Ben Gagnon - Head of Pre-Construction
Ben Gagnon is the Head of Production at SnapADU and specializes in ADU construction, project planning, and cost management. He oversees projects from feasibility through completion and brings practical expertise in estimating, utilities, and site development. Ben holds a California Class B General Building Contractor license and serves as Chair of the Utilities & Infrastructure Subcommittee of the BIA San Diego ADU Committee. He also holds a B.A. in Economics and Supply Chain Management from the University of California, San Diego.
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What We've Learned Building ADUs in VistaADU regulations are complex, but when you’ve done this for 100+ projects, you know the details inside and out. We publish our insights because we want people to get accurate information... not just...
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SNAPADUIn the NewsTiny Homes Are the New Home Add-Ons That Will Make the Value of Your Property Soar Realtor.com An increasing number of young people, priced out of the traditional real estate market, are opting for tiny homes and...
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