Allen’s construction background includes the basics of hands-on experience where in the late 80’s he started out as a framer and then worked for small custom builders in the northeast. At that time builders hired a few craftsmen to do all the work when building homes, unlike Houston’s trade-based system. This experience has been invaluable to Allen in directing others as a builder and business owner. When he moved to Houston, he worked briefly as a production builder. Then, as an outside sales person for Bison Building Materials, Allen gained his background knowledge in manufacturing and engineering of building products and their proper usage. The knowledge gained and the industry connections of this experience has greatly bolstered Allen in the operations of his residential construction companies.

Most importantly, Allen is an effective communicator. He has spent twenty plus years selling large construction projects, writing construction contracts, specifications, estimating complicated residential buildings, remodeling projects & maintenance systems. Along with being actively involved in leading his industry through his involvement in the builder association.