88 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM nailed it ciquconstruction.com hut that we made,” he reminisces. Now specializing in high-end projects, Dave’s expertise ranges from contemporary remodels to luxurious new builds. CIQU’s commissions include home wellness centers featuring saunas and pickleball courts—and even a luxurious home theater with springloaded walls and ceiling, preventing the powerful speakers from rattling the rest of the house. Dave’s own home is anything but run-of-the-mill. properties for the frequently onthe-go homeowner—though he’s quick to point out that these aren’t just popular for popularity’s sake. “I think homeowners are smarter about what they’re doing,” he says. “They are not chasing trends. They’re doing what they really want and they’re not afraid of it anymore.” Perhaps most important to how Dave does business is the respect he strives for with both his clients and team. “People are what get you from point A to point B,” he emphasizes. “I want my workers and me to know everybody on the job’s names. Appreciate them on the job. Thank them for being there. Look after their safety.” That regard extends to the job site itself—down to a stray candy wrapper. “That’s not below me to pick up trash,” Dave says. “This is our client’s house. Why wouldn’t you pick it up?” And he expects that standard of excellence from the entire CIQU team. “I think if you point it out, people will do it, but the difference is I want my guys to see it.” {home & design} He’s currently working on a residence that will span a ravine. The bridgelike abode will stretch 60 feet across and hang 40 feet off the ground. He’ll need to build it in pieces, then transport it all along mountain roads to the site. When asked about current construction trends, Dave mentions an uptick in wellness additions, warm modernism with biophilic design and lower maintenance PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF: BLUESKY MEDIA / CIQU
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