Modern Home Builders Issue 156 September 2026 | Page 142

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We are not just building houses. We are trying to come up with better ways to build houses
+ Build incorporates insulation systems, airsealing strategies, geothermal HVAC systems, and construction methods intended to improve energy efficiency over the life of the home. Many of those decisions go beyond minimum code requirements.
Graeme’ s attention often turns to the details behind the walls. His engineering background drives him to examine recurring construction challenges and look for ways to solve them.“ We are not just building houses. We are trying to come up with better ways to build houses.” Graeme measures success differently than most of his peers.“ We cannot grow bigger and maintain the level of customer service and quality we are trying to deliver. Our future is not about increasing volume. It is about continuing to refine our craft,” which means questioning the methods behind it.
Drawing on his engineering background, Graeme regularly examines recurring challenges on construction sites and looks for ways to solve them. That mindset has moved beyond project delivery and into product development. We already hold a patent for an underground pipe mount, and we have submitted a patent application for a foam corner block designed to improve insulation performance.”
At the same time, Graeme is thinking beyond the construction site.“ The construction company is kind of the 142