Your Pacific Northwest Renovation Contractor

We are a building envelope remediation contractor with experience working on multifamily properties and homes.

Our 50+ combined years of experience working in this industry provides our customers with the peace of mind that their home's cladding system will hold up against extreme Pacific Northwest weather conditions.

Our experience working with condominium and apartment communities means we are uniquely equipped to handle the communication demands placed on our team by homeowners, tenants, property managers, landlords and others whom have a stake in the properties we revive.  PBE’s workmanship, attention to detail and installation standards ensures that windows, doors, siding, roofs, waterproof coatings and other cladding systems we install will withstand the test of time.  We understand the importance of proper installation practices and the impact poorly designed or installed materials can have on structural elements of a home or building.  This is why we demand only the best from our installation teams and guarantee our workmanship will hold up against the harsh weather conditions often encountered in the Pacific Northwest's coastal and mountainous regions.

President, Jon Walkley founded Pacific Building Envelope in 2011, specializing in exterior renovations of occupied buildings. With over 35 years of construction experience and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Jon has been active in the Pacific Northwest construction sector since 1996. He leverages his extensive experience in commercial, multi-family, and single-family home construction to accurately prepare and oversee estimates, budgets, and overall construction costs. Jon leads his team through successful and challenging renovations. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor hikes, running, and lounging in the sun with family and friends.

Mobile (425) 737-0811 | Email Jon

Senior Project Manager, Melissa Knudson has been in the construction industry for 10 years with her start in commercial concrete where she managed operations for the Metro Puget Sound Region. She is from the PNW, born and raised, and a graduate of Washington State University with a Master’s degree in Soil Chemistry. Melissa prides herself on being able to rise to any challenge that presents itself and enjoys the feeling of accomplishment when a project is completed on time and under budget with happy customers.  She has three children, two have graduated from college, one from University of Oregon and the other from Oregon State and her youngest will be starting his second year at UO in fall 2024.  For fun, you can usually finder her and her husband either in the woods camping or on the golf course.

Mobile (503) 956-1032 | Email Melissa

Project Engineer, Kyle Walkley entered the construction industry shortly after graduating from University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. After several years at PBE, he decided to obtain his Certificate in Construction Management from his Alma Mater while still working. Kyle has a passion for self-improvement and is constantly looking for ways to expand his knowledge base and grow his skill set. Kyle assists Project Managers and Superintendents on larger projects while managing smaller ones. He often takes care of the day-to-day tasks on large projects so senior management can focus on delivering projects on time to a happy client and architect. Kyle has two miniature dachshunds and enjoys reading, watching films, or listening to music and podcasts in his spare time.

Mobile (425) 923-9009 | Email Kyle

Project Engineer, George Strong has been working in the field of multi-family/residential renovations since 2017.  George started working in the industry as a siding subcontractor.  Wanting to further his skill set he decided to look for a general contractor to work for. In 2022 he worked with PBE as a subcontractor. He was very impressed with how PBE performed as a company and asked to be part of the team.  Since being at PBE, George has continued to grow as a professional. He assists Project Managers on multimillion dollar projects and self manages smaller projects. George has a strong commitment to completing projects on schedule, within budget, and ensuring owners and architects expectations are exceeded.  Outside of work, George fills most of his time enjoying the outdoors by fishing and hunting across Washington state and others nearby.

Mobile (206) 822-0013 | Email George

Superintendent, Luke Cantwell has over twenty years of construction experience which includes commercial tenant improvements, remodels, and building envelope repairs over these years.  Luke started working construction in a family business and later became a journeyman carpenter followed by Superintendent.  He has managed Kinnear Park Condominiums, Eagle Reach Condominiums, Channel Place Condominiums, Mayfair Manor, Stonebridge Condominiums, Seventy-O-One Condominiums, Juanita Bay Condominiums and for us which have all been successfully completed within budget and on schedule.  Currently, Luke is managing the Canterbury Shores Condominium project in Seattle. Luke maintains a great working relationship with our clients throughout his projects.  His strong commitment for obtaining a quality product, delivered on time, while often exceeding the client’s expectations, makes him an ideal fit for the occupied properties we renovate.

Superintendent, Sean Cardinal has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry in various roles. Prior to his employment with Pacific Building Envelope, Sean worked as a sider before working his way up to the position of superintendent. Sean has extensive knowledge in siding installation and tenant improvements due to the nature of his previous work. In addition to his experiential knowledge, Sean attended Renton Technical College where he persued a Certificate in Construction Management. This knowledge base allows him to successfully implement Pacific Building Envelope’s ideals to the projects he’s working on.

Superintendent, Ashley Hogan began working for PBE’s owner Jon Walkley in 1996.  Ashley began working for Jon as a lead carpenter and over time proved he had the knowledge, organization and temperament to supervise jobs.  He has been placed in the role of superintendent on projects such as the Maxwell Condominiums, Taylor Avenue Condominiums, Islandia Condominiums, East Thomas Condominiums, Whaler’s Village Estate Condominiums, and currently the Northgate Plaza Reclad project.  Ashley's versatility as a working foreman and a superintendent has been invaluable to PBE, Inc. as a company.  He is a 'no nonsense' kind of guy, has the respect of PBE's office staff, field crew, and is always well-liked by homeowners or residents that get a chance to work with him.

Lead Foreman, Archie Meigs has a wealth of experience as a carpenter, working foreman and supervisor.  Since 1997 Archie has been a member of owner Jon Walkley’s team and in 2007 began running large scale projects as a superintendent.  Archie has been superintendent on several large multi-family remediation projects, including the Cypress Place Condominium project in Bellingham, WA.  Archie's ability to perform proper flashing & waterproofing techniques is second to none, and is rooted in his past experience as a roofer, where he perfected these skills throughout the mid 80's and 90's.  He has been trained by several manufacturers in the application of their products, including:  James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, and Pacific Polymers Waterproofing Coatings.  Archie has also chosen to continue his education through courses on Critical Path Scheduling and Field Management offered by Associated General Contractors of Washington. Archie's abilities, attitude, training, and experience always translates into a positive force on jobs he supervises.

Lead Foreman, Roger Hernandez leads our specialized crews in siding installation, window flashing and selective framing repair.  Rodger has assisted our superintendents successfully manage projects such as BellCentre Apartment Courtyard Renovation, 7001 Courtyard Waterproofing, Eagle Reach Condominiums Exterior Renovations, Channel Place, Mayfair Manor, Stonebridge Condomininums, 7001 Reclad, Juanita Bay Condominiums, Spinnaker Reach Condominiums and recently Canterbury Shores Condominiums.  He has extensive experience with various siding systems including those on a rain screen.

Join Our Team

Pacific Building Envelope is an equal opportunity employer and specializes in the renovation and repair of single-family and multi-family residential homes.  Prior to becoming a member of our team applicants must pass a thorough screening process including a review of references and their personal backgrounds.  PBE employees are subject to random, post-accident, and for cause drug and alcohol testing.  New hire wages are negotiated and will be based on experience, skill-set and educational factors.  After a short period of employment new hires become eligible for health insurance and other benefits.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

PBE is licensed (PACIFBE890J1), bonded and insured to work on condominiums and construction defect repairs.  We also included and maintain completed operations coverage as part of our general insurance liabilities.