Jason Imhof’s first inspiration for Aspire came in 2001 when a family member took on the role of being a building owner for the expansion of her healthcare business. She hired a reputable general contractor and design team and expected the project to run very smoothly. In the end, the project was deemed a success, although it wasn’t without many headaches, false starts, disputes, and budget over-runs. The owner was challenged every day with maintaining the many responsibilities of managing a commercial building project, all while still running a healthcare organization. During this project, Jason clearly saw the perspective of the owner, and at the same time, recognized the huge challenge and complexities in running a commercial construction project. All of the details, from project inception through the design phase, and then, finally, the build — which can last for months — have to be managed daily. Jason has now spent over 25 years in the commercial construction industry and has recognized two critical industry trends: There are too few qualified construction managers, and projects are becoming increasingly complex. Both trends contribute to project delays, and budgets being blown, all resulting in more disappointed owners.