Brian Lewis & Bill Karr Announce New Company to Accelerate Construction and Reduce Costs Across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
November 13, 2025
Brian and Bill have officially departed from their leadership roles at Witt O’Brien’s to focus exclusively on addressing one of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most pressing challenges: the speed and cost of vertical construction. Their new company, Lewis & Karr, is dedicated to accelerating development and ensuring lasting value through innovative project delivery and off-site manufacturing solutions.
Leveraging decades of experience in infrastructure, land development, and disaster recovery, Brian and Bill are introducing an integrated approach built around off-site, steel-frame manufacturing that can reduce project timelines by 40–60%, ensure factory precision, and stabilize costs — all while reducing pressure on local labor and resources.
“Our mission is simple,” said Brian. “We’re helping the Virgin Islands build faster, smarter, and at a more sustainable cost. By combining local knowledge with proven, rapid-build systems, we can finally overcome the delays, cost escalations, and unpredictability that have challenged projects here for decades.”
The new model directly tackles key island construction challenges including:
- Limited material availability and shipping costs
- Skilled workforce shortages and housing constraints
- External workforce surge impacts such as consumer price inflation, noise and dust pollution, traffic, and other impacts to local residents.
- Price inflation and schedule delays tied to traditional site-built methods
This solution they offer provides a clear path forward for both public and private projects — from housing and schools to healthcare facilities and commercial developments — that need predictable outcomes and faster completion.
Call to Action
Brian and Bill are inviting territorial leaders, contractors, and private investors to schedule an in-person review of the opportunities this approach brings to the Virgin Islands. These sessions will explore specific ways the system can reduce cost, shorten timelines, and expand capacity for the territory’s most critical development priorities.
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Presentation Available Upon Request
Brian and Bill have officially departed from their leadership roles at Witt O’Brien’s to focus exclusively on addressing one of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most pressing challenges: the speed and cost of vertical construction. Their new company, Lewis & Karr, is dedicated to accelerating development and ensuring lasting value through innovative project delivery and off-site manufacturing solutions.
Leveraging decades of experience in infrastructure, land development, and disaster recovery, Brian and Bill are introducing an integrated approach built around off-site, steel-frame manufacturing that can reduce project timelines by 40–60%, ensure factory precision, and stabilize costs — all while reducing pressure on local labor and resources.
“Our mission is simple,” said Brian. “We’re helping the Virgin Islands build faster, smarter, and at a more sustainable cost. By combining local knowledge with proven, rapid-build systems, we can finally overcome the delays, cost escalations, and unpredictability that have challenged projects here for decades.”
The new model directly tackles key island construction challenges including:
- Limited material availability and shipping costs
- Skilled workforce shortages and housing constraints
- External workforce surge impacts such as consumer price inflation, noise and dust pollution, traffic, and other impacts to local residents.
- Price inflation and schedule delays tied to traditional site-built methods
This solution they offer provides a clear path forward for both public and private projects — from housing and schools to healthcare facilities and commercial developments — that need predictable outcomes and faster completion.
Call to Action
Brian and Bill are inviting territorial leaders, contractors, and private investors to schedule an in-person review of the opportunities this approach brings to the Virgin Islands. These sessions will explore specific ways the system can reduce cost, shorten timelines, and expand capacity for the territory’s most critical development priorities.
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Presentation Available Upon Request