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On-Site Leadership with Heart: Meet Jason Troyer, Senior Superintendent at Duet Build
As Duet Build’s Senior Superintendent, Jason leads residential construction projects across Colorado, ensuring that every detail—on paper and on-site—works as intended. He’s been with Duet Build since the beginning and plays a major role in shaping both our job sites and our culture.
Karen Hoskinson, Project Manager at Duet Build: Steady Hands, Strong Plans
As a Project Manager at Duet Build, Karen’s job is to keep the construction process moving forward with clarity and confidence. She’s the one reviewing the plans, flagging gaps before they become problems, ordering materials, working closely with the superintendent, and staying in touch with clients. From start to finish, she’s a calm and steady hand in a very complicated process.
What We Want Every Client to Know Before We Break Ground
By the time a project “starts,” a lot has already happened. Drawings have been approved. Permits submitted. Budget reviewed. But here’s the thing: even with all that done, the tone of the build gets set long before the first hammer swings. Here’s what we want you to know before the walls come down...
Our Favorite Outdoor Spaces (And Why They Work All Year Long)
These aren’t just nice backyards. They’re built for the real stuff—freeze-thaw, muddy kids, fire pits in January, and furniture that stays where it’s supposed to. At Duet Build, we don’t design outdoor spaces. We build them to work—through every season, and every reason a family needs to use them.
Duet Build Partner Spotlight: Bespoke Cabinet Maker New Mountain Design
Ever wondered where we find the awesome custom cabinetry you see in Duet Build projects? The kitchens or home offices or bars that you literally cannot find anywhere else? We work with talented craftspeople, like the team at New Mountain Design, led by Jason McConathy, is a Granby-based boutique firm specializing in high-end cabinetry and interiors. Here, Jason reveals how and why New Mountain Design exists and what sets it apart in a world of mass-produced products.
Before You Build: Why Pre-Construction Saves Time, Money, and Your Sanity
You’ve heard the horror stories—delays, surprise costs, scope creep, and miscommunication that frustrate everyone. Truth is, most of those headaches aren’t caused mid-project. They start before the first shovel hits the ground. At Duet Build, we don’t just manage construction; we lead with strategy. Pre-construction isn’t a phase we just check off. It’s where smart, successful projects are born. Luke McNary, Project Manager at Duet Build, walks through how a strong pre-construction process protects your investment, keeps your timeline on track, and sets your team up to execute with precision.