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Mark T. Elia, President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Named July NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Mark T. Elia, President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. in West Long Branch, NJ was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers July Remodeler of the Month. Mark T. Elia, selected through a stringent judging process of NAHB Remodelers leadership and staff, exemplifies the best in the remodeling industry. - June 13, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Wolf Taps Former Company President to Lead Pack Again
Tom Wolf, who served as president of The Wolf Organization from 1985 to 2006, is once again heading up operations at the York, Pa.-based building materials company, returning in Spring 2009 in the role of CEO. Wolf, who left the 166-year-old family-owned business to serve as Pennsylvania’s... - June 13, 2009 - Wolf Distributing Company
Bowen Family Homes Advises New Home Buyers on Purchasing a New Home Vs. a Foreclosure
Bowen Family Homes recently launched a new Web page which provides new Atlanta home buyers with information on purchasing a new home vs. a foreclosure. - June 12, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Lightweight Rooftop Terrace Solution with LEED for Building Green
Outdoor living can reclaim rooftop sunspace with green building materials without rebuilding for loads while capturing rain runoff. New building green solutions for residential and commercial outdoor rooms constructed above grade. - June 11, 2009 - DexSystems Inc.
The Jones Company Ranks Highest in Revenue
According to MarketGraphics Research Group, The Jones Company of Tennessee was ranked #1 for having the highest projected sales revenue among all Homebuilders for 2009. - June 11, 2009 - The Jones Company
Sterling Custom Homes Begins Building in Horseshoe Bay
Sterling Custom Homes is excited to expand its operations to the well-known resort community of Horseshoe Bay. - June 11, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Arlington, Va. Home Named First Residential Property in Commonwealth to Achieve LEED Platinum Certification from U.S. Green Building Council
An Arlington, Va. home has become the first residential property in the Commonwealth to receive the nation's highest honor for green homebuilding with a LEED Platinum certification. The property was built by Metro Green, a woman owned business also based in Arlington, Va. - June 11, 2009 - Metro Green
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
The Jones Company Builds "Green" Habitat for Humanity Home with Help from Crye-Leike Realtors
For the fourth time in four years, The Jones Company and Crye-Leike Realtors have partnered to build another Habitat for Humanity home in Williamson County, only this time the home was built by “Green” standards. The Jones Company and Crye-Leike, REALTORS® began work on the home at... - June 10, 2009 - The Jones Company
Signature Kitchen Builders Completes Copperfield Project
Calgary based Kitchen Company partners with Sabal Homes - June 10, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
The Jones Company Opens New Home Development in Mt. Juliet with All Energy Star Certified Homes
The Jones Company is now building in the Kelsey Glen community in Mt. Juliet, just off Old Lebanon Dirt Road. The community is exclusive to The Jones Company and will include 532 total homes, with 138 being built in the first phase. It is being developed by CPS Land, LLC who also developed the... - June 09, 2009 - The Jones Company
Oak Ridge High’s New Football Coach, Scott Blade, Buys the First Home in Groves Park Commons
Winning and being ‘first’ come naturally for the Wild Cats’ new head football coach, Scott Blade. So, it should come as no surprise that Coach Blade now has his first ‘first’ in Oak Ridge—a new home in Groves Park Commons. Blade has the distinction of being the... - June 08, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
The Jones Company Completes Previously Foreclosed Homes
The Jones Company just completed the construction of 13 previously foreclosed and incomplete homes in Riverwalk, a community in Bellevue where they had already built over 100 homes. These homes were left incomplete due to the bankruptcy of Prestige/Corinthian Homes. As a result of the bankruptcy,... - June 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
Hettich Hardware Available at Signature Kitchen Builders Inc.
