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The Constructive Solutions (CSI) team has over a century of combined design and construction experience in and around the Gallatin Valley. Our team includes both architectural professionals and construction experts, which gives us the uncommon ability to balance architectural design with real world constructibility. Our approach integrates building design, construction process design and budget design, resulting in a more holistic project that yields innovative solutions and accurate budgets.
CSI has extensive experience with residential, commercial and government projects, as both designer and builder. We are also regularly called upon to provide recommendations and valuations in construction litigation as an expert witness. This combination, along with our past remodels and structural retrofits, enables us to develop innovative solutions as new challenges present themselves. It also informs our cost projections, resulting in realistic budget expectations.
As a result of our expertise and innovative solutions, our past clients have consistently requested additional services, increased scope, allowed us to provide them with service work, and selected us for subsequent projects. We hope to add the City of Bozeman to our list of repeat clients.
We choose to provide
constructive solutions for
the challenges of the built
environment by sustaining
a culture of trust, expertise,
innovation and education,
that enriches the lives of
our community, our clients,
and our collaborators.
- CSI’s Mission Statement
General Statement of Qualifications
Constructive Solutions, Inc
Principal Project Office Address:111 S. Grand Ave.Suite 223Bozeman, MT 59715
Mailing Address:PO Box 11529Bozeman, MT 59719
Shop Address:3257 Linney Rd.Bozeman, MT 59718
P: 406 404-1560
D-U-N-S Number: 011167693
Primary Project Contacts:Chelsie Fisher: 406 599-8075Project Architect, AIA
Rob Evans: 406 570-5048
Owner, General Contractor
www.ConstructiveSolutionsMT.com
Team@ConstructiveSolutionsMT.com
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•Constructive Solutions, Inc.(CSI) is an S/Corp established in thestate of Montana in 1999. CSI has one chief officer, Rob Evans,President.
•We have been a profitable business for 24 years. As a companywe gross 2 million anually.
•Our architect, architects in training, and drafter all work out ofCSI’s main office, which is located in the Emerson Buildingat 111 S. Grand Ave. This office is where our architecturalservices are performed. Our production team, including projectadministration and construction consultant, works out of theshop at 3257 Linney Rd.
•CSI utilizes building information modeling (BIM) in the form ofAutoDesk Revit. With Revit, we are able to complete all phasesof the design process from schematic design to constructiondocuments and production drawings.
•In Fall 2022, CSI worked with the City of Bozeman to develop afeasibility study for the rehabilitation of the Lindley Center.
•Recently, Constructive Solutions Inc. has signed a generalcontractor contract with the City of Bozeman for the BozemanAlley Enhancements set to finish in August 2024.
•Constructive Solutions carries professional liability insuranceand has the ability to bond up to $600,000.
•There are currently no pending or outstanding judgments,arbitration proceedings, or lawsuits against CSI, in which theamount in dispute is more than $75,000, nor have there been inthe last five years.
•In the last ten (10) years our firm has not been assessed andpaid liquidated damages after completion of a project under acontract with a public owner.
Design/Build Firm Information Awards and
Honors:
LEED Silver, 2007:Legends ResidenceThis was the first LEED for Homes certified project in the State of Montana
NAHB Green Award, 2010:Green Acres Residence
LEED Silver, 2012:Pinnacle Star Residence
LEED Gold, 2015:HVR Residence
Greenbuilder Media Home of the Year, 2016:Gateway Residence
Downtown Bozeman Beautification Award, 2017:Nevitt Building
City of Bozeman Historic Preservation Award: Out-standing Achievement in Continued Maintenance, 2018:Nevitt Building
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Design services that CSI can provide for the Lindley Center Project:
•Architecture Design•Architectural Programming•Schematic Design (SD)•Design Development (DD)•Construction Documents(CD)•Cost Estimating•Specification Writing•Value Engineering•Bidding and Negotiations•Construction Administration•Reconfiguration for ADACompliance•Ensuring Compliance withCurrent Codes•Public Utility Studies,Surveys and Coordination•Survey of ExistingConditions•Lifecycle Cost Analysis•Design and ConstructionScheduling•Right of Way Acquisition•Equipment Start-UpCommissioning
Design Services
Additional design services that CSI can provide for the Lindley Center Project:
•Record Drawing (“As-Builts”)•Building Structural Assess-ment•Programming•Marketing/Feasibility Studies•Facilities Management•Warranty Review•Renderings•Models•Energy Studies
Design/Build Firm Capabilities
•Design services that we are capable of providing in-houseinclude, but are not limited to, the basic architectural services(SD, DD, CD, Bidding & Negotiation, CA), as well as recorddrawings (“as-builts”), facility assessment, building structuralassessment, programming, renderings, models, cost estimates,and energy studies.
