The Environments For Living® green building rating program is offering a two-day training event in Phoenix on Nov. 9 and 10, featuring national building technology leader John Tooley. Participants in the class will learn key principles of building science focused on developing environmentally responsible homes that are energy efficient, durable and comfortable.
The course is designed to help building professionals compete more effectively in today's housing market by understanding green building issues of importance to home buyers. Participants will learn techniques for green home construction, including improved energy performance, indoor air quality and moisture management. The training will cover the following topics:
•Understanding why green is important to your business
•Building a tight structure
•Improving the thermal boundary
•Developing a conditioning strategy that works in your climate
•Understanding and implementing moisture management
•Offering indoor environmental quality in your homes
•Achieving water conservation without sacrificing homeowner comfort
•Developing an energy-efficient lighting plan
•Implementing and promoting sound control for enhanced quality of living
•Maximizing the power of green marketing
All interested building professionals are invited to attend. Those completing the course are eligible for Building Performance Institute (BPI) and Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) continuing education units (CEUs).
The instructor, John Tooley, is the recipient of several awards and recognitions in the science of energy efficient building and is a prolific, nationwide trainer and author or co-author of many papers. He has diagnosed and repaired more than 5,000 residential buildings, received the Energy Efficient Building Association's Joule Award for innovative contributions to the building industry, and the State of Florida's "Governor's Energy Award" for his contributions to Florida Power & Light's duct leakage program.
To register for the Principles of Building Science training, visit www.environmentsforliving.com or call (866) 912-7233.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
July Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment Data Released
Warm Air Furnaces
U.S. factory shipments of gas-fired, warm-air furnaces in July totaled 161,301 a 13.8 percent drop compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, gas furnace shipments totaled 1,056,915, a 14.8 percent drop compared with the same period last year.
Warm Air Furnaces July 09
Oil-fired, warm-air furnaces for the same month totaled 3,057, a 11.2 percent increase compared with July 2008 totals. Oil furnace shipments for the year-to-date totaled 21,526 a 18.1 percent drop compared with the same period last year.
Storage Water Heaters
Residential electric water heater shipments for July totaled 283,854, an 18.5 percent drop from the same month a year ago. Residential gas water heater shipments totaled 269,335, a 10.6 percent decrease compared with shipments for the same month last year. For the year-to-date, about 2,183,800 residential gas water heaters have been shipped, about 11.3 percent drop compared with the same period a year ago. For the year-to-date, about 2,209,732 residential electric storage water heaters have been shipped, a 13.9 percent drop compared to the same period last year.
Storage Water Heaters July 09
Commercial gas water heater shipments for July totaled 5,523, dropping 13.5 drop percent compared with the same month last year, while commercial electric water heater shipments totaled 4,555 a 17.1 percent drop compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, commercial electric water heater shipments totaled, 33,870, 18.4 percent behind total shipments of this product during the same period last year (41,523). Commercial gas water heater shipments (45,854) for the year-to-date are down 16.7 percent, compared with the same period a year ago (55,055).
Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps
Combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for July totaled 568,197, down 16.1 percent compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, combined shipments totaled 3,353,331, down 17.7 percent compared with the same period last year.
Combined July 09
Heat pump shipments for July totaled 1,073,924, up 14.6 percent from the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, heat pump shipments totaled 687,744, a 12.6 percent drop compared with the same period last year.
U.S. factory shipments of gas-fired, warm-air furnaces in July totaled 161,301 a 13.8 percent drop compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, gas furnace shipments totaled 1,056,915, a 14.8 percent drop compared with the same period last year.
Warm Air Furnaces July 09
Oil-fired, warm-air furnaces for the same month totaled 3,057, a 11.2 percent increase compared with July 2008 totals. Oil furnace shipments for the year-to-date totaled 21,526 a 18.1 percent drop compared with the same period last year.
Storage Water Heaters
Residential electric water heater shipments for July totaled 283,854, an 18.5 percent drop from the same month a year ago. Residential gas water heater shipments totaled 269,335, a 10.6 percent decrease compared with shipments for the same month last year. For the year-to-date, about 2,183,800 residential gas water heaters have been shipped, about 11.3 percent drop compared with the same period a year ago. For the year-to-date, about 2,209,732 residential electric storage water heaters have been shipped, a 13.9 percent drop compared to the same period last year.
