Our Mission
The construction industry is undergoing more rapid change than at anytime
in the past 100 years. A confluence of several factors is driving this change: ​
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At ConstructNext, our mission is to integrate all of these factors into beautiful home designs, looking to meet the needs of consumers for the next 100 years. Our homes are eco-friendly, sustainable, intelligent, and most importantly livable.
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Consumer Attitudes towards Green Building
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Renewable Energy Cost/Value
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Adoption of Electric Automobiles
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Environmentally-Friendly Materials & Techniques
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Smart Home Technology
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Government Regulation and Laws
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Drought, Wildfire, & Seismic Concerns
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Use of Technology in the Building Process
Dave Hastings, Co-Founder, CEO
Dave is a 3rd Generation General Contractor and licensed in Minnesota and California, with more than 15 years experience in residential remodeling and construction.
Dave also has 20+ years of experience in High Tech and Big Data, having previously lead Advanced Analytics at Teradata and Product Analytics at Netflix. As a consultant, Dave worked with the largest Home Improvement retailers in the US, including The Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, and United Rentals.
Chris Schaaf, Co-Founder, CFO
Chris is a highly experienced commercial banker, with more than 25 years in the industry. He is currently a Senior VP of Credit Risk Management at US Bank, responsible for a $10 Billion loan portfolio of Asset-Based loans.
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Chris formerly worked as a CPA and holds an inactive CPA licence. He also has experience as a licensed Realtor. He earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management.