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Portland construction company is out of this world

In a quaint neighborhood of Portland, nestled amidst the evergreens and the usual city bustle, stood an unassuming office with a peculiar logo: a blend of a crane and what seemed like a UFO. The sign read: “Galaxy Constructors.”

To most Portlanders, construction had been a constant. The rattling of jackhammers, detours, and traffic jams seemed like an inseparable part of city life. But recently, things had begun to change. Construction sites that once took months, or even years, were now completed in a matter of days.

Galaxy Constructors, the new company in town, was to thank. Their slogan? “Building Tomorrow’s World, Today.”

Rumors about the company’s otherworldly origins began as whispers but soon grew louder. Some said the owners hailed from a distant galaxy, while others believed they were robotic geniuses from a futuristic timeline. Either way, their techniques were unparalleled.

Instead of bulky equipment, Galaxy utilized advanced robotics. Sleek, silver drones that hovered like hummingbirds, large robot arms that could construct an entire building facade in hours, and ground units that paved roads overnight. Their materials, seemingly ordinary, were sourced from their own off-world mines, making them incredibly affordable.

The real secret, however, lay with the company’s owners: Zara and Xel. To anyone who met them, they seemed slightly off—a little too perfect, their language just a tad too formal. Zara and Xel were, in fact, extraterrestrials. Having observed Earth from afar, they saw an opportunity to assist, and in return, gather insights and knowledge about human society.

For Portland, the benefits were clear. Construction that used to snarl traffic for months was now completed over a weekend. Affordable housing projects sprung up in record time, and road repairs that were perpetually “under construction” were now done before anyone even noticed they had started.

While most Portlanders were ecstatic about the rapid developments, there were skeptics. Some questioned the ethical implications of alien involvement, while others feared the potential risks of unknown materials. But Zara and Xel remained transparent, hosting community meetings, offering tours of their facilities, and even collaborating with local universities for research.

Joe Ditzel

Joe Ditzel is a keynote speaker, humor writer, and really bad golfer. You can reach him via email at [email protected] as well as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.