I've been working with Handian for over a decade on multiple tenant improvement projects. I can't say enough good things about Mark and his team. From start to finish, he was dedicated on delivering exactly what was promised and often much more. It's rare to find contractors that are completely transparent and communicate every step of the way. And most importantly he keeps your budget at top of mind to prevent unnecessary overspending! read more

Handian Construction was incredible to work with from start to finish. Navigating construction in Long Beach, especially with all the city requirements and approvals, can be overwhelming, but their team made the entire process feel smooth and manageable. They did an excellent job coordinating not only with us, but also directly with the City of Long Beach, which made a huge difference. Communication was clear, timelines were handled professionally, and they stayed on top of every detail to keep things moving forward. What really stood out was how proactive they were in solving problems and making sure everything stayed compliant. It felt like they were true partners in the project, not just contractors. Highly recommend Handian Construction to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable team that knows how to get things done the right way. read more

Mark has built two locations for me, and both times I have had an extremely positive experience. Having dealt with several different architects and GC's over the last 10 years of being in business - I can say without hesitation, that Mark was the easiest and most honest to work with. We are now in plans to build a third location and I plan to continue using Handian Construction for all future projects. It is honestly very rare to find honest people in this business. When you find someone, you keep that relationship going. Mark is a great guy even outside of the business, after getting to know Mark over the last 5 years building out my projects, I can say that he is a genuinely honest and kind person. We have even developed a friendship that extends outside our professional capacities, as far as going hunting together last year... How many people go on a hunting trip with someone they hired as GC lol... Never heard that happening before, but that's the type of person you are dealing with when it comes to Mark Handian, the man, the myth, the legend of retail construction. Save yourself the headache and heartache, and connect with these guys, you can thank me later :) read more

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Mark is amazing. He is not only a contractor but also a designer. Because of his substantial experiences in restaurants, he helped us to improve our plans, made it more efficient and cost effective. His Team is great too, professional, punctual and excellent work. Thumbs up for Handian read more

10/10 experience. Mark went above and beyond on what any contractor would ever even think about doing. Do yourself the favor and hire Handian Construction for your next project. Our construction has been completed for a couple months now and he still calls in to check in on the project! read more

If only 10 stars were an option. I have done a lot of buildouts . I've worked with a lot of contractors and I'm pleased to say I will never work with anyone else EVER again. I've been screwed over, lied to, even robbed by previous contractors. I wish I found Mark years ago, it would have saved me thousands of dollars. Not to mention Handian Construction is a one stop shop. To be able to hire one person who does the architectural drawings, MEPs AND construction is unheard of. There have been so many delays on my previous projects because of communication issues with engineers and contractors. Initially I thought Marks bid for our new cafe came in a little high. This was my first time working with him so I just assumed he was like the rest...plotting and planning hidden fees and change orders, thinking of secret ways to bump up costs and sneak extra money anyway he could. Because that has happened to me EVERY SINGLE TIME. I have "buildout PTSD" . Not to mention I'm a female. We're such a easy targets. Not with Handian Construction. Mark has treated me like family since day one. I will never use another builder. read more

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I don't even know where to start. I interviewed about 7 other gc's before hiring Mark and just knew from meeting with him that he would be a good fit for my project. His pricing was reasonable, his references checked out, and he seemed trustworthy and reliable. Fast forward a year later- Mark has knocked it out of the park on my build out. He worked closely with me to help design it, custom tailored for to what I wanted. (Side note: I fired my interior designer 2 weeks into the project, so Mark and myself designed the entire restaurant) That's the kind of service you get with Mark. He is friendly, honest, personable, and willing to work with you to make sure you are happy with the final result- all while making sure that you stay within budget. My buggiest downfall of the project was pulling certain jobs away from Mark to try to control costs and hiring some of my own subs. Next project Mark gets the whole enchilada! I would highly recommend mark for any restaurant buildout- big or small. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Mark and Handian Construction. From initial phone, through permitting, all the way through to completion Mark was an invaluable asset to making my dream concept come true. Mark was upfront and honest about the costs, process, and realities of building a restaurant. Mark was my advocate and offered accurate advice and guidance through the entire process, which I was especially grateful for as a first time business owner. I would no doubt use Mark again. I get complements daily about the aesthetic of our restaurant and I truly credit Mark for making my vision come to life, especially considering the transformation from what it was before. read more

