Alex Mericle

Chief Editor


Alex Mericle is the Chief Editor at Home Builder Digest 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 Home Builder Digest, 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 Home Builder Digest, Previous experience at BuildZoom

Education: Creighton University, Degree in Business Analytics

Blaine Comeione

Senior Editor


Blaine has served as Editor at Home Builder Digest for six years, drawing from over ten years of experience in construction and real estate. His comprehensive understanding spans commercial construction, architecture, and home builds, cultivated through diverse roles in the industry. With four years at BuildZoom and a background as a licensed real estate agent, Blaine possesses a unique perspective that enriches his editorial work. His dedication to delivering informative content is underscored by his extensive tenure in the field, ensuring that readers receive valuable insights into the dynamic world of construction and home design.

Expertise: Commercial Construction, Commercial Remodeling, Home Design and Build

Key Highlights: Over 6 years of experience writing and editing in the construction space, Editor at HomeBuilderDigest, Previous experience at BuildZoom and Keller Williams Realty

Education: Ohio University, Bachelor of Science in Human and Consumer Science – Minor in Business, 120+ Hours of New Jersey Real Estate Education, 120+ Hours of Arizona Real Estate Education

Shahe Demirdjian

Editor


Shahe is an Editor at Home Builder Digest with around four years of experience as a writer and editor in the construction space. Shahe has always had a huge interest in commercial/residential construction and real estate. On top of his experience at Home Builder Digest, he has two years of experience as a Construction Partner Specialist at BuildZoom and six years of experience as a licensed real estate agent. In his work, he takes advantage of his expertise to take complex technical jargon from those realms and transform them into accessible, engaging content, blending his business administration expertise with a degree from Arizona State University with his experiential insights. 

Expertise: Architecture, Home Design and Build, Home Remodeling

Key Highlights: Arizona Real Estate – Licensed Salesperson 

Education: Arizona State University, Bachelors in Business Administration

Brooke Adams

Deputy Editor


Brooke is a Deputy Editor at Home Builder Digest with around five years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the construction and home improvement space. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics including addition construction, home remodeling, and landscape design. Brooke has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and she also brings extensive experience as a project manager for a top construction firm, overseeing multi-million dollar projects. Additionally, she is certified in LEED and OSHA safety standards. 

Expertise: Addition Construction, Home Remodeling, Landscape Design 

Key Highlights: Over 5 years of experience writing and editing in the construction space, Deputy Editor at Home Builder Digest

Education: Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Certificates in Public Relations and Social Media