Ernie Yamane has designed, managed, and collaborated on projects involving a broad range of building types, including educational, commercial, civic, non-profit, and institutional facilities.

In the course of his career, he has led many projects through all phases of project development, from programming, conceptual design, and construction documents through construction administration. He is personally committed to the success of each project and works closely with each client to determine their needs, goals, and special requirements in order to respond effectively with technical skill and design sensitivity. He is a member of the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) and is a recognized San Jose community leader.