About
Cierra

Meet The Founder

Building Chicago
From the Ground Up

Cierra Thurman founded BuildHer Construction with a singular mission: to bring a higher standard of residential development to Chicago's most dynamic neighborhoods. With over a decade of hands-on experience in real estate development, construction, and investment strategy, she has established herself as one of the city's most forward-thinking developers.

Her journey began with a profound respect for the built environment and a recognition that the development industry needed more diverse voices shaping its future. Under her leadership, BuildHer has grown from a bold vision into a firm with over $50 million in developed assets — each project bearing the hallmarks of intentional design and uncompromising quality.

"We don't just build structures. We build communities, legacies, and futures for the families who call our properties home."

— Cierra Thurman, Principal

Cierra's approach to development is rooted in deep community knowledge. She understands Chicago's neighborhoods from the inside — their histories, their potential, and the people who make them thrive. This intimate perspective guides every acquisition decision, every design choice, and every construction milestone.

Beyond her role at BuildHer, Cierra is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the real estate and construction industries, mentoring the next generation of women developers and entrepreneurs.

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