For Kimberly Bowers, co-founding a custom home building company seemed like a natural, next step.
During the economic downturn of 2008, Bowers was working with builders and developers to help fund the industry and bring it back to life when banks weren’t lending, but by 2016, she decided she wanted to become a builder herself and created Sigma Builders.
“I bring expertise in how to put processes in place, how to put IT in place, customer experience and technology,” Bowers said. “My partner, Dave R. Berman, has been in the building industry for 30-plus years, so he brings the experience in that area to Sigma Builders.”
It’s rare to see a female partner in the building industry.
Bowers recently won the first-ever Women Build It Woman of the Year Award at the Women Build It Conference, thanks to her leadership in the industry.
“It was unbelievable,” she said. “I was humbled and honored, but there are few partner-level women in custom building and I really have a passion for bringing that next generation along because they are our future.”
At Sigma Builders, Bowers and the team pride themselves on creating their own home design, using 3D technology and their innovative approach to crafting luxury homes for their clients.
“Building is a partnership,” she said. “When you’re building a custom home, you want to find people you are comfortable with and you trust. We try to prove that from the first contact, and we truly view our tradesmen, staff and customers as extended family.”
Sigma Builders recently participated in Home-A-Rama, showcasing one of their custom builds in Promontory of Zionsville.
Many potential buyers are interested in seeing what options are available in new home builds.
“We have a very classical home that doesn’t go out of style,” Bowers said. “There were a lot of comments from people about the softness and colors in the house and the timelessness of it.”
What’s unique to Sigma, however, is the way the home is designed to fit the land, not the other way around. Additionally, the landscape is important and they have purchased lots as well.
“As developments pop up, we purchase some of the best land from the most sought-after lots in Central Indiana,” Bowers said. “Always ask us about our lot inventory and where we are for the area you’re interested in.”
The importance of building around the piece of property can involve options like utilizing the placement of windows where the views enhance the home, or designing a large outdoor living space for the family that expresses the need.
Most recently, Sigma Builders designed a home with a view directly down two fairways, using the land to their advantage.
“It’s about listening and connecting to each client,” Bowers said. “I always tell people to put their money in the space they will experience the memories. Maybe that’s in the kitchen or maybe it’s in the outdoor space. We want to help them figure out what’s important to them and bring their dream home to reality.”
