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See what Joe's up to at uniplexconstruction.com communities, Uniplex offers a team-oriented and relationship- based approach to cater to clients in every phase of construction, from concept to completion Before Uniplex and the success that followed, Joe seemingly had to take it all down before building his empire back up "He loved doing demolition," Sherry says "When he was growing up and working on our sites, it was one of his absolute favorite construction activities " Joe has certainly earned his keep along the way to today And whether demoing or stepping into various roles and thinking about how they could be done better, hard work has never scared him away from taking hold of the industry and establishing his name While cutting his teeth at the family business, then HCS, he did so first as a laborer and carpenter and later as a sales person and project manager, successfully building a resume that would lead him to the position of CEO Joe's jack-of-all-trades background and sponge-like ability to learn from every experience in just about every facet of the industry give him an undeniable edge and unique perspective, one he uses to see that it takes all positions working in cohesion to provide successful and lasting results for clients Joe's ascension to leadership and deft ability to seek out and retain skilled employees took shape during one of our industry's darkest times In 2008, while with HCS, Joe acquired Washington Floor and Tile and Uniplex Construction, then proceeded to expand upon both companies' existing customer base, eventually doubling the three entities' revenues each year between 2012 and 2015 These days, Joe oversees 2017's fastest-growing privately held construction company in Washington, as measured by Puget Sound Business Journal, and the third-fastest growing company of all types in the state (2017) Unsurprisingly, his efforts have reached national acclaim, having been recognized by both NAHB and Remodeling Magazine's 550 list, the latter as the largest-grossing remodeler in Washington and thirtieth in the nation in 2018 Joe's journey is ongoing But that's the way he likes it "My job is to push (my) company forward in new ways," he says "Everyone can get to a final product, but it's how you get there that matters " There is no question he will get there But it's what he's doing along the way that makes Joe Schwab who he is "I have had the good fortune of being able to partner with Joe on numerous kitchen and bath projects over the last 15 years. He's consistently solution-minded on every project, whether a simple bath vanity or a whole house remodel. Joe's success comes from not only how he cares and treats his clients but also with how he treats his industry partners, with the utmost respect." —Mike Klym, Stile & Rail, Design + Studio 57 WINTER 2018 master builder