Team Haugen HUB + Gerding Builders
Understanding Your Needs.
Gerding Builders is a trusted general contractor with deep roots in the Willamette Valley. Known for delivering high-impact construction projects across Oregon, Gerding’s legacy is built on integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to craftsmanship that stands the test of time.
From public schools to complex healthcare facilities and LEED-certified buildings, construction brings unique risks. Evolving safety codes, subcontractor coordination, shifting timelines, and rising material costs. You need an insurance partner who understands the realities of the jobsite, and how to protect your people, your projects, and your business without slowing you down.
What This Page Is For:
This webpage is a example of how we market your business to insurance carriers. At HUB on Team Haugen, we build tailored underwriting pages to give carriers a clear understanding of your company, operations, and risk profile.
By showcasing your story, strengths, and specific insurance needs, we give underwriters the information they need to quote accurately and competitively. More importantly, it helps us create deeper engagement with underwriters, so we can negotiate from a place of partnership and knowledge, leading to better coverage and better pricing for you.
Safety and Operational Risk Management at Gerding Builders
Gerding Builders has been delivering high-quality construction projects across Oregon for over five decades. That same legacy of excellence is grounded in a deep commitment to safety, accountability, and disciplined risk management at every phase of a project. Whether building a new public facility or renovating a private commercial space, Gerding’s focus remains on protecting people, projects, and long-term partnerships.
Key risk management measures include:
Jobsite Safety and Equipment Protocols
All construction equipment is routinely inspected and maintained to ensure safe, reliable performance. Crews are trained in the proper use of tools and machinery, and Gerding enforces strict safety protocols to prevent injuries and reduce downtime. Daily safety huddles and ongoing job hazard analyses are standard practice.
Logistics and Site Planning
Gerding’s preconstruction planning process includes detailed site logistics and traffic control measures to reduce operational risk. Clear staging areas, material handling paths, and signage keep the jobsite organized and secure. Subcontractors and vendors are onboarded with safety expectations aligned from day one.
Workforce Training and Accountability
Every team member, from project managers to field crews, receives regular safety training covering topics such as fall protection, PPE use, emergency response, and OSHA compliance. Leadership reinforces this training through routine audits, field visits, and a culture of shared accountability.
Quality Assurance and Risk Prevention
Throughout construction, Gerding employs rigorous quality control measures to ensure structural integrity, code compliance, and long-term durability. These checkpoints not only reduce rework and warranty claims, they enhance safety outcomes by preventing errors before they impact the jobsite.
At Gerding Builders, safety is not just a standard. It’s a shared responsibility. Through preparation, training, and a disciplined approach, Gerding continues to build with confidence, care, and a commitment to excellence that has earned the trust of clients across the Northwest.
Operational Excellence with Safety Built In
At Gerding Builders, operational excellence goes hand in hand with a deep-rooted commitment to jobsite safety and construction integrity. From pre-construction planning through project closeout, Gerding applies disciplined processes and proactive risk management to deliver quality outcomes, safely, efficiently, and on time.
Key strategies include:
Pre-Construction Planning and Site Coordination
Every Gerding project starts with thoughtful coordination. Site logistics, trade sequencing, and safety protocols are mapped early to reduce congestion, minimize risk, and support productive, high-functioning jobsites. Clear communication channels and structured pre-task planning meetings keep everyone aligned.
Field Safety and Craftsmanship Standards
Gerding maintains a strong safety culture across all project types, whether public infrastructure or private commercial builds. Crews are trained in job-specific hazard awareness, fall protection, equipment safety, and OSHA compliance. Quality and safety checks are built into daily routines, ensuring excellence is never compromised.
Material Handling and Equipment Oversight
Tools, materials, and machinery are stored and staged with care. Cranes, lifts, and powered tools are operated by trained personnel under strict inspection schedules. On-site pathways are clearly designated to promote safe movement and reduce the chance of incidents.
Vendor and Subcontractor Alignment
Trusted subcontractors and trade partners are held to the same rigorous safety and quality standards. Gerding leads with clear expectations, daily check-ins, and a collaborative, team-first approach that strengthens jobsite performance and accountability.
By blending proven systems with a people-first mindset, Gerding Builders delivers safe, efficient, and enduring structures—project after project. Operational excellence isn’t just part of the process; it’s the foundation of how Gerding builds.
HUB International, Gerding Builders Property Report
HUB International, Gerding Builders Loss Runs
HUB International, Gerding Builders Safety Manuals
Why We Are the Best Fit for Gerding Builders:
Gerding Builders deserves a broker who:
Understands Your Industry:
We specialize in commercial construction. We know the risks that come with building complex projects across Oregon. From jobsite safety and subcontractor exposures to bonding, design-build contracts, and evolving OSHA requirements, we speak your language and understand what it takes to protect your work.
Delivers Responsive, Personal Service:
Our team is rooted in Oregon, with deep experience supporting builders across the state. You’ll work directly with our core team. No call centers, no handoffs. When you need answers, COIs, claims support, or fast risk guidance, we move at your pace.
Customizes Coverage to Fit Your Operations:
From public works projects and CM/GC arrangements to private commercial builds, we design insurance programs that match how you build. We tailor policies to align with your contracts, union labor, project types, and risk appetite. Ensuring there are no gaps when it matters most.
Advocates for You at Every Step:
We don’t just sell policies, we advocate for you. Whether it’s negotiating with carriers, supporting your project bonding needs, advising on contract language, or managing claims, we act as an extension of your team and take pride in protecting your people and your legacy.
You deserve a broker who understands how construction really works. On paper, on the jobsite, and behind the scenes. HUB International and Team Haugen are the right fit for Gerding Builders.
Meet Team Haugen
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Logan Haugen
SVP, Commercial Lines, Team Haugen Lead
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Spencer Haugen
Associate Advisor, Commercial Lines
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Hayden Haugen
Associate Advisor, Commercial Lines
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Don Watson
Client Services Advisor – Commercial Lines
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Linda Shaddon
Sr. Account Manager
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Marcia Hawkins
Account Manager II – Commercial Lines
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Sidnee Johnson
Account Manager II
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Emily Lubman
Workers Comp / Director, Risk Management
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Alexander D’Arcy
Workers Compensation Claims Analyst
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Robyn Burgess
Associate Account Manager – Commercial Lines
Gerding Builders represents the kind of experienced, well-run contractor underwriters value.
As a long-standing general contractor with deep roots in the Willamette Valley, Gerding brings a strong reputation for project delivery, leadership continuity, and a steadfast commitment to safety and quality. From pre-construction through closeout.
With disciplined jobsite management, a collaborative approach to subcontractor coordination, and a focus on client satisfaction, Gerding operates with the professionalism and consistency that reflect a superior risk profile.
Partnering with Gerding is a strong underwriting opportunity. Offering alignment with a trusted, community-focused builder that emphasizes proactive risk management, union craftsmanship, and operational integrity across every project.