On September 30, 2026, Willamette Week published an article entitled “ADUs Offer a Way to Keep Multiple Generations Close Together, While Offering Space and Privacy” and mentioned The Powell Group specifically as a local “heavy hitter” Portland ADU builder.

“Portland has a lot of experience with this,” says Tom Armstrong, supervising planner for BPS. “So there’s a lot of contractors and designers out there who are used to doing this type of work. There’s a real reservoir of professional help out there in Portland that can really help speed projects along.”

Over the decades, Portland has fostered a network of ADU-focused designers, builders and design-builders, offering various levels of creative control and the promise of less permitting hassle. Angi lists dozens of ADU-focused builders in the Portland area, including heavy hitters like Backyard Blueprint ADU and the Powell Group. Some firms have aging-in-place specialists and offer a line of base models to choose from, with numerous customizable features. They can shepherd projects from start to finish and provide you a turnkey-ready backyard unit with the appliances already connected.

Read the full Willamette Week ADU builder article by clicking here.