Behind the Build
Thunderbowl Home
In collaboration with Poss Architecture and Design, this 4,000 SF ski-in townhome was taken down to the studs and comprehensively reimagined to fully capitalize on its exceptional location. Thoughtful floor plan reprogramming and the selective reuse of valued existing materials were paired with extensive custom cabinetry, a sculptural redesigned stair system, and a complete suite of new finishes.
The transformation includes all-new bathrooms, flooring, fireplaces, and bespoke architectural details throughout, resulting in a modern, refined mountain residence that seamlessly blends craftsmanship, functionality, and timeless design.
What’s New in BT — Designed to Improve Your Experience
We would like to highlight several Buildertrend platform updates designed to make your projects clearer, faster, and easier to manage. Here’s how you’ll see the difference::
1. Clearer Project Updates
You’ll now receive cleaner, more consistent weekly progress updates through an improved client dashboard. Updates focus on what matters most—key milestones, progress, and next steps—so you’re always informed without being overwhelmed. The result: better visibility into your project and fewer back-and-forth check-ins.
2. Simpler, More Transparent Proposals
Proposals are now easier to review and approve. The updated process keeps everything—from initial design agreements to final contracts—organized in one place, making it simpler to understand revisions, compare options, and move forward confidently.
3. Easier Document Reviews
Plans and documents are now easier to review with built-in notes and markups. You’ll see highlights, comments, and revisions clearly within the document itself, helping everyone stay aligned and reducing confusion around changes.
4. Streamlined Digital Signatures
Signing documents is faster and more convenient. Contracts, change orders, and plan approvals can now be signed securely online, directly within the platform—no printing, scanning, or separate apps required.
5. More Accurate Billing & Financial Transparency
Billing and project progress reporting are more precise, giving you a clearer picture of how work completed aligns with invoicing. This means greater transparency and confidence that billing reflects true project progress.
6. More Convenient Payments
You can now make payments easily via ACH or credit card through a secure, integrated system. Payments are tied directly to your invoices, creating a smoother, more reliable payment experience with fewer steps and less hassle.
New Community Involvement
We’re proud to continue investing in the communities we build in. Recently, SH Built has deepened our local involvement through partnerships and memberships that support culture, connection, and long-term growth.
Aspen Public Radio
Serving on the National Council to support independent journalism and community storytelling.
JAS Paul Center
Supporters of the new Paul JAS Center, helping expand access to music, education, and cultural programming in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Aspen Chamber Resort Association
New member of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, collaborating with local businesses to strengthen the region’s economy and community.
Employee Spotlight
James Young
Assistant Pre-Construction Manager
James Young, a Colorado resident for 35 years and longtime Aspen local, joins SH Built as Pre-Construction Manager. James and his wife Julie moved here from Boulder, Colorado over a decade ago to raise their two children in the community and embrace the mountain lifestyle, where he enjoys passions such as skiing, snowboarding, downhill mountain biking, and fly fishing. In the warmer months, you might see James cruising the roads around Aspen on one of his painstakingly restored vintage BMW motorcycles.
His deep roots include being a member of YPO Aspen, an Aspen Mountain Ambassador and co-owner of Aspen Brewing Company. Bringing more than 30 years of entrepreneurial leadership as a founder of several successful companies across verticals including software, manufacturing, and real estate, he offers valuable community insight and relationships to support high-end residential projects.
James brings enthusiasm and extensive business experience to SHB. He has a proven track record of leadership and delivering results. In partnership with Tom, he will help lead SHB’s pre-construction process by collaborating closely with local architects, design consultants, and real estate partners to streamline the building experience. He aligns expectations early, provides clear timelines and accurate cost guidance, and delivers a seamless, positive client experience.
