Our Story
Built with heart.
Named for one.
The Name
Bijou means jewel.
The name “Bijou” carries meaning far deeper than its French translation of “jewel.” It is a tribute to our late daughter, Lillian Bijou, whose spirit of love and creativity continues to inspire the work we do.
We believe craftsmanship is more than construction. It is a reflection of care, respect, and human connection. Every home we build, every space we finish, every relationship we form carries her memory forward.
That is why we do not chase volume. We do not subcontract the work that matters. We do not cut the details no one will ever see. We build the way you would build for someone you love, because in a way, that is exactly what we are doing.
Our Purpose
Relationship-first construction.
Bijou Builds is committed to revolutionizing high-end construction in Austin. We are not a volume builder. We are a relationship-first company that partners closely with clients, architects, and designers to deliver homes and spaces that hold their value and their meaning.
Building with us is entering into a partnership. We bring hyper-communication, honesty, adaptability, and genuine care for what you are creating. Not just a transaction. Something worth getting right.
Why Bijou
The standard we hold.
We do not prioritize speed over quality. We find ways to deliver both.
We bring Austin's best architects and designers into every project.
You will always know where your project stands.
We build to last, not just to close.
We treat every dollar like our own.
Leadership
The people behind every build.
Chance Forman
Founder & Owner
Father of Lillian Bijou. Founded Bijou Builds to build homes the way he wished every home was built. Lives in Westlake with his family.
Brandon
Business Development
First point of contact for new builds. Brandon helps clients scope projects honestly and matches the right Bijou team to the right work.
Mac Shugart
Director, Bijou Commercial
Leads commercial buildouts. Restaurants, downtown condos, ground-up flex space, and multifamily. Built for operators who move fast and expect more.
Brandon and Mac headshots pending. Drop them into /public/images/team/ to swap.
Giving Back
The Lillian Bijou Foundation
A portion of profits from every project goes to the Lillian Bijou Foundation, which utilizes construction skills to help disabled children and their families.
Every project we deliver carries Lillian forward. A portion of profits from every build we sign goes directly to the foundation, helping disabled children and their families through the same craft we have built our company on.
Our Community
Built into the Austin fabric.
Grand Opening at Westlake
Bijou Studio Reception
Westlake Chamber Ribbon Cutting
Areas Served
Greater Austin & Texas Hill Country.
330 King Arthur Ct, Austin, TX 78746
(512) 590-2181