•Our intimate knowledge of construction differentiates our firmfrom others. By allowing construction input earlier in the designprocess, constructibility and value engineering become intrinsic,not an additional service. Also, because we regularly buildfrom our own plans, we have developed a unique system ofcommunication that speaks more clearly to the constructionwork force of today.
•Several steps are taken to ensure a quality product is delivered.We take detailed meeting minutes at all client meetings to trackyour requests. We have a team document review at the end ofeach design phase to verify; constructibility, code requirements,budget, and accurate documentation.
Design disciplines CSI can provide for the Lindley Center Project using consultants:
•Structural Engineering•HVAC Engineering•Fire Protection Engineering•Lighting Design•Information TechnologiesEngineering•Geotechnical Engineering
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Production Capabilities
•CSI regularly prefabricates, prefinishes, or preassemblesassemblies to increase quality and minimize on site disruptions.
•Our team includes professionals adept at handling a diverserange of concrete projects, from basic foundations to intricatearchitectural designs. Their knowledge extends beyondconventional practices, allowing our team to overcomecomplicated structural and aesthetic challenges.
•Our intimate knowledge of construction and design differentiatesour team from others. By allowing design input earlier andthroughout all facets of the construction process, constructibilityand value engineering become intrinsic, not an additionalservice.
•CSI has designed and built several LEED homes, including thefirst LEED home in Montana. Sustainability has always been aprimary focus of our firm.
Construction services that CSI will provide for the Lindley Center Repairs and Renovation Project:
•Structural Repairs•Envelope Improvements•Restroom Upgrade•Kitchen Improvements•Parking and Accessibility•Closeout, Including CloseoutDocumentation•Project Acceptance Testing
Construction services that CSI can provide for the Lindley Center Repairs and Renovation Project :
•Lighting Replacement•HVAC System Replacement•Plumbing and Drain Rework•Historical DetailEnhancement•Roof Insulation System•Doors & HardwareReplacement•Interior Finishes•Upgrades to Fire andSecurity Systems
Construction Services
Additional construction services that CSI can provide for the Lindley Center Repairs and Renovation Project :
•New Construction•Tenant Improvements•Construction Litigation•Concrete: Flatwork•Concrete: Light Civil•Timber Framing•Masonry Restoration•Masonry Maintenance•Excavation and Backfill•Framing/Carpentry•Custom Built Ins•Tile & Flooring
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Estimating & Scheduling 2024
How our Estimating Procedures differ from the restWe utilize our years of experience and meticulous record keeping to forecast a more accurate project estimate. We do this by constantly monitoring inflation and materials cost as well as actively reviewing actual labor hours from previous comparable projects.
CSI’s 2024 ScheduleOur upcoming 2024 design/build schedule has the availability and capacity to prioritize the Lindley Design-Build Project and can comfortably accommodate this new and in-depth project. Our upcoming schedule for 2024 is shown below.
We are able to prioritize our upcoming project with you and adapt our schedule to fit yours. With our weekly, in-house, meetings we are able to identify upcoming schedule conflicts and address them before problems arise. We know how to allocate resources as needed to meet deadlines and make our professional relationships mutually beneficial.
MONTH
Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov.
Andrews Remodel:
General Contractor Sept. Jan.
Bozeman Alley
Improvements:General Contractor
Aug. Aug.
