Specialties
Workbench is a concept to completion building studio in Santa Cruz, CA.
We manage every detail of your building project: feasibility studies, property development, architectural design, general contracting, and construction management. Our specialties are accessory dwelling units (ADUs), single family homes, multi-family housing, and mixed-use community spaces.
Every great build starts with a great design. Let's get to work, together.
Contact us at info@workbenchbuilt.com.
History
Established in 2016.
Workbench began as a collaboration. Founding partners Jamileh Cannon (architect) and Tim Gordin (construction manager) met while working on a 330 unit multi-family project.
After a decade of developing their individual expertise, they joined forces and brought their unique set of talents together to form Workbench, providing Santa Cruz with a modern, community-driven design-build firm.
Meet the Business Owner: Tim and Jamileh C.
Educated as an architect at Cal Poly State University, Jamileh launched her career as a licensed architect in California. She soon transitioned from designer, to owner's rep, and then project manager for a general contractor, overseeing the construction of large, complex projects up and down the California coast.
After choosing a second career in construction, Tim worked his way up through the ranks in the San Francisco Bay area, filling roles including superintendent, estimator, project manager and general contractor.
They combined their knowledge to form a concept to completion building company that is unique to the Santa Cruz region.