The Master's Construction Company

Eight years ago my family and I decided to try something new. We decided it was time to expand and add an addition onto to our home. Like many families at that time we too took advantage of the low interest rates and used our good credit as a resource to expand our lives. Little did we know lurking around the corner was the company that was infamous for not completing projects. We somehow found ourselves connected with the negative pitfalls of the new construction business that we'd been warned about. Fortunately for us, there was another budding young company around the opposite corner. The Master's Construction Company, owned by Carlos Levine.

Carlos Levine-Red Shirt during pre-inspection walk-thru

Carlos and I met around my second year out of college. Like most young men chasing dreams he and I often shared our perspectives on entrepreneurship and economic success. Needless to say it's been a road of ups and downs for the both of us. However, just like anything worth having we've found a way to scratch and claw to a place of progress.

Recently, The Master's Construction Company was drafted from a select pool of companies responsible for revitalizing the historic Senator Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland. Shortly after sharing the news he invited me over one day to preview some of the early construction work. Below are a few of my favorite images from that visit.

I tip my hat to Carlos and his staff for always producing top quality innovative work. More importantly, the value in sharing your visions of success extends beyond the ink on a business plan...

The Master's Construction Company employee framing doors

This image was is one that I selected for my Nat Geo freelance photo portfolio.

The original theatre lower lever overlook

The original theatre doors

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