Founder & CEO

 

​Ken Hsieh is the founder of BlockBuild Systems and a California-based builder focused on making construction faster and more predictable for general contractors. After years of working around jobsite realities—labor shortages, repeated inspections, schedule overruns, and cash-flow pressure—Ken recognized that many projects struggle not because teams lack skill, but because the structural phase is slow and unpredictable.

That insight led to BlockBuild Systems: a pre-engineered structural building system designed to move complexity into a controlled, repeatable process, helping crews assemble faster, reduce rework risk, and streamline inspections.

Trade specialst

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Jimmy Bernard is a Trade Specialist at BlockBuild Systems, focused on helping contractors execute faster, cleaner structural installs with fewer jobsite surprises. With a hands-on understanding of framing, coordination, and field sequencing, James supports builders from pre-install planning through on-site assembly—making sure crews know what’s coming, what matters most, and how to keep the schedule moving.

He works closely with project teams to align structural panels, MEP rough-in considerations, insulation details, and inspection readiness, so the system goes in smoothly and consistently. James is known for being practical and solutions-driven: he catches issues early, communicates clearly, and helps contractors avoid rework that can cost days—or weeks—on a typical build.

At BlockBuild Systems, James’s mission is simple: support the trades, protect the timeline, and help every project reach “ready for inspection” with confidence.

CFO

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Nicole Cheng is the CFO of BlockBuild Systems, responsible for financial strategy, budgeting, and operational performance across the company. She focuses on building a scalable financial foundation that supports predictable growth—aligning pricing, production planning, and cash-flow management with the realities of construction timelines. Nicole works closely with leadership and project teams to strengthen cost controls, improve forecasting accuracy, and ensure each project is structured for healthy margins. She also supports vendor relationships and long-term planning, helping BlockBuild Systems expand while maintaining discipline and transparency. Nicole’s approach is data-driven and practical: protect the fundamentals, reduce risk, and create the financial clarity contractors and partners need to move projects forward with confidence.

CTO​​

 

Michael Harrison is the CTO of BlockBuild Systems, leading the technical development of our building system and the processes that make it repeatable in the field. He oversees system engineering, product improvement, and quality standards—ensuring every panel package is designed for fast assembly, clean integration, and consistent performance. Michael bridges design, production, and installation by translating code requirements and jobsite realities into practical, buildable solutions. He also drives innovation in system detailing, documentation, and workflow optimization so contractors can reduce rework, streamline inspections, and keep projects on schedule. Michael’s mission is simple: make the system smarter, easier to install, and reliable on every job.