History

Since R.C. Parrish founded the company in 1969, the Parrish family has been building beautiful homes, remodels, and quality custom cabinets, making friends in our clients, and giving back to the community. Here’s a little background about how we got to where we are today…

A Texas drought in 1952 originally brought R.C., our founder, up to Boulder County, Colorado.  After three crop failures, he figured a change was in order and his uncle told him to come use his cabinetry and building skills at the Rocky Flats plant.  Both of his grandfathers and some of his great uncles had taught him cabinetry work and he calls it his “first love”.

The original sign for the company in 1969, "Par Builders"

R.C. moved over to the University cabinet shop as soon as he could, and then in 1969 began PAR Builders as his own cabinet shop.  However. a very pleased Boulder client, an ophthalmologist, insisted he start offering building services, too—and a symbiotic relationship started: exceptional work brought lots of referrals via word of mouth.  Throughout high school and college, R.C.’s son and our current President, Larry Parrish, worked as a carpenter for the company. In 1979 Larry had an opportunity to return to Parrish, working up to project manager, and then in 1988 bought the firm when R.C. retired from the business.

We are happy to have remained locally owned and family managed, and are proudly celebrating over 40 years in business.

Parrish Construction’s first shop in Boulder -1969

We believe in and cherish our community and do our best to contribute in any way we can. We were early adopters for radon, asbestos, and lead-paint-safe work practices, and support green building practices.

Along the way, we’ve garnered an award or two with the help of our well-credentialed team.Visit our News page to read about the latest events and updates. Interested in joining our team? View our Job Openings to view available positions.

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