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It was an absolute pleasure working with Mark and his crew. He is the ultimate professional and very knowledgeable in the construction field. He helped me build my second restaurant which came out awesome! I hired him to be my GC but have since become good friends. Cheers to you, brotha! read more

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Handian Construction designed and built our downtown Long Beach shop. We finished just a hair over budget and within the time frame that we planned. There were a few crazy times on the build out - mostly influenced by the city inspectors but each challenge was met and overcome. Mark and his team are really great to work with they have your back through the process. Restaurant build outs are daunting and it was great to know there was a team with the skills needed, that showed up everyday you expected them too. We recommend you contact Handian if you are considering a restaurant buildout - their experience and follow through will make the project work! read more

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Not only a great contractor but an overall great person. Knowledgeable, person of his word, time efficient, everything to code. We had a previous contractor who had no idea what they were doing. Mark stepped in to not only right their wrongs but did a complete 180! Approval from all departments now we are up and running. Helpful with design, as well and very creative. Very grateful we went with Handian Construction. Wouldn't pick anyone else to work with. read more

Handian helped construct our new restaurant, AMMATOLI Mediterranean Bites, in downtown Long Beach last year and it was a great success. Handian was professional throughout the process from the beginning of developing the engineering plans to getting the final permits. They were able to capture and implement our intended purpose and design for the restaurant which we had developed and executed it to perfection! Handian's execution was seamless despite all the complexities and frustrations of a new construction and building a restaurant from scratch, as well as obtaining the permits and going through the numerous inspections. I felt very confident and comfortable working with Mark and his awesome team, they are true professionals, honest and they work with integrity. I must also mention that Handian's honor to their warranty is unmatched, they are very responsive, and they respect maintaining a healthy and professional working relationship throughout the process. It's been a little over 8 months now since we have completed the project and opened AMMATOLI, and I couldn't be more grateful to had known Mark and his team. Thank you! read more

We are so glad to meet Mark Handian at Handiancorp. Mark is a great guy!!!! He came in to rescue us when we sank in the bottom of the ocean. Without Mark .....ETCetera Sushi & Izakaya in Costa Mesa won't exist!!! Thank you so much Mark Handian. We are in good HAND"ian" read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Mark and his team did a tremendous job putting together my shop from beginning to finish. I can't thank them enough for not only capturing my vision for my coffee bar but for being so supportive and helpful when I needed them the most during the process of this build out. Seriously if you are thinking of getting a company to help you start the buildout for your new business or getting another location for your business contact them you won't regret it. read more

Mark and his team at Handian Construction just completed our Restaurant build in Orange County. We have 2 Restaurants side by side with a shared kitchen. Mark was able to help us navigate through all the Health Dept., City Permitting and SBA paperwork. He offered great cost effective ways to the Design. I would highly recommend him and his team for any project. He is very quick to respond and always professional. We are thrilled with the outcome of the Restaurants. And i should mention...this was all during a Pandemic. Thanks Mark!!! read more

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Terrible contractors, complete rip off artists. Go elsewhere. They have reckless drivers and don't make the effort to obtain permits in a timely manner. read more

I currently own two restaurants. Restaurant 1 was done by another contractor who did a great job. Restaurant 2 was done by Mark. Why did I go to Mark for number 2? Simply because he had a vision and gets a feel for what you want. Don't expect anything cheap. Quality service and work doesn't come cheap. If you find a contractor that does cheap, chances are, you'll have to end up spending more money. Mark and his team did a phenomenal job on my restaurant. From step 1 of getting permits to the finish line of getting everything signed off by the fire, health, and city. For my future restaurants, I will definitely be working with Mark and his team again. read more

