

Built to aHigher Standard.
Developer-intelligent construction across California and South Florida. The principal stays on your project from pre-construction planning to final walkthrough.
A fewRecent Projects.
Residential and commercial work across California, New York, and South Florida. Each project delivered under principal oversight.


Santa Monica Residence

Kitchen Renovation

Pool & Backyard

Whole-Home Hardwood
Five disciplines,One Principal.
Every engagement runs through the principal. No project managers handed your file at signing. No agency layers between you and the work on site.
Custom ground-up builds and high-end renovations across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and South Florida — with the principal at every key decision.
- Custom Home Builds
- High-End Renovations
- Design + Build Delivery
- Pre-Construction Planning
- Permitting & Entitlements
- Premium Subcontractor Network
Ground-up commercial construction and tenant improvement buildouts. Schedules driven by lease commencement. Stakeholder coordination handled.
- Ground-Up Construction
- Tenant Improvement Buildout
- Pre-Construction & Estimating
- Permitting & Entitlements
- Architect & Consultant Mgmt
- Schedule & Budget Control
Developer-grade project oversight. We manage the GC, the budget, the schedule, the design team — so the project stays your project.
- Project Oversight & Reporting
- GC & Contractor Management
- Schedule & Budget Control
- Design Team Coordination
- Entitlement Support
C-15 specialty-licensed installation, refinishing, and restoration. Engineered, solid, and luxury vinyl across Los Angeles and Southern California.
- Engineered Hardwood
- Solid Hardwood
- Sanding & Refinishing (Dustless)
- Custom Staining & Finishing
- Floor Repair & Restoration
- Commercial-Grade LVP
Insurance coordination, Chapter 7A fire-resistant construction, expedited permitting, and full reconstruction. Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu, and beyond.
- Insurance Coordination
- Site Assessment & Scope
- Chapter 7A Construction
- Expedited Fire-Rebuild Permitting
- Full Reconstruction
From first call toFinal Walkthrough.
Four phases on every project. The same principal at every phase — from the first conversation to keys in hand.
Consult
We learn the project, the budget, the timeline, and what is actually at stake.
Direct conversation with the principal. No discovery call funnel, no junior associate.
Plan
Pre-construction, estimating, sub selection, and schedules that hold.
Budget certainty before ground breaking. Trade selection by craft, not by lowest bid.
Build
Principal-led execution. Active site management. No surprises, no excuses.
Hands-on site supervision. Your eyes on the project even when you are not on site.
Deliver
Punch list to zero. Certificate of occupancy. Keys in hand. Done right.
Final walkthrough led by the same person who took your first call. Start to finish.
Step one starts with a conversation.
Start the Conversation“Every decision we make on your project is one we’d make on our own.”

The contractor onYour Side.
Scott Schubiner spent 15 years acquiring, financing, and developing real estate before founding Composite. Having spent his career managing and supervising contractors from the owner’s side, he built Composite to deliver the standard he always expected. We know what’s at stake — because we’ve been there.
Most contractors build the plans you hand them. We get involved early — guiding design decisions based on how things are actually built. Nailing the details before the plans are approved saves time and money later. From coordinating architects and consultants to managing every phase of execution, we bring design, development, and construction together under one roof.
Scott is a career-long real estate professional with over 15 years of experience acquiring, financing, developing, and selling commercial and residential real estate. He has led over $1 billion in transactions across the U.S.
He previously led acquisitions and ground-up development for the U.S. investment arm of a publicly-traded Hong Kong-listed company with $2 billion in assets under management — growing its pipeline from inception to over $400 million. Prior, he held progressively senior roles at a New York City firm specializing in ground-up mixed-use and residential development.
On every project Scott led programming, design direction, and end-to-end coordination — the same hands-on approach he brings to each Composite engagement today.
Full bio & project history
38-48 Second Avenue
- 87 units
- 11 stories
- 130,000 SF
- $200M project cost

101 W. 14th Street
- 44 units
- 14 stories
- 85,000 SF
- $140M project cost

171 N1
- 57 units
- 7 stories
- 80,000 SF
- $90M project cost

50 Clinton
- 37 units
- 7 stories
- 50,000 SF
- $65M project cost
FAQ.
Look for a licensed, insured contractor with direct experience in your project type and market. Ask for references, verify their license with the state (DBPR in Florida, CSLB in California), and make sure the principal — not just a project manager — will be involved in your build. A good GC should be transparent about budget, timeline, and subcontractor selection from the first conversation.
Construction costs vary significantly based on scope, finishes, site conditions, and market. A luxury kitchen renovation will differ from a ground-up custom home. We provide detailed pre-construction estimates so you understand exactly where every dollar goes before a shovel hits the ground. The best way to get an accurate number is to tell us about your project.
Timelines depend on the scope of work, permitting requirements, and design complexity. A full kitchen or bathroom renovation might take 8–16 weeks, while a ground-up home can range from 10 to 18 months. We build detailed construction schedules during pre-construction so there are no surprises — and we hold ourselves to them.
It starts with a consultation to understand your project, budget, and timeline. From there, we handle pre-construction planning, permitting, subcontractor selection, and scheduling. During construction, you get principal-led site management with regular progress updates. We finish with a thorough walkthrough, punch list completion, and certificate of occupancy.
Almost always, yes. In both California and Florida, most structural work, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical changes require permits from your local building department. Working without permits creates serious liability and can affect your property value, insurance, and ability to sell. We handle all permitting and entitlements in-house.
A commercial tenant improvement starts with understanding your lease requirements and TI allowance, then moves into space planning, design, permitting, and construction. The goal is to build out your space on time and on budget so you can open for business. We handle everything from pre-construction estimating through final inspection in both South Florida and Los Angeles.
Commercial projects involve different building codes, fire and life safety requirements, ADA compliance, and permitting processes. Schedules are often driven by lease commencement dates and business operations. The coordination is more complex — multiple stakeholders, stricter inspections, and tighter timelines. We bring the same principal-level oversight to commercial work that our residential clients expect.
Tell us whatYou’re Building.
We’ll tell you what it takes to do it right.