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Bowen Family Homes Ranks Fourth Among Top Home Builders in Atlanta
Atlanta Business Chronicle’s annual Book of Lists recently ranked Bowen Family Homes fourth on its list of Top Home Builders in Atlanta. Bowen Family Homes jumped one spot from last year’s ranking of fifth. Rankings for the list were determined by number of homes sold in... - January 07, 2010 - Bowen Family Homes
Building Envelope Science Institute's Development of Certified Protocols: from Conception to Certification
The Building Envelope Science Institute has taken steps to create a remediation process that works and is both comprehensive and cost effective. The “BESI System” pulled resources from top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and twelve business sectors that were considered in the development and analysis. - January 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Doryan Winkelman Joins Lennar Virginia as Executive Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development
Lennar Virginia Announces Doryan Winkelman as Executive Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development. - January 06, 2010 - Lennar
Four Seasons Sunrooms Expands in Pittsburgh - Hall Construction LLC and Kevin Hilliard & Company LLC Added as New Retailers in Pittsburgh
Four Seasons Sunrooms has expanded in the Pittsburgh market by adding Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC to its retailer base in Pittsburgh, PA. Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC will be able to provide much better service to Pittsburgh and it suburban... - January 02, 2010 - Hall Construction LLC
Cashiers NC Construction Firm Aptcon Expands Executive Team
Cashiers NC Construction Firm Aptcon Expands Executive Team with Addition of Claire Cox as Vice President - December 31, 2009 - Aptcon
Arizona Winter Snow Storms Bring Cross-Country Skiing to Torreon Golf Community
Torreon Golf Community open new cross-country trail for members and guests to enjoy Arizona snowfall. Guests at Torreon Villas or Lodges have full guest privileges, including the new trail winding through the largest stand of Ponderosa pine forest in the southwest. - December 31, 2009 - Torreon Golf Community
McGuinn Custom Home Builders Applauds Special Provision for Military Buyers
Custom home builders McGuinn Homes supports the special exemption for members of the U.S. military that was recently announced. The Obama administration’s first-time home buyer credit extension features a provision for soldiers forced to sell or vacate their home under certain specified... - December 30, 2009 - Mcguinn Homes
Highland Homes Sees Success in Polk County with Oakford Estates
Highland Homes is pleased to announce steady sales at many of their Florida new home communities. - December 25, 2009 - Highland Homes
Sterling Custom Homes Builds Luxury Home in Flintrock Falls
Sterling Custom Homes is proud to announce that they are starting a new spec home in Flintrock Falls overlooking the number five fairway. Being built by Sterling Custom Homes, the layout of the home has been carefully designed to maximize the natural views of the golf course from most every room in... - December 25, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Hire a Contractor Now Offers Contracting and Other Services Using a Unique Bidding Market Place Format
Buyers can get contractor information, post projects, get quotes, screen and hire contractors. Contractors can list their skill profile in the directory, get project alerts, bid on projects which can result in a constant stream of work. - December 25, 2009 - Hire a Contractor Now
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers $8,000 Double Your Tax Credit Program
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has launched a new program called Double Your Tax Credit. All homebuyers that purchase a Royal Oaks home by February 28, 2010, are eligible to receive $8,000 to use as they choose on... - December 23, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Three New Home Designs Now Available at Bowen Family Homes’ McGinnis Reserve
Bowen Family Homes recently announced the addition of three new home designs at their highly sought after McGinnis Reserve community. The single-family home community, located in Suwanee, Ga., offers luxurious homes ranging from the $320s to the high $400s. - December 18, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Bowen Family Homes to Begin Presale at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes announces the upcoming presale at its Deerfield Green Community, located in Milton. Presale opportunities will begin in early January and are limited to six homes. Reservations will be available on a first come, first serve basis by calling 1-877-MY-BOWEN or by emailing... - December 18, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Minto Opens Lakewood Ranch Sales Center; Appoints Maria Amundson Sales Professional
To further its expansion into West Central Florida, Minto Communities today announced the launch of its new Lakewood Ranch Sales Gallery at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton. Leading the new gallery will be Maria Amundson, a nine-year real estate professional with new home sales totaling more... - December 17, 2009 - Minto Communities
Highland Homes Recognized at Tampa Bay Awards of Excellence
Highland Homes was one of many Florida home builders who were recently recognized for their outstanding sales performance for the past 12 months. - December 17, 2009 - Highland Homes
Lennar Announces New Community in Ladson
Lennar’s Newest Community, Hunter’s Bend in Ladson Has Value Galore. - December 17, 2009 - Lennar
Hughes Environmental’s Owner Quoted in NADCA’s Trade Magazine
Commercial Duct Cleaning Company shares their experience in marketing their NADCA Certified Company - December 13, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
Portakabin Works Around the Clock to Help the Flood-Hit Community in Cockermouth
