About Our Company
Our Vision, Standards, & Ethic.
RAM Builders has specialized in remedial construction since 1987. In a world where complacency and "It's good enough" is often the standard, we are a company which believes whole heartedly that "Everything Matters!" The business that we have chosen to pursue is not an easy one. Understanding and confronting latent construction defect brings with it a world of uncomfortable circumstances and complexities. We have a deep understanding and sensitivity towards the effects that unforeseen home repairs can have on individuals and families. Construction law in Utah is "unfriendly" to homeowners; therefore, recourse is often unfeasible. Nobody happily pays for unanticipated complex repairs. Another frustration that we are all too aware of is that some damage is often hidden behind outside surfaces. If we assume all liability for the unknown, your bid will naturally be inflated. If we include all in a desperate attempt to make a sale, then essential elements may be left out as profits disappear. Longevity in this industry can only be realized if a portion of the inevitable uncertainty is placed back on the homeowner, or preferably on the responsible party. Another protocol that can be followed is to spend dollars for forensic discovery before an estimate is offered. Such discovery, however, can cost thousands of dollars on its own. Engineering costs are generally added to the cost of discovery as they will provide a "third party" plan for repairs. Our extensive experience in this field allows us to provide sensible solutions without the need for discovery. Our plan for a "fix" will be responsible and sensible. The work ethic and longevity of our crews, as well as reasonable rates for "extra work ordered", insures that we can offer the best possible value . WE WILL NOT OFFER REPAIRS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY. WE WILL NOT OFFER REPAIRS THAT ARE SUPERFICIAL. We treat every home and problem that we encounter as if they were our own. We are also very aware that if we take advantage in any way of customers because of the misfortune of dry rot and hidden damage then our future in this market is over. It is our pledge that once we start your job, you will have our full attention until it is 100% complete. We will provide open and active communication with you before, during, and after the job. Our crews do not smoke and they are entirely familiar with the particulars of working in and around occupied homes. Since we have come into the state of Utah we have not had a single incident of theft. We will stand behind our work and our workers. We carry workers comp and commercial liability insurance, always. We have a company safety program that includes individual acceptance, as well as weekly meetings and biannual training. We will serve you and your needs to the best of our abilities.
RAM Builders has specialized in remedial construction since 1987. In a world where complacency and "It's good enough" is often the standard, we are a company which believes whole heartedly that "Everything Matters!" The business that we have chosen to pursue is not an easy one. Understanding and confronting latent construction defect brings with it a world of uncomfortable circumstances and complexities. We have a deep understanding and sensitivity towards the effects that unforeseen home repairs can have on individuals and families. Construction law in Utah is "unfriendly" to homeowners; therefore, recourse is often unfeasible. Nobody happily pays for unanticipated complex repairs. Another frustration that we are all too aware of is that some damage is often hidden behind outside surfaces. If we assume all liability for the unknown, your bid will naturally be inflated. If we include all in a desperate attempt to make a sale, then essential elements may be left out as profits disappear. Longevity in this industry can only be realized if a portion of the inevitable uncertainty is placed back on the homeowner, or preferably on the responsible party. Another protocol that can be followed is to spend dollars for forensic discovery before an estimate is offered. Such discovery, however, can cost thousands of dollars on its own. Engineering costs are generally added to the cost of discovery as they will provide a "third party" plan for repairs. Our extensive experience in this field allows us to provide sensible solutions without the need for discovery. Our plan for a "fix" will be responsible and sensible. The work ethic and longevity of our crews, as well as reasonable rates for "extra work ordered", insures that we can offer the best possible value . WE WILL NOT OFFER REPAIRS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY. WE WILL NOT OFFER REPAIRS THAT ARE SUPERFICIAL. We treat every home and problem that we encounter as if they were our own. We are also very aware that if we take advantage in any way of customers because of the misfortune of dry rot and hidden damage then our future in this market is over. It is our pledge that once we start your job, you will have our full attention until it is 100% complete. We will provide open and active communication with you before, during, and after the job. Our crews do not smoke and they are entirely familiar with the particulars of working in and around occupied homes. Since we have come into the state of Utah we have not had a single incident of theft. We will stand behind our work and our workers. We carry workers comp and commercial liability insurance, always. We have a company safety program that includes individual acceptance, as well as weekly meetings and biannual training. We will serve you and your needs to the best of our abilities.
