MEET OUR TEAM
ABOUT US
Lookfar Builders began residential contracting by working on ADUs, additions and new builds in the hills of the east bay. These smaller projects, forays into design-build and our previous experience with larger companies informed our company culture and allowed us to the evolve the systems that serve us today. We believe there are better buildings and better ways to achieve our client’s goals. Whether we are carefully sizing your loads to avoid an unnecessary panel upgrade or ensuring the waterproofing work we do withstands the next atmospheric river, our work is designed to stand the test of time.
This is our vision
Ecological Harmony: We build homes, neighborhoods, and cities for resilience — allowing our communities to navigate extreme weather, floods, fires, and other natural disasters while keeping residents healthy and safe.
Social Impact: We partner with exceptional designers and developers to build homes, neighborhoods, and cities that create vibrant, thriving communities.
Team: We are a cohesive team dedicated to advancing our craft, growing professionally, and supporting ourselves and our families.
Wes founded Lookfar Builders after spending five years leading the planning and specification process for over a dozen single and multi-family projects at a mid-size Oakland based design-build contractor.
He is a second-generation builder and received a degree in Green Building and Construction Management from the University of Vermont. During his 10 years building in New England, Wes developed a deep appreciation for waterproofing, vapor management and applied building science.
In his spare time he likes to run and go on road trips with his camper van.
He is a passionate believer in learning, systems and human potential. In his dual roles as project engineer and business manager, David supports the field team and project manager with contract and specification management and the operation of our remote office.
Depending on the scope, he is involved from estimating through closeout coordinating with subcontractors, vendors and the AE team. David will be your point of contact for billing, confirming selections with you and your architect and working behind the scenes with Erik and Wes to ensure success.
He enjoys spending time with his family on the rivers and lakes of New England year-a-round.
Erik started his career as a carpenter in New England over 20 years ago but quickly transitioned to project supervision and management working in various locations across the US and around the world. He worked for 10 years supporting healthcare construction projects in the Caribbean and Africa before moving to Oakland in 2019.
Since 2019 he has been managing residential and commercial projects in the Bay area and provides diligent project management for our clients and support for the field team. He holds a degree in City Planning from Boston University, which makes him a helpful liaison dealing with municipalities.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you a skilled craftsperson?
Interested in working with a company committed to decarbonizing our built infrastructure and finding the appropriate mix of scale and impact?
Are you already an established specialty trade or general building contractor interested in collaborating?
Send us an email so we can get to know each other and explore future partnerships.
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