Mattson Remodel:
General Contractor Nov. Apr.
Heidman - Mendenhall
Service Work: General Contractor
Oct. Feb.
Stratton Commercial Condo:
Architectural Design Sept. Apr.
Eby Exterior Patio:
Architectural Design Oct. Feb.
Rutz ADU:
Architectural Design Nov. May
2024 Project Schedule
ACTIVITY PLAN START PLAN END
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Sustainable Design and Construction CSI has, from its inception, been committed to the long-term viability of the projects we’ve been involved in, both environmentally and economically. Our processes are geared toward efficiency and responsible resource use, right from the start, so sustainable design and construction is simply a matter of how things get done, not an additional service. Our team has worked hard to create a reputation for sustainable design and construction, and that effort has paid off in numerous projects with LEED, NAHB Green and Energy Star certifications, a national award recognizing green design and construction, and the satisfaction of many of our clients. Thermal Imaging and Building Envelope Commissioning As a company, we employ thermal imaging, blower door testing, and duct blasting as an integral part of almost all projects. These tools allow us to analyze many “hidden” aspects of a building’s envelope and mechanical systems and find potential deficiencies. In 2016, Infrared Solutions was created as a new partner in the thermography field, and our two companies work closely together to develop in-depth reports and analyses. We have always been a proponent of energy efficiency as the first step to energy savings, and assessing existing buildings for energy retrofit opportunities is a great way to determine where the best return on investment can be found. After the creation of a detailed thermal imaging report, our team can help clients understand what deficiencies exist, the best way to address them, and prioritize them based on the greatest return. Thermal imaging can be used to pinpoint insulation deficiencies, air infiltration, electrical overloading, and potential water intrusion among other issues. In new construction, thermal imaging and duct blasting can be used to verify performance before correction becomes costly. Return on Investment and Financial Analysis As a business, Constructive Solutions understands that all decisions have a cost impact, and finding how these affect the bottom line is a key part of the decision-making equation. Occupant comfort, energy savings, aesthetics, and initial investment are just a few variables that come to bear on a project’s viability. We invest significant time analyzing our projects and data mining for useful information that can inform future projects. With our team’s depth of experience and network of professional partners, we can produce cost-benefit analyses, explore project phasing, create simulations and models, and get clients the information they need to make the best decisions for their project.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
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Peter Heidmann, OwnerMountain West Veterinary406-285-0123Projects:MT Equine – RemodelMT Equine – Entry Addition Design & Site Planning
Mike Beckman, OwnerMDB/JCB II LLC626-914-9151Projects:Nevitt – Interior Office RemodelNevitt – Façade RenovationSilver Annie’s – Loft demolition, tin ceiling restorationCorx (now Tanoshi) – New flooring installationGreat Rocky Mountain Toy Company – Storefront expansionCat Eye Café Building – Apartment remodel & window replacementMiscellaneous Ongoing Service Projects
Jack Whitehouse, Owner 406-763-6334Projects:Home Design & Construction
Jeff Burkley, Owner406-241-3428Projects:Sierra Pacific Showroom - Tenant Improvements
Louise Davis, Owner406-581-3073Projects:Design & Construction Administration of ADU
Nathan & Catherine Good, Owner406 600-6951 Projects:Basement Remediation and RemodelFireplace & Chimney RemediationInsurance Negotiation
Firm References
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Proposed Project Personnel
Project Architect: Chelsie Fisher, A.I.A.License Number: 20071A.I.A. Number: 39266625Main Office: 111 S. Grand Ave.Suite 223Bozeman, MT 59715Relevant Experience: Structural Retrofit - Nevitt BuildingCommercial Arch. Design - MT EquineGreen Building and Sustainable Design - Multiple Residential ProjectsSee resume for expanded experience.
General Contractor/Construction Consultant: Rob EvansMain Office: 3257 Linney Rd.Bozeman, MT 59718Relevant Experience:Structural Retrofit - Nevitt Building, andadditional residential and commercial projectsGreen Building and Sustainable Design - Multiple Residential ProjectsSee resume for expanded experience.
