Welcome to Barnes Building & Remodeling
This being our first official blog post, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kevin Barnes and I started Barnes Building & Remodeling about 5 years ago, after spending the previous 15 years in a variety of different construction fields. While attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA and figuring out what direction I wanted to go in, I came to the realization that I loved the building process, learning how structures are put together and working with my hands. These discoveries led to my decision to enter the field of Civil Engineering and focus on Construction Project Management. As I entered this field, I recognized the importance field experience would have in order for me to achieve success, so I intentionally sought employment in various construction fields, including: residential framing, foundations, landscape construction, facilities maintenance, to name a few.
After graduation and a couple short stints with different companies, I landed with the right organization and worked for a large commercial construction firm based in Providence, RI as an estimator and project manager for about 7 years. This was an excellent, well run company with strong upper management. I gained tremendous experience but decided there was more I wanted to do, so I left and spent the next 2 years working for a couple smaller companies in the residential arena before deciding to go out on my own.
It has been a terrific journey so far and I enjoy the field of construction as much as ever. We enjoy a challenge and seeing our efforts manifest themselves into new creations every day. I have been fortunate enough to surround myself with a strong team of professionals that enable us to deliver the best possible service to our clients. Our primary focus is to ensure that our clients are properly guided through whatever project they are undertaking. To do this, we utilize our field experience and knowledge of the industry, combined with honesty, integrity, and a sincere desire and passion to do what's best for the homeowner.
Thats enough about us. We intend to use this blog as an opportunity to educate and inform the homeowner on various changes and trends in the industry, and to help equip the homeowner with tips and information to allow them to intelligently navigate their own construction projects and make sure they are hiring the right contractor and getting the service they deserve.
Happy Building!
Kevin Barnes