SKB will exclusively carry Hettich as their hardware of choice. - June 06, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
Eastbrook Homes Acquires Cobblestone Corners, Combines It with Cooks Crossing and an Expanded Product Line to Offer First Time Homebuyers an Affordable Family Lifestyle
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan based home and community builder today announced the acquisition of Cobblestone Corners and it's merger with the adjacent Cooks Crossing community in Gaines Township. The acquisition allows Eastbrook to broaden it’s product offering in the community to now include many first time home buyers. - June 05, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
Lennar Virginia Unveils Seven New Home Designs at Lee’s Parke
Lennar Virginia Unveils Seven new Spectacular Home Designs At Lee’s Parke In Fredricksburg. - June 04, 2009 - Lennar
Lennar Announces Final Eight Homesites at Spriggs Run Estates
Lennar announces just eight homes left at Spriggs Run Estates in Woodbridge. - June 04, 2009 - Lennar
New Development in Prime Mt. Juliet Location Opens
The Jones Company announces the opening of Sterling Woods at Providence, the mixes-use, master-planned community in Mt. Juliet. The homes will be from The Jones Company’s “Hometown Village Collection”, which are historically inspired houses ranging from 2535-3555 square feet. - June 03, 2009 - The Jones Company
Morrissey’s Latest Certification as Life Coach Helps Strengthen Kitchen Tune-Up Franchises
The #1 remodeling franchise system adds owner coaching to their support offering structure. Heidi Morrissey, now certified Life Coach, works one-on-one with owners to achieve business goals and objectives. - June 03, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Multiple National Building Awards
Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta's leading active adult home builders, was honored with two Silver Awards at The National Association of Home Builder’s Best of 50+ Housing Awards on April 28. The awards banquet, held at the 50+ Housing Symposium in the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott is... - June 03, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Riverview Homes, Inc. Announces Changes to First Time Home Buyer Program
New program to allow first time home buyers to use their tax refund Prior to filing their tax return. - May 31, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Western Wake 100 Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to this year’s Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. Royal Oaks was... - May 31, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove All Ranch Community Now Priced from $204,900
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced special pricing at their Willoughby Cove community with beautiful ranch homes now available from $204,900. - May 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Highland Homes Features a Green Built Model Home at the Greens of Hidden Creek
Highland Homes is happy to announce the new release of The Greens of Hidden Creek. Offering Wesley Chapel new homes, this community will surely be a hit. Prices start in the $140’s and floor plans range from 1,100 square feet to over 2,500 and include both one story and two homes. Highland... - May 30, 2009 - Highland Homes
Get Away from It All with Lennar’s "Great Escape" Vacation Giveaway
Pack your suitcase and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. Lennar could be sending you and a guest on an all expense paid trip to Nappa Valley, California. Every prospective homebuyer who registers at one of Lennar’s eight Virginia communities in Alexandria, Ashburn, Fredericksburg,... - May 30, 2009 - Lennar
Sterling Custom Homes Sets the Standard for Employee Designations
Once again Sterling Custom Homes has positioned itself as the industry leader, this time in the areas of employee education and industry accreditation. “We very well may be the most educated, accredited custom homebuilder in the country for an operation of our size,” claims Duke... - May 29, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Redistricting Places Several Bowen Family Homes Communities in New School Districts for Fall 2009
Children at several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta communities will attend new school districts next fall as a result of redistricting and the addition of new schools. - May 28, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Signature Kitchen Builders Completes 250 Unit Project
Signature Kitchen Builders designs kitchens for Panatella Landing Project - May 27, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
The Jones Company Breaks Into Builder 100 List
The Jones Company is proud to announce they are now one of the 100 largest builders in the nation according to Builder magazine’s Builder 100 ranking. The company was ranked 92 for 2008, which is up 36 spots from the previous year’s ranking of 129. They had 298 total closings and 100... - May 26, 2009 - The Jones Company
Boston Cedar Announces the Addition of AZEK® Deck Terra Collection
AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of the leading brand of PVC stain-resistant decking, announces the AZEK Deck Terra Collection in two rich, earthy colors of Kona and Fawn. Kona is a rich chocolate brown shade and Fawn is a deep tan with amber hues. Both new AZEK Deck colors are available in 5-1⁄2" wide boards in 12, 16 and 20 foot lengths. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
FSC Certified TiO2 Titanium White Trim boards Added to Boston Cedar Green Product Offering
In an effort to consistently introduce third party certified products, Boston Cedar and Millwork is pleased to announce that it's TiO2 Titanium White trim board has achieved FSC Chain of Custody Certification. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Launch of New Build Green NH® Website a Resource for Consumers and the Building Industry
Build Green NH® website now the clear source of detailed information on green building techniques, standards, and products. - May 24, 2009 - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
Lennar Announces Final Opportunity to Purchase a New Home in Heritage Hunt
Heritage Hunt sets the standard for active adult living in Virginia. - May 24, 2009 - Lennar
DJH Construction, Inc. Completes the Installation of a 6.44kW Solar System Incorporating a Direct Monitoring System in San Clemente, CA
A couple in San Clemente, CA are the first to go solar with a direct monitoring system in their mobile homes community. - May 23, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Surface Protection Dot Com Reveals a New Carpet Protection Film for Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection film is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and spills, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - May 23, 2009 - Surface Protection International
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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