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Sterling Custom Homes, Inc. Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Sterling Custom Homes is proud to announce that they recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. - May 22, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Bob Moore Construction Chosen to Complete Retail Center Finish-Out at Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas
Bob Moore Construction has been selected to build the retail center finish-out in the 1,000,000 SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas. In January, Bob Moore Construction was named general contractor for the distribution center’s building shell following a competitive bidding... - May 21, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Timber Frame Raising Celebration and Green Building Seminar in NH
NH custom home builder Zetland Homes LLC hosting timber frame raising celebration of a hybrid home featuring energy efficient stick built and post & beam construction Sunday May 31. Green Building seminar offered on site. Geothermal system available to view. - May 21, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Bowen Family Homes Moves Up in Annual Rankings
As a result of their 2008 home closings, Bowen Family Homes moved up in both Builder Magazine's and Professional Builder Magazine's annual rankings. - May 21, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected as General Contractor for New Museum of Nature & Science Facility at Dallas’ Victory Park
Balfour Beatty Construction has secured a contract with the Museum of Nature & Science to serve as construction manager for the new facility to be built in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 160,000-square-foot museum, which will be named the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, is scheduled to... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today their selection as a winner of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award, presented at a business luncheon gathering on May 13, recognizes Balfour Beatty as a significant leader in the local Dallas community for their commitment to ethical... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Property Market Close to Recovery According to Leading Property Figure
One of the leading property figures in Coventry believes the light is at the end of tunnel for the housing market. Clive Benfield, the chairman of the KB Benfield Group – which includes a homebuilding arm, believes there is strong evidence to suggest that the recovery is close. But... - May 20, 2009 - KB Benfield Group
Town of Aberdeen & Habitat Work Together on Blyther Street Burn
The Blyther family watched as their old homeplace burned and although the memories were bittersweet, two of the sisters were happy to see the neighborhood improving. Two dilapidated abandoned houses, occupied years ago by Blyther family members, were burned to the ground by the Town of Aberdeen and... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Troops Team Up for Habitat
On Friday, March 27, Charlie Company from the 319th MI Battalion arrived at the Habitat warehouse ready to work. Led by Lieutenant Josh Nunally, the group of about 30 troops completed the finish work on four sheds and built one from scratch that will eventually be placed in homeowners’ back... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Lowe's How-to Clinics Teach Women Construction Skills
For women who want to build a village, but don’t know where to start, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and Lowe’s have the answer. As the 2009 underwriter for Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, Lowe’s is hosting how-to clinics May 23rd and May... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Thrivent Kickoff is Good News for Affordable Housing in Aberdeen
Times are tough and the construction of new homes has slowed considerably across the country. But here in Aberdeen the Ivy family will mark an important milestone in the construction of their new home—and the community is invited to join in on the fun. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. on... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills Will Assist 1 More Family in 2009 as Part of $24 Million Effort Across the U.S.
The alliance between Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans continues to build hope for low-income families amidst economic difficulties as the mortgage crisis unfolds nationwide. Since 2005, it has given more than 1,000 families an opportunity to achieve the... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Eastbrook Homes and Macatawa Bank Team to Provide New Homes, New Jobs and the New Community of "West Hamptons"
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan based home and community builder, and Macatawa Bank, a West Michigan based banking institution, today announced the “Re-Opening” of West Hamptons, a new single family home community offering a secluded enclave nestled conveniently close to downtown Grand Rapids in the Forest Hills School District. - May 17, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
Visionary Developer Frank C. Gatlin III of Gatlin Development Company Raises the Bar for Retail in America
Gatlin has developed in excess of 10% of the Wal-Mart-anchored shopping centers in the entire state of California—a record currently unmatched by any other developer. - May 16, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Lennar Unveils Three New Home Designs at Wentworth Hall
Lennar unveils three new home designs at their community Wentworth Hall in Summerville. - May 16, 2009 - Lennar
The Jones Company Alters Manor Collection
The Jones Company’s “Manor” Collection is getting a makeover, giving homebuyers more features for less of an investment. Some of the changes include upgraded gourmet kitchens as a standard option, new elevations, and in many cases, the homebuyers will get a little more square... - May 15, 2009 - The Jones Company
Place Your Bids; Lennar’s New Home Auction is Back
Lennar’s “New Home Auction” event is back by popular demand. - May 15, 2009 - Lennar
Twinrose Development Debuts Two New Distribution Center Facilities at Dallas / Fort Worth Airport in Texas
Bob Moore Construction has completed the Twinrose Regent I and II distribution centers project at Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport in Texas, on behalf of Twinrose Development of Dallas, Texas. Twinrose Regent I is a 256,000 SF cross-dock warehouse that is divisible to 40,000 SF, with 56 dock doors, 30’ clear height and 267 parking spaces. Twinrose Regent II is 60,000 SF. Each building is constructed with tilt-up concrete construction and finished with large corner feature entries. - May 15, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Builder Magazine Names Highland Homes One of Nation’s Top 100 Builders
Builder Magazine has named Highland Homes number 84 on its list of the top home builders for 2008 based on total closings for the year. This privately owned central Florida builder moves up the list from 121 to 84 with 350 new Florida homes closed during 2008. Highland Homes has continued their... - May 14, 2009 - Highland Homes
Home Seminar a Huge Success
Riverview Homes Completes a 1 Day Housing Seminar. - May 14, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
ReMax United New Homes Services Selected to Represent Woodford
ReMax United New Homes Services selected to handle sales for Woodford, a new home community near Zebulon, NC. - May 14, 2009 - Woodford
Lennar’s Coastal Carolina Division Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar in partnership with Universal American Mortgage Company is Offering the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar
