What we do

General Contracting

Black Leaf Design leads the entire construction process—planning, coordination, and execution—so you have one accountable partner for commercial, residential, and specialty steel buildings. We handle the complexity so you don't have to.

Preliminary Planning & Feasibility

Before breaking ground, we help you understand what's possible. Our team provides preliminary design concepts and budgeting to give you a clear picture of project scope, timeline, and investment. We conduct feasibility studies that identify potential challenges early—saving you time and money down the road.

Permit Navigation

Building departments and planning commissions can be overwhelming. We guide you through the permitting process with experience and relationships that streamline approvals. From zoning questions to building permits, we know how to navigate the system efficiently.

FAA Consulting

For aviation projects—hangars, heliports, and airport-adjacent facilities—we bring specialized knowledge of FAA regulations and compliance requirements. Our team ensures every aspect of your project meets federal guidelines from day one, preventing costly delays and redesigns.

Project Communication & Transparency

Clients work directly with our leadership, not a revolving door of project managers. We provide project-specific client portals where you can monitor progress, goals, budget, and expenditures in real time. You're never left wondering where things stand.

Financing Support

We help clients navigate financing options and connect them with trusted lenders. Whether you're building your first facility or expanding an existing operation, we can help you find the right financial path forward.

Design

Our in-house design team transforms your vision into detailed, buildable plans. We use the same industry-leading tools as major architecture and engineering firms—but with the responsiveness and collaboration of a boutique practice.

In-House Design Team

When design and construction work under one roof, projects move faster and communication stays clear. Our designers and project managers collaborate from day one, ensuring that what we design is practical to build—and what we build matches your vision exactly.

Autodesk Revit Modeling

We use Autodesk Revit for Building Information Modeling (BIM), creating detailed 3D models that you can review before construction begins. This technology allows us to identify conflicts, optimize layouts, and refine every detail—reducing surprises during the build phase.

Complex Project Management

We have the team and relationships to manage external specialists when projects require them—structural engineers, MEP consultants, specialty subcontractors. We coordinate the moving pieces so you have a single point of accountability.

Architecture

Already have a design firm or need an architect? Black Leaf Design can introduce you to some of the region’s most trusted architects and interior designers.

Structural & Decorative Steel

What sets Black Leaf apart: our in-house steel fabrication capabilities. We design, detail, fabricate, and install steel components—bringing structural and decorative elements together into a cohesive package that other contractors simply can't match.

Tekla Steel Detailing

We use Tekla Structures software for precision steel detailing. This advanced modeling ensures every beam, column, and connection is documented down to the bolt hole—minimizing field adjustments and accelerating installation.

Design & Fabrication

From initial structural concepts to finished fabrication, we design, fabricate, and install steel components with precision and durability—beams, columns, frameworks, and custom architectural elements. Advanced technology and industry-leading practices ensure results you can rely on for long-term performance.

Unified Structural & Decorative Steelwork

Most contractors outsource steel fabrication to one shop and architectural metalwork to another. We bring both capabilities under one roof. The result: structural and decorative elements that work together seamlessly—consistent quality, coordinated timelines, and a single team responsible for the finished product.

At Black Leaf Design, we guide our clients through every phase of design and construction. As a boutique design-build firm, we offer the personal attention of a dedicated team, the technical expertise of industry veterans, and the in-house steel fabrication capabilities that set complex projects apart. One accountable partner, from concept through completion.