Our Company

About Novium Group

Building Trust. Creating Value. Since 2011, we have been Austin's institutional construction partner — and now we are bringing that same commitment to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Our Story

Built as a Better Alternative

Novium Group LLC was founded in 2011 by Tyler Walbridge with a clear-eyed assessment of what was missing from Austin's commercial construction market: a contractor who put the client's interests first, communicated directly and honestly, and delivered without the surprises that plagued so many institutional projects.

Over the past 14 years, Novium has grown into one of Austin's most trusted institutional general contractors — completing 244 jobs, 150+ projects, and 100+ renovations for school districts, state and local government agencies, universities, and nonprofits. Every project reflects the same values that drove our founding: transparency, accountability, and a relentless focus on delivering value.

In 2025, Novium is expanding into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex — North Texas's fastest-growing construction market. Led by Executive Vice President Nathan Vargo, our DFW team is ready to serve the school districts, municipalities, and institutions that are building the future of North Texas.

14+

Years Serving Texas

Our History

Milestones

2011

Novium Group founded in Austin, TX by Tyler Walbridge

2013

Received City of Austin MBE & SBE certifications

2015

Completed Texas Capitol Gift Shop Addition — a landmark government project

2018

Recognized by Austin Construction News for Salvation Army Dorm Renovation

2020

Surpassed 150 completed institutional projects

2023

Completed 244th project milestone; expanded service offerings

2025

Opened Dallas-Fort Worth regional office under Nathan Vargo

Our People

Leadership Team

Experienced professionals who have delivered hundreds of institutional projects across Texas and are committed to doing the same for you.

Tyler Walbridge

Founder & President

Austin, TX

Tyler founded Novium Group in 2011 with a clear mission: to offer Austin's institutional clients an alternative to the traditional general contractor experience — one built on transparency, accountability, and relationship-first service. With a BBA from Texas Tech University and certifications in OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and EPA LEAD Safe practices, Tyler personally oversees customer relations, estimating, project supervision, safety, and quality control for the Austin region.

OSHA 30-Hour ConstructionEPA LEAD Safe CertifiedBBA — Texas Tech University

Nathan Vargo

Executive Vice President, DFW Region

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Nathan Vargo leads Novium Group's expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, bringing a deep knowledge of North Texas's institutional and commercial real estate markets. As the DFW region experiences unprecedented growth in school construction and municipal infrastructure, Nathan is positioned to bring Novium's proven Austin track record — 244+ completed projects, on-time and on-budget delivery — to the clients who need it most across DFW.

Commercial ConstructionDFW Market ExpertiseInstitutional Project Management

DFW K-12 School Construction

Jose L. "Lenny" Arellano, Jr.

Director of Operations

Austin, TX

Lenny brings deep field expertise to Novium Group's construction operations, ensuring every project meets the company's uncompromising standards for quality, safety, and schedule. With extensive experience across institutional, commercial, and government projects in Central Texas, Lenny is the operational backbone behind Novium's consistent on-time, on-budget performance.

Construction OperationsProject Safety ManagementField Supervision

John Klebs

Project Executive

Austin, TX

John manages day-to-day project execution for Novium Group, serving as the primary point of contact between clients, subcontractors, and the Novium field team. His meticulous attention to schedule, budget, and communication ensures that owners always know exactly where their project stands.

Project ManagementClient CommunicationSubcontractor Coordination

Where We Build

Our Regions

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Our home base since 2011. The Austin team has completed 244+ projects for Austin ISD, the City of Austin, the Texas State Capitol, and dozens of institutional and commercial clients across Central Texas.

18201 FM 150

Driftwood, TX 78619

(512) 363-5837

Now Expanding

Dallas-Fort Worth

DFW is the fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the United States. Novium's new DFW office, led by Executive Vice President Nathan Vargo, is positioned to serve the school districts, municipalities, and institutions driving that growth — bringing Austin's proven institutional expertise to North Texas.

8226 Douglas Ave, Suite 750

Dallas, TX 75225

Estimating@NoviumGroup.net

Credentials

Certifications & Recognitions

City of Austin MBE Certified

Minority Business Enterprise certification from the City of Austin, enabling Novium to serve as a prime or subcontractor on City and AISD projects with MBE participation requirements.

City of Austin SBE Certified

Small Business Enterprise certification recognizing Novium's status as a qualified local small business for City of Austin procurement programs.

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Company leadership holds OSHA 30-hour construction industry certification, ensuring a safety-first culture on every Novium project site.

EPA LEAD Safe Certified

EPA LEAD Safe certification enables Novium to safely manage renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in older institutional facilities.