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The only Owner’s Rep serving Banks and Credit Unions

Serving the Financial Industry with the design, bid and build of new Headquarters, Branches and Renovations throughout the country.

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We’re on your side.

We are not just experienced financial institution executives. We are not just builders. We are an elite team combining the best of both.

You have a financial institution to lead and manage. We support your internal team as your Owner’s Representative, and represent only you. We sit on your side of the table and bring our national expertise to bear on your project.

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Structure First looks forward to presenting this "one of a kind" solution to financial institutions throughout the country via our exciting partnership with Diebold Nixdorf.

Bridge The Physical And Digital With The Right Branch Design

So, Why Us?

Why

By working with an Owner’s Representative versus a Design/Build company, our model saves you an average of 20% or more. No embellishment!

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Overpaying for your next branch project isn’t comical. These guys will make sure that doesn’t happen! 

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

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Outtake from our latest podcast, Better Than Par, which features Neil Kool  chatting with Credit Union veteran Chris Johnson as they discuss “Banking, Buildings and Bogeys.”

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

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Project Update: On the Way!

Eric is on site in Covington, LA checking on the status of EPIC Federal Credit Union’s stunning new 6,880 sq. ft. branch and operations center, which is targeted to open Q1 2026. As always, it is an honor and a pleasure to work with Kern Architects and Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC.

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

#ownersrepresentative #financialinstitution #bank #bankdesign #creditunion #credituniondesign #structurefirst
Project Update: Looking Good!
 
Brit Boatright, CCIM is on site in Germantown, TN to check on the progress of the renovation of INSOUTH Bank’s new 7,093 sq. ft. branch, which is targeted to open Q2 2026.
 
This project includes an interior and exterior renovation of a former banking institution, as well as the addition of offices and a relocated drive-thru.

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

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Outtake from our latest podcast, Better Than Par, which features Neil chatting with Credit Union veteran Chris Johnson as they discuss "Banking, Buildings and Bogeys."

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

#ownersrepresentative #financialinstitution #bank #bankdesign #creditunion #credituniondesign #structurefirst
Outtake from our latest podcast, Better Than Par, which features Neil Kool chatting with Credit Union veteran Chris Johnson as they discuss “Banking, Buildings and Bogeys.”

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

#ownersrepresentative #financialinstitution #bank #bankdesign #creditunion credituniondesign structurefirst
Project Update: Looking Good!

Eric Corti is in Charleston, WV to check on the progress of Poca Valley Bank’s beautiful new 12,000 sq. ft. branch, which is scheduled to open in Q1 2026. This amazing corner location will definitely be a highlight for Charleston!

As always, it’s a pleasure to work alongside Agsten Construction and Design Collaborative.

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

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Take a peek at the next installment of our new Podcast, Better Than Par. 

Season 1, Episode 2, which drops shortly, features Neil Kool chatting with Credit Union veteran Chris Johnson as they discuss "Banking, Buildings and Bogeys."

Structure First, the only Owner’s Representative serving Banks and Credit Unions

#ownersrepresentative #financialinstitution #bank #bankdesign 
#creditunion #credituniondesign #structurefirst