The Utah Valley Home Builders Association continues its longstanding commitment to education and workforce development through the construction of Cougar House #14, the latest home in a remarkable charitable tradition that directly supports students pursuing degrees in Construction Management at Brigham Young University.
Through this endowed scholarship program, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and community partners generously donate their time, labor, materials, and expertise to construct a fully custom home. Proceeds from the sale of each Cougar House provide scholarships for construction management students, helping shape the next generation of industry leaders.
Since the Cougar House project began, this incredible initiative has contributed more than $3 million in scholarship funding, creating meaningful educational opportunities for students while showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Utah Valley’s building community. Cougar House #14 marks the 14th home built as part of this impactful program, continuing a legacy of giving back through construction excellence.
Built by some of Utah Valley’s most talented vendors and contractors, Cougar House #14 is a stunning fully custom residence professionally designed from the ground up to deliver an elevated living experience with exceptional attention to detail.
Home Highlights
- 5,999 square feet of living space
- 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- 3-car garage
- 13-foot ceilings
- Expansive deck and covered patio
- Walkout basement
- Recreation room
- Movie theater
- Butler’s pantry
- 60″ Montigo Del Ray linear fireplace with Venetian plaster surround
- Accessory apartment featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and separate kitchen
- Certified by Energy Rated Homes of Utah for energy efficiency
Cougar House #14 Open House Celebration
The public is invited to tour this extraordinary home during the Cougar House #14 Open House Celebration on: May 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The event will feature a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with appearances by Kalani Sitake, Chad Lewis, Cosmo, and more.
This celebration is open to all and offers the opportunity to tour the home while recognizing the incredible generosity of the many individuals and companies who made this project possible.
Cougar House #14 is more than a beautiful custom home—it is an investment in education, opportunity, and the future of Utah’s construction industry.
2026 Cougar House Donors
Special thanks to the lead contributors for Cougar House #14:
- Homes Sweet Homes by Mitch – General Contractor
- Jewkes Design – Plan Designer
- Evolve Real Estate– Listing Agent
- Arches Engineering– Structural Enginer
- Energy Rated Homes of Utah – Home Energy Rating & Code Compliance
- Central Bank– Supply Sponsor
The UVHBA extends heartfelt appreciation to every donor, contractor, supplier, and volunteer who contributed their time, resources, materials, and labor to make this extraordinary project a reality.
