The following is my experience working with Chrissie Davis at Core Builders on the development of multifamily housing projects, for low-income tenants, in the Bay Area.
Working with Chrissie Davis and Louis Macedo of Core Builders has been a breath of fresh air. Collaborative, Transparent and Committed to completing your project, on time and on budget, is how I describe their team. More general contractors should take note of this win-win approach.
| Division | Scope of Work |
|---|---|
| 01 | General Requirements (Consultants) |
| 02 | Existing Conditions (SWWPP Monitoring, Staking & Layout) |
| 03 | Concrete (Gypcrete, Structural Concrete) |
| 04 | Masonry |
| 05 | Metals (Gates, Metal Fabrications, Shades, Tellis and Awnings) |
| 06 | Wood, Plastics, and Composites (Wood Framing, Doors, Hardware, Trim) |
| 07 | Thermal and Moisture Protection (Sheet Metal, Flashing, Insulation, Roofing, Waterproofing) |
| 08 | Openings (Windows, Roll Up Doors, Storefront) |
| 09 | Finishes (Cement Plaster, Stucco, Ceramic Tile, Drywall, Floring, Painting) |
| 10 | Specialties (Signage, Toilet Accessories, Postal Mailboxes, Fireplaces, Toilet Partitions) |
| 11 | Equipment (Appliances, Window Cleaning Equipment) |
| 12 | Furnishings (Countertops, Window Coverings, Pre-fab Cabinets) |
| 13 | Special Construction |
| 14 | Conveying Equipment (Elevators, Trash Chutes) |
| 21 | Fire Suppression (Fire Spinklers) |
| 22 | Plumbing |
| 23 | Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) |
| 25 | Integrated Automation |
| 26 | Electrical |
| 27 | Communications |
| 28 | Electronic Safety and Security |
| 31 | Earthwork (Grading & Paving) |
| 32 | Exterior Improvements (Landscaping, Site Concrete, Site Fencing & Gates, Stiping & Wheel Stops, Bumpers) |
| 33 | Utilities (Joint Trench, Underground Utilities) |
| 36 | Final Cleaning |
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David Neale has been in development and construction since settling in San Jose, California in 1978, from Canada and the United Kingdom where he was educated. Licensed in California since 1998, he has undertaken the successful development and construction of some 3,000 rental apartments and an additional 400 first time home buyer for sale housing units. His work has been local to San Jose where he developed a successful and long standing relationship with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jose and The Housing Department of the City of San Jose. David Neale is the chief executive of The Core Companies and provides hands on day to day management and support.
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As the President for CORE Builders, Chrissie Davis oversees all projects currently under construction and works closely with clients in preconstruction. She prides herself in leading the CORE team to provide quality products and services to all clients. Chrissie has helped grow CORE Builders into a company with $100M annual revenue, building and rehabilitating projects for third party clients and in-house.
Chrissie Davis has been building in Southern and Northern California since 2000. She has a Civil Engineering Degree from Loyola Marymount University and a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management from Stanford. She started her career working for commercial builders, but found a home in multi-family construction mostly in the South Bay. Chrissie is a LEED AP and has a passion for giving back to the community. She spent a year dedicating herself to community service in AmeriCorps*NCCC stationed in Washington D.C.
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As the Vice President of CORE Builders, Louis Macedo oversees all projects under construction and completed projects for customer care. Louis works closely with the Executive Team to establish protocols and processes for the growth and success of CORE Builders. He brings 35+ years of construction experience in customer relations, residential, commercial, podium, Public works and solar projects. These projects have been built in Maryland, Indiana, Nevada, Puerto Rico, Northern and Southern California.
Louis enjoys leading and Participating in projects that help communities and families in need such as "Rebuilding Together" "Women's & Children Supportive Housing" and through his church.