The Portakabin rapid-response team has installed an interim building for two Cockermouth GP surgeries, which serve 15,000 patients, after their buildings were destroyed in the Cumbria floods. Working over a weekend and in adverse weather conditions, Portakabin has just delivered and erected a 624... - December 13, 2009 - Portakabin
Bob Moore Construction Participates in 5th Annual SAFE Stand Down
Bob Moore Construction participated in the November, 2009 Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) stand-down, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). To support the SAFE stand-down, participating general contractors stop work at their jobsites and perform training on current safety-related topics for all workers on the sites. The latest stand-down focused on fall protection and the proper use of harnesses, tie-offs and other safety gear. - December 12, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Brookhaven of East Cobb to Showcase Residents’ Homes for the Holidays Dec. 12
Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult homebuilder will host a holiday open house Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at its Brookhaven of East Cobb community in Kennesaw. Three residents’ homes will be showcased. Guests are asked to meet at the clubhouse. “We are... - December 11, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Bob Moore Construction Completes Largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial Project in Texas
Built by General Contractor Bob Moore Construction, the 1.16 Million SF Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas has been certified a LEED Gold Core & Shell industrial project. This is one of the first industrial projects in Texas to achieve this certification, and is the largest industrial project to do so. The project included the demolition of an 800,000 SF mall, and the buildings were built with tilt-up construction. - December 10, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Seminar for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has scheduled a second seminar for the Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation certification. - December 09, 2009 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Three New Models Available at Concord Mill
Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce that they are offering three new floorplans at their Concord Mill community in Austell. This community designed for families is the Active Adult Builder’s first non-age restricted community. The new floor plans, which can all be expanded on the... - December 09, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Woodford Wins Parade Award, Sells First Home
Woodford, a new home community located near Zebulon, North Carolina, sells first home and wins a Silver Award in Franklin County Parade of Homes. - December 09, 2009 - Woodford
The Around the Clock Freightliner Group Debuts New Two-Building Complex in South Dallas by General Contractor Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor for the new 200,308 SF ATC Freightliner complex in Dallas Texas. Originally designed entirely as pre-engineered buildings, the project ultimately featured a blend of steel and concrete; the structures and roofs are pre-engineered steel systems from Varco Pruden Buildings, and the two-story walls were created with tilt-up construction. - December 08, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Lennar Hosts Holiday Gift Drive for Children in Need
Lennar is promoting the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program to help kids who are less fortunate. - December 04, 2009 - Lennar
New York City’s First ‘Zero Energy Building’ Coming to the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn
Designs for New York’s first sustainable zero-energy, live/work building are nearing completion, with ground-breaking scheduled for February and completion planned for summer 2010. This structure is expected to become a distinctive new addition to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. As defined... - December 03, 2009 - Redhook Green
Sterling Custom Homes Presents Award Winning Seminar Series
Duke McDowell and Gary Grambley of Sterling Custom Homes had the pleasure of presenting their award winning three-part seminar series titled “The Custom Home Construction Process” to a large group of Austin real estate agents on November 13, 2009. The setting was unique: the outdoor... - December 03, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Four OBIES
Jim Chapman Communities had an impressive showing at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 29th Annual OBIE Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The active adult builder took home Gold Awards for Community of the Year: Attached for the Brookhaven at East Cobb... - December 03, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Georgia Builder Completes a Recent "Self Renovation" Project
Highlight Homes, LLC Launches New Website and Blog - December 03, 2009 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Lennar Hosts Holiday Open House Celebration at Colonial Heritage
Lennar is hosting a holiday open house celebration at their community, Colonial Heritage Saturday, December 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - December 03, 2009 - Lennar
Highland Homes Offers Sears Commercial Personal Shopper with New Home Purchases
Highland Homes is pleased to announce a partnership with Sears Commercial to provide customers with an extraordinary home buying experience. Highland Homes and Sears are both companies that have been recognized for their outstanding customer service, and, due to their devotion to customer... - December 02, 2009 - Highland Homes
Accel Framing, Inc.® Announced Today That President, Ryan Holmes, is the Newly Elected President of the San Diego NARI Chapter
Accel Framing, Inc.®, providing Solution Driven® framing, announced today that President, Ryan Holmes has been elected President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of the Remodel Industry (NARI). - December 02, 2009 - Accel Framing, Inc.
