Diamond "B" Constructors, Inc. - (DBC), is a fourth generation family owned business with its roots extending back to the early 1900's in Bellingham's lumber industry. In the early days, Diamond "B' Constructors was known as Diamond "B" Fuel Company, a subsidiary of Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Company, providing wood to homes for heating and cooking.

Bloedel-Donovan, a long-standing cornerstone of the lumber industry, used a diamond surrounding a "B" as their lumber brand. It was this symbol that initiated the name, Diamond "B" Fuel Company.

In 1943, Lewis Knutzen, John Prentice, and John McMahon purchased Diamond "B" Fuel from Bloedel-Donovan. In 1944, Paul H. Johansen purchased Prentice's and Knutzen's ownership and joined with McMahon. In the same year, Diamond "B" became a Chevron heating oil dealer and grew to become one of the oldest distributors in Puget Sound.

In 1947 Paul A. Johansen joined the business and expanded the company's operations into the installation of oil and coal fired boilers followed by a sheet metal fabrication and installation division in 1955. For the company, this was the gateway into Commercial and eventually Industrial Contracting.

The company is owned by Paul S. Johansen, President, and managed by Peter W. Chapman, Sr. Vice President/General Manager. DBC is a licensed General Contractor in Washington, Oregon, Montana and California, and has performed work throughout the Pacific Northwest. The company's construction operations are presently concentrated in the Industrial and Commercial fields with a total commitment to customer satisfaction.

We take great pride in our company; the success of our operation is due to the efforts and dedication of our talented people who are the heart of our firm.

Paul S. Johansen, President