Paul Eldrenkamp founded Byggmeister the same day he got engaged. He chose the name Byggmeister, which is Scandinavian for "master builder," in honor of his wife's Swedish heritage.
Our History
We moved out of Paul's house and into an office in Newton's Oak Hill neighborhood.
We added product and finish selection to our design services.
We began to define our "green" standards and launched an energy tracking program to quantify the impact of our work.
Rachel White became CEO.
We committed to donate 5-10% of our annual net profit to organizations working to address climate change, create affordable housing, develop the design and construction workforce, and advance justice and equity. In May 2022, we made our first donations, giving $21,000 to 9 non-profits in the Greater Boston area.
We are celebrating our 40th year in business.
Paul Eldrenkamp founded Byggmeister the same day he got engaged. He chose the name Byggmeister, which is Scandinavian for "master builder," in honor of his wife's Swedish heritage.
We joined the Northeast Sustainable Energy Assocation (NESEA), whose mission is to advance the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built environment. NESEA continues to be one of our most important professional associations.
We moved out of Paul's house and into an office in Newton's Oak Hill neighborhood.
We hired our first in-house architect.
We added product and finish selection to our design services.
We purchased a blower door and infrared camera, key diagnostic tools for assessing insulation and air sealing.
We began to define our "green" standards and launched an energy tracking program to quantify the impact of our work.
Paul announced his intention to retire in 5-7 years and sell the company to the employees. We formed a management team to oversee operations.
Rachel White became CEO.
The employees purchased the company from Paul and incorporate as a worker cooperative.
We committed to donate 5-10% of our annual net profit to organizations working to address climate change, create affordable housing, develop the design and construction workforce, and advance justice and equity. In May 2022, we made our first donations, giving $21,000 to 9 non-profits in the Greater Boston area.
We received a Just Label from ILFI, a nonprofit working to create a society that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. The Just Label is a “nutrition label for socially just and responsible organizations.”
We are celebrating our 40th year in business.
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