Industry News Archives - Residential Contractor

NAHB Recognizes Leaders in Residential Construction Safety

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21–The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has named the recipients of the 14th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to strong safety programs. The winners were honored today during the NAHB International Builders’ Show at an awards presentation held in the IBS Jobsite Safety Zone. This year’s SAFE program honors the following individuals and companies that have worked to achieve exemplary safety and health programs in the residential construction industry. The 2019 SAFE Award winners are: NAHB Safety Champion…

Longtime NAHB Remodelers Members Dan Bawden and Robert Criner Inducted into National Remodeling Hall of Fame

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22 – The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers inducted Dan Bawden, CAPS, GMB, CGR, CGP, a remodeler from Houston and Robert Criner, CAPS, CGP, GMR, a remodeler from Yorktown, Va., into the National Remodeling Hall of Fame for their contributions to the remodeling industry. Bawden and Criner were recognized at the NAHB Remodelers All-Stars Celebration during the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. “As a member of NAHB and NAHB Remodelers for over 28 years, Dan Bawden has had a profound impact on…

Built Technologies Acquires lienwaivers.io As It Expands Its Reach from Construction Lending to Construction Spending

lienwaivers.io accelerates Built’s mission to improve the way money flows through the construction ecosystem from lender to vendor. NASHVILLE, Tenn., January 21, 2020 – Built Technologies, the leading provider of construction finance software, today announced the completion of its agreement to acquire lienwaivers.io, a leading provider of lien waiver management and payment solutions for commercial and residential construction. With the acquisition of lienwaivers.io, Built becomes the first full-stack construction finance platform to provide solutions for all key stakeholders involved in the construction finance process. Together, the companies will continue to…

Free Resources Designed To Help Homeowners Make Smarter Roofing Decisions Now Available

With prime re-roofing season coming, Metal Roofing Alliance says better education and resources are the key to transforming the market PORTLAND, Ore.—Homeowners spend billions re-roofing their homes, with the residential roofing market predicted to hit $8.2 billion in 2020 (based on 2018 research by FMI). Today metal roofing represents about 15 percent of the overall roofing market in the U.S. and Canada. And, thanks to metal roofing’s benefits which include greater long-term durability and reduced environmental impacts, there is more consumer interest (and questions) than ever before about metal roofing….

Soundproofing is Essential When Big Construction Projects Escalate Neighborhood Noise

To combat the noise from construction and increased traffic, soundproofing is required to preserve a quiet home/work environment and maintain property values By Del Williams For developers as well as the owners of homes and commercial sites, the trend toward big construction projects can be not only a blessing, but also a curse – if exposure to greater levels of external noise is not effectively handled. Whether for airport expansion, stadium construction, or mixed-use property development, on big construction projects the noise from heavy equipment can disturb neighborhood homes and…

Meet JANET from Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations!

New quirky home remodeling design guru describes how to remodel with less stress & mess Miami, FL– In the historic tradition of quirky comedic commercial spokes personalities, Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations, an International home remodeling franchise company, is launching a new multimedia ad campaign in 2020 to introduce Janet, the new Design Guru, from Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations. The “Janet” character, portrayed by actress Llana Isaacson, is a smart, witty and no-nonsense spokesperson who pops into the home to thwart a potentially bad home remodeling experience. She proceeds…

Renovate America Reaches Agreements Regarding Administration of the HERO Program in California

Favorable Agreements Validate and Formalize Numerous Consumer Protection Measures Company Has Already Proactively Implemented, Setting the Framework for Industry Standards for PACE SAN DIEGO, Aug 9 – Renovate America, the nation’s largest provider of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, today announced it has reached an agreement with six district attorneys and one city attorney representing themselves and the entire State of California to resolve a review initiated in 2015 regarding administration of the company’s proprietary Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program. This agreement is the culmination of a 30-month cooperative effort…

Interiology Design Co. Is a Triple PRISM Award Winner

WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 28, 2019 — On October 24, Interiology Design Co. won three PRISM Awards for their outstanding interior design work. Interiology won Gold in the Best Interior Design of a Private Residence – Bedroom, Silver in the Best Interior Design of a Private Residence – Living Room/Dining Room, and Silver in the Best Bathroom Remodel Between $75,000 and $125,000 categories. This is the fifth year in a row Interiology Design has been a PRISM Award winner. Luxurious Bedroom Retreat-PRISM Gold Award Winner Luxury Waterfront Living-PRISM Silver Award Winner Commenting on the multiple awards, Mark Haddad, President and…

Western Window Systems Creates New Remodeling Division

“Skye Walls” to Focus on Reducing Friction for Homeowners Phoenix, December 17, 2019 – Today, Western Window Systems, part of the PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI) family of brands, announced Skye Walls, a new remodeling division designed to help homeowners reduce the friction associated with indoor-outdoor living remodels. “Western Window Systems introduced architects, builders, and glaziers to several category-defining areas of indoor-outdoor living — custom homes, residential communities, commercial, and multi-family,” says Chet Willis, who heads up the division and is the vice president of production builder sales. “And once again,…

Restoration Builders Announces Appointment of Robert Strecker to Board of Directors

SCOTTSDALE — Restoration Builders, Inc. (“Restoration Builders” or “The Company”) announced today that it has officially appointed Robert Strecker to a position on its strategic Board of Directors. Some of Robert Strecker’s fondest memories growing up were assisting his dad at construction sites. After obtaining his law degree and passing the New York State Bar Exam, Robert spent several years in the investment industry before pursuing an opportunity in law enforcement. Upon completion of the police academy, he once again became involved in his father’s growing construction business. Since that time, the family business has built approximately 300…