Project Administration: Sara ThompsonMain Office: 111 S. Grand Ave.Suite 223Bozeman, MT 59715Relevant Experience:Government Funded - Various Low-Income Housing ProjectsHistorical Preservation Research - Oswood Construction Company.See resume for expanded experience.
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Chelsie Fisher, Licensed Architect
Work Experience
Chelsie Fisher grew up learning about architecture through forts in the backyard and world travel with her military family. Her high school years were spent exploring Japan, as well as many other countries in the region. This gives her a unique perspective on space and functionality. After high school, she attended Montana State University where her curiosity for the built environment truly took hold. During this time, she worked for a local lumber yard learning about building materials and their real-world applications, as well as learning to manage a staff of 30+ employees. In her current position with Constructive Solutions, she is involved in all aspects of projects from schematic design through finished construction.
With Constructive Solutions:
•Nevitt Building - Facade Renovation, window replacement,masonry restoration; structural retrofit; Estimating, ProjectManagement, Design of Structural Retrofit.•Nevitt Interior Remodel; 4,000 s.f.; Historic Remodel;Estimating, Project Management, Design of Structural Retrofit.•MT Equine Remodel; 1,500 s.f.; Architectural Design•MT Equine Addition; 3,200 s.f.; Architectural Design•Constructive Solutions Shop; 3,000 s.f.; Architectural Design•Sierra Pacific Showroom - Tenant Improvement; ArchitecturalDesign, Project Management•Farmhouse Remodel; 2,000 s.f.; Architectural Design•Boulder-Log Residence, 5,000 s.f.; Architectural Design•Cottonwood ADU; 800 s.f.; Architectural Design•Pheasant Drive Shop; 800 s.f.; Architectural Design•Trail Crest ADU; 1,100 s.f.; Project Management; ConstructionDocuments•Highland Meadow Residence; 2,700 s.f.; Project Manager,Construction Documents•Whisper Ridge Chapel; 400 s.f.; Project Manager•Brandon Trail: 4,200 s.f.; LEED Gold; LEED Coordination•15th and Juniper: 2,000 s.f. each affordable housing units;Site Design, Presentation•Consulting for construction litigation•Custom furniture fabrication and design
EducationAssociate of Science, 2005Sandhills Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design, 2009Montana State University
Masters of Architecture, 2010Montana State University
Professional AffiliationsNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards
American Institute of Architects, A.I.A.
Professional Work HistoryConstructive Solutions, Inc.;Lead Architect2014 - Present
Kenyon Noble;Assistant Manager2007 - 2014
Volunteer SWMBIA Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, 2015
PWB Executive Committee 2020 - 2022
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Rob Evans, Principal/General Contractor
Work Experience
After his rural Montana youth, Rob was awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Montana State University where he earned a Distinguished Honors degree in Philosophy, Religious and Women’s studies. During college, he applied his Montana work ethic to the building trades and gained mastery of several fields including concrete, timber work, log work, framing, and casework. He continued to increase his acumen for a decade while working with some of the premier builders of Southwestern Montana before starting Constructive Solutions in 1999. Rob has developed a sophisticated production model that delivers a high level of craftsmanship, building performance and value, while maintaining a focus on customer service.
