About THOC
With over 30 years of experience in the General Contracting business T.H.O’Connor Construction, Inc. has built a wide range of single-family estates, commercial and mixed-use projects from Los Angeles’s historic Adams district to the hills of Malibu and Santa Barbara.
Understanding the complex and delicate nature of the building process THOC partners with home owners and their design team and works closely with them to develop their vision.
The client’s needs and dreams are at the heart of the process and THOC ensures that their expectations become a reality. The primary focus of THOC’s work is the opportunity to enrich lives while simultaneously enhancing the environment.
THOC partners and collaborates with the finest craftsman Subcontractors, Architects, Designers and Landscapers.
The strength and integrity of these relationships has been built on decades of history and a shared commitment to ensure a pleasant experience and client satisfaction.
We also have a dedicated team of employees who have been with the company for over 20 years. From Project Managers to Superintendents to Office Staff, the THOC team works together to make certain it’s clients are provided with the best possible service.
In addition to our General Contracting services THOC also offers the following:
Pre-construction services to assist our clients and their Architects/Designers in putting together a project program that meets their needs and fits within their budget.
From pre-planning the construction, and cost evaluation of the project, to working with our Permit Expediting Service, we are ready to assist you with getting your project going. We are very experienced at adapting to and working within the demands of progressive cities such as Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Malibu, which continue to change codes, permitting requirements and ordinances.
As a general practice we strive to lessen our company’s impact on the environment and encourage our associates to do the same.
About Turk
Turk’s love and appreciation for building and the environment began as a teenager. While growing up in the late 70’s Turk divided his time between the Island of Catalina and the eclectic hillsides of Bel Air. While at Catalina Island School Turk developed an aptitude for wood working and would spend his free time repairing vintage wooden boats and old structures on campus. Removed from the distractions of the city he soon began to develop an affinity for the outdoors that has inspired a lifelong love for nature and the natural habitat around him.
During the summer break when he returned home, Turk worked as a carpenter’s apprentice. He built and restored mid- century homes in the secluded neighborhoods off Laurel Canyon and Mulholland Drive. Working on these iconic homes he quickly discovered his passion for architecture, construction and design.
After graduating from school, Turk moved to Santa Barbara where he worked as a carpenter and began honing his craft while working on custom wood homes in Montecito, Hope Ranch and Santa Ynez. During this time he realized the impact the physical environment has on one's well being. This intrinsic philosophy is present throughout the construction process.
Shortly thereafter he obtained his general contractor's license and thus began the start of his career as an upscale custom home/remodel and residential builder.
Turk likes to spend his downtime practicing yoga, kayak surfing and scuba diving. He is an underwater research diver, a member of Reef Check and a trained emergency first responder. He volunteers throughout the year for coastal clean ups, environmental underwater surveys and donates to numerous organizations dedicated to protecting the environment. Turk’s kindhearted nature brings an honest integrity and dedicated enthusiasm to all his projects.