Continually
Building Better

Your Future Is Better

We are not just building homes. We are building process, culture, and performance.

Every project is an opportunity to demonstrate that thoughtful planning, verified quality, and building science expertise create homes that perform, feel, and live better for decades.

That's what Continually Building Better means to us.

Committed to High Performance

At Fresh Start Projects, high performance is not a buzzword.

It’s a standard.

It’s how we approach our work, how we make decisions, and how we show up every day — on site, with clients, and with each other.

Our team is constantly looking for ways to further educate themselves on the best possible building practices, and green technologies, in order to give our clients the best product available. Our team and our trade partners take pride in providing you with a clean, comfortable and high performing place to live.

Meet the Team

Founder & Planning Lead

Ernest Young

Ernest drives planning strategy and executive decisions. His focus on pre-construction clarity and process governance shapes every project.

Operations Director & Carpenter

Lachlan Sinclair

Lachlan ensures systems run smoothly. From scheduling to quality control, he manages the operational excellence that supports our teams.

Carpenter & Certified Passive House Designer

Jordan Dunning

Jordan brings advanced building science expertise, envelope design, energy modeling, and high-performance detailing to every project.

Lead Carpenter

Dave Ashton

As our Lead Carpenter, he is responsible for day-to-day site execution — coordinating the crew, supporting trades, and making sure work is completed to the level of quality we expect.