Since 1988: Based in Albuquerque and Serving New Mexico

Licensed general contractor specializing in metal framing,
gypsum drywall, stucco / EIFS, acoustic ceilings, specialty
interior finishes, carpentry, batt insulation, and project
management.

UNM The College of Nursing and Public Health Excellence Bldg

Metal framing, sheathing, gypsum drywall and backing &
blocking. Jan 2023 to Current.

Tesla Store

Metal framing, exterior sheathing, drywall, batt insulation,
EIFS and FRP. Nov 2022 to Apr 2023.

AutoNation USA - Albuquerque

Metal framing, exterior sheathing, gypsum drywall, batt
insulation, EIFS, acoustic ceilings and FRP. Jun 2022
to Dec 2022.

Revel Entertainment Center

General Contractor performing metal framing, exterior
sheathing, gypsum drywall, decking, batt insulation, stucco
system, acoustic ceilings and FRP. Feb 2022 to Sep 2022.

Sandia Resort and Casino South Expansion Jul 2018 to Feb 2021. Monroe's Restaurant 4th Street

Construction Management and Design Builder. Apr 2019
to Jan 2020.

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel Plaster. Aug 2016 to Sep 2018. Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel

Metal framing, drywall, batt insulation and acoustic ceilings.
Aug 2016 to Sep 2018.

Marie Hughes Elementary School Framing. Feb 2016 to Dec 2016.

Building in all of New Mexico.

experience | safety | service | efficiency | knowledge | quality | excellence

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Walls & Ceilings Cover Story August 2022

New Mexico’s premier contractor shows it has the chops to service greater Albuquerque, but with a changing of the guard from one generation to the next.—read more

About Us

Licensed General Contractor specializing in new commercial and remodel construction. We perform metal framing and interior & exterior finish trades with our own forces. We provide hands-on project management, qualified supervision, a certified safety program, on time critical path scheduling and ethical business practices.

Our Mission

At Lone Sun Builders, Inc. our mission is to provide quality with integrity. We take pride in our financial responsibility, work history, business ethics and safety training. We believe that our loyalty to employees, vendors and clients will build our reputation for the future. We subscribe to the pillars of character counts: Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthy, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.