Knipp Contracting builds and improves income producing environments. Since 2009, we have delivered structured construction and capital improvement programs for Institutional Owners, Developers, Government Sponsored Enterprises and financial instituions across Single Family Rental, Senior Living and Multifamily portfolios.
We understand the operational demands of institutional housing. Projects are driven by defined capital plans, fixed timelines and performance expectations, often within occupied communities. Our team manages phased renovations, repositioning initiatives and community wide upgrades with disciplined budgeting, schedule control and accountable field leadership from pre-construction through final turnover.
Knipp has executed high- volume single family rental programs in partnership with institutional investors, GSE’s and Banks. That experience established the production discipline, reporting structure and cost control standards that continue to define our work across MultiFamily and Senior Living environments today.
With W-2 superintendents and direct site oversight, we provide clear scopes, measurable performance and dependable execution in setting where safety, coordination and resident experience are critical.
In addition to institutional programs, Knipp has supported targeted housing initiatives benefiting veterans and community focused organizations. These projects reflect our commitment to responsible construction and strengthening the communities we serve.
We build housing assets that perform financially, operationally and structurally.
Interior & Exterior Renovations
Unit Modernization Programs
Lease-Up Improvements
Capital Improvement Projects ``CapEx``
Building Envelope & Roofing Upgrades
Mechanical & System Improvements
Amenity & Clubhouse Renovations | Ground up
Site & Infrastructure Upgrades
Portfolio Execution Programs
Institutional & Community Partnerships
Knipp Contracting has partnered with organizations including:
Housing & Capital Projects Team
WALLY KNIPP
Founder and President
Wally Knipp founded Knipp Contracting in 2009 during one of the most challenging economic periods in the construction industry, continuing a multigenerational Knipp family legacy spanning more than 50 years. With executive leadership experience at a nationally integrated construction services firm, he brought operational discipline and large-scale project oversight to the company from its inception.
Under his leadership, Knipp Contracting operates as a commercial general contractor focused on ground-up and tenant improvement construction across retail, office, medical, worship, and education facilities, alongside production-based renovation programs for institutional investors in multifamily, senior living, and Build-to-Rent communities.
Wally is known for building structured teams, prioritizing execution over hype, and maintaining long-term client partnerships grounded in accountability and performance.
WENDY KNIPP
Co-Owner and Executive Vice President of Business Development
Wendy is the co-owner of Knipp Enterprises and manages corporate communications, business development and marketing Wendy served on the foundation board for the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), the National Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) board, the board of the Phoenix Metro Boys & Girls Club, and served as the National Marketing Chair for the AREAA Global Luxury Summit.
WILLIAM (PAT) HALL
Manager – Las Vegas
With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Pat offers a wealth of knowledge to the Knipp team as the managing partner of Knipp Contracting in Nevada. He has himself owned a contracting company and was the general manager for the Truss and Lumber division for Knipp Brother Industries. He now manages all commercial and residential projects in the Las Vegas marketing.
Jeff Cross
VP of Operations
Having spent the last 28 years in a career in construction, Jeff has managed hundreds of projects in the residential and commercial sectors, generating over $350 Million in revenues. Currently Jeff works for Knipp Enterprises as Vice President of Operations. Jeff is also responsible for the company IT, Hardware, and Software for all markets to keep the company on the cutting edge of technology for our industry.
