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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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"As we embarked on this transformative journey..."

– Chris Bower, CEO, Endurance Federal Credit Union

"You and your company helped us tremendously with the project..."

– Jeff McCoy, President/CEO, Great Southern Bank

"The planning and construction of our new banking center was a major undertaking..."

– G.C. (Kin) Kinney, III, Oxford Market President, Paragon Bank

"We are very pleased with our new Oxford Banking Center..."

– Robert S. Shaw, Jr., President/CEO, Paragon Bank

"I know Structure First is top notch (I’ve seen it firsthand)! I appreciate you addressing the potential cost increases regarding the tariffs today..."

– Angela Finn, President/CEO, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union

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We're Out Here!
Project Update: Here We Go! 

Eric was on site in Poplar Bluff, MO to check on the status of First Midwest Bank (Missouri)’s new two-story 33,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters and branch. It is a pleasure working with Coil Construction and MG Architects. 

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Project Update: Almost Ready!

Mike is on the move this week! Today he’s on site in Middletown, KY to check on the status of Abound Credit Union’s new 3,702 sq. ft. branch, which is targeted to open this fall. As always, it is a pleasure working with Design Collaborative. 

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Project Update: Take Two - Looking Good!

Mike was in the field to check on the status of the second Day Air Credit Union currently in development, which includes a new 3,148 sq. ft. branch targeted to open March 2027 in Troy, OH. As always, it is a pleasure working with CESO, INC. and Dryden Builders. 

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Project Update: Looking Good!

Mike is in the field to check on the status of Day Air Credit Union's new 3,148 sq. ft. branch, which is targeted to open Q1 2027 in Beavercreek, OH. As always, it is a pleasure working with CESO, INC. and Dryden Builders. 

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Ryan is on the road! His first stop was Tucson Federal Credit Union, where we are currently undergoing a renovation project. Pictured below is Ryan with TFCU COO Krystal Adams.

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Happy Anniversary!

It was truly an honor to serve as Owner's Representative on behalf of Zeal Credit Union's beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. Branch, which opened fall 2024 in South Lyon, MI.

We wish you continued success with this wonderful community-focused facility.

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Project Update: 1-2 Punch in AL! 

Eric Corti is on site in Cullman, AL to check on the status and punch list items for Listerhill Credit Union’s new branch, which is coming along beautifully.

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Project Update: Hot to Trot in AL!

Despite the 98-degree heat, Eric had a great afternoon in  Hamilton, AL, where he checked on the progress of Listerhill Credit Union’s new branch, which is targeted to open Q4. 

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