Personnel
What you'll find below is introductions to the key individuals in our company. Missing is our office manager, Jami Emerine, who does so much to support our efforts here at RAM Builders. If you call in, she'll be glad to help out with whatever you might need. She's in the office Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm.
Dennis is the Sole Director and CEO of RAM Builders Inc. For more than 35 years Dennis has been in the construction industry. In June of 1989 he graduated from Chabot College in Hayward Ca. with an AA degree in Construction Inspection. In February of 1989 he was certified by the International Conference of Building Officials as a "Certified Building Inspector". He started his own construction business in April of 1986. He worked as job superintendent from 1983 to 1986 for Forrest Construction Co. of Fremont California. From 1981 to 1983 he worked as a trim carpenter for Forrest Construction. From 1975 to 1978 he worked as construction laborer and carpenter for Doug Beck Construction of Spanish Fork, Utah.
Shaan is our Salt Lake and Wasatch project manager and estimator. His goal is to inform and educate about how the exterior of your home prevents water intrusion and to help you understand how your home's exterior might be failing, so that you can make an informed decision on how to repair it. From 2001 to 2002, Shaan established and managed a crew for RAM Builders in Houston Texas that removed EIFS stucco and installed new hard coat stucco systems on more than 250 homes. From 1997 to 2001 Shaan managed numerous remedial projects across the Wasatch Front for RAM Builders, which included concrete, carpentry, roofing, and stucco repairs. From 1996 to 1997 Shaan worked for Pulte Homes as an assistant superintendent. In the Spring of 1996 Shaan received his BS degree from Utah Valley State College in Business Management. From 1990 until 1996 Shaan worked full-time in the construction industry as a carpenter.
Kris is our project manager/ estimator who represents the new residential and commercial construction as well as concrete repair/ retrofit and concrete coatings. Remodeling projects also fall under his care. He is the owner's oldest son and has been involved in or around our construction projects since he could walk. He has managed large commercial jobs and a wide variety of remedial and new construction projects as well.
Paul is our job superintendent and carpentry supervisor and all around amazing mechanic. He keeps things flowing between jobs and also has specialized training in concrete repair coatings as well as waterproof decking.
Alfredo is one of our foremen, he started as a laborer with RAM Builders in 1996. He’s managed the removal and replacement of entire home exteriors and isolated repairs on hundreds of Utah homes. From 2003 to 2005 he was the foreman for RAM on a multi-million dollar stucco replacement job of 112 homes for a national builder. This involved working daily with a representative for the builder of all of these homes, following a specific set of engineered stucco installation details, as well as managing our employees and material needs for the job. He also managed the removal, structural repairs and replacement on a 10,000 square foot home in Utah, which had dozens of stained glass windows, tile roof, tile stairs and walkways, and intricate landscaping. Alfredo is fluent in both Spanish and English
Juan is one our foremen, Juan started as a journeyman plasterer for RAM Builders in 1998. He soon was working as a foreman, in the spring of 2000 he went to Houston Texas and managed a crew for 1 year removing EIFS stucco systems and installing hard coat stucco systems. Juan has worked on hundreds of homes in Utah replacing entire exteriors and isolated repairs projects. Juan is a wonderful craftsman and does much of our most difficult stucco trim work. Juan is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Andreas is one of our foremen, he started as a journeyman plasterer for RAM Builders in 1999. He started working for RAM as a foreman in 2004 and managed the removal and replacement, and the isolated repairs on hundreds of Utah homes. Andreas has also managed the isolated repairs on 3 full condominium complexes, this involved work on over 75 condos. Andreas is fluent in Spanish and English.
Lalo is our highlight carpenter, he started working for RAM Builders in 2002 taking care of our roofing, framing, dry rot, drywall, and paint work. He is equipped with all tools necessary to do all carpentry work, and has all tools with him in a 20 foot Sprinter Van to do any carpentry repairs we may need. Lalo does most of our interior home work, and home owners always comment on his friendly personality and enjoy having getting to know him and having him in their home. Lalo is fluent in Spanish and speaks pretty good English.