Build Group Named One of the San Francisco Business Times’ 2026 Best Places to Work

Employee Recognition Highlights Company’s Commitment to Craftsmanship, Accountability, and Building What’s Next

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build Group announced today that it has been recognized as one of the San Francisco Business Times’ 2026 Best Places to Work, an honor based directly on employee feedback and workplace engagement survey results.

The recognition reflects the culture Build Group has intentionally cultivated across its offices and job sites, one rooted in craftsmanship, accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional projects.

Administered through Quantum Workplace, the Best Places to Work program measures employee engagement, satisfaction, advocacy, and intent to stay. Build Group ranked 11th for large employers (100-199 employees) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees cited leadership support, growth opportunities, teamwork, and the company’s commitment to excellence as key drivers of engagement. Build Group also achieved a benefits score significantly above regional and industry averages.

“This recognition reflects the people who show up every day and do the work the right way,” said Nathan Rundel, President at Build Group, Inc. “We’ve always believed that when you hire great people, trust them with meaningful responsibility, and hold a high standard of craftsmanship and accountability, exceptional things happen. This award belongs to every person across Build Group who helps deliver quality projects, build strong client relationships, and strengthen the communities we serve.”

Across every market the company serves, Build Group teams are delivering some of the region’s most complex and transformative projects—from hospitality and multifamily developments to commercial, education, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities. The company’s continued growth has been fueled by a culture that values both high performance and personal development.

Employees participating in the survey described Build Group as a place where leaders are accessible and supportive, where expectations are clear, and where team members are given the tools and trust needed to succeed.

One employee shared: “It has been some time since I have felt this appreciated and welcome at work. The company culture has been a breath of fresh air compared to my previous experience in the industry. My boss makes sure expectations are clear, and I know how best to contribute to our success.”

Another employee highlighted the company’s culture of accountability and continuous improvement: “Build Group is a high-performance environment with strong accountability, making the work very rewarding.”

The survey also revealed the word employees most frequently used to describe Build Group’s work environment: "challenging." A reflection of the complex projects the company takes on and the opportunities employees have to learn, grow, and advance their careers.

As Build Group continues to expand across the country, the company remains focused on investing in its people, strengthening career development opportunities, and fostering a culture where innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration thrive.

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About Build Group

Build Group is a privately held general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder founded in 2007 in the San Francisco Bay Area. With offices throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, we deliver ground-up construction, interior transformations, and specialty projects across the commercial, residential, education, and hospitality sectors. Our self-perform capabilities span structural concrete, shoring and formwork, wood, exterior skin systems, drywall and insulation, flooring, and cabinetry, allowing us to maintain quality and efficiency throughout the entire process. Known for our hands-on expertise, we bring agility, craftsmanship, and a strong commitment to client advocacy to every build — always keeping our clients’ vision at the center. The company has been consistently recognized as an ENR Top Contractor, Fastest Growing Private Company, and Best Place to Work.