With Constructive Solutions:
•MT Equine Remodel; 1,500 s.f.; General Contractor•MT Equine Addition; 3,200 s.f.; General Contractor•Trail Crest ADU; 1,100 s.f.; General Contractor•Cottonwood ADU; 800 s.f.; General Contractor•Pheasant Drive Shop; 800 s.f.; General Contractor•Constructive Solutions Shop; 3,000 s.f.; General Contractor•Farmhouse Remodel; 2,000 s.f.; Contractor•Belle Creek Residence; 5,000 s.f.; Contractor•Whisper Ridge Chapel; 400 s.f.; Contractor•Highland Meadow Residence; 2,700 s.f.; Contractor•Nevitt Building - Facade Renovation, window replacement,masonry restoration; structural retrofit; Contractor•Gateway Residence; 3610 s.f.; Green roof construction; GeneralContractor•Schnee’s Remodel; 10,000 s.f. interior sales floor remodel;General Contractor•Green Acres Residence; 2,700 s.f.; General Contractor•Hyalite View Residence; 4200 s.f.; custom timber framing;General Contractor•Sierra Pacific Windows and Doors; Interior showroom remodel;General Contractor•Republic Services Renovation; Addition and remodel; GeneralContractor•Brandon Trail; 4200 s.f.; General Contractor•Pinnacle Star Residence; 2670 s.f.; General Contractor•Legends Residence, 2700sf, General Contractor•Mattes Residence - Springhill School Rd; 5200 s.f.; alternativewall system construction; General Contractor•Sheehy Barn and Loft Residence; 1200 s.f.; Prototype Wall Sys-tem Developed by CSI; General Contractor
EducationBA in Philosophy and Religious Studies with Honors Department Degree - Highest Distinction; Montana State University; 1993
Professional AffiliationsSWMBIA Member;2005 - 2022SWMBIA Board of Direc-tors;2008 - 2021SWMBIA President; 2012 SWMBIA Green Building Committee; 2007 - 2021NAHB Certified Green Professional, Master Certified Green Professional; 2013 - 2016Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association Board of Direc-tors; 2000 - 2021City of Bozeman Impact Fee Advisory Committee; 2011 - 2020
Professional Work HistoryConstructive Solutions, Inc; 1999 - present; Owner
RC Builders/ New Era Inc.; 1996 - 1999
Yellowstone Traditions; 1995 - 1996
On Site Management; 1993 - 1996
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Sara Thompson, Project Administrator
Work Experience
Sara was born and raised in Western Montana. She took drafting classes all through high school and competed in drafting competitions at a state level through Skills USA, placing in the top 3 each year she competed. She was the first member of her family to graduate from college in 2012 with dual degrees in Drafting and Civil Engineering Technology. She started her career at Pioneer Technical Services. At Pioneer, she got her first taste of commercial construction and construction sites. Communication is key to Sara’s success in the industry. She has learned how to effectively communicate with all types of people and personalities, including the “grumpy old men” she so affectionately calls friends. Sara has a vast range of construction experience, from structural testing and inspections of commercial and government facilities, to project management of low-income housing facilities.
With Constructive Solutions:
•MT Equine Remodel; 1,500 s.f.; Project Administrator/Management•MT Equine Addition; 3,200 s.f.; Project Administrator/Management•Various Residential; Project Administrator/Management•City of Bozeman Alley Improvements; Project Administrator/Management
With Oswood Construction:
•Newberry Theatre - Great Falls; Assistant Project Manager•Hearthstone Apartments - Anaconda; Assistant Project Manager•Alpenglow Apartments - Whitefish; Assistant Project Manager•Bluebunch Flats - Livingston; Assistant Project Manager•Created, reviewed, and managed material submittals, RFIs, O&Mmanuals, change orders, and RFPs.•Managed scheduling of subcontractors and delivery of materials.•Has experience with Section 3 forms and government procedures.
With ADF International:
•Allegiant Stadium - Las Vegas; 1.8 mil. s.f.; Assistant ProjectManager
EducationAssociate of Science in Civil Engineering Technology, 2012, Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Associate of Science in Drafting Technology, 2012, Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Professional Work History Constructive Solutions, Inc.; Project Administrator/Manager2022 - present
Oswood Construction Co.; Assistant Project Manager2020 - 2022
ADF International; Assistant Project Manager2019 - 2020
TC Glass Inc.; CAD Specialist & Estimating Coordinator2017 - 2019
Pioneer Technical Services; Engineering Technician2012 - 2017
Professional AffiliationsU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors2016 - present
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EducationAssociate of Science in Drafting Technology, 2016, Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Professional Work HistoryConstructive Solutions, Inc.; Designer/Drafter2023-Present
IMEG Corp.Architectural Drafter2022-2023
Ag Possessing Solutions Designer/Drafter2019-2022
Matt Carlson, Architectural Drafter
Work Experience
Born and raised in Bozeman Montana, Matt Carlson is an avid in-doors-man who is most at home with a good read on a stormy day. He has always been interested in design and what could be, which brought him to Montana Tech in Butte for a degree in Drafting and Design. Matt has leveraged his skills in a wide-range of design ap-plications, from semi-autonomous robots to structures, machines, art and more.You can sometimes spot him following in his father’s footsteps behind a camera, looking for small critters and big birds up on high.