Stamford Homes Wins National Housing Award
Grimsby's ultimate housing-led regeneration project Freshney Green has been honoured at the housing industry’s ‘Oscars’. The 450-home development clinched a coveted silver gong at the recent What House? Awards, during a swish ceremony at London’s Grosvenor Hotel. Freshney... - December 01, 2009 - Stamford Homes
NH Green Builder to Discuss Green Building on WCRN Radio
New Hampshire green custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC to discuss green building and energy efficiency on "The Other Albert Show" WCRN Radio. - November 28, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Omniroc, Inc. Opens New Headquarters in US
New headquarters for "green" building product manufacturer in Dallas, Texas.; - November 27, 2009 - Omniroc, Inc.
AAA Quality Home Improvement Adds Pat Flynn of Reston, Virginia's Keller Williams Realty to Its Northern Virginia Top Real Estate Agent Listing
AAA Quality Home Improvement is enthusiastic about having Pat Flynn, of the Town and County Group / Keller Williams Realty of Reston, Virginia, as one of its preferred partners and trusted source for real estate information, trends and insider tips. - November 26, 2009 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Home from Home for Stamford’s Quality Manager Dave
There's no better advert for Stamford Homes than to have a member of its own staff purchase a property – but even more so when it is the company’s quality manager. - November 25, 2009 - Stamford Homes
Lexington SC Construction Company Streamlines Process of Building New Homes
People considering new home construction often expect the process to take months to complete. Lexington, South Carolina’s McGuinn Homes has developed a process to take customers through the steps of building new homes in less time while adhering to specific quality standards and guidelines. - November 24, 2009 - Mcguinn Homes
Eastbrook Homes Offers Free Tax Credit Downloads to Buyers in Today's Once-in-a-Lifetime Housing Market
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan based home and community builder is offering home buyers quick,easy access to extended tax credit information to better use the price and financial advantages offered in the best home buyers market in recent memory. - November 22, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
Mattern & FitzGerald Custom Builders Win the People's Choice Award in the 2009 Parade of Homes
The 2009 Parade of Homes recently awarded the People's Choice Award to Mattern & FitzGerald Custom Builders. Their entry home reflects an attractive new shift in architecture that is a akin to traditional Mediterranean styles from years past. - November 21, 2009 - Mattern & FitzGerald Custom Builders
Tom Booth Named to Chamber Board of Directors
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager for Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh office, has been chosen to serve on the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce board of directors. In this position, Booth will... - November 20, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
Federal Tax Credit Program Extended and Expanded for Limited Time, Making Now a Great Time to Buy a New Home
Homeshoppers Expected to Act Fast and Take Advantage of Expanded Tax Credit During Debut of The 2010 New Home Collection; Prices Begin in low $300,000s. - November 19, 2009 - Irvine Company Community Development
Hathaway Construction Company Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. was ranked number 1,357 in the 2009 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America. The Inc. 5000 companies are decided upon based on percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been... - November 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Hathaway Recognized in the Top 25 Atlanta Commercial Contractor List
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. is proud to announce that they were ranked number 17 out of 25 in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “2009 Top Commercial Contractor List.” This recognition was based on Hathaway’s 2008 Contract Revenue. - November 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Hathaway Presented with ABC STEP Award for Safety Training
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Hathaway Construction Company, Inc. was presented with the STEP (Safety Training & Evaluation Process) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC). This award is in recognition of the company’s Gold Level of achievement for its ongoing... - November 19, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services
Signature Kitchen Builders Calgary Introduces the “Selection Centre”
Custom Kitchen Design made easy by Calgary Kitchen Manufacturer - November 19, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction Select Mark Johnson Custom Homes for 2009 GreenSite Award
Wilmington, NC area custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes has been awarded The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction's GreenSite Award for our LEED Platinum and Energy Star Certified home in Wilmington, NC. The Platinum rating is the highest green-building certification from the USGBC and validates our commitment to building safe, sustainable and efficient homes. - November 19, 2009 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes, Inc.
Interior Design Solutions Wins a SEMA Global Media Award
3M Carbon Fiber Automotive Finishes, exhibited by Interior Design Solutions (www.idsfinishes.com) at SEMA, won one of the Show’s Global Media Awards for Best New Product. Interior Design Solutions (IDS) recently exhibited a new-to-the-US product manufactured by 3M Company – 3M Carbon... - November 18, 2009 - Interior Design Solutions
Bowen Family Homes’ Penny Power Promotion Comes to a Close
Bowen Family Homes awarded $2,500 each to a potential homebuyer and a Realtor at its Grand Finale Penny Toss competition on November 10 at 9 a.m. at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. Homebuyers tossed pennies from 15-feet for the chance to win new home for $.01, while Realtors also tossed pennies... - November 18, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes