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Interesting people
build interesting things.

We bring them together.

Best Build Co. partners with innovative clients, designers and contractors to develop best-in-class commercial properties that embrace the spirit of their community.
Made in Austin

Best Build Co. provides an experience worthy of our name.

Starting day one with all stakeholders, we will work to build an environment and process that inspires open communication, thorough coordination, and seamless execution at the highest level. From site selection to final product turnover, Best Build Co. can and will cover all your needs with our Plan, Organize, and Execute approach. We want every project to feel like the Best Build you have ever experienced.
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Made in Austin

Best Build Co. provides an experience worthy of our name.

Starting day one with all stakeholders, we will work to build an environment and process that inspires open communication, thorough coordination, and seamless execution at the highest level. From site selection to final product turnover, Best Build Co. can and will cover all your needs with our Plan, Organize, and Execute approach. We want every project to feel like the Best Build you have ever experienced.
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Development/Project Management

From Development Management to Project Management to Owner Representation our clients’ interests are our top priority while managing the entire team both fairly and with respect. We ensure full accountability through thorough planning, keeping details organized, and execute everything we do with intention.
Plan
  • Identify Objective
  • Programing
  • Cost Analysis
  • Entitlement Identification
  • Environmental and Utility Coordination
  • Design and Contractor Selection
  • Contract Negotiations
Organize
  • Risk Management Plan
  • Responsibility Matrix
  • Schedule Milestones and Management
  • Peer Review and Best Value Evaluation
  • Document Control and Communication
Execute
  • Coordination
  • Permitting
  • Construction
  • QAQC
  • Punch
  • Close Out
  • Budget Reconciliation
  • Start Up
  • Furniture, Product, Equipment and Training
  • Group overall project experience event
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Construction Loan Progress Tracking and Reporting

We provide lenders a qualified third-party review on a regular basis for progress reporting to ensure budgeted funds and pay requests match work performed and schedule.
  • Site Visits

    • –  Full visit reports on progress and quality
    –  Photographic documentation of visits
    –  Reports for Pay Application Review

  • Pay Application Review
  • Lien Waivers and Releases Review
  • Progress Schedule Review and Work-In-Place Comparisons
  • Change Order Review and Analysis
  • Third Party Material Testing Report Review

Claims Consulting

Our years of hands-on field and management construction experience along with our best practices allows us to assist owners, attorneys, design and construction professions in all matters risk and claims resolution.
  • Cost and Damages Assessment
  • Delay and Disruption Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Expert Witness Review, Qualify and Testimony
“During our expansion project for Cosmic Coffee+Beer, Kory has proven to be an experienced construction manager and partner. Building a project like this in Austin has its challenges and Kory has been a great fit for the team.”

Danny McKinley

OWNER | SPACE SQUARED

Meet the Team

Kory Lyons Founder of Best Build Co.

Kory Lyons | Founder

Kory provides a fundamental, hands-on service to his clients. He places special emphasis on communication, collaboration, and coordination. These key elements create a team environment where the focus remains on planning, organizing, and executing at the highest level.

Kory has over 20 years of construction management experience in private and public sector work. He brings to clients the unique benefit of having served in both Project Management and Field leadership for major commercial contractors along with experience in all project delivery types. With a diverse project list including high rise shell office, high rise hotel/luxury residence, K-12, aviation, student housing, higher education, faith-based facilities, retail, banking, healthcare, tenant interiors, tilt-up industrial, and high design custom residential.

Cara Lyons Co-Founder of Best Build Co.

Cara Lyons | Founder

Cara was born and raised in Austin, Texas, but got her undergraduate degree in Communication from Texas A&M University. After graduating she returned to Austin to pursue a career in commercial real estate. She brings over 15 years of experience in development, design, and construction. A true extrovert and natural strategist, Cara has worked both in-house and as a consultant for public, private, and nonprofit companies of all sizes. She loves understanding what makes a truly exceptional experience for clients and then delivering that result.

As Founder of Best Build Co, her focus will be on client engagement and relations as well as ensuring a seamless experience with behind-the-scenes details.

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