About
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Built for Projects that Require the Right Team
Why Choose Stonewing
- Experienced Project Leadership
- Skilled, Proven Trade Partners
- Clear, Dependable Communication
- Practical Planning & Problem-Solving
- Clean, Organized Project Execution
- Strong Closeout & Follow-Through
Our goal is simple: make construction easier for our clients and partners while delivering work everyone involved can be proud of.
- Our Mission — To raise the standard for construction through dependable communication, skilled craftsmanship, practical problem-solving, and a team committed to doing the job right.
The Stonewing Process
We start with an on-site review focused on constructability, access, phasing, safety, and operational constraints—not just finishes. For public facilities, this includes ADA exposure, life-safety considerations, and coordination with building staff.
Outputs:
- Existing conditions validation
- Risk & phasing considerations
- Preliminary scope alignment
We pressure-test the scope against real-world costs, schedules, and funding constraints. If adjustments are needed, they happen early—before documents lock in problems.
Outputs:
- Order-of-magnitude or fixed-cost budget (as appropriate)
- Scope clarifications and alternates
- Early value-engineering options (if needed)
When design is required, we coordinate with architects, engineers, and inspectors to ensure drawings are buildable, code-compliant, and aligned with the budget—especially for ADA, structural, and envelope work.
Outputs:
- Permit-ready documents
- ADA/code compliance checks
- Clear scope boundaries to reduce change orders
This is where Stonewing separates itself. We lock in trades, finalize phasing, confirm material lead times, and align the schedule with building operations.
Outputs:
- Trade coordination & sequencing
- Confirmed schedule & milestones
- Submittals, procurement, and logistics plan
- Communication plan for stakeholders
We actively manage daily field operations, safety, inspections, and coordination between trades—especially critical in occupied schools and facilities.
What clients experience:
- Minimal disruption
- Clear communication
- Fast issue resolution
- Disciplined change management
We handle punchlists, inspections, and closeout documentation so your team isn’t chasing missing items months later.
Deliverables include:
- Final inspections & approvals
- As-builts and warranties
- Clean closeout package
- Final walkthrough & acceptance
LEADERSHIP
Derek Kropp brings more than 20 years of construction experience to Stonewing Builders, with a focus on project planning, field coordination, problem-solving, and execution. His experience across residential, commercial, and public-sector construction helps the team anticipate challenges, develop practical solutions, and keep projects moving from preconstruction through closeout.
As President, Derek works closely with clients, trade partners, and installers to coordinate the details that determine whether a project runs smoothly. His approach is straightforward: communicate clearly, solve problems early, support the people doing the work, and deliver what was promised.
Christine Kropp leads Stonewing Builders with a focus on strong business practices, dependable relationships, and long-term growth. Her background spans business ownership, executive leadership, finance, marketing, and strategic planning—experience that helps provide the structure and discipline behind Stonewing’s construction operations.
As owner of Stonewing Builders, Christine helps ensure the company remains focused on responsible business practices, strong client and trade-partner relationships, and delivering on its commitments. Stonewing is proud to be a woman-owned business, while earning its opportunities the same way it executes its projects: through experience, preparation, performance, and trust.