Matt has experience in many CAD and 3D Modeling programs such as AutoDesk Revit, AutoDesk AutoCAD, and Blender. He finds learning, and then teaching, these programs to be the highlight of his career.
With Constructive Solutions:
•Various Residential; Designer/Drafter
•Construction Litigation
With IMEG Corp:
•Structural Details and Plans for Various Projects; Designer/Drafter•Architectural Plans for Multi-Family & Small Residential Projects -Designer/Drafter
With Ag Processing Solutions:
•IND Hemp - Fort Benton; Designer/Drafter & ProductionProcessing•Wilcox Family Farms - Great Falls; Designer/Drafter & ProductionProcessing
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Sadie Collins, Architect in Training
Work Experience
Sadie grew up in Santa Cruz, California, and moved to Bozeman to pursue her undergraduate degree in environmental design. Sadie has recently earned her Master’s of Architecture, her thesis exploring Native American wellness in urban environments.
Sadie values community-oriented design that empowers individuals while balancing environmentally conscious building. Working at CSI has allowed her to maintain her values while understanding the con-nection between good design and the world of construction.
With Constructive Solutions:
•TMR - Tiny Home; Designer/Drafter
Connor Hasse, Architect in Training
Work Experience
Connor Hasse was born in Nevada and grew up in Washington State. As a young child he enjoyed watching construction sites and playing with legos to create unique structures. This led him to be interested in architecture from a young age. He also enjoyed being active in the outdoors participating in organized sports, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and climbing. He was accepted to Montana State University and moved to Bozeman after high school. His decision to attend Montana State was a result of his desire to get a top notch education and to enjoy the outdoor wonderland that Montana has to offer. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in environmental design in 2022 and just recently earned his Architecture Master’s Degree. Connor has the unique opportunity to combine his love of the outdoors, interest in the construction industry all with his educational degree. This will allow him to produce designs that decrease the disconnect between contractors and designers, spaces that are environmentally thoughtful, and comfortable for people to inhabit.
With Constructive Solutions:
•Lamb Residence; 400 s.f.; Designer/Drafter
EducationBachelor Degree in Environmental Design from Montana Sate University
Masters of Architecture from Montana State University
Professional Work History Constructive Solutions; 2022 - present
EducationBachelor Degree in Environmental Design from Montana Sate University
Masters of Architecture from Montana State University
Professional Work History Constructive Solutions; 2022 - present
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David Griff, CFO
Work Experience
While David is originally from NYC and grew up in Washington, DC, it took him well into his 40s finally figure out that the mountains of Montana offered a much better life. Definitely a case of “Better Late than Never.”
David was the kid who took the toaster apart (and even occasionally managed to get it back together). Always one to work with his hands, it only took till he was 16 to take the engine out of a car and rebuild it, (yes, it ran afterwards).
Formally trained as a mechanical engineer, David started his professional life as a rocket scientist working on a total of 6 scientific instruments that got flown on spacecrafts.
From rocket science, David worked for a defense contractor working on the self-destruct system for the original Patriot Missile System and an under-wing pod designed to mimic different missiles’ radio signal profiles.
From the defense world, David took his first steps into the building trades as a designer for MEPFP firm.
Then David took a detour into the tech world as the IT manager of a consulting firm and then a company that built command and control centers.
But the building trades called him back and he started and ran a remodeling contracting company in Washington until he moved to Montana in 2014.
Once in Montana, David first found work running the operations of a small concrete contractor until October 2016 when he moved into his first role with Constructive Solutions (project management) and then moved into his current role (CFO) in early 2021.
