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A artistic modern bathroom with large mirror above a double vanity with dark countertop and ornate wooden cabinet doors, two faucets, white towels on towel hooks, and a window showing trees outside. A vase with orange flowers is on the countertop.

The passion builds.

It’s our motto. And we build both our homes and our reputation on it.

Established in 2003, and formerly based in Austin, Texas, New Urban Home Builders is a client-focused luxury custom builder, specializing in architectural new homes and large-scale renovations, in the Greater Grand Rapids area and along West Michigan’s Lakeshore.

A premier boutique builder, New Urban strives to improve the construction experience for homeowners through exceptional project management, communication, and customer service.

  • Every member of our veteran team plays a specialized role in ensuring the success of each New Urban build.

  • Our construction managers rely on decades of experience in high performance construction, building science, and the execution of technically complex custom homes to bring plans to form while safeguarding both integrity and beauty.

  • We believe transparent conversations are key to maximizing value in a custom home—sometimes costs are worth it, and sometimes they aren’t. Let’s get talking. Early. Even before you’ve selected an architect or interior designer. It’s our passion to guide clients toward fulfilling choices that reflect what drives and inspires them.

  • Even after your home is complete, our journey together needn’t end. Let us continue to make life easier with personalized home maintenance plans and concierge services. Or, just reach out anytime you need us. Our clients become family. We’ll always here to help.

What People Are Saying

“Though Scott was an engineer by trade, as a builder, Scott has a wonderful knack for modern design. We incorporated many of his ideas into both our interior and exterior finishes. We were particularly impressed with how Scott worked around our schedule to update and communicate all aspects of our build so that we remained well informed. To many builders, time is money and sooner is better. I feel that Scott is more focused on the quality of the end product, taking time to research, verify, and verify again to ensure that all aspects of the build are perfected.”

— Kelly A., Homeowner

“The strength of this team and their collaborative process generated better ideas that made this project come together in a way that is astonishing.”

— Jeff B., Homeowner

"Scott is an engineer first so he understands the process involved in building. His team was professional, courteous and neat. They finished on time and on budget.... Overall the building process was one of the most fun experiences we could imagine."

— David H., Homeowner

Meet the Team

  • Scott Branc in front of gray office building, wearing a dark gray polo shirt with an orange patch that says 'New Urban Home Builders'.

    Scott Branc

    FOUNDER / PRINCIPAL

    NAHB Certified Graduate Builder

    NAHB Certified Green Builder

    NAHB 20 Clubs

  • Brandon VanNoord in front of gray office building, wearing a dark grey polo shirt with an orange patch that says 'New Urban Home Builders'.

    Brandon VanNoord

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Wayne VanNoord in front of gray office building, wearing a dark gray polo shirt with an orange patch that reads 'New Urban Home Builders'.

    Wayne VanNoord

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Jake Wilgus in front of gray office building, wearing a gray T-shirt with a pocket that has an orange patch reading 'New Urban Home Builders'.

    Jake Wilgus

    JOBSITE MANAGER

  • Alison Black crouching with a happy, fluffy Golden Retriever in an outdoor setting with green plants and office building in the background.

    Alison Black, Rusty

    OFFICE MANAGERS