About Us

Akos Construction is a Portland-based general contractor dedicated to the art and science of building and renovating. We work closely with clients and project teams to craft remodels and new construction projects throughout the Portland metro area.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

The word Akos is from ancient Greek, meaning a remedy or solution, and reminds us how we try to approach our work. Any design or construction project presents a series of problems to be solved. We embrace these challenges, and see our work as a search for the remedy to problems.

Client Experience.

Client experience is of utmost importance to the Akos Construction team. Our goal is to make the remodeling process as predictable and stress-free as possible for our clients. The goal is for every step of the process to be planned and executed with intention and attention to detail. Learn more about our five-step process.

Relationships.

Successful construction relies on good relationships, which foster open communication and rich collaboration. Akos is a small community of builders with diverse experience and expertise; a stable team with numerous long-term employees who know and rely on each other. This core team is expanded by our clients and their architects/designers, many of whom we work with repeatedly. Our subcontractors, too, are valued team members whom we work to support and build long-term relationships with.

Sustainability.

Akos Construction is in the vanguard of a paradigm shift within the construction industry, drawing on science and technological advancements to create resilient and comfortable homes.

As a team of Phius Certified Builders (CPHB), we aim to bring passive house principles to every project we undertake, regardless of whether we seek certification. Our goal is to build projects that are not only beautiful, but healthy for our clients, their families, the community, and the environment. Several of our projects have been certified Zero Energy homes through Earth Advantage.

With the abundance of older homes in the Portland area, substantial whole home remodels are one of our primary specialties. Our goal is to rehabilitate these spaces to ensure they’re around for another 100 years with minimal maintenance. Older homes are a historic resource we want to invest in.

Akos is a FIR contractor

As a member of the Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Program we have access to expedited permitting and inspection resources that can save money and greatly reduce schedule delays for projects in the City of Portland.

Meet the Owner

Akos Construction was founded in 2013 by Isaac Frost. As a Portland native, Isaac has a deep connection to the communities around the Portland metro area. He has seen these communities and neighborhoods grow and change, and is personally invested in seeing that growth completed in an environmentally responsible manner.

Involved in the construction industry since his time at Oregon State University, Isaac feels driven by his desire to be a part of the beauty, diversity and resilience of Portland, as well as the preservation and rehabilitation of the historic homes that provide a link to the roots of our city. He uses his building skills and experience to create homes that are not only better for the environment, but more importantly for the people (and pets) who live in those homes.

Akos works out of a small workshop and office building close to Isaac’s zero-energy family home in NE Portland’s Cully Neighborhood. Isaac’s wife Cristin works closely with the business/operations and his father, Greg, oversees the bookkeeping and accounting. Spencer, Isaac & Cristin’s son, frequently visits to contribute joyful chaos and morale to the office.