Hopkins & Porter Construction Inc., was started by
its two principals, Guy Hopkins Semmes and Michael Porter Denker in 1977. The residential architecture company was incorporated in 1982 serving Arlington, Alexandria Virginia and Potomac and neighbouring suburbs in Maryland. It has grown from a two-man organization
to one currently employing 28. Hopkins & Porter provides full service
custom building, specializing in large additions and custom homes which enhance
and harmonize with existing structures and communities, and are in keeping
with sound environmental practices. A full time handyman service is maintained
for the benefit of new and existing clients, allowing strong support for our
extended warranty. Eight office staff currently support the field in architectural
design, sales, production, and administration.
Core Company Values
- Joy in what we do, a love of the Builder's craft that leads to excellence,
elegance, and creativity.
- An open, healthy, safe, working environment where people can communicate
freely and comfortably and where they feel acknowledged, recognized, and
appreciated.
- Personal growth and development, self-discipline, self-respect, and pro-active
professionalism.
- Honesty and integrity towards all parties in all relationships.
- A business built on long-term relationships — loyal employees and
customers.
- A fair profit as a measure of success, providing long-term stability
for the owners and employees.
- Balance and centeredness in all our dealings. Win-win solutions in all
problems for all parties. A responsibility to act with care and concern
for others in every situation.
- Concern for the greater good of the environment and the community.
- Providing the means to bring our customer's goal and aspirations to fulfillment.
- A belief that a skillfully created and designed environment enlivens its
occupants and those that build it.
