Building Dreams, Honoring Legacy
When you choose R-Squared, you’re not just hiring contractors. You’re partnering with two friends who grew up with sawdust in their shoes and blueprints on their kitchen tables. Randy Lampley and Robert Counts didn’t stumble into the construction business; it chose them before they could walk, shaped by fathers who built homes and communities across Middle Tennessee.
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Founded in 2024, R-Squared Design + Build represents the next chapter in a multigenerational story of craftsmanship and community. We’re not the biggest construction company in Williamson or Maury counties, and that’s exactly the point. While others chase volume, we chase perfection — one custom home, one DADU, one renovation at a time.
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Ready to experience the difference that generational craftsmanship makes? Discover how R-Squared transforms your building dreams into lasting legacy homes.
Our Story:
From Frustration to Foundation
The partnership between Randy and Robert feels inevitable now, but it started with a shared frustration. After years of working for larger builders, watching quality get sacrificed for speed and seeing clients become just another number, they knew there had to be a better way. That better way became R- Squared Design + Build — where clients get direct access to the owners, where communication isn’t an afterthought, and where “good enough” simply isn’t in our vocabulary.
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Our integrated design-build process means you work with one team from initial concept through final walkthrough. No finger-pointing between architects and builders, no miscommunication between design and construction phases. Just seamless collaboration that keeps your project on track, on budget, and true to your vision.
Meet Your Partners
Randy Lampley
Randy Lampley brings the perfect blend of formal education and hands-on experience to every project. After earning his Construction Management degree from MTSU, Randy spent years mastering his skills as a project manager before launching his own successful custom home building company, RL Builders, in 2015.
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But Randy’s real education started much earlier, growing up alongside his father in the concrete business, learning that a strong foundation — literal and metaphorical — determines everything that follows.
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Today, Randy spends his days moving between job sites, ensuring every detail meets his exacting standards while maintaining the clear, consistent communication that has become his trademark. His philosophy is simple: exceptional communication produces exceptional homes.
Robert Counts
Robert Counts represents the second generation of his family to build homes in Franklin, carrying forward a legacy that began with his father’s construction company. From childhood cleanup duties on job sites to earning his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Lee University, Robert’s path might seem unconventional, but it gave him a unique analytical approach to construction challenges.
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His years as a project manager for a local custom home builder taught him the importance of budget management and project flow, but more important, it reinforced his belief that you can’t rush quality and craftsmanship. When Robert obtained his general contractor’s license and co-founded R-Squared, he brought with him an unwavering commitment to the values his father instilled: attention to detail, respect for the craft, and pride in work that will stand the test of time.
What Makes Us Different
Personalized Building Experience
In a world of cookie-cutter subdivisions and assembly-line construction, R- Squared Design + Build offers something increasingly rare: a truly personalized building experience. We limit our projects intentionally, ensuring each client receives the attention their investment deserves.
Uncompromising Craftsmanship
Our boutique approach extends beyond customer service to craftsmanship itself. We work with trusted local trade partners who share our commitment to quality, and we never compromise on materials or methods to hit arbitrary deadlines. Your project timeline is important, but it will never come at the expense of structural integrity or finish quality.
Generations of Quality and Care
Whether you’re building a custom home from the ground up, adding a detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) to your property, or undertaking a major renovation, we bring the same meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence that has defined our families’ work for generations.
Our Proven Process: Design-Build Integration
The design-build approach eliminates the traditional friction between architects and contractors by placing both functions under one roof. This integration means better communication, streamlined decision-making, and accountability that extends from initial sketches through final inspections.
Understanding Your Lifestyle and Goals
Our process begins with understanding your lifestyle, preferences, and long-term goals.
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Thoughtful Design Development
We then develop designs that balance your vision with practical considerations like site conditions, building codes, and budget parameters.
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Implementation with Clear Communication
During construction, our team ensures smooth execution through open communication, providing regular updates and addressing questions before they become concerns.
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Ready to Start Your Project?
If you’re looking for builders who will treat your project like it’s their own family home, who understand that clear communication is just as important as quality construction, and who believe that the best homes are built on relationships as much as foundations, we’d love to talk.
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Serving Franklin, Spring Hill, Thompson’s Station, and throughout Williamson and Maury counties, R-Squared Design + Build is ready to help you create something extraordinary. Let’s discuss your vision and show you what happens when old-school craftsmanship meets modern project management.
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Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward building your dream home.
Service Areas
We work throughout Middle Tennessee, including ​​
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Williamson County
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Maury County
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Franklin
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Spring Hill
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Thompson’s Station
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And beyond