Storage Water Heaters July 09
Commercial gas water heater shipments for July totaled 5,523, dropping 13.5 drop percent compared with the same month last year, while commercial electric water heater shipments totaled 4,555 a 17.1 percent drop compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, commercial electric water heater shipments totaled, 33,870, 18.4 percent behind total shipments of this product during the same period last year (41,523). Commercial gas water heater shipments (45,854) for the year-to-date are down 16.7 percent, compared with the same period a year ago (55,055).
Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps
Combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for July totaled 568,197, down 16.1 percent compared with the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, combined shipments totaled 3,353,331, down 17.7 percent compared with the same period last year.
Combined July 09
Heat pump shipments for July totaled 1,073,924, up 14.6 percent from the same month a year ago. For the year-to-date, heat pump shipments totaled 687,744, a 12.6 percent drop compared with the same period last year.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Del Webb Communities Celebrate Woodstock Fortieth Anniversary
Baby Boomers will reminisce 1969s three days of peace and music at a variety of Webbstock celebrations at Del Webb communities across Northern California.
Woodstock, the largest rock concert ever conceived and widely regarded as one of the greatest moments in popular music history, celebrated its 40th Anniversary last month.
"Woodstock has become a historic symbol with different meanings to thousands of people. To me, it sparks memories of good feelings from years ago," said Lou Reinitz, a Del Webb resident who was 32 years old at the time. "The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock makes me think back to that care-free time in my life and to all the wonderful music."
The public is invited to join Del Webb's "Webbstock Festival" celebration at the three Northern California Del Webb communities. The Club in Roseville, Glenbrooke in Elk Grove and Woodbridge in Manteca are all hosting simultaneous Webbstock events on Sat., Sept. 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are free and open to the public.
Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the sometimes rainy weekend in front of nearly half a million concertgoers at Woodstock in 1969.
"Many Del Webb residents lived through--and some even attended--the great festival," said Patrick Higgins, California Area Vice President of Sales. "For the 40th Anniversary, what better way to bring the fun of the 60s and the Woodstock festival back to life than a groovy celebration at Del Webb communities," Higgins said.
At The Club and Glenbrooke, the communities will be hosting classic rock live music from the 60s and 70s, free refreshments, a classic VW bug and bus show, themed giveaways and 60s style art project that residents can wear and take home.
At Woodbridge, the community will be featuring the "Summer of Love" Cast and Band from San Francisco who will perform tribute songs from the 60s. They will also be hosting a Hula hoop demonstration and contest, a classic VW bug and bus show, and providing delicious hot dogs.
The Club
For more information to celebrate with residents at The Club, call (916) 746-4800 or log on to www.delwebb.com/theclub. To visit, take I-80 East to Highway 65 North to the Pleasant Grove Boulevard exit, turn West on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, follow Pleasant Grove Boulevard to the Westpark Development at Pleasant Grove and Fiddyment, continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, turn right on Kennerleigh Parkway, turn right on Ashton Drive, turn left on Langtree Drive, and then the sales pavilion will be located at 2159 Langtree Drive.
Glenbrooke
For more information to celebrate with residents at Glenbrooke, call (916) 714-2384 or log on to www.delwebb.com/glenbrooke. To visit, take Highway 99 South, exit at Elk Grove Boulevard, turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard West, turn left onto Bruceville Road, and then turn left onto Del Webb Boulevard.
Woodbridge
For more information to celebrate with residents at Woodbridge, call (209) 239-3099 or log on to www.delwebb.com/woodbridge. To visit, take Highway 99 to the Lathrop Road exit, travel West on Lathrop Road to Union Road, turn right on Union Road and travel North to Del Webb Boulevard, then turn left and travel West on Del Webb Boulevard to the community entrance.
Woodstock, the largest rock concert ever conceived and widely regarded as one of the greatest moments in popular music history, celebrated its 40th Anniversary last month.
