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    MARK DWYER

    OWNER

    Mark has a diverse background in building, design and construction. He has worked as a carpenter, as a pipe welder, as a structural research engineer, as a home designer, and a general contractor. He has been building for over 25 years. Mark has a Professional Engineering (PE) license in civil engineering and is certified with PHIUS as a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC). Mark’s passion for building and design has led him to focus his skills on the founding and running of the design-build company AMEND. 

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    Josh cook

    CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

    Josh grew up in Maryland helping his father and grandfather with carpentry projects from a young age. After high school he joined his father building decks, additions, Four Seasons Sunrooms and remodel projects throughout Maryland. Josh his wife and 3 children loved vacationing in Maine and decided to make Maine home. Josh has 20 plus years of experience in carpentry and managing projects.

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    Matt Buswell

    CARPENTER

    Matt is thrilled to be a part of the AMEND team. After a 22-year military career, Matt settled in Maine and grew his family while working as a commercial driver. Matt has always enjoyed building and creating as a homeowner. He is excited to be a full-time carpenter for AMEND and loves building and improving homes. In his spare time, Matt enjoys coaching lacrosse for his children, fishing, canoeing, and camping.

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    ZAC WHITENACK

    CARPENTER

    Zac brings his creative eye and craftsmanship to the AMEND team. Originally from upstate New York, he developed his carpentry skills through designing and constructing stage sets for theater productions. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring thrift stores and playing disc golf.

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    Joe McGovern

    OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Joe ensures every AMEND project feels like a tailored experience that is organized and thoughtfully guided from start to finish. He joined AMEND to help deliver homes that are not only high-performing and healthy, but also built through an experience that feels welcoming, attentive, and personal.

“On a random Saturday morning before breakfast my then two-year-old daughter and I were playing with refrigerator magnet letters. She was saying the letters for the first letter of her name, her siblings’ names, M for mommy, and D for daddy. The five letters were laid in front of us and as they moved into different combinations, I recognized the word AMEND on the floor in front of us. I realized this could be the name for the company. AMEND means to make better, to improve. What better name for a company with a goal of focusing on high-performance, energy efficient design and construction.”

— MARK DWYER (Owner)

OUR NAME:

As a design/build company rooted in the Greater Bangor region, AMEND works with homeowners who want to build a home in Bangor Maine and are evaluating different construction pathways, including modular, panelized, and stick-built homes in Maine. Clients come to us not only for architectural guidance but also for our focus on energy efficient building practices. As one of the trusted general contractors in Bangor Maine, we bring building science, craft, and coordination together under one roof. For anyone searching for dependable building contractors in Bangor Maine, AMEND offers a streamlined, thoughtful approach designed to create durable, comfortable, long-lasting homes.

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