STEPHEN’S RIDGE DEVELOPMENT HAS BEGUN

Bob Benes, President of Aspen Builders, Inc., accompanied by his daughter, Kelsey, spoke to club members about the new residential development on the north side of Treynor called Stephen’s Ridge.  Benes described plans to build about 210 homes over about 10 years, an appreciable increase in the number of Treynor homes at present.  The first phase of the development has begun, Benes explained, with earth work for streets and utilities for 29 homes and 14 town houses.  He expects to have water and sewer lines and streets in before winter.  Benes indicated he already has a few contracts to build homes and might get some started this fall.  Aspen Builders operates from Lincoln, NE. and typically builds about fifteen homes per year.  Benes said the company has been framing their own homes since 1995 and currently has 3 crews of in-house framers. They have a network of subcontractors, most of whom have been working with Aspen Builders since the company was founded in 1992.  Benes stated he also has two employees working as warranty inspectors to insure quality control and customer satisfaction-a priority goal of his company. 

Benes said he was attracted to residential development in Treynor because it is a small town with growth potential and he likes to work in small communities.  Stephen’s Ridge has been a year in planning to fit the residential development on the site and meet the state and city codes, Benes explained.  He is glad to finally get started.  Anyone interested in contacting the company for more information about home building and the Stephen’s Ridge development plans can call 402-423-6811.