"Woodstock has become a historic symbol with different meanings to thousands of people. To me, it sparks memories of good feelings from years ago," said Lou Reinitz, a Del Webb resident who was 32 years old at the time. "The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock makes me think back to that care-free time in my life and to all the wonderful music."
The public is invited to join Del Webb's "Webbstock Festival" celebration at the three Northern California Del Webb communities. The Club in Roseville, Glenbrooke in Elk Grove and Woodbridge in Manteca are all hosting simultaneous Webbstock events on Sat., Sept. 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are free and open to the public.
Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the sometimes rainy weekend in front of nearly half a million concertgoers at Woodstock in 1969.
"Many Del Webb residents lived through--and some even attended--the great festival," said Patrick Higgins, California Area Vice President of Sales. "For the 40th Anniversary, what better way to bring the fun of the 60s and the Woodstock festival back to life than a groovy celebration at Del Webb communities," Higgins said.
At The Club and Glenbrooke, the communities will be hosting classic rock live music from the 60s and 70s, free refreshments, a classic VW bug and bus show, themed giveaways and 60s style art project that residents can wear and take home.
At Woodbridge, the community will be featuring the "Summer of Love" Cast and Band from San Francisco who will perform tribute songs from the 60s. They will also be hosting a Hula hoop demonstration and contest, a classic VW bug and bus show, and providing delicious hot dogs.
The Club
For more information to celebrate with residents at The Club, call (916) 746-4800 or log on to www.delwebb.com/theclub. To visit, take I-80 East to Highway 65 North to the Pleasant Grove Boulevard exit, turn West on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, follow Pleasant Grove Boulevard to the Westpark Development at Pleasant Grove and Fiddyment, continue on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, turn right on Kennerleigh Parkway, turn right on Ashton Drive, turn left on Langtree Drive, and then the sales pavilion will be located at 2159 Langtree Drive.
Glenbrooke
For more information to celebrate with residents at Glenbrooke, call (916) 714-2384 or log on to www.delwebb.com/glenbrooke. To visit, take Highway 99 South, exit at Elk Grove Boulevard, turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard West, turn left onto Bruceville Road, and then turn left onto Del Webb Boulevard.
Woodbridge
For more information to celebrate with residents at Woodbridge, call (209) 239-3099 or log on to www.delwebb.com/woodbridge. To visit, take Highway 99 to the Lathrop Road exit, travel West on Lathrop Road to Union Road, turn right on Union Road and travel North to Del Webb Boulevard, then turn left and travel West on Del Webb Boulevard to the community entrance.
West USA Realty Revelation Hosts Fourth Anniversary Celebration and Fall Festival
In honor of operating at Fulton Ranch Towne Center for three consecutive years, West USA will be hosting a Fourth Anniversary Celebration and Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot, located near the West USA building, at the Fulton Ranch Towne Center on Arizona Ave. and Ocotillo Rd. in Chandler.
The celebration will include old-fashioned carnival games, rock climbing and a 55-foot obstacle course – giving visitors a cachet of events to indulge their adventurous side. There will also be activities for children, including a Sesame Street interactive playground, bungee races, and inflatable bouncing houses and inflatable horse races. Complimentary food and drinks will be available, with live music providing entertainment. Admission to the event is free.
Open at Fulton Ranch Towne Center since 2006, West USA Realty Revelation has a reputation of excellence, being ranked as one of the top brokerages in the Valley and in the Top 20 Residential Real Estate companies by the AZ Business Journal. The company has evolved to include 157 agents and is constantly growing.
Founded and owned by husband and wife team, Chuck and Angela Fazio, it is not surprising their award-winning business is flourishing – the duo are members of the President’s Circle Award, are in the top 1 percent of the industry and they are West USA Realty’s #1 team, amongst many other notable accomplishments. In 2005 alone, they produced an impressive 40 million in sales volume
“This is the perfect way to thank our agents and community for their support,” said Fazio. “Our fourth Anniversary Celebration and Fall Festival is wonderful way to commemorate three successful years as a franchise that is still growing.”
