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What our Clients are Saying
“Carl’s house avoids 19 tons of CO2 every year compared to a code house. If all houses throughout the entire United States did that, it is possible to slow down carbon emissions to the point that we can slow down global warming and eventually, hopefully, reverse it.”
Jan Fillinger, Architect
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“Overall, we appreciated the high quality of work performed by the Big G team, from the boss right across all hands. * Scheduling and work: was prompt and as agreed upon. * Cooperation and attitude was top notch and a pleasure to experience. * As promised, staff left the worksite neat and clean. A shining example compared with other experiences we've had. * No unexpected surprises. * On a scale of 0-5, a solid "5." In the event, glad to provide references.”
Alan & Nickie Deutsch, Corvallis
“We live in an historic district and Elizabeth did a great job preparing a design which complements our house. She facilitated a smooth historic preservation permit approval. Building a carpentry shop raises a number of non-standard construction issues. Carl patiently answered our many questions. His knowledge of energy efficiency practices was very helpful. Ron, who runs the cabinet shop, provided invaluable insights regarding layout, power needs, etc. Ben and the entire G. Christianson Construction crew were reliable, on time, and hardworking. It was a pleasure to work with Carl, Elizabeth, Ben and the rest of the team. The end result is a beautiful and functional shop – a dream come true. ”
Josh Smith, Corvallis, OR
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