
Building Innovation with Sustainability in Mind
Grand Canyon, AZ
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We’re not just building structures—we’re building less, better. And for us, that starts with how we approach every step of the construction process.
We know that sustainability has to be more than a buzzword. It has to be a value you live by, a commitment you hold yourself accountable to, and a promise you make to the people and places you serve. For that reason we’ve invested in a building system that doesn’t just reduce our environmental footprint—it brings meaningful opportunity to the communities we build in.
Our solution is both simple and innovative: we’ve created an automated cold-formed-steel manufacturing plant to fabricate precision framing components on site. Our mobile lab allows us to avoid the carbon-heavy costs of shipping bulky materials around the world. Instead of moving products, we move the process and the factory. The result is a dramatic reduction of transport emissions and material waste—two major contributors to the construction industry’s environmental impact. Another direct benefit is shorter construction timelines, thus minimizing the disruption impact to the surrounding environment.
For us, the benefits go beyond efficiency and cost savings. Because we’re able to produce what we need locally, we also get to work with local hands. That’s been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey. We’re not just dropping in with a pre-packaged product; we’re creating jobs, transferring knowledge, and collaborating with people who have a real stake in the outcome.
It’s a model that works because it’s grounded in respect—respect for the environment, respect for innovation, respect for craftsmanship, and respect for community. This way of building naturally fosters pride of work and place. When the people who live in a place help build it, it cultivates community involvement from the first shovel to the first guest.
This approach—combining agile technology with local empowerment—is how we’re redefining what sustainable construction can look like. And we’re just getting started.
Curious about what else we’re doing to reduce our environmental footprint and positively impact our communities? Have a read here.