Franchise owners and brokers of West USA Realty Revelation, Chuck and Angela Fazio, have founded their company on strong beliefs and are committed to customer satisfaction and attribute this to the success of their company.
“I am proud and honored to congratulate West USA Realty on this impressive milestone,” remarked Stephanie B. Case, Marketing Director for Fulton Ranch Towne Center. “In our current economic climate, it takes courage and vision to prevail and Chuck and Angela Fazio are part of the reason that Fulton Ranch Towne Center is such a special destination.”
The celebration will include old-fashioned carnival games, rock climbing and a 55-foot obstacle course – giving visitors a cachet of events to indulge their adventurous side. There will also be activities for children, including a Sesame Street interactive playground, bungee races, and inflatable bouncing houses and inflatable horse races. Complimentary food and drinks will be available, with live music providing entertainment. Admission to the event is free.
Open at Fulton Ranch Towne Center since 2006, West USA Realty Revelation has a reputation of excellence, being ranked as one of the top brokerages in the Valley and in the Top 20 Residential Real Estate companies by the AZ Business Journal. The company has evolved to include 157 agents and is constantly growing.
Founded and owned by husband and wife team, Chuck and Angela Fazio, it is not surprising their award-winning business is flourishing – the duo are members of the President’s Circle Award, are in the top 1 percent of the industry and they are West USA Realty’s #1 team, amongst many other notable accomplishments. In 2005 alone, they produced an impressive 40 million in sales volume
“This is the perfect way to thank our agents and community for their support,” said Fazio. “Our fourth Anniversary Celebration and Fall Festival is wonderful way to commemorate three successful years as a franchise that is still growing.”
Franchise owners and brokers of West USA Realty Revelation, Chuck and Angela Fazio, have founded their company on strong beliefs and are committed to customer satisfaction and attribute this to the success of their company.
“I am proud and honored to congratulate West USA Realty on this impressive milestone,” remarked Stephanie B. Case, Marketing Director for Fulton Ranch Towne Center. “In our current economic climate, it takes courage and vision to prevail and Chuck and Angela Fazio are part of the reason that Fulton Ranch Towne Center is such a special destination.”
Monday, August 31, 2009
ALI Releases Revamped Website
The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the national trade association representing the North American ladder industry, has released an upgrade of its primary Website, www.americanladderinsitute.org.
ALI.org is the primary source for consumers seeking ladder safety information. Professional and in-home users can access information about ALI’s standards, basic ladder safety procedures, and the value of ALI membership. ALI’s current safety programs, such as the new ladder safety Website and the soon to be released Multimedia Training Program are featured.
Board member Tom Schmitt of Louisville Ladder gives the site a thumbs-up. "The new site looks really good," he says. "I also found it easy to navigate through the material."
ALI is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved developer of standards for the ladder industry. American National Standards are intended for use by manufacturers, consumers and the general public. ALI develops the following standards:
• A14.1 - Wood Ladders
• A14.2 - Portable Metal Ladders
• A14.3 - Fixed Ladders
• A14.4 - Job Made Wooden Ladders
• A14.5 - Portable Reinforced Plastic Ladders
• A14.7 - Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms
• A14.9 - Ceiling Mounted Disappearing Climbing Systems
All standards are available for purchase from ALI at www.americanladderinstitute.org.
ALI.org is the primary source for consumers seeking ladder safety information. Professional and in-home users can access information about ALI’s standards, basic ladder safety procedures, and the value of ALI membership. ALI’s current safety programs, such as the new ladder safety Website and the soon to be released Multimedia Training Program are featured.
Board member Tom Schmitt of Louisville Ladder gives the site a thumbs-up. "The new site looks really good," he says. "I also found it easy to navigate through the material."
ALI is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved developer of standards for the ladder industry. American National Standards are intended for use by manufacturers, consumers and the general public. ALI develops the following standards:
• A14.1 - Wood Ladders
• A14.2 - Portable Metal Ladders
• A14.3 - Fixed Ladders
• A14.4 - Job Made Wooden Ladders
• A14.5 - Portable Reinforced Plastic Ladders
• A14.7 - Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms
• A14.9 - Ceiling Mounted Disappearing Climbing Systems
All standards are available for purchase from ALI at www.americanladderinstitute.org.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
FMI releases Nonresidential
Construction Index for Q3 2009
The NRCI index for the third quarter is 44.8 and essentially unchanged from the second quarter reading of 45.0. This result leads us to think we are seeing the bottom of this long recession for nonresidential contractors. However, there isn’t much this quarter indicating recessionary conditions, for nonresidential contractors at least, are going to end soon.
