Established in 2015, Ai•Ku Construction LLC is a Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Element (SBE) whose mission is to build sustainable, resilient homes that are healthier for everyday living.

Ai•Ku works to discover, design, and deliver innovative ways of building that overcome our global environmental challenges. Additionally, Ai•Ku offers residential and commercial renovations, from simple cosmetic changes to structural modifications, with detailed oversight from design to execution and completion.

Ai•Ku owner Mai Dinh has been volunteering her time monthly with the New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity since 2016, helping to build homes for the greater New Orleans area. Read more about Mai’s volunteer experience.

Core Competencies

• Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) Builder – Providing high-performance building systems for residential and light commercial construction

• Remodeling Experience (e.g., Design-Build, Whole House, Residential, Restoration, etc.)

• Build Energy Efficient homes (e.g., well-constructed, tightly sealed thermal envelope; controlled ventilation; properly sized, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems; and energy-efficient doors, and windows.)

• FORTIFIED Evaluator™ - Advocate for using beyond-code, resilient construction and enforcing current building codes to reduce the risk of loss and damage.

Differentiators

• Certified LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Associate - A Green Associate is certified in building practices and how to support others working on LEED projects

• Certified FORTIFIED Evaluator™

• Specialization in Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) Builder

Past Performance

• New Construction: 1002 & 1004 Milton St., Gretna, LA

• New SIPS Build: 1820 & 1822 Palfrey St., Gretna, LA

• Total Renovation: 4709 Mirtha St. & 2318 Eads St., New Orleans, LA

Code & Certifications

SAM UEI W3L2VDFKKBR7
CAGE: 9HT36
LaPAC Vendor #31026177202

Pertinent Codes:
NAICS: 236115, 236118, 238130, 238160, 238310, 238320, 238330

Primary Code:
238310 - Drywall and Insulation

Product Service Codes: Y1FA, Y1FZ, Y1AA, Y1QA, Z1AA, Z1CA, Z1CZ, Z1DA, Z1FA, Z1FC, Z1FZ

UNSPSC: 72111111, 72111001, 72111002, 72111106, 72111107, 72111108, 72111109, 72111110, 72121103, 72154052

Certifications

• Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with LA DOTD

• State and Local DBE (SLDBE) with the City of New Orleans

• Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with Louisiana Economic Development