Shea Homes
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home construction |
| Predecessor | J. F. Shea Co. |
| Founded | 1881 in Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Founder | John Francis Shea |
| Headquarters | Walnut, California , United States |
Area served | Western United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Colorado), Texas, the Carolinas, Florida |
| Parent | J. F. Shea Co. |
Shea Homes is a U.S.-based home construction firm established in 1881, with significant operations concentrated in the Western states (California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and Colorado), as well as Texas, the Carolinas, and Florida.
History
The parent organization of Shea Homes, J. F. Shea Co., was founded in 1881 by John Francis Shea in Portland, Oregon. In 1998, the company expanded by acquiring UDC Homes, which was then the leading homebuilder within the Phoenix region and also had a footprint in California. Besides residential building, J. F. Shea Co. is engaged in commercial construction, civil engineering projects, multi-family housing development and management, supplying construction materials, and venture capital investments.
Donations
In 2017, Shea Homes donated $11 million to support renovation and building initiatives at Catholic schools located around Phoenix.
Awards
Shea Homes received the title of America's Best Builder in 2005 from Builder Magazine, was honored as Builder of the Year in 2007 by Professional Builder, and was recognized as a Customer Service Champion in 2011 by J.D. Power and Associates.
In popular culture
Shea Homes served as the inaugural sponsor for Curious George broadcast on PBS Kids.
Primary competitors
- Fulton Homes (serving the Phoenix metropolitan region)
- Pulte Homes
- TRI Pointe Group