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Contact Us
Please complete the form below to contact The Ascent Building Group and to learn more about our companies: SymTek, QBC and Madison Custom Flooring. Our team will respond to you as soon as possible.
Get Inspired
Find design ideas and material options for your next big project.
Meet The Team
Brian Keller
CEO, President
As CEO and President of The Ascent Building Group, Brian Keller ensures that our companies are collaborating to deliver the most value for customers. With over 40 years of construction experience, he also oversees Ascent’s leadership training program for our team members. Outside of the office, you can find Brian on the golf course, hiking, relaxing in nature or playing with his three grandchildren.
Matt Uebersetzig
COO
Matt Uebersetzig serves as our chief operating officer, overseeing the entire workforce and helping our team members to become better craftsmen and leaders. After work, Matt spends his time fishing, boating and playing basketball with his kids.
Suzi Schumutzer
VP of Operations
Suzi Schmutzer guides daily operations for The Ascent Building Group, leading by example with her relentlessly positive attitude. Suzi enjoys gardening, cooking, connecting with family and exploring the outdoors.
Our Products
Browse some of our top choices for cabinets, countertops, flooring and more.
Cabinets
Luxury cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms, available in a variety of modern and traditional styles.
Kitchen Cabinets →
Bathroom Vanities →
Countertops
The finest granite and quartz countertop products, each factory-sealed for
stain resistance.
Kitchen Countertops →
Vanity Countertops →
Hardware
High-quality hardware options for any residential, hospitality or office build-out.
Cabinet Hardware →
Bath Hardware →
Door Hardware →
Flooring
Superior, name-brand flooring materials including ceramic tile, hardwood and vinyl.
Luxury VInyl Tile (LVT) →
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) →
Our Products
Our Services
When you need high-quality flooring and expert installation for your large scale project, turn to Madison Custom Flooring.
Hospitality
Offering durable flooring that makes guests feel at home.
Commercial Space, Office, and Retail
Supplying top-notch products that fit the needs of commercial projects.
Multi-Family Residential
Providing resilient flooring made specifically for multi-family applications.
Project Coordination
Coordinating ordering, delivery and installation to get your project completed efficiently and on schedule.
Project Management
Managing all aspects of the flooring scope of work while providing outstanding customer service.
Brands
Proud to install these popular flooring brands and hundreds of others.
Catalyst on Main
Part of the urban revival of Sun Prairie, this building brings a new level of luxury to the downtown area. The Ascent Building Group deployed all three of its companies—QBC, Symtek and Madison Custom Flooring—to frame and finish the entire four-story, 148-unit building while staying under-budget.
PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Sun Prairie, WI
Type
Apartment Building
Size
148 Units & Clubhouse
ROLE
QBC
Rough Framing
Finish Carpentry
Countertops
Finish Carpentry
Countertops
SymTek
Countertops
Cabinets & Sinks
Bath & Cabinet Hardware
Trim Materials
Cabinets & Sinks
Bath & Cabinet Hardware
Trim Materials
MCF
Backsplashes
PRODUCTS USED
Stainless Steel & Ceramic Sinks
Granite Countertops & Tile Backsplash
Wide Casing & Base
Two Panel Doors
High Gloss White Cabinets
& SMART Cabinets
Boca Grande Bath Sets
Degol Cabinet Handles
Hercules Trail
QBC took the lead on rough framing for this modern development, creating a new workflow that helped the general contractor deliver the finished building one month ahead of schedule.
1. “I’ve been continually impressed by the speed, quality and attention to detail that the QBC team provides.”
2. “I’ve been continually impressed by the speed, quality and attention to detail that the QBC team provides.”
3. “I’ve been continually impressed by the speed, quality and attention to detail that the QBC team provides.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about The Ascent Building Group? Find your answer below.
What does The Ascent Building Group do?
The Ascent Building Group brings people, ideas and resources together. We operate three companies—QBC, Symtek and Madison Custom Flooring—and help our teams collaborate to create more value. By offering skilled labor and building products under one umbrella, we can help each customer achieve their vision on-time and on-budget.
What services does QBC offer?
The Ascent Building Group brings people, ideas and resources together. We operate three companies—QBC, Symtek and Madison Custom Flooring—and help our teams collaborate to create more value. By offering skilled labor and building products under one umbrella, we can help each customer achieve their vision on-time and on-budget.
What products do Symtek carry?
The Ascent Building Group brings people, ideas and resources together. We operate three companies—QBC, Symtek and Madison Custom Flooring—and help our teams collaborate to create more value. By offering skilled labor and building products under one umbrella, we can help each customer achieve their vision on-time and on-budget.
Finish Carpentry
Our creative, detail-minded carpenters add the finishing touches that complete your space.
Our Services
• Building interior walls, exterior walls and balconies
• Assembling floor and roof systems, including prefabricated trusses and sheathing
• Installing windows, doors and stairs
• Preparing finished structures for mechanicals
and drywall
