2021 Leading Energy Efficient Builder: Villanueva Construction

Thirty-two years ago, Martin Villanueva sold his personal home in order to finance his first home-building project for a friend—a very grateful friend. It became the beginning of Villanueva Construction and a long history of building homes that stand out, not just because they feature fine details normally only found in luxury homes, but because they are individualized to every customer—especially to each customer’s budget. More importantly, the homes are certified as energy-saving BUILT TO SAVE® homes. Capitalizing on his early business model’s success, Martin continues to use his own money to speed up his customers’ homeownership dreams while waiting for financing. And to this day, he devotes his time to personally supervising all of the company’s projects to ensure his high standard of quality. A constant stream of homebuyer referrals is his job satisfaction.

At a time when most are looking for ways to cut costs and save money, Villanueva Construction is going out of their way to find new ways to improve the quality of construction to save YOU money. With their understanding of building science, the company can focus on the small cost effective elements of construction that make a large impact on controlling energy usage and costs.  Aside from internal quality control, Villanueva’s homes are inspected during the construction phase and tested when they are finished using specialized software to ensure the homes meet or exceed the high-performance requirements of the BUILT TO SAVE® program. These inspections and tests are verified by a third-party licensed home energy rater.

Villanueva Construction’s commitment to energy efficient construction is evident in the many awards for energy efficiency received over the years. In the Rio Grande Valley Builder Association’s 2020 Parade of Homes, the company was again recognized with the award for the Most Energy Efficient Home. Their award-winning reputation, however, goes above just energy efficiency awards. The company consistently receives awards for their homes in the mid-range price categories. And with good reason. The homes are beautiful—and having their construction quality certified makes them even more outstanding.

At Villanueva Construction, homebuyers receive the attention and service they expect but do not always get from many businesses. Like the company’s strategy in energy efficiency, Villanueva Construction focuses on the details—the little things—which often make the biggest difference. Their design staff works closely with homebuyers to make sure their needs are met. And since many of their buyers are first-time buyers, the Villanueva Homes staff is sensitive to making sure customers understand the building process, and staff members are ready to help with questions and any financing guidance.

Villanueva Construction’s extensive choices of lots, floorplans, designs, building material textures, colors, and options guarantee that all customers will get a home of exceptional value —custom built exactly the way they want it. As well, one that will save them money in utilities for the rest of their lives.

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