About buildora
Builders, designers, engineers.
For three decades, we’ve delivered the kind of construction that holds up — visually, structurally, and economically — long after handover.
our story
From a Lincoln Park workshop to North America’s most discerning clients.
Buildora began in 1992 with one carpenter, one engineer, and a conviction that construction could be more disciplined, more transparent, and more beautiful than the industry standard.
Today, that same conviction runs through 210 team members across architecture, engineering, and construction. We’ve built corporate headquarters, luxury residences, logistics hubs, and historic restorations — all under one roof of accountability.
What hasn’t changed: senior leaders still walk every site, every quote is reviewed by a principal, and we still measure success by what the building does for its owners ten years later.
25+
Years of excellence
Our Mission
To deliver construction and engineering solutions that exceed expectations, protect our people and the environment, and create lasting value for our clients and communities. We build not just structures, but trust.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted name in construction and engineering, recognized for innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. We envision a built environment that inspires, protects, and endures for generations.
Our values
Five principles. Non-negotiable.
01
Integrity
Transparent budgets, honest timelines, every job, every time.
02
Excellence
Detail obsession from the structural shell to the finish carpentry.
03
Innovation
BIM, modular methods, and smart-building systems by default.
04
Safety
An industry-leading EMR and zero-incident projects, year over year.
05
Sustainability
LEED, Passive House, and embodied-carbon accounting on every build.
meet the Team
Leadership Team
Meet the experienced professionals guiding PinPoints forward.
Elena Marchetti
Chief Executive Officer
30 years leading complex urban builds across North America.
James O’Connor
Chief Engineering Officer
Structural PE specializing in high-rise and adaptive reuse.
Priya Sharma
Head of Architecture
AIA, LEED AP. Award-winning hospitality and corporate design.
David Okafor
VP Construction Operations
PMP with 200+ delivered projects across four continents.
Our Journey
Key milestones in the PinPoints story.
1992
Founded in Chicago
Started as a 6-person residential builder in Lincoln Park.
2001
Engineering practice launched
Added structural and civil engineering in-house.
2009
100th project completed
Crossed $250M in delivered construction value.
2016
LEED Platinum tower
First sustainable high-rise build in the Midwest portfolio.
2021
International expansion
Opened offices in Toronto and Austin.
2024
480+ projects delivered
210 team members and a 98% client retention rate.