Most panelists see the short-term outlook as slightly less bad than last quarter, and we will take that as a good sign, even if a small one. A more important and telling sign is seen in this quarter’s results for the one to three year outlooks for major construction markets. Panelists have reigned in their longer-term optimism, which seems to signal they are expecting a protracted recovery.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) hasn’t yet been that stimulating for nonresidential construction and has led to a certain amount of frustration in the responses this quarter. The hope for a quick recovery has faded, and contractors are now slugging it out in the trenches trying to keep their backlogs full and facing increasing competition.
Nonetheless, this recession will end, and when it does, there is a growing sense that there will be a lot of changes in the industry. For instance, panelists expect much more work will come from the public sector than from private owners as the recession recedes, and the move to green construction continues to represent a growing trend.
NRCI Third Quarter 2009 Highlights:
* Overall Economy: Panelists sense the overall economy is improving significantly from last quarter with this NRCI component moving from 34.9 to 43.5. Note, this is still in recession territory, but moving in the right direction.
* Overall Economy Where Panelists Do Business: Looking closer at home markets, panelists are slightly less glum about the outlook than last quarter with a component index score of 37.1 compared with 34.5.
* Panelists’ Construction Business: In the early stages of the recession, when panelists were still working on long backlogs, their markets and businesses were markedly better than the overall economy. That has now changed as panelists’ backlogs have slowly declined from a median of nine months last quarter to eight months this quarter. Even though they expect those backlogs to continue to decline next quarter, they see their business as slightly improving to 35.7 compared with 32.2 last quarter.
* Cost of Materials: Although panelists still see material prices going lower, there are signs that, in general, material prices are beginning to stabilize with 60% of panelists reporting no change from last quarter, giving us a component index of 63.8 compared with 77.1 last quarter.
* Cost of Labor: Like materials costs, labor costs appear to be stabilizing and may even show some signs of rising as the index changed slightly from 54.7 last quarter to 52.2 this quarter.
* Productivity: Productivity increases remain in the positive range as contractors struggle to be more efficient in the face of greater competition and lower profit margins. The component index for productivity is down slightly to 62.4 compared with 63.3 last quarter.
* Delays and Cancellations: Delays and cancellations continue to plague nonresidential construction, and are currently unchanged from last quarter with delays running at 20% or four times a normal rate, and cancellations occurring at five times normal. As reported by one panelist, one reason this figure isn’t worse is due to projects being cancelled or delayed while still on the drawing board.
* Effects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA): Only 21.9% of panelists are seeing some work trickle into their backlogs from the ARRA funds. Few panelists in the nonresidential construction markets expect the ARRA to stimulate their business. At best, it is helping to replace some work that would have been lost due to the recession. At worst, it may be causing delays in some publicly funded projects, creating a bureaucratic morass and leading to fierce competition in already tight markets.
Most panelists see the short-term outlook as slightly less bad than last quarter, and we will take that as a good sign, even if a small one. A more important and telling sign is seen in this quarter’s results for the one to three year outlooks for major construction markets. Panelists have reigned in their longer-term optimism, which seems to signal they are expecting a protracted recovery.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) hasn’t yet been that stimulating for nonresidential construction and has led to a certain amount of frustration in the responses this quarter. The hope for a quick recovery has faded, and contractors are now slugging it out in the trenches trying to keep their backlogs full and facing increasing competition.
Nonetheless, this recession will end, and when it does, there is a growing sense that there will be a lot of changes in the industry. For instance, panelists expect much more work will come from the public sector than from private owners as the recession recedes, and the move to green construction continues to represent a growing trend.
NRCI Third Quarter 2009 Highlights:
* Overall Economy: Panelists sense the overall economy is improving significantly from last quarter with this NRCI component moving from 34.9 to 43.5. Note, this is still in recession territory, but moving in the right direction.
