_________________________________________________________________________________ Michael F. Simon Builders
In the competitive world of custom home building and remodeling, Michael F. Simon Builders( MFS Builders) has established itself as a trusted name in Madison and the surrounding areas. Known for setting the highest standards in the industry, the company offers a full spectrum of bespoke services, from initial design concepts and client consultation through to seamless coordination, construction, and refined finishing touches. Whether it’ s crafting a new custom home or transforming an existing space, the business is driven by a passion for construction and a commitment to delivering timeless design and exceptional client experience at every stage of the construction journey.
As MFS Builders embarks further on its 133rd year, Modern Home Builders sits down with Paul Simon, company President, to dive deeper into the business’ incredible legacy and discover how his leadership is scaling that legacy to new heights.
“ My great grandpa founded MFS Builders in 1893, and it’ s one of the oldest businesses in the area,” Paul begins, providing a snapshot into MFS Builders’ earlier days.“ Back when the business first started, my great grandpa was working on farmhouses for a dollar a day. We then got further into construction and began buying and developing farmland to build new homes, becoming more of a production builder. In the 1980s, my uncle Mike transitioned us from a production builder to the high-end custom builder for which we’ re known today. At that point, we began to focus more on project quality over quantity.
“ I’ m the fourth generation owner; my grandpa took over the business after my great grandpa and incorporated it, then it was run by my father and uncles before it was handed down to me,” he recounts.“ When I was young, I remember riding around the job site with my dad and seeing all the things that the business was doing
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