The Construction Source

MARCH 2021 dig a hole, and the next thing you know there’s a structure, and that structure becomes a home. I have always enjoyed that process.” Scott, meanwhile, came from a background in finance. Taylor knew if he was going to lead a larger company like Asset Builders, he’d need someone with that expertise who he could trust. Scott agreed to come on board, and together they have led Asset Builders through six years of continued success, even in the midst of the oil and gas recession. Over the course of those six years,muchhasstayedthesame – the company is as dedicated to quality as they have ever been, and their commitment to client satisfaction has been constant – but there have been differences. These days, for example, Asset Builders focuses more on building custom homes directly for clients, while the previous version of the company worked more on spec. “Going more custom is something we always wanted to do,” Taylor explains. “That’s what I’m passionate about. I love working with clients and figuring out how to make their dream come true.” This year, the company is on pace to do over 35 homes. The size and value of those homes will fluctuate, as Taylor says “We don’t say no to much.” They have done projects ranging from 1,500 square feet to 8,000 square feet, at values spanning $300,000 to $2 million. Their average product, however, weighs in at around 2,000 square feet and $700,000. Taylor believes that clients in that niche choose Asset Builders because of their personal touch, especially for a builder their size. “We’re very personal, compared to most of our competitors,” he says. “We’ve had clients say they have built with other builders and they didn’t even meet the owners.” Asset Builders, on the other