I finally decided to open up a restaurant. in the process of looking for a good location I would call Mark give him the address by the time I get there he was all ready there by my side at all times . Look at the location discuss my options for all aspects the good and the bad. This went on for a while Mark was never hesitatent he was always honest and professional make long story short finally we as a team finalized a location Due to my busy schedule Mark asked me for a key He then was there more then I was Did all the measuring ,with his vesion and his professional and knowledgeable team came up with a great design He took care off all city planing, building, and health department approvals. I can go on and on. Mark/ Handian construction is highly recommended for their professionalism and knowledge and hard work. I thank you Mark wishing you all the best Proud owner of ( The Salad Bistro )Monrovia, CA. read more

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Where to begin...!! There are so many things I could say about Mark Handian- great guy, there's never a dull moment, very dedicated and hard-working, etc. but all you really need to know is that if you need a job done, he's the guy you want on that job! He'll make sure you're taken care of. He won't give up on you or your project. He's got a great team! I've gotten to know Mark while he was working on The Brass Lamp (NOW OPEN!!) and I must say, it has been such a pleasure to work with him. We are very happy to finally be open, but we definitely miss having Mark around. read more

Handian team was very professional. They built our second restaurant. We are very happy and grateful that we choose Mark and his team. After building our first restaurant with a different contractor that was very disappointing we were so scared to deal with another one but Mark changed our options on contractors. He is such a nice person and humble. Mark is on top off everything from dealing with the city, permits and all the hustle. He found some mistakes that our architects missed on the planes so we could change them before they start building it. They were very patient with us. Most important thing is that he gave us a time frame and it was very accurate. Price was very reasonable too. read more

Handian Construction was a great company to work with. Mark and his crew were very responsive and helpful in getting our permits passed. We couldn't have done it without them! read more

Mark Handian is a great dedicated contractor. I was a newbie inexperienced and he helped guide me through smoothly from start to finish the built out restaurant. He's also there whenever we need after the job is done. 5 starts for customer service and professionalism. read more

It is extremely tough to find an honest straight forward person that cares about the outcome of their work. I reached Out to Mark after have talked to dozens of plumbers, electricians, contractors, city and county officials about a stalled project. Mark went out of his way to help me advance and finalize the store. He is very knowledgeable and knows what the city and county look for unlike other contractors that do not specialize in Restaurant build/ construction. Highly Recommended!!!!!! Thank you Mark! read more

Mark worked on my patio last year and it came out exactly the way I imagined it to be. Mark creates designs you'd never think its possible and he's very precise and neat at every aspect of the work. I'm looking forward to working with him on my kitchen." Service Category: Architect Year first hired: 2013 (hired more than once) Top Qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative read more

We worked with Handian Construction on a unique distillery in Downtown Long Beach. Compared to several other General Contractors we have worked with in the past, it was a breeze working with Mark Handian. He was extremely fair and honest to the subcontractors and owner representatives throughout construction. I would highly recommend this firm. read more

Words can't express the gratitude I have for Mark and the Handian Construction team. They worked with us on our first restaurant and made the process as smooth as possible (which we've learned is a difficult process in itself). From day one Mark has always been extremely responsive and put in 100% effort to answer every question, making us feel as if we were just as important as his larger projects. Chris is an amazing supervisor of Marks team, he went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with everything. Jose was extremely knowledgeable and trust worthy, going out of his way to ensure our inspections were passed to the best of his abilities. Jovig (sorry if I butchered your name) was extremely friendly and made us comfortable when he was available at the project site. All in all I would highly recommend Mark and his team, just as we were recommended to him. He does amazing work and will put his feet in your shoes to make sure you are within budget. read more

Mark and his team are wonderful to work with. Very responsive and cost conscious. Quality and attention to detail are always on point! Being a first time business owner building out a cafe can be very stressful. But Mark kept me informed and handled any questions or concerns with the utmost professionalism and speed. He genuinely cares about his customers and the quality of his work. And the fact that he can design and build your project is a HUGE timesaver!! No need to spend the time and money on an architect. He designed and built the first location of The Pie Bar in downtown Long Beach. I could not be more pleased!! I highly recommend Handian Construction! read more

Mark is very honest and knowledgeable About designing and construction of Restaurant industry. He cares,also he does dedicate a lot of time to his client. I takes pride in his work. I have over thirty years experience in restaurant industry also I have open 12 new restaurant,he is the best. read more

