Francisco Puente
Founder & NARI-Certified General Contractor
Francisco “Frank” Puente is a seasoned remodeling professional and the founder of Premium Residential Remodeling. As a Certified Remodeling Project Manager through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), with over 20 years of hands-on experience, he has built a reputation throughout The Woodlands, Conroe, Montgomery, Magnolia, and nearby North Houston communities for delivering high-quality kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, attic conversions, and full-home interior improvements.
Frank leads every project with a strong commitment to quality workmanship, precision planning, and clear communication from the initial consultation through final completion. His approach combines structured project management with practical field experience, helping homeowners achieve reliable results and a smooth remodeling process.
Beyond construction expertise, Frank maintains his NARI Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) credential through continuing education and professional examination requirements focused on remodeling project leadership, construction planning, and client communication standards.
In his free time, Frank enjoys sailing, where he finds both peace and perspective. The calm and discipline of the open water reflect the same steady mindset he brings to every remodeling job—navigating challenges with clarity and purpose.
Frank also loves giving back to the community whenever possible. For example, he assisted a local widower by restoring television access through a simple antenna installation — a small project that made a meaningful difference.
Earlier in his career, Frank participated in filming a pilot episode for a residential remodeling television series that documented his approach to full-home renovation projects, including a kitchen remodel, bathroom update, and attic conversion into a custom sewing room. The episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at his project planning process and construction workflow.
Learn more about Frank Puente’s earlier career, activities, and background in this Wikipedia article (Spanish).
Watch Frank Puente walk through an attic-to-entertainment-room conversion in The Woodlands, Texas — part of a full home remodel including kitchen, bathroom, and studio upgrades.
Frank Puente holds the Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) credential from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), recognizing advanced competency in residential remodeling project leadership, construction sequencing, trade coordination, estimating accuracy, scheduling control, safety compliance, and client communication.
Continuing Education & Industry Training
Francisco Puente continues to expand his technical expertise through ongoing professional education in construction methods, building science, and remodeling best practices. This type of continuing education supports better planning of quieter living environments—especially important for multi-room remodels, home offices, media rooms, and attic conversions. In addition to project management certification, Francisco continues expanding his technical expertise through structured continuing education in areas such as sound-control assemblies, electrical fundamentals, and construction detailing strategies that improve safety, comfort, and long-term performance in residential remodeling projects.
Professional Certifications & Continuing Education
NARI Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) — Active Certification (maintained through ongoing continuing education since 2021)
National certification demonstrating advanced competency in residential remodeling project leadership, including construction sequencing, trade coordination, estimating accuracy, scheduling control, and client communication.
The Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) credential from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recognizes advanced competency in residential remodeling project leadership, including construction sequencing, trade coordination, estimating accuracy, scheduling control, safety compliance, and client communication. This certification requires verified professional experience and successful completion of a comprehensive technical examination based on real-world remodeling project management standards.
Noise Control Solutions: Resilient Sound Isolation Clips (AIA / HSW, 2026)
AIA-approved Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) continuing education focused on sound transmission control strategies in residential wall and ceiling assemblies using resilient isolation clip systems.
Completed advanced technical training on sound transmission control in residential construction assemblies, including resilient clip systems, airborne and structure-borne noise pathways, and partition design strategies used to improve acoustic separation between living spaces. This AIA-approved Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) continuing education course supports better planning of quieter interiors in remodels such as home offices, media rooms, attic conversions, and multi-room renovations.
Diploma in Electrical Studies (Engineering & Construction, 2024)
Continuing education covering residential wiring fundamentals, electrical safety principles, circuit theory, device boxes, raceways, conductors, and interpretation of basic electrical drawings.
Completed structured technical training in electrical safety, wiring system components, conduit and raceway installation methods, conductors and cables, circuit theory fundamentals, and interpretation of residential electrical drawings. This continuing education strengthens coordination with licensed electrical trades and supports safer planning of remodeling projects involving lighting layouts, dedicated circuits, ventilation equipment, appliance loads, and code-sensitive installations.
Vegetative & Protected Roof Membrane Assemblies (AIA / HSW, 2026)
AIA-approved Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) continuing education focused on vegetative roofing systems and protected roof membrane assembly design principles used to improve durability, drainage performance, insulation protection, and long-term roof system reliability in residential construction.
Completed advanced technical training on vegetative roof system components, including drainage layers, insulation placement strategies, waterproofing membrane protection methods, and sequencing considerations for protected roof assemblies. The course covered how layered roof systems improve moisture management, thermal stability, and long-term performance in specialty roof conditions.
This AIA-approved Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) continuing education supports better planning of flat-roof transitions, patio structures, additions, and exterior envelope conditions where protected membrane assemblies and drainage performance are critical to long-term remodeling durability.
