Companions in Building
Building for you, Building with You!
Providing Truly Unique Home & Commercial Construction For Over 25 Years.

Built by Waters, Inc. guides each client through the design phase and provide feedback and consultation throughout the entire construction process. It’s in the small details like ceiling insets, niches, and moldings where our company shines. We want the whole project to be a unique reflection of your style and taste.
Whether you are building a new home or business, or remodeling or adding on, Built By Waters, Inc is the first call you should make. Please view our past work in our gallery to get a sample of what we can do for you!
Awards
Received seven Aurora Awards – Nationally recognized Aurora Awards honor builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, interior merchandisers, and other housing-related professionals within a 12-state region, stretching from Texas to Virginia, plus the Eastern Caribbean.
Past President of the Polk County Builders Association (PCBA) – first woman president
Past President of the Builder’s Foundation & a founding member of the Philanthropic arm of PCBA
Named a Woman of Distinction from NAWBO
Best Home on the Block Award – many in the PCBA Parade of Homes
Received many Energy Plus Home Awards in the PCBA Parade of Homes
She Knows Where She Is Going – Julie Pope Award Builder of the Year for Polk County – 2001 Several Parade of Home Awards, including Best Kitchens, Best Bathrooms, Best Overall Construction, and Best Floor Plan
Articles
21ST CENTURY WOMEN
Article Name: 21 Women for the 21st Century
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Article Name: Women in Business
BUILDER OF THE YEAR
Award: Build of the Year 2001
FOCUS ARTICLE
Article Name: Lori Waters, Building Strong families, building a stronger Community.
LESSONS LEARNED
Article Name: Lessons Learned, Successful Women Recall Their Worst Business Decisions.
HER VOICE ARTICLE
Article Name: Award Winning Builder – Lori Waters
LEADERSHIP STAFF
Article: Leadership & Staff – Lori Waters
WOMEN FEATURED
Article: Women of Distinction – Lori Waters
WOMEN HONORED
Article: Girls Inc. Honors Women at Banquet