* Overall Economy Where Panelists Do Business: Looking closer at home markets, panelists are slightly less glum about the outlook than last quarter with a component index score of 37.1 compared with 34.5.
* Panelists’ Construction Business: In the early stages of the recession, when panelists were still working on long backlogs, their markets and businesses were markedly better than the overall economy. That has now changed as panelists’ backlogs have slowly declined from a median of nine months last quarter to eight months this quarter. Even though they expect those backlogs to continue to decline next quarter, they see their business as slightly improving to 35.7 compared with 32.2 last quarter.
* Cost of Materials: Although panelists still see material prices going lower, there are signs that, in general, material prices are beginning to stabilize with 60% of panelists reporting no change from last quarter, giving us a component index of 63.8 compared with 77.1 last quarter.
* Cost of Labor: Like materials costs, labor costs appear to be stabilizing and may even show some signs of rising as the index changed slightly from 54.7 last quarter to 52.2 this quarter.
* Productivity: Productivity increases remain in the positive range as contractors struggle to be more efficient in the face of greater competition and lower profit margins. The component index for productivity is down slightly to 62.4 compared with 63.3 last quarter.
* Delays and Cancellations: Delays and cancellations continue to plague nonresidential construction, and are currently unchanged from last quarter with delays running at 20% or four times a normal rate, and cancellations occurring at five times normal. As reported by one panelist, one reason this figure isn’t worse is due to projects being cancelled or delayed while still on the drawing board.
* Effects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA): Only 21.9% of panelists are seeing some work trickle into their backlogs from the ARRA funds. Few panelists in the nonresidential construction markets expect the ARRA to stimulate their business. At best, it is helping to replace some work that would have been lost due to the recession. At worst, it may be causing delays in some publicly funded projects, creating a bureaucratic morass and leading to fierce competition in already tight markets.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
WCOE announces fall meeting conference
Women Construction Owners and Executives USA has set its fall meeting for Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The all-day conference will include speakers on the Las Vegas Construction Scene as well as a panel discussion on government policies, stimulus construction spending and disaster contract terms. Cost is $200 for non-members.
For more information contact info@wcoeusa.org or call 800-788-3548
For more information contact info@wcoeusa.org or call 800-788-3548
Economy brings end to SAHBA-SACA affiliation
Due to ongoing economic stress in the home building and development industry, the 4 1/2-year business affiliation between the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) in Tucson and the Southeastern Arizona Contractors Association (SACA) in Sierra Vista has ended by mutual agreement.
SAHBA and SACA affiliated on Jan. 1, 2005, to strengthen the political and economic impact of the region's building industry. SACA’s approximate 90 members in Cochise County were rolled into SAHBA's significant organizational, political, community service and educational structure.
SAHBA Interim President Art Flagg said the decision to end the alliance "was extremely difficult and done with deep regret. In just a short period of time, together we had raised the profile and credibility of the construction industry with State and local legislators, and the general public."
In addition to working on regulatory and legislative issues, the two associations had worked together on member education and events, community service and the SACA Home Show.
SAHBA represents 675 member businesses and 30,000 jobs serving the residential construction industry in Pima and Cochise counties.
SAHBA and SACA affiliated on Jan. 1, 2005, to strengthen the political and economic impact of the region's building industry. SACA’s approximate 90 members in Cochise County were rolled into SAHBA's significant organizational, political, community service and educational structure.
SAHBA Interim President Art Flagg said the decision to end the alliance "was extremely difficult and done with deep regret. In just a short period of time, together we had raised the profile and credibility of the construction industry with State and local legislators, and the general public."
In addition to working on regulatory and legislative issues, the two associations had worked together on member education and events, community service and the SACA Home Show.
SAHBA represents 675 member businesses and 30,000 jobs serving the residential construction industry in Pima and Cochise counties.
Arizona Contractors Association Inc.
to present luncheon on weatherization
In June, Arizona's Weatherization Assistance was approved by the U.S. Department of Energy. This means nearly 40 percent (22.8 million) of Arizona's $57 million program is on its way to the State's Energy Office. Arizona will improve a minimum of 8,700 homes under this program.
