Byggmeister Design & Build

Rachel joined the company in 2009 after having hired Byggmeister to renovate her master suite. Rachel started as a consultant helping to develop standards and goals for energy, water and indoor air quality and to track these over time. Currently she splits her time between shepherding projects through the planning process and tracking the performance of projects after they are completed.

Rachel feels that her two roles are complementary. “During project planning we look for opportunities to improve comfort, efficiency, air quality, and incorporate them wherever practicable. In other words, we plan to improve performance. Then, once the project is over, we measure how we did and apply the lessons learned to future projects. It’s a virtuous circle.”

Stacey got started in remodeling as a teenager when she spent summers painting houses. After receiving a graduate degree in community economic development, she has pursued a twofold career path—alternating between residential remodeling and cooperative business consulting.

Stacey first learned about Byggmeister several years ago while working for another local contactor. She attended an "open walls" event at a Byggmeister deep energy retrofit and recalls being impressed by Byggmeister's openness. "While most companies would keep their cutting-edge methods a secret, and use them as an advantage over their competitors, Byggmeister invited competitors in to discuss how all of us could elevate our standards."

Stacey is thrilled to part of Byggmeister because she "loves making buildings better for their current and future occupants," and because she "loves working with a team that values effective business systems and continually strives to improve them."   

An ardent carbon dioxide cutter, Jason has been doing home energy assessments and air sealing for Byggmesiter since 2009. He says he wanted to work with Byggmeister because our "company spirit is always to do the right thing. Not to mention that the crew is so smart, funny, passionate and talented."

Before joining Byggmeister Jason ran a successful painting business, but his concern about climate change led him to learn the weatherization trade. Jason claims that "nothing makes me happier than to crawl around in the recesses, nooks and crannies of someone's home, and repair the holes responsible for that home’s heat loss." Which sounds far-fetched until you've been on a job with him; then you know he means it.

Here's a poem Jason wrote to his favorite building diagnostic tool:

An Ode to the Blower Door

O, Blower Door
You red glowing beauty
Giver of wisdom
Revealer of mystery and hidden secrets
Perfection-maker
You lift me with your lusty breeze
Though some may think that I'm a bore
I’ll never stop my blower door

Before coming on board in 2015, Rex worked in residential property management. In addition to carpentry he was responsible for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repair. Rex says he was drawn to Byggmeister because, like Paul, he believes that "new construction is a form of cheating; there are already so many beautiful homes out there that need to be updated and reconfigured."

Since joining the team Rex has had his hands in everything from demolition to finish carpentry. He describes himself as "in love with the work. What makes Byggmeister so unique is that all the people believe in what they are doing, want to do the best job they can, and will stand behind it."

Working for Byggmeister gives Anita a fringe benefit not often found in the remodeling business: peace of mind. "Homeowners appreciate when things look nice, but it's important that the 'bones' of a project are right, that it is sensible to the very bottom," she says. "Byggmeister is so thoroughly committed to quality that I never have to fret over whether or not they will do things properly." Having worked with many different builders during her career, Anita says she appreciates Byggmeister's equal attention to both aesthetic and structural quality. Anita joined Byggmeister's team in 2003.

Francis worked in construction for four years before joining Byggmeister in 2012. Francis appreciates the team environment and feels that the emphasis on community sets the company apart. Francis was initially attracted to Byggmeister in large part because of the warranty program and focus on energy efficiency. He says, "I've never encountered another company that cares as much about energy performance, or does as much to ensure that their work holds up over time."

Josh started with Byggmeister in 2008 as a carpenter after having "worked as a general carpenter for a small renovation and remodeling firm for over seven years." During that time, Josh grew "to appreciate the attention to detail in fine residential construction. In my search to find a company that shared the same appreciation, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that not only do Byggmeister employees share the same regard for detail, but their customers do too."

Josh has since moved into the position of Senior Lead Carpenter and Production Manager. In the latter role, Josh is responsible for balancing resources across jobs, supporting other lead carpenters, and overseeing quality and safety standards. 

Matt has worked in the construction industry for more than 10 years, and has been a carpenter with Byggmeister since 2010. "Byggmeister stands behind every project we do, and that really appeals to me. My role as warranty manager allows me to investigate and solve any problems that might arise, and share my findings with the rest of the company. I get to close that feedback loop so everyone can apply those lessons to future projects." Matt has also recently become a Certified Remodeling Project Manager through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).