 Michael and Mary Sims began Sims General Building in their Corrales home back in 1990, operating out of their laundry room to keep costs down. To Mike, starting SGB seemed like the end of a natural progression; having been in construction since the age of eighteen, he had built up ample experience as a laborer, foreman, and then partner in a previous company. He knew the only next step was to strike out on his own. SGB first worked on remodels and renovations for clients like Sandia National Laboratories and the Veterans’ Administration. It focused primarily on commercial projects, completing several high-profile assignments such as Albuquerque’s Healthcare for the Homeless Facility and the UNM Student Union Building, in which it assisted KL House in the take-over completion. Over the years, Mike and Mary have also enjoyed ample time spent working with alternative materials like straw bale and adobe, which they view as the next evolution of construction. What’s next for Sims General Building, Inc.? More of the same, in the best way possible. The company is quickly becoming the premier rammed earth builder in New Mexico and everyone involved is excited to continue in this unique direction of alternative materials. But that doesn’t mean Mike and Mary’s philosophy has changed. Each new project, whether it involves straw bales or wood framing, will still be built with the Sims’ passion for quality and beauty. |
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Rammed Earth Construction is one of the most interesting and efficient construction styles, learn more here
SGB has years of experience in straw bale construction, click here to see some of our completed projects 
SGB has completed numerous Public Works projects all over the Southwest, click here to see some examples 
Occasionally, SGB will take on residential remodeling projects, check out some of our beautiful projects