A Merit Shop Multi-Scope Subcontractor

Our Mission is to Simplify Construction so Our Clients can Focus on What’s Next.

In other words, the easier we can make building for our clients, the more they can build. It's just that simple.

Quest Building Corp (QBC) is a merit shop commercial subcontractor serving Wisconsin and Northern Illinois since 1998. We provide multi-scope services including rough carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetry, countertops, and flooring for developers, general contractors, property managers, architects, and designers.

A merit shop is a non-union construction company that hires, compensates, and promotes employees based on their skills, performance, attitude, and commitment to quality rather than union affiliation or seniority. At QBC, we believe career trajectory should be determined by a person's abilities and drive to succeed, not by time on the job or union membership.

Merit Shop vs Union: Our Approach

We have nothing against union shops. It's simply a difference in philosophy. Many of our clients are union general contractors, and we partner effectively with both union and non-union firms.

For our clients, the merit shop approach means working with crews selected for their skills and commitment, not because of union requirements. For our team members, it means advancement is earned through quality work, problem-solving ability, and embodying our core values.

This philosophy aligns with our broader belief that construction should be merit-based at every level: we earn your business through reliable execution, our crews earn advancement through skilled work, and our reputation is built one quality project at a time.

At QBC, our decisions and actions are guided by twelve core tenets. They're the principles that shape how we hire, how we train, how we execute projects, and how we treat our clients and each other.

• Servant - Selflessly help others
• Safety - Protect you, me, and our workplace
• Stewardship - Protect and enhance resources
• Integrity - Always do what is right
• Accountability - Take ownership of actions and results
• Timeliness - Set the pace, always deliver
• Transparency - Be open and honest
• Communication - “Seek first to understand, then be understood”
• Commitment - See it through
• Knowledge - Acquire skills and understanding
• Wisdom - Leveraging experiences and knowledge
• Continuous Improvement - Solving, implimenting, and improving

These twelve tenets are practical guides that show up daily in how we communicate with clients, how we coordinate with other trades, how we train new crew members, and how we handle challenges on the jobsite. They're why clients book us years in advance. They're why our team takes pride in the QBC name.