Q&A with Brandon & Tricia Spry, owners of ONYX Construction Management
By Like Media Team
At ONYX Construction Management, custom homes are built with the same precision and technical expertise that shaped decades of federal and commercial work. Owners Brandon and Tricia Spry bring construction knowledge and design together, creating distinctive North Idaho homes defined by thoughtful planning, quality craftsmanship and attention to every detail.
Q. ONYX Construction Management handles federal, commercial, remodeling, and residential work. How did the company grow into so many types of projects?
A. Our background started in 1999 with federal projects for the Corps of Engineers and quickly grew to Department of Defense contracts for all branches of the military. You could say these were our bread-and-butter contracts. In 2018, we opened our ONYX office in Sandpoint and started pursuing Bonner County commercial projects to supplement the ebbs and flows of federal opportunities. In 2020, when both federal and commercial opportunities slowed, we expanded our portfolio to custom homes. We quickly noticed the passion and creative freedom that came with designing and building custom homes and the enjoyment it brought that you simply can't get from the federal and commercial world.
Q. As owners, what strengths do each of you bring to the business, and how do your roles complement one another?
A. Brandon is a “builder” in the truest form, with so much background in complex construction, problem-solving, and a complete understanding of all trades within the construction industry. When we say he can build “anything,” we mean exactly that. His portfolio is so diverse that he makes hard, complex projects look effortless.
Tricia is an “artist” in the truest form. She breathes life into a custom home. She can recognize proper shading and use light and textures to complete a room’s overall flow and provide the warmth needed to elevate an area from functional to exceptional.
One builds and shapes the canvas, while the other paints the masterpiece.
Q. What do you believe makes a construction project run well from the client’s perspective?
A. Complete transparency and earned trust are key. We take a transparent approach with our clients, so they are involved in every facet of the design-build process and understand in detail what they are receiving. Clear, concise communication always helps meet expectations.
Q. Your team featured a home in this year's Parade of Homes. What went into the site and floor plan, and what challenges or opportunities shaped the final build?
A. “The Ridge” was designed around one main feature: the unobstructed views of the entire Sagle Valley. Building on a slope always has challenges. Perfectly placing the home to capture full west-facing sunsets while also capturing the right amount of light creates a delicate balance of placement and coverage, and it maintains the maximum square footage possible on the main floor to eliminate multiple levels and daylight basements.
Q. What design choices, construction details, or craftsmanship in the Parade home best represent the standard you want associated with ONYX Construction Management?
A. “Craftsmanship of the highest quality.” We go above and beyond the industry standards for a well-built home. We overengineer our foundations; we are meticulous in our approach and in properly framing for structural soundness. We utilize master craftsmen for finishes and longevity of the home. We use industry-leading materials backed by exceptional warranties, and we stand proudly by our finished product for years and decades to come. We build a generational home.
Q. Looking ahead, what kind of work do you want ONYX Construction Management to be known for?
A. “The finest homes built in the area.” If it carries the ONYX brand, then it was built the right way, by salt-of-the-earth people who want families to occupy that home and make core memories in it for generations to come.
ONYX Construction Management LLC
102 S. 4th Ave., Unit B
Sandpoint, ID
254.499.0172
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