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The Orange County firm Braathen Construction in Costa Mesa CA was founded in 1976 by Odin Braathen, a third-generation builder with more than 35 years of experience in construction. We interviewed Odin and asked him how his firm distinguishes itself, and he explained that it comes down to an emphasis on quality workmanship and a commitment to honesty. Quality Workmanship From Braathen Construction in Costa Mesa CA Braathen Construction takes quality workmanship seriously and that’s important because many other contractors get sloppy, counting on the fact that when their work isn’t good, you won’t know until after it’s too late. Odin Braathen says, "There’s a correct procedure that contractors should follow when building. If the construction method wasn’t good, you can’t tell after that final coat of paint goes on, but it will be obvious in a year or two. At Braathen Construction we like to think of each building as a boat and we build it so well that it would float." Braathen Construction is an extremely versatile builder, serving clients for residential and commercial buildings, tenant improvements, remodels, new construction, finish carpentry, post and beam construction, ADA compliance repairs and building restoration. Odin tells of the careful workmanship that went into the recent restoration of a 1954 building. He says, "We kept as much of the original building as we could by reglazing the windows and refinishing much of the exposed structure in order to maintain the feel...