JACKSON, Wyo. — When you drive around town, you’ll see one name consistently plastered on projects under construction: New West Building Company. From custom and spec homes to multi-family housing, hospitality and retail, not only do they offer an array of services, but they do so with a devoted elegance.
CEO Robert Huggins purchased part of New West Building Company in 2015 and has been devoted to bringing the business to another level of quality and caliber. Taking home silver awards in both 2019 and 2020 for the Best Builder/Carpenter in the Best of Jackson Hole, Huggins’ hard work has certainly paid off.
“I’m so proud of the incredible team we have and their commitment to building a quality product,” said Huggins. “At the end of the day, our employees are the backbone of the company and their work ethic and high standards are a reflection of the recognition we’ve earned.”
With the transient workforce that goes hand-in-hand with ski-town living, New West is devoted to empowering and educating their employees. Compared to the big city homebuilding sector, where you might find a plethora of qualified applicants, Huggins believes that in Jackson, you have to first focus on training good employees, and then continually retraining and investing in their career growth. Cultivating a family-like business culture is another significant piece of the puzzle.
“As New West continues to grow, we’re committed to maintaining that culture,” said Huggins. Relationships in the office carry over socially and are just as important.”