David lives in Bozeman with his partner and their Akita. When not building something, David can usually be found on the river, in the hills, kitchen, or garage doing his best to combine passions. Currently, he is working on building a curing chamber to make homemade cured salami and prosciutto.
EducationBachelor of Science in Informational Systems Management, 2004, University of Maryland
Mechanical Engineering Studies, 1986 - 1987 Case Western Reserve Univer-sity
Professional Work History Constructive Solutions; 2016 - present
Griff Pro Services 2004 - 2016
PSComm Consulting 2000 - 2004
Encon Engineering Group 1998 - 2000
Alex Engineering 1996 - 1998
University of Maryland Space Physics Group 1990 - 1996
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The city hired Constructive Solutions to provide basic architectural drafting of the existing conditions and perform the installation of the updates. Partially through the project, however, a structural review by the city determined that the code deficiencies were life threatening and the project scope was dramatically altered. Constructive Solutions was then engaged to perform a constructibility evaluation of the existing structure to determine, in conjunction with the structural reports done by Morrison-Maierle and Stahly over the past decade, what responses were necessary, appropriate, and to provide a cost estimate based on this proposal. The updates included full ADA updates, structural and life safety responses, and various architectural updating to allow the building to resume use.
Lindley Center Renovation &
Constructibility Evaluation
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During this process Constructive Solutions determined that the best use for the site may lie outside the original scope of the proposed solution to the building’s update. Upon proposing this solution in basic form to the city’s representation, the scope of the work was increased to include an exploration of the suggested design changes, along with an estimate of the budgets required to provide the alternative uses for the site.
Project Statistics:
Owner: City of Bozeman
Project Delivery Method: Consultation of structural assessment and code deficiencies
Size: 5,500 s.f.
Estimated Budget: $772,500
Completion Date: TBD
Contractor/Construction Manager: TBD
Project Architect: TBD
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Constructive Solutions designed and performed the addition and remodel of the Montana Equine Medical Surgery Center. The project included the addition of an MRI room, exam room, ADA restroom and two exterior covered spaces. Additionally, CSI remodeled two exam rooms and are in the process of remodeling the lab space.
Montana Equine Medical and
Surgery Center Addition & Remodel
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Project Statistics:
Owner: Mountain West Veterinary
Project Delivery Method: Design-Build
Size: 3,200 s.f. addition1,950 s.f. remodel
Construction Cost: $975,000
Completion Date: 2023 (in progress)
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Project Architect: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
This project continues to expand
and evolve, with future projects
to include a new entry and office
design which is through the
design development phase.
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Constructive Solutions performed the renovation work on the Nevitt Building in conjunction with Yellowstone Architects. The project consisted of lead paint removal and sealing of the historic brick, upper level window expansion and replacement, clerestory retrofit and restoration, structural retrofit, steel awning with structural steel ledger, updated signage, steel wainscot, and covered walkway to facilitate brick restoration.
Nevitt Building Façade Renovation
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Project Statistics:
Owner: MDB/JCB II LLC
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Size: N/A
Construction Cost: $403,000
Completion Date: 2017
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Project Architect: Yellowstone Architects
In addition to general contracting services, CSI provided the design and permit for the covered walkway that allowed the businesses below to stay operational and maintain their storefronts. We also supplied production documentation for the structural retrofit required to repair deteriorating masonry columns, and the connection of the steel awnings to the existing structural steel columns. We designed and executed an update to the clerestory window system that improved its energy efficiency while restoring and re-purposing the historic copper frames.
While working on the façade CSI designed and permitted multiple
small retrofits for each of the Main Street tenants.
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Constructive Solutions performed the interior remodel of the Nevitt Building in conjunction with Yellowstone Architects. The project included a complete demolition of the interior spaces on the second floor, including lead and asbestos removal. A new structural ceiling was installed to reinforce the roof and vault the office spaces. A new energy efficient HVAC system was installed along with a fire suppression system. We constructed and finished the new office spaces, replaced the remaining upper level windows and entry door, and restored the original oak entry stair and wainscot.
