Our History

Rod Andersen Constructions has a rich heritage in the building and timber industries that dates back to the mid-1800s. The company's founder, Lars Andersen, was a Danish designer and builder who brought his skills to Australia in 1880. He established the largest sawmilling and timber enterprise in the Brisbane Valley, employing up to 500 people in a variety of roles.

Andersen owned and operated ten mills throughout the region, including locations in Esk, Redbank Creek, Toogoolawah, Cressbrook Creek, Deongwah, Happy Valley, Beam Creek, Blackbutt, Wengenville, and Reedy Creek. He ran an integrated operation, sourcing timber from his own land and crown leases, and used highly organized transport systems that included horses, steam traction engines, tramlines, and flying foxes to control the entire process from start to finish. Andersen was also a prolific builder, and many homes and churches in the region still stand as a testament to his work. Three of his sons and two grandsons were involved with the enterprise until the last mill in Esk was sold in 1971.

Today, Rod Andersen Constructions continues the tradition as a leading design and construction enterprise with a proven record of delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget, across a wide range of project types and sizes. The company has completed numerous projects for repeat clients, and much of its work is won through referral or word of mouth. For more information about specific projects, please visit the Projects section of our website.