Apex Build Group LLC
Apex Leadership and Engineering History
Founded in 1998 • 28 Years of Building Excellence

Built on Integrity.
Driven by Mastery.

Since 1998, Apex Build Group LLC has stood at the intersection of master craftsmanship and structural engineering rigor, delivering over $4.8 billion in landmark capital assets across North America.

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The Apex Standard

Master Craftsmanship Meets Engineering Rigor

We believe that great construction is an art form backed by uncompromising science. Whether erecting a 70-story diagrid steel tower or carving an ultra-luxury private retreat into a mountain slope, our teams operate with single-point accountability.

Zero-Compromise Safety Culture

OSHA VPP Star recipient with an unblemished 0.00 EMR rate across 8.5M+ safe craftsman field hours.

Virtual Design & Digital Twins (LOD 400)

Eliminating costly job-site clashes before structural fabrication through advanced BIM engineering.

Master Guild Artisan Integration

In-house stone masons, architectural concrete masters, and bespoke millworkers executing finish tolerances down to the millimeter.

Apex Engineers on Jobsite
$500 Million+
Single-Project Treasury Bonding
Underwritten by AAA-rated domestic sureties
Our Journey

Milestones of Growth & Innovation

From our origins in New York structural steel to a nationwide powerhouse in luxury estates and commercial towers.

1998First Commercial Contract ($12M)

Founding in New York City

Apex Build Group was founded by master engineer David Vance and architect Marcus Sterling, establishing a new standard for high-complexity structural builds.

200525 Luxury Estates Delivered

Luxury Residential Atelier Launch

Expanded into ultra-luxury bespoke residential estates in Scottsdale, Aspen, and Bel Air, creating our signature Master Craftsman Guild.

2012$1 Billion Milestone Reached

BIM & Virtual Design Center of Excellence

Pioneered LOD 400 4D digital twin simulation and automated clash detection, reducing project cycle times across all commercial divisions.

2018LEED Platinum Excellence Award

Mass Timber & Net-Zero ESG Initiative

Completed the region's first 12-story Mass Timber commercial tower and committed to 100% low-carbon concrete on all future builds.

2023$4.2 Billion Portfolio Valuation

Expansion into Mega-Logistics & Tech Infrastructure

Delivered our first 2.4M sq ft robotic logistics mega-hub with advanced laser-screed superflat flooring and automated drone surveying.

202642 Active Mega-Projects Nationwide

The Next Era: Autonomous Construction & Robotics

Deploying autonomous robotic layout printers, IoT strain sensors, and carbon-negative concrete formulations across all national sites.

Executive Governance

Master Builders & Industry Pioneers

Marcus Vance, PE, LEED AP
28 Years In Construction

Marcus Vance, PE, LEED AP

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Principal
MS Civil Engineering (MIT), 28 Yrs Experience

Marcus has overseen more than $3.5B in skyscraper and mega-infrastructure execution. A licensed Professional Engineer, he previously led major civil projects across North America and Europe.

Elena Rostova-Sterling, AIA
24 Years In Construction

Elena Rostova-Sterling, AIA

Executive Vice President of Design-Build
M.Arch (Harvard GSD), FAIA Fellow

Elena leads the integrated architecture, engineering, and VDC studios at Apex, ensuring flawless translation of architectural visions into reality without cost or timeline creep.

Arthur Pendelton, CSP
31 Years In Construction

Arthur Pendelton, CSP

Senior VP of Safety & Field Operations
Certified Safety Professional, OSHA Master Trainer

Arthur is the architect behind Apex's industry-defining 'Zero Compromise' safety culture, achieving 8.5 million consecutive lost-time incident-free hours across 50+ active sites.

Camilla Zhao, MS, DBIA
20 Years In Construction

Camilla Zhao, MS, DBIA

Chief Preconstruction & Estimating Officer
BS Construction Management (Stanford), DBIA Master

Camilla leads the quantitative modeling, supply chain hedging, and predictive cost estimation divisions, delivering budget precision within ±0.4% across 400+ builds.