David Toews

• Coordinated subcontractors and trades to maintain workflow and project timelines.
• Worked closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, owners representatives or others involved in the construction process as needed.
• Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
• Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints for workers in order to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
• Monitored labor productivity levels to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Developed and monitored construction schedules to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
• Communicated regularly with clients throughout the duration of the project in order to keep them informed of progress.
• Evaluated bids from subcontractors for accuracy and appropriateness prior to contract award.
• Guided and directed third-party inspectors throughout project.
• Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.

David Toews Construction specialized in the construction and design of personal residential projects, working with owners and architects to achieve long lasting relationships and successfully completed projects.

Ben Pressman hired me as a lead carpenter and I learned on the job how to manage subcontractors. We worked on projects in the Palo Alto neighborhoods. Two projects built in 1983 and 1984 were in San Mateo County on Skyline Boulevard.

The first was a significant remodel at 18000 Skyline, built originally for Mr. Diamond in 1923. The project, highlighted vaulted ceilings, a French, country kitchen, French doors and decks with amazing ocean views.

The second was a Green & Green style new two story home on Big Tree Way, designed by Elmore and Kramer.

Edward Powell worked primarily in Hillsborough, building small additions to large homes.

I was very fortunate to learn from a master builder how to build from the ground up. My training was about all aspects of carpentry, including foundations, framing, exterior finish work and interior finish work.

Edward had learned his trade from Swedish carpenters and passed on his knowledge to me. We used hand saws, block plans and hung doors with a 2" butt chisel.

He taught me, to do things correctly the first time and his goal was to build homes that would last 100 years. This premise I valued and has lasted with me until present day.