April Chu, Architect, LEED AP
CEO & Co-Founder
April Chu is a LEED accredited, project management professional and licensed architect in the State of California with 18 years of experience in the architecture and construction industry. Ms. Chu has extensive experience and knowledge of services ranging from design through construction management working with a variety of residential, education, real estate, healthcare, and restaurant clientele, including the Oakland Unified School District, West Contra Costa Unified School District, Liberty Union High School District, San Mateo Union High School District, Evergreen Valley College, CB Richard Ellis, Kaiser Permanente, Hillstone Restaurant Group, PF Chang’s China Bistro, and The Cheesecake Factory. Ms. Chu is highly skilled in industry standard computer programs, building codes and regulatory agencies, CHPS recognition, HPI funding process, and LEED project certification. Her personable attitude, level-headed approach, and strong business sense have ensured the success of projects ranging from $2-$30 million in construction costs.
Toby J. Black
President & Co-Founder
Toby Black is a project management professional with 20 years of experience in the construction and architecture industry where he played a key role in the success of a variety of education, government, specialty retail, healthcare, hospitality, and restaurant clientele, including the Fremont Unified School District, West Contra Costa Unified School District, Sacramento City Unified School District, Mount Diablo Unified School District, University of Las Vegas, HMS Host, Apple Computer, Starbucks and the Wydown Hotel. Mr. Black is extremely proficient with contract management software and has built and managed successful teams of multi-disciplined players and utilized their individual expertise to promote the success of projects ranging from $500k-$60 million in construction costs. He has reduced expenses and saved valuable time by establishing standards and streamlining processes in order to maintain tight project schedules and budgets.