Lïef

Owner's Representation · Arizona · Las Vegas · Los Angeles

Your Rebuild.
Our Oversight.

We manage it. We protect it. We deliver it.

Owner's representation, insurance coordination, and SABS™ fire-rated construction — consolidated under one team. 25+ years. $300M+ in completed projects. Phoenix, AZ.

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Services

— What We Do

Full-Scope Oversight.

01

Owner’s Representation

Your advocate on every job.

We represent your interests — not the contractor’s. From contractor vetting and budget enforcement to quality assurance and schedule management, Lïef ensures your rebuild is done right, on time, and on budget.

25+

Years of Experience

02

Insurance & Legal Coordination

Navigate the claim. Maximize the recovery.

We coordinate directly with insurance adjusters, prepare detailed draw requests, negotiate claim settlements, and partner with legal counsel to protect your position. From documentation to dispute resolution, we handle it so you don’t have to.

$85M

Capital Structured

03

Pre-Submittal Oversight & Design

Every plan reviewed. Every detail caught.

We provide architectural review and pre-submittal oversight to ensure your plans are code-compliant, value-engineered, and ready for LA’s permitting process. We don’t submit — we ensure what’s submitted is bulletproof.

$300M+

Projects Completed

Capabilities

One team.
Every discipline.

From the first insurance call to the final walkthrough, Lïef commands every aspect of your rebuild. No handoffs. No compromises. No excuses.

Owner’s Representation
Insurance Coordination
Insurance Claim Negotiation
Draw Request Management
Legal Consultation
Pre-Submittal Oversight
Contractor Vetting
Budget Management
Architectural Review
Trade Coordination
Quality Assurance
SABS™ Material Supply

— The Technology

SABS™ Fire-Rated Construction.

Structural Concrete Insulated Panel System. The revolutionary building technology that delivers unmatched strength, speed, and savings — with built-in fire, mold, and termite resistance.

0%

Flame Spread

Non-combustible concrete shell

260 MPH

Wind Resistance

Hurricane & tornado rated

$13/sq ft

Average Savings

vs. traditional construction

14%

Timeline Reduction

Across all build types

Structural Superiority: Anti-Fire, Anti-Mold, and Anti-Termite protection are standard.

SABS™ technology radically reduces the number of trades required on-site, allowing for total schedule predictability and unprecedented quality consistency.

ICC-ES Certified (Report ESR-1638)
R-75 to R-100 Insulation (ASTM C578)
0% Flame Spread & Smoke (ASTM E-84)
52 Sound Transmission Class (STC)
Category A-F Earthquake Resistance
100% Recyclable (Zero-Waste Construction)
Projects

— Active Projects

SABS™ Project Pipeline.

301 W. Osborn Rd.
In Progress

301 W. Osborn Rd.

Residential Conversion

A landmark residential conversion showcasing the power of Xtrata SABS™ technology in adaptive reuse.

Phoenix, AZ

Canyon Corporate Plaza
In Progress

Canyon Corporate Plaza

Office-to-Residential

Adaptive reuse conversion of corporate office space into modern residential units with premium finishes.

Phoenix, AZ

Silver Mountain Ranches
In Design

Silver Mountain Ranches

Sustainable Community

Luxury ranch-style homes on 5-acre horse property lots with off-grid living options and solar systems.

Bradshaw Mountains, AZ

— Markets

Three Markets. One Standard.

Same climate conditions. Same material challenges. Same level of oversight. We serve property owners across the Sun Belt with SABS™ technology and owner's representation you can trust.

Phoenix

Arizona

Home base. 25+ years of boots on the ground.

Las Vegas

Nevada

Active projects. Direct SABS™ supply chain.

Los Angeles

California

Fire reconstruction. Fresh perspective, no local bias.

— The Team

Circle of Expertise.

Third-party objectivity. Protection. Knowledge. Expertise.

Every engagement is backed by a dedicated team of specialists — not a single point of contact. We bring the full weight of our experience to every project, every time.

Jesse Fowler

Jesse Fowler

Principal / Owner’s Rep

25+ years in design, build & development. Former President of Tellus Design + Build. Featured in Architectural Digest, HGTV, Discovery Channel.

S

Steve

Construction Operations

Senior project oversight and field operations management across commercial and residential builds.

S

Seed

Project Management

End-to-end project coordination, scheduling, and trade management for complex construction projects.

J

Josh

Development & Strategy

Development strategy, due diligence, and project feasibility analysis for owner’s rep engagements.

Nick Scavio

Nick Scavio

General Counsel

15+ years of business law, real estate, and transactions. Insurance negotiation and legal consultation.

Trusted

— Testimonials

What They Say.

From Tellus Design + Build to Lïef Development — same team, same standards, same results. 25+ years of client trust across Southern California.

Jesse and his team handled our VIP event space build from start to finish. What started as a small mural project turned into a complete facility build-out. That’s what trust looks like — you earn it, then you deliver.

Gary Cummings

VP Operations, Carroll Shelby International

We hired Tellus for a complete home remodel and they exceeded every expectation. Jesse was hands-on throughout the entire process. The attention to detail was unmatched and the project came in on time.

Michael R.

Homeowner, Orange County

From design through completion, the communication was flawless. They walked us through every decision and made sure we understood the budget implications before moving forward. True professionals.

Sarah & David K.

Homeowners, Santa Barbara

Tellus transformed our outdated kitchen and bathrooms into something out of a magazine. Jesse’s design sense combined with his construction knowledge is a rare combination. Would recommend to anyone.

Jennifer L.

Homeowner, Los Angeles

After getting burned by two previous contractors, hiring Jesse and his team was a breath of fresh air. They were transparent about costs, realistic about timelines, and the quality of work speaks for itself.

Robert T.

Commercial Property Owner, Costa Mesa

The Keller Williams office buildout was handled with precision. Jesse understood our brand requirements and translated them into a workspace that our agents are proud to call home.

Branch Manager

Keller Williams, Los Angeles

Reviews from Tellus Design + Build · Yelp · Houzz · 5/5 Rating · A+ BBB

Partners & Press

The Ritz-CarltonDiscovery ChannelPGA TourArchitectural DigestShelbyLACMAHGTVPlanet GreenDIY NetworkOakleyForbesMarucciBuilder MagazineFox RacingMaya Day + NightKeller WilliamsZillowU.S. NewsRobb ReportLos Angeles Times

Let's
Build.

Whether you're a property owner, an insurance adjuster, or a developer — we'd like to hear from you.

Visit Us

3251 N. 41st Place
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Markets Served

  • Phoenix & Greater Arizona
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Los Angeles & Southern California

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