We Specialize In:

Commercial & Residential Construction, Tenant Improvements, Zoning & Permit Consultation, Design Development, Project Management

Commercial

  • Tenant improvement

  • Warehouse construction

  • Retail developments

  • Restaurant build-outs

Project Management 

  • Strict adherence to safety policies & regulations

  • Detailed quality & budget tracking

Residential 

  • ADU conversions

  • New home construction

  • Renovations and additions

Public Works

  • Concrete work

  • Traffic system installation

  • Irrigation systems

  • Permitting

Construction Management

  • Comprehensive oversight from pre-planning to project close-out

  • Expertise in specialized industries 

Associations

Asian Business Association logo with an eagle design, "Founded 1976" text.
Logo of American Society of Professional Estimators with blue ASPE initial design.
Gold-bordered circle logo with silhouettes of buildings and letters "CCA" inside.
Emerald Cities Collaborative logo with green and blue text and abstract cityscape design.
Epicenter Foundation logo with colorful geometric design
Red and white logo for "LA Voice" with stylized left-facing arrow design.
Lions International logo with blue and yellow colors, featuring an "L" and lion heads.
Logo of the National Association of Minority Contractors Southern California chapter with text 'NAMC SOCAL' and an abstract human figure icon.
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure logo with abstract leaf design.

  • Asian Business Association

  • American Society of Professional Estimators

  • Emerald Cities Collaborative

  • Urban Land Institute

  • Genesis Group & Associates

  • Epicenter Foundation

  • Los Angeles Koreatown Lions Club

  • Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles (KACCLA)

  • Korean American Civil Engineering Professionals (KACEP)

  • Korean Investors and Traders Association of California (KITA)

  • National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) SoCal

  • US Deprescribing Research Network (USDEN)

  • UCLA Los Angeles Community Academic Partnership for Research in Aging (LA CAPRA)

  • Koreatown Senior and Community Center (KSCCLA)

  • Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE) 

  • LA Voice

  • LEAD LA / CORO Southern California

  • Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment

Certifications

  • County of LA Local Small Business Enterprise Certification (LSBE)

  • DBE and SBE Certified

  • CA Department of General Services Small Business (SB) Certification

  • US Department of Transportation Bonding Education Program

  • Participating Contractors | SoCalREN

  • Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure – Envision Sustainability Professional Credential

  • Green Professional training (GPRO) - Urban Green Council

  • Build-LACCD Prequalified

About the Founders

Founded by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo Jacob and Sandra Choi, JHOG Design & Development, Inc. is a Southern California based general contractor with over 45 years of combined expertise in design, construction, operations, and community development. Offering trilingual services in English, Spanish, and Korean, the firm has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality design and construction solutions, customized to meet the unique needs of each client.

About Jacob: With over 25 years of experience in design and construction, Jacob holds an architecture degree from the University of Southern California. His extensive knowledge and expertise ensure that every project is executed with precision and creativity, adhering to the highest industry standards. Jacob’s strong leadership and collaborative approach ensure seamless project delivery, from concept to completion.

About Sandra: Bringing more than 20 years of experience in operations and senior level management, Sandra oversees all phases of project execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards. She plays a key role in driving initiatives that enhance community outreach, workforce development, and public health services, with a particular focus on supporting older adults.

Looking to the Future

As our business grows, we will continue to play an active role in our community. We are proud to support local and global projects by donating our time, human resources, and funding to construction projects that support: 

  • Bringing food & water systems to rural villages

  • Improving local church infrastructure

  • Workforce & community development 

  • Small business & minority-owned business empowerment