History & Expertise

The Nicholson family has been involved in real estate development and general construction in the Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley) for over fifty years. Its first company, Nicholson-Wilson Co., was responsible for several hundred-million dollars of construction during its first thirty years. In 1983, Nicholson-Wilson Co. was sold to a major international construction firm.

In February 1984, Bruce and John Nicholson formed The Nicholson Company. During 2009, leadership for The Nicholson Company was transitioned to the next generation as Mark Nicholson has assumed the role of President.  The company is focused on real estate development, general contracting and property management.

Since 1984, The Nicholson Company has established in excess of fifty real estate development partnerships or joint ventures in which it acts as managing general partner or principal. These projects range in size from less than five million dollars to over five hundred million dollars.