I had my bathroom remodeled by Handian company I have to tell you it was quick and easy to go through this process. I felt very comfortable from the beginning. It is a hassle to deal with Construction but I definitely recommended them. read more

Finally working with contractors that they know what they're doing and very professional, good customer service, experienced engineers architects and construction crew. I've worked with multiple contractors, Handian Construction the best by far read more

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Mark is so awesome. Out of all the contractors we have had to deal with throughout this venture, Mark is the best one we have had the pleasure of working with. He's organized, on time, on budget, hard-working, creative, and thoughtful. We're so lucky to have him as our contractor and will continue to hire Mark for all our future build-outs and tenant improvements. Finally after 4 years we have found our awesome contractor! read more

Being a first time business owner can be stressful because of all of the unknowns - design, tenant improvement, contractors, build-out etc. When we met Mark, right of the bat he was very easy to talk to. He thoroughly listened to all of our questions and concerns and worked with us to come up with the best and most feasible solutions. He was always pushing to meet deadlines, and pulling strings to get approvals. What I can't stress enough is timing, it's amazing how fast the process was without effecting the overall quality. Whenever we encountered a bump in the road, Mark would come up with a quick solution that was within our budget. He's straightforward and reliable which is why we decided to continue working with him on our second location and possibly many more future locations. Thanks Mark for all that you have done for us! read more

As good as it gets! I worked with Ara on a renovation job in the Valley. His ability to take a creative vision from concept to completion is unparalleled. I've worked with many companies who've charged me double only to deliver half of what Handian completed. I most appreciated the detail, skill and professionalism in their work. A reliable construction company that doubles as an interior designer is a truly unique combination. They are friendly and easy to work with... I wish them all the success they deserve. read more

One of the best contractors in the business. He gives you honest and straight forward advice . The turn around for his jobs is lightning fast and he takes care of you like no other. If you need him to talk to you through the process he'll sit down and tell you what's going to happen and what to realistically expect. A+++!!!! read more

Mark's team reached out to me after hearing that we were looking for a contractor to build out an eatery in Anaheim. After exploring our options and speaking with Mark, we decided that his team would be the best for the job. His professionalism and consideration for his clients is what sets him apart and what we appreciated most. The icing on the cake is his ability to expedite construction and permitting. It took him less than a month to fully build out our empty spot. He understood that we were under tight time frames and a tight budget and worked with us to meet our strenuous expectations. Handian Construction is a one stop shop to, which makes it incredibly easy for first-timers. His team is able to provide concept designs, the necessary architectural and mechanical drawings (that are able to pass through the city rather quickly due to their experience and understanding of various guidelines/regulations), and diligent construction team. We were lucky that they found us! read more

I am a new small business owner that opened a retail store this past year. My friend highly recommended Mark, to take care of all of my construction needs. Mark worked with me the entire time and made sure that my vision for the store was how I wanted it. This was not easy because I was on a tight budget and on a time crunch to open the store quickly. He went over and beyond the entire time. He made floor plans to show the city from scratch, painted my walls, build an entire dressing room, made sure I was up to ADA standards, redo the bathroom, and had my floors redone. He is also a great carpenter and designed and built the store a beautiful register counter. I highly recommend him to a new business owners that are taking a leap of faith to make their dream a reality. He won't take advantage of you and cares that your business will be sucessful. We loved him so much, that my husband's business is using him to remodel their office building. read more

I came to Mark asking him to help me open up my restaurant. With his great expertise, I got approved within 6 weeks. He is very honest, knowledgeable, and very helpful. I am always skeptical of finding new architects or construction companies because I don't know where to go or trust. But, know that Mark does not take advantage of your money, and treats every business as his own. He also answers your phone calls as soon as he can. I highly recommend Mark & Handian construction. If you are building a new restaurant, taking over an existing restaurant, or in a tough situation and need help, look no further. This is the right company and the right guy to work with. Also, to add his assistant, Dyno is also a very knowledgable and helpful individual. Trust this review and go with them. I guarantee you will have no regrets. I will definitely call them up in the next few months for them to help again with my future restaurants. Thanks again for everything Mark! Looking forward to doing business with you again. read more