Nevitt Building Interior
Office Remodel
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Project Statistics:
Owner: MDB/JCB II LLC
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Size: 4,000 s.f.
Construction Cost: $902,000
Completion Date: 2019
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Project Architect: Yellowstone Architects
In addition to general contracting services CSI provided structural
retrofit design of the structural ceiling, all interior finish selections,
STC rated wall assembly systems and layout, HVAC system and
fire suppression system selection and design coordination.
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Project Statistics:
Owner: Schnee’s
Project Delivery Method: Design-Build
Size: 9000 s.f.
Construction Cost: $202,000
Completion Date: 2012
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Schnee’s Interior Renovation
This project was an extensive interior remodel of the retail space for the newly merged Schnee’s and Powderhorn companies. CSI acted as general contractor for the interior remodel, and also provided interior design assistance with re-purposing existing building elements, interior layouts, designing display areas, lighting and finishes. CSI coordinated all the work of the interior sub-contractors, and helped navigate the idiosyncrasies of a nearly 100 year old building. CSI also fabricated all the custom interior trim, paneling, display shelving and display systems.
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Project Statistics:
Owner: Sierra Pacific
Project Delivery Method: Design-Build
Construction Cost: $37,000
Completion Date: 2015
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Sierra Pacific Showroom
For this commercial tenant improvement, CSI acted as the architect and general contractor. The remodel included the installation of a built-in conference room, counter and cabinet install, waxing and staining of concrete floors, as well as new doors and windows supplied by Sierra Pacific. The conference room walls are themselves showcases of different Sierra products, displaying the versatility of their product line in both rustic and modern applications.
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Project Statistics:
Project Delivery Method: Design-Build
Size: 3610 s.f.
Completion Date: 2016
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
The project was awarded
“Grand Overall Winner,”
in Green Builder Media’s
Green Home of the Year
competition, 2016. Visit http://www.greenbuildermedia.com/
design/2016-green-home-
of-the-year-award-winner-
buried-treasure to read more!
Gateway Residence
Designed and built by Constructive Solutions, the design for this home outside Bozeman, Montana drew its inspiration from early rural and agricultural buildings that incorporated sod roofs and earth sheltering. The floor plan is oriented on an east-west axis that takes advantage of amazing views from the property and an ideal solar orientation. Stained concrete floors act as passive heat sinks, the concrete and Structural Insulated Panel walls provide an incredibly efficient thermal envelope, and the geothermal heat pump provides steady radiant heating and cooling. In an area where the weather can produce high wind and heavy snow, the home is quiet, comfortable and peaceful.
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Project Statistics:
Project Delivery Method: Design-Build
Size: 4670 s.f.
Completion Date: 2014
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Hyalite View Residence
This custom 4600 square foot home near the Hyalite Foothills is the culmination of a close collaboration between the client and the CSI architectural staff, and represents the realization of the homeowners’ goals for a grand, high performance home. 8” SIP wall panels, over-insulated ceiling, extensive air sealing and a geothermal heat pump all helped this house achieve a HERS 50, meaning the house uses 50% of the energy of a code minimum house.
Three years after completion, CSI was contracted to design and construct a detached barn for the property that matched the style of the original house.
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Highland Meadows Residence
Designed and built by Constructive Solutions, this 2700 sf contemporary rustic design sits atop a mountain just outside of Bozeman, MT. It features radiant concrete slabs, custom concrete finishes, custom wood and steel staircase that floats inches off the main 2 story concrete kitchen wall, and several custom built-ins. This custom home has details scattered throughout that adds to its character.
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Project Statistics:
Project Delivery Method: Design-Build
Size: 2,700 s.f.
Completion Date: 2019
Contractor/Construction Manager: Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Project Architect: Constructive Solutions
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Projects Included:
Rudd & Co Work Spaces
Kenyon Noble Checkout Counters
Rocky Mountain Bank Lobby Rennovation
Miscellanious Commercial
Renovations and Upgrades
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