Lennar Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering low mortgage rates for a limited time only. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes
Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Kitchen Remodeler Improves Consumer Experience by Adding Online Design Tool
Homeowners can now try out different combinations of cabinetry, countertops and accessories by the simple click of their mouse. Looks from traditional to modern and anything in between are possible. - May 10, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Blake Products Reveals Its New Toilet Protection System Designed to Reduce Toilet Damage During Construction
A new builder product designed to protect toilets from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing toilet damage and use during the construction process. - May 10, 2009 - Surface Protection International
Remodeling Magazine; Pine Street Carpenters to Its "Big50"
Remodeling company Pine Street Carpenters has been awarded Big50 designation by Remodeling Magazine. - May 10, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Frank Gatlin Announces Gatlin Development Company Donation of $450K for Parks and Recreation to Oceanside, CA
When surveying prospective land for the Pacific Coast Plaza, Gatlin Development Company (Gatlin Dev Co) noted a need for improvements to Oceanside’s parks, and generously donated $450K for parks and recreation services in the city. - May 10, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Amenities Opening Soon at Several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta Communities
Bowen Family Homes' warm weather amenities will open no later than May 15, 2009 at several of their metro Atlanta communities. - May 09, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Garners Four MAME Awards
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received four awards from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The awards were presented at the annual Triangle MAME Awards formal event held at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C on April... - May 09, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Jones Company Builds Green Condominiums
In addition to building every house "Green" as a standard offering, The Jones Company is now also building "Green" condominiums. - May 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
The Jones Company Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest Growing
The Jones Company, a privately held builder in Franklin, TN, moved up in the rankings of the "Professional Builder Housing Giants Report" despite the current economic situation. - May 07, 2009 - The Jones Company
Media Coverage Invited: Women Celebrate Mother's Day by Building South Bronx Habitat Homes, May 9
Reporters are invited to cover all-women volunteer construction crews as they celebrate Mother's Day on Sat., May 9, by building affordable Habitat-NYC homes in the South Bronx, NY. - May 07, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity - New York City
Frank Gatlin of Gatlin Development Company Announces Specialization of Wal-Mart Retail Shopping Centers
With commercial development slowing dramatically, Gatlin Development Company continues to expand throughout California with new retail shopping centers anchored by Wal-Mart stores. - May 07, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Lennar Virginia Begins Construction on Final Condominium Building at Heritage Hunt
Lennar recently started construction on their last condominium building at Heritage Hunt, a premier active adult community in Gainesville, Virginia. According to Brenda Sharp, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Virginia Division, almost half of the building’s 39 condos have... - May 07, 2009 - Lennar
Atlanta Active Adult Builder Diversifies in Tough Economic Times
Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta active adult builder, is diversifying in these tough economic times. With the addition of their new construction company, Jim Chapman will be helping the Atlanta housing market by completing foreclosed projects throughout Atlanta. - May 06, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. Named Remodeler of the Year
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, West Long Branch, New Jersey, continues to garner National Awards in the remodeling industry. The Company has previously been named to Remodeling Magazine’s GIG 50, named Monmouth County’s “Best of the Best,” won National awards for design + build additions, bathroom remodeling, and best marketing program. - May 06, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital
The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Tuscany Woods Offers Incentives During Spring Sales Event
Tuscany Woods, a new-homes community in Hampshire, Ill., is offering a choice of buyer incentives, now through May 10. - May 05, 2009 - Tuscany Woods Holdings, Inc.
Green Drinks Comes to Concord, New Hampshire
NH Green Builder, Zetland Homes LLC, and The Red Blazer Restaurant Bring Green Drinks Monthly Event to Concord, NH. - May 05, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
First Home Completed in Woodford
A new home community near Zebulon, NC. - May 04, 2009 - Woodford
Lennar Virginia Celebrates Colonial Heritage Information Center Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Presentation by James City County Administrator, Sandy Wanner. - May 03, 2009 - Lennar
New Company Eases Consumer Worries in Finding Dependable Contractors
Frustrating experiences with trade contractors motivated local Bath resident, Stacy Smith to start her own free referral service for homeowners looking for reputable contractors. - May 02, 2009 - Home Solutions of Northeast Ohio
Hanwha L&C Debuts Miraton a Lavish Premium Flooring Collection by HanStone™ to be Manufactured in North America
New product line complements company’s luxuriously expanded HanStone™ Fine Quartz Surface and Hanex® 100% Acrylic Surface. - May 01, 2009 - Hanwha L&C
Sterling Custom Homes Wins People's Choice Award in 2008 Parade of Homes in Rough Hollow
Sterling Custom Homes’ entry in the 2008 Parade of Homes was voted best of the six by the Parade attendees, and honored with the coveted People’s Choice Award. - April 30, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction in Joint Venture Awarded the Parkland Replacement Hospital
As part of a joint venture team known as BARA, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to manage construction of the Parkland Replacement Hospital for the Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas. The 1.9 million-square-foot facility will replace the existing 55-year old hospital,... - April 29, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Top Kitchen & Bath Remodeler Announces New Budget Friendly Service with ‘Wow’ Factor
New service offering for homeowners with graduations, weddings and other family gatherings approaching as well as those whose kitchens are less than five years old, but need to be perked up. - April 29, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Habit for Humanity Goes Solar in Bullhead City, Arizona
Habitat for Humanity selects DJH Construction, Inc. to install a solar photovoltaic system to a residential project in Bullhead City, Arizona. - April 29, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Lennar Celebrates Local Talent at Their Artisan and Craft Show
Lennar, one of the nations leading homebuilders, is hosting an Artisan and Craft Show at their Colonial Heritage community in Williamsburg on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. According to Brenda Sharp, Director of Sales and... - April 29, 2009 - Lennar