Brothers Adam and Ben Kaiser officially started Kaiser Group in 1993 in Portland, Oregon. After three home renovations in SW Portland, Adam returned to the sun of Santa Cruz, CA and Ben started work as a project manager with Port West Properties, Inc.

Over the next five years, Ben managed the renovation of 30,000 square feet of commercial space in the Pearl District, including the Paragon and Bima buildings. Projects also included the renovation of over 130 condominium units in projects such as the historic Irving Classic at 2127 NW Irving, and the Kings Hill Building at 730 SW King.

After a two year sabbatical in Italy, Ben returned to Portland and began work again as The Kaiser Group, Inc. In an effort to keep density high and commutes short, the Kaiser Group focuses on very close in North and Northeast Portland projects including both residential and commercial ventures. The Kaiser Group creates affordable residential and commercial space by creating the best use for existing buildings.