We’re With You Every Step of the Way
At Urbis, our homes are of the highest quality because we integrate architectural and interior design into the construction process. From blueprints to moving day, we guide families step-by-step through the journey of designing and building modern infill homes that are as unique as they are.
We’re proud to have a strong team guiding clients through this process and we know a huge part of our success is owed to the individuals who make up our team; that’s why we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate our construction team and the skills they bring to Urbis! You’ll also find out more about our latest in-progress builds, our lots and homes for sale, and design ideas to get you excited and inspired.
Meet Our Construction Team!
Nick Kraus
Nick Kraus is a seasoned Site Superintendent with Urbis. We know that with building custom infill homes, challenges can (and will) happen. But with Nick’s invaluable experience in the industry, we trust that our team has the ability to solve problems efficiently. Nick’s expertise guides a successful build — from initial drawing to the finished structure!
Nick Murray
As we always say at Urbis – the only thing better than one Nick, is two! Please join us in welcoming our newest Team Member – Nick Murray – in the role of Site Superintendent. Skilled in carpentry and woodworking, and experienced in custom residential construction, Nick has already demonstrated what an incredible addition he is to our talented team!
Responsive client care and quality construction are always top priorities for Urbis, which is why having the right level of Site Supervision is key. We know our clients, trade partners and vendors will all enjoy working with Nick, just as we have these last few months
Sarah Trommeshauser
Sarah is the Project Coordinator for Urbis. Her journey with our team started with our sister company, Waters Edge, where she was the Marketing Coordinator. Since then, Sarah has transitioned to her role as Project Coordinator and Estimator for Urbis. She enjoys assisting clients to build their dream homes, while making sure we stay within budget and keep the project running smoothly.
Jeff Machin
Jeff is the Construction Manager for Urbis. He brings over 15 years of experience in construction, ranging from commercial to multi-family, to high-end custom residential projects. Jeff is a savvy problem solver and hands-on leader, with an acute eye for detail.
As a member of the Leadership Team, Jeff supports the business overall, playing a key role in leading the construction team on the execution of exceptional homes for Urbis’ valued clients.
Crestwood 144 - New Home for Sale!
This brand new home is coming soon to Crestwood, just off Summit Drive!
Crestwood 144 features over 4700+ Sq ft and includes 5 Bedrooms and 4.5 Bathrooms. This home comes with the potential for an elevator, a stunning grand entry, and two story ceilings in the main floor family room. Bonus: this home includes a detached triple stall garage.
Strathearn Drive - Lot for Sale!
This majestic lot offers a panoramic scope of the downtown skyline with all of the elements for opulent living. Purchase the lot and create your own masterpiece, or consider purchasing the thoughtfully designed masterpiece already tailored for this property. For more information, please contact Dickson Amyotte Group.
Projects In Progress
Churchill House
Exterior of Churchill house and Interior of Churchill House: The 2nd floor vault and front entry space. Once complete this room will feature weathered wood beams and a stunning feature chandelier.
Our clients loved the idea of a modern farmhouse to fit in with the character of the neighborhood. Even with a variance on this permit application, once we showed the rendering to the neighbors we had full support of this proposed design.
9616 Riverside Drive
(Left & Middle) Nick Kraus catching framing details with design on site. (Right) Rendering of the Riverside Drive home.
We feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to work on this custom home design and build on Riverside Drive in Crestwood. This home is currently in framing stages and will be completed in early 2023. Stay tuned on Instagram for design sneak peaks and work-in-progress updates!
We’re Here For Your Custom Home Needs
We are with you every step of the way because we specialize in a design driven and vertically integrated construction process. We offer a seamless construction process that anticipates challenges and roadblocks because we understand the intricacies of infill development.
What makes Urbis unique is our in-house architectural design, interior design, and construction teams. This means all levels of design and construction are engaged throughout the build, streamlining the process and ensuring our clients receive the highest level of design expertise. Connect with us to start working on the design of your dreams — together, we can make building your custom home a pleasant and rewarding experience.