For nearly twenty years, Benchmark Development has been contracting residential and commercial construction projects in Northern California. For a couple years, the firm worked across the country building tenant improvement projects in regional malls, where we manufactured and installed custom commercial wall systems and displays.

In 1993, Rick Green, owner of Benchmark Development was first introduced to the concept of straw bale construction. This seemed a natural transition, since he was at the time raising rice and being faced with the problem of not burning the straw. Since that time we have focused almost entirely on promoting straw bale construction. We have done this by participating in organizations like the California Straw Builders Association, constructing displays and demonstration projects at major events, and having become the largest supplier of straw bales anywhere.

Russ Tucker, general superintendent for Benchmark Development, brings over thirty years of experience in the construction industry and is also a licensed general contractor. Mr. Tucker is proficient in all phases of light commercial and residential construction, including sub-division supervision. Mr. Tucker was responsible for the construction supervision of the largest straw bale project to date in California - the ABC School for Autistic Children in Sacramento, California.

With a forward-looking attitude toward technology and innovation, Benchmark Development is equipped to build a wide range of projects. From garden walls to large-scale commercial projects, or from a single home to a full sub-division, our team is ready to help facilitate whatever your straw bale project might be. We look forward to your project with anticipation and the challenge of building with straw.