Singular Builders

Singular is excited to announce the completion of The Dogpatch Hub — a community living room for gathering, learning, and collaboration.

Singular's Jason Towle and Chris Rucker are "people on the move" this month in the San Francisco Business Times.

Get to know the Singular team: Meet Jesus Quintero, Laborer Foreman. Jesus brings an eye for detail and a love for the job to his work supervising laborers. Whether his team is grinding steel or painting an entry, Jesus is there to make sure the job is done safely and well. A 20-year veteran of the construction industry, Jesus always enjoys helping his team members improve their technical skills. He particularly appreciates the opportunity to exchange experience and information with members of different trades: “We learn a lot from each other.”

Get to know the Singular team: Meet Mick Doyle, Superintendent. A 30-year veteran of the construction industry, Mick worked as a carpenter before he completed his undergraduate degree in architecture and began working as a superintendent for one of New York’s largest construction firms. Mick says: “As a superintendent, it’s about how you communicate, share, and work together. You have to create a good rapport with everyone on the team. That’s the essence of how to build well.” His ability to galvanize teams makes Mick adept at overseeing complex large-scale projects and site improvements. Logistics safety, and managing the critical path of a project schedule are integral to his role. “The thing I care about most is working with good people—people I trust and care about. You have to build relationships. That’s the essence of this work.”

Singular was founded on the idea that there’s a better way to build. To us, that means giving new life to old buildings and being thoughtful about the environment during the construction process. Singular is committed to sustainable building practices for a more resilient, low-carbon built environment. At Sandy Tatum Learning Center, for example, wood was sourced from a supplier that uses a Biomass burner to recycle wood waste. We are constantly working to minimize waste, reduce water and energy consumption, recycle and source materials locally when available. This Earth Day and every day, Singular strives to build a more sustainable future.

Get to know the Singular team: Meet Jose Virgen, Superintendent. For Jose — as for many members of the Singular Builders Team — construction runs in the blood. Jose grew up in a construction family, and from the time he was in high school, he knew that he wanted to go into the field. Jose started his career in the trades, becoming a union carpenter and then working his way up into project management. As a superintendent, Jose directs and supervises Singular’s subcontractors, keeping everything on task and on schedule. From outlining processes to choosing the right tools for the job, advising his co-workers is second nature to Jose because he has worked hands-on in the field himself. Safety is a number one priority for Jose, his crew members, and his job site. "I’ve never had a recordable injury in any of my projects in my 15 years of experience. I’m very, very proud of that."

Get to know the Singular team: Meet Nelson Diaz, Project Engineer. Growing up in the flatlands of Antelope Valley, Nelson was fascinated by the skyscrapers of nearby Los Angeles. A passion for design and engineering led him to the structural engineering program at UC San Diego, where Nelson developed an interest in building and information modeling (BIM). Information modeling provides a perspective on the entire construction process while still in the preconstruction phase, yielding valuable information for understanding time and material needs. That kind of data is essential to Nelson’s job as a project engineer, a role which combines project estimating and communications with subcontractors. With every project he takes on, Nelson enjoys being able to see what’s possible; he loves tackling complex problems and coming up with elegant solutions. “It’s always about being open to challenges.”

Singular Builders is excited to announce the opening of our Los Angeles office in the Fairfax District, across from The Grove shopping center. Our team boasts a long portfolio of retail and hospitality projects in Southern California and Singular has just started construction on the renovation of L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. As we expand into Southern California, our new office allows Singular to provide a high level of oversight on the detailed and complex projects that represent our signature work.

Get to know the Singular team: Meet Chris Rucker, Vice President of Field Operations. Chris comes to Singular with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. As Vice President of Field Operations, he is devoted to fostering high-performing teams. Chris oversaw complex projects with fast-track schedules during his decades as a superintendent with an impeccable safety. His excellent communication and leadership skills in the field provide the necessary coordination of subcontractors to achieve the design objectives. Chris is responsible for every aspect of the project including quality assurance and control, staffing, and creating standard operating procedures in the field. He makes sure there is a plan in place for potential surprises recently stating, "Our industry is always changing and that’s what I love about it."

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Singular Builders salutes the talented women on our team: Brooke Candrian, Barbara Shands, Jennifer Hendrix, Patrizia Keuhn, and Rose Mitchell (below, left to right).