Huntington Homes

Huntington Homes was founded in 1987 by brothers Rob & Sheldon Swan to pursue their long-time passion for homebuilding. Atypically, the brothers came from the corporate world, rather than the following traditional construction path. Both were well versed in customer driven companies. The brothers were convinced that in an industry, which lacked controls and consistency, and where clients had low expectations, that by relying on a meticulous approach to planning, rigid quality standards, strict cost controls, and computerized systems, they could deliver an outstanding product. Huntington Homes working alongside its consulting engineers constantly analyzes, evaluates, and revises its specifications. This process was instrumental in the company becoming the first homebuilder in the country to standardize on such important structural elements as foundation pilings, engineered floor systems, steel beams, and structural basement floors, as well as a profusion of other major and minor improvements. Advances werenÕt limited to the construction side of the business. Changes were implemented on the people and organizational side of the business as well. Huntington developed an exclusive system of working relationships with all of its sub-trades and suppliers, who came to be known as ÒBusiness AssociatesÓ. The advances the company made in this area ensured significant improvements in consistent quality, in every home. Explains Rob Swan, ÒMany builders use different trades and suppliers for each home. Their approach is to contract with the lowest bidder. With this system you never know who is working on your new home or what is being supplied.Ó Each of the HuntingtonÕs Business Associates must earn and keep the companyÕs business by doing quality work, as well as by being cost .