From a humble beginning in 1945, S. Falck Nielsen started a construction company that today bears the family name. Mr. Nielsen was born in Fredrikstad, Norway, the son of a contractor. In 1926, he graduated as a construction engineer from Oslo University. After graduation, he emigrated to and across Canada, and then worked his way down the coast to San Diego.

Architects and clients quickly recognized Mr. Nielsen as a fine craftsman with profit-making talents and the diplomacy to maintain strong friendships with buisness associates. Mr. Nielsen placed a great deal of importance of the role of the job superintendent. Namely to plan, expedite, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers. Although Mr. Nielsen advised on job plans, schedules, and alternative solutions to problems, the superintendent always had the final decision. Nielsen Construction Company has performed on many projects throughout the Southwest most notably various projects at UC San Diego, Sea World, and Downtown San Diego.

Today, the family name and legacy live on in Nielsen Construction California. The company was formed in 2003 by the grandson of Mr. Nielsen. The principals of Nielsen Construction California have over 95 years of construction and building experience in Southern California. Just as building requires a strong solid foundation, a construction company requires a firm foundation... a foundation of skill, insistence on quality, and respect for your fellow worker. Nielsen Construction California has that foundation and stands ready for the future.