About Northbridge
Real People.
Real Experience.
Construction Insight.
Trust begins with knowing who’s behind the work.
Northbridge is a small, experienced construction consulting team built around direct relationships, practical expertise, and personal accountability. You work with real people who know your project, understand what’s at stake, and stay involved from problem to solution.
Meet the TeamIt’s about the people.
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120+
Years of Combined Experience
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3,500+
Projects Informed and Estimated
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Clients Nationwide
From Developers to Owners to Contractors
Our story
Better projects start with the right people.
Northbridge brings together five founders with complementary experience across construction, estimating, project management, operations, strategy and technology. What connects us is simple: work hard, be transparent, do what’s right and take ownership. For our clients, that means experienced people they know, clear accountability, practical solutions, and a team that genuinely cares about getting the job done right.
Our founding team
Expert people. Practical solutions. Real progress.
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Mike Lawler
Managing Director / Senior Construction Advisor
Construction leadership and senior client advisory.
Mike sees problems early—and likes solving them before they become expensive. With more than 20 years of construction leadership across the DC, Maryland and Virginia market, he brings hands-on experience in estimating, preconstruction, project delivery, cost and schedule control, permitting and project recovery.
- What brought you into the work you do today?
- I’ve always loved solving complex problems and finding a practical path forward.
- What do clients rely on you for?
- Practical judgment, straight answers and a clear path forward.
- What do you admire in another founder?
- People who lead with integrity and take ownership, especially when it’s difficult.
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Ruby Lawler
Operations & Project Controls Director
Keeping client work organized, coordinated and on track.
Ruby keeps the moving parts moving. With more than a decade in operations, executive support and construction administration, she brings organization, follow-through and accountability to complex environments.
- What brought you into the work you do today?
- I’m a natural organizer and I enjoy creating structure where others see chaos.
- What do clients rely on you for?
- To make sure details don’t fall through the cracks and commitments keep moving.
- What do you admire in another founder?
- Disciplined execution and a genuine commitment to doing what’s right.
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Brandon Hoge
Construction Estimator / Project Coordinator
Turning project information into clear scopes and estimates.
Brandon is a hands-on problem solver who likes figuring out how things work. He combines construction estimating and project coordination experience with over 20 years of technical service experience in diagnostics, quality control, and troubleshooting.
- What brought you into the work you do today?
- I enjoy understanding how things work and turning information into solutions.
- What do clients rely on you for?
- Attention to detail, practical problem-solving and consistent follow-through.
- What do you admire in another founder?
- A positive, can-do attitude. Our team always finds a solution, no matter the complexity.
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Marc Ansarov
Strategy & Technology Director
Building the systems and technology that make Northbridge work better.
Marc sees opportunities in systems that other people often miss. An entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in technology, software development and business building, he finds better ways for people, processes and technology to work together.
- What brought you into the work you do today?
- I see the big picture and enjoy making complex systems simpler and more effective.
- What do clients rely on you for?
- Strategic thinking, systems expertise and a practical path to better results.
- What do you admire in another founder?
- People who combine vision with integrity and take action.
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Lee Weber
Certified Project Manager / Communications Director
Making Northbridge clear and easy to understand.
Lee turns complexity into clarity. With 25+ years across communications, project management and operations, she organizes information, improves processes and translates complicated ideas into language people can understand and act on.
- What brought you into the work you do today?
- I love turning complex information into clear communication that helps people make better decisions.
- What do clients rely on you for?
- Clarity, simple processes and a strong focus on the client.
- What do you admire in another founder?
- A positive, can-do attitude. My colleagues always find a solution, no matter the complexity.
Why Northbridge
The Values that Guide us.
Our values shape how we work, who we work with, and what we do.
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Integrity
Do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
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Transparency
Communicate openly, share information, and address difficult issues directly.
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Accountability
Own the work, follow through on commitments, and take responsibility for outcomes.
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Simplicity
Make complicated things understandable and find the most practical path forward.
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Stewardship
Look after our clients, our colleagues, and the business for the long term—not just the immediate transaction.
Let’s work together
Ready to Put Our
Experience to Work for You?
Whether you need expert construction support, a fresh perspective, or help navigating a complex challenge, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.