Select projects. Total involvement. Extraordinary outcomes.
I left volume behind to build things I'm proud of.
My grandfather was a general contractor. My uncle is a contractor. My father is a real estate investor. I grew up understanding that building things — and building them right — isn't just a profession. It's a way of seeing the world. After university and a short corporate career, I knew I belonged on jobsites, not in conference rooms. So I went to work with my family, building and operating a winery in Uruguay, then renovating properties across Florida, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and California before landing in Miami during one of the greatest real estate booms in U.S. history.
In Miami, I helped grow a small side business into a thriving construction firm — 40 employees, tens of millions in residential projects, and a pipeline running 30 jobs at a time. I was the one who built that. But the bigger it got, the clearer the tradeoff became. Every project only got inches of me. I was spread across so many jobs that none of them got what they actually needed — genuine ownership from someone who could integrate every component, hold every trade accountable, and care about every detail the way the client does.
The result was predictable: bloated budgets, missed details, and outcomes that didn't reflect what I'm capable of delivering. You don't get incredible outcomes without incredible people genuinely involved. Not managing from a desk. Not checking in once a week. Present. Hands-on. Making decisions that matter.
When I first went into the residential construction space, my grandfather told me something I've never forgotten. I was packing up and heading to Florida, and he said: "It's not done until it's done. There is no in between." That stuck with me. A project doesn't get 80% of your attention. It gets all of it, or it gets nothing.
So I built Lanyon Builds around the opposite model. One to two projects a year. My full attention on every one. No layers, no delegation of the things that matter. The only way to guarantee the standard is to be the one holding it — personally, on-site, from start to finish.
Ground-up construction of single-family residences, from foundation through certificate of occupancy. I manage the full scope — permitting, procurement, scheduling, quality control — with direct, hands-on oversight throughout. Projects typically range from $1M to $5M+.
Major renovations of existing homes — structural modifications, full interior transformations, additions. Renovations demand even more attention than new builds. Existing conditions introduce complexity that requires experience and adaptive problem-solving at every turn.
Already in construction or preparing to build? I serve as your expert advocate. Quality oversight, budget monitoring, schedule management, and contractor accountability. I make sure your interests are protected and your vision is realized — exactly as designed.
All photos from projects I personally managed and delivered prior to founding Lanyon Builds.
Every project follows the same disciplined process. No shortcuts, no handoffs, no surprises.
Before a single permit is pulled, I invest in understanding the project completely. Budgeting, constructability review, value engineering, and scheduling — all done before construction begins. No surprises start with no assumptions.
The person who signed your contract is on your jobsite. Making decisions, inspecting work, coordinating trades, and solving problems in real-time. No project managers filtering information. Direct accountability. I'm the guy.
Real-time project portals, drone documentation, 3D scanning for as-builts. You see exactly where your project stands at every moment. Budget, schedule, quality — nothing is hidden, nothing is spun.
The last 5% of a project is where most builders check out. It's where I lean in hardest. Every punch list item resolved. Every detail inspected. I don't hand over keys until the home meets my standard — which is higher than yours.
I've managed tens of millions of dollars in high-end residential construction in Miami. I know every trade, every material, every way a project can go sideways — and how to keep it on track. I've built relationships with the best subcontractors in South Florida, and I've earned the trust of clients and design professionals who don't tolerate anything less than exceptional.
I've also been on every side of the table. I've developed projects from scratch, invested in properties, and flipped homes myself. My years building and operating a winery in Uruguay gave me total fluency in Spanish — on my jobsites, I communicate directly with every laborer and every trade with zero ambiguity. That clarity shows up in the finished product.
I take on one to two projects a year. That's it. It's not a growth strategy — it's a quality strategy. If you want someone who treats your project like it's the only thing that matters, because it is — let's talk.
I take on a limited number of projects each year. If you're planning a custom home, a significant renovation, or need an expert advocate during construction — start a conversation. The earlier I'm involved, the better the outcome.