the organization to the subcontractors and members who have reached out to us. It鈥檚 been a good, positive thing,鈥� he said.

The Corvallis project, called 53rd Flats, is scheduled to kick off this fall. Commonwealth will construct six buildings housing 100 residential units in a mix of two- and three-bedroom homes. The project also will feature a clubhouse, exercise facility, kitchen, community room and business center. Covered bicycle parking and 158 surface parking spaces are part of the plan as well.