We Know The Rules

And how to play the game
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.

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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You have questions, we have answers. Hit us up for a helpful chat.

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We're Out Here!
Taco Tuesday?!

Taco Bell's innovative restaurant design with its eye-catching digital billboard cleverly cuts through the clutter to capture people's attention from near and far. 

Your bank or credit union building's signage is a crucial element of the branding process and should regularly be evaluated to ensure its success in building brand awareness, cultivating trust, and guiding customers through their financial journey in a warm and welcoming way.

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In the Field: In the Home Stretch!

Rain, sleet, snow or shine, the show must go on, and on it goes! Brit was on site this week in Shepherdsville, KY, where Abound Credit Union's new 3,500 sq. ft. branch is scheduled to open in Q1 2025. 

It is truly an honor to serve as Owners Representative on behalf of this exciting project. As always, we remain On Your Side!

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Rising with the sun and traversing the terrain - as always, Structure First is at your side and on your side! Have a great week!

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Our Team, Is Your Team

Our leadership team is like a seasoned caddy, combining the insights of former community banking executives with the precision of engineers. With experience in both industries, we not only understand the landscape of financial services but also know exactly how a financial space should look and function to support your operations—guiding you to an efficient, well-constructed result that meets all your needs.

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As we gather with friends and family to ring in 2025, we wish you and yours a happy, healthy New Year! We look forward to scaling new heights with you in the coming days, months and years! All the very best, from your friends at Structure First!

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From our family to you and yours, Merry Christmas and happy holidays! As always, we remain On Your Side!

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‘Twas the night before a new branch…

In the field: Here we go! 

Things are progressing beautifully in Middletown, OH, where River Valley Credit Union’s’ new 2,500 sq-ft branch is scheduled to open in early 2025! 

It is truly an honor to serve as Owners Representative on behalf of this exciting project. As always, we remain On Your Side!

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Project Update: We're Open!

Neil Kool was honored to represent our team at the official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Zeal Credit Union's stunning new 2,400 sq. ft. Branch in South Lyon, MI.

It is truly an honor to serve as Owners Representative on behalf of this exciting project. As always, we remain On Your Side!

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