Alex Mericle is the Chief Editor at Chicago Architects with five years of experience in the construction space. Alex has always had a strong interest in residential and commercial construction and architecture, and he has built up technical experience with building permit data, subcontractor operations, and materials procurement over the years. On top of his experience at Chicago Architects, he has prior experience at BuildZoom. His analytical skillset, honed through a degree in Business Analytics from Creighton University and from his work experience, allows him to transform complex construction data into actionable insights and useful, captivating content.
Expertise: Residential and Commercial Construction, Building Permit Data, Home Design and Build, Architecture, Subcontractor Operations, Material Procurement
Key Highlights: Over 5 years of experience writing and editing in the construction space, Chief Editor at Chicago Architects, Previous experience at BuildZoom
Education: Creighton University, Degree in Business Analytics
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