Who Should Attend?
If you are a business (interested in partnering with this program), a vendor (interested in selling products, materials or supplies), an energy technician (interested in job opportunities), a construction worker (interested in job training) or a contractor (looking to move into the weatherization industry)
At this luncheon you will learn about the following:
* Arizona's Weatherization Assistance Program
* How your company can participate
* How to navigate through the Government Paper Work
* What it costs to be in the business of Weatherization
Visit http://weatherization.eventbrite.com to register and get more information on this event.
Who Should Attend?
If you are a business (interested in partnering with this program), a vendor (interested in selling products, materials or supplies), an energy technician (interested in job opportunities), a construction worker (interested in job training) or a contractor (looking to move into the weatherization industry)
At this luncheon you will learn about the following:
* Arizona's Weatherization Assistance Program
* How your company can participate
* How to navigate through the Government Paper Work
* What it costs to be in the business of Weatherization
Visit http://weatherization.eventbrite.com to register and get more information on this event.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Builder Radio webinar to discuss design trends
Doris Pearlman, president of Possibilities for Design, will be speaking in an upcoming webinar on Builder Radio, August 12th. The webinar, “Perfect, yet Pragmatic: Design Trends for 2009 and Beyond!” will discuss the dynamic changes in buyer’s wants, needs and desires and how economics has caused buyers to re-access and re-prioritize their aspirations. Participants will learn how to achieve their buyer’s dream lifestyle within a budget. “In these challenging economic times, revamping the process is essential. Slimmer budgets necessitate new ways of achieving well designed homes to meet the buyer’s expectations,” said Doris Pearlman.
To register, visit www.builderradio.com/CTWebinars.
Doris A. Pearlman is founder of Possibilities for Design, Inc., a nationally recognized, award winning interior design and merchandising firm based in Denver, Colo. The firm has over 30 years of experience in market driven interior design with a diverse portfolio of projects. Specialties include community clubhouses, senior’s facilities, multi-family apartment buildings, sales offices and model homes. Within the year, the firm has received two BALA Awards, a Gold Pyramid Award, and a Regional and two Silver Awards from The Nationals. The firm's philosophy is to deliver quality merchandising and design for all types of shelter. Possibilities for Design is noted for concepts that are innovative, exciting, and memorable. Ms. Pearlman and her staff continue to be outstanding members of both the design and homebuilding industry.
To register, visit www.builderradio.com/CTWebinars.
Doris A. Pearlman is founder of Possibilities for Design, Inc., a nationally recognized, award winning interior design and merchandising firm based in Denver, Colo. The firm has over 30 years of experience in market driven interior design with a diverse portfolio of projects. Specialties include community clubhouses, senior’s facilities, multi-family apartment buildings, sales offices and model homes. Within the year, the firm has received two BALA Awards, a Gold Pyramid Award, and a Regional and two Silver Awards from The Nationals. The firm's philosophy is to deliver quality merchandising and design for all types of shelter. Possibilities for Design is noted for concepts that are innovative, exciting, and memorable. Ms. Pearlman and her staff continue to be outstanding members of both the design and homebuilding industry.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Open house Thursday to discuss solar project
Albiasa Corporation, a subsidiary of Spanish based Albiasa Solar, will hold an open house Thursday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Wigwam Resort, Arizona Room, to discuss its planned 200 megawatt (MW) concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Mohave County near Kingman.
Assisted by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Albiasa's project will create up to 2,000 construction jobs and more than 100 permanent jobs for Arizonans.
The Albiasa Kingman project involves over $1 billion capital investment and, with molten salt thermal storage, will generate more than 665,000 MWh of renewable solar energy annually. It should be completed in 2013.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to USinfo@albiasa.com, and to visit www.albiasasolar.com for additional information.
For more information about the Arizona Department of Commerce visit www.azcommerce.com.
For more information about The Arizona Contractors Association, Inc. visit www.azca.com.
Assisted by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Albiasa's project will create up to 2,000 construction jobs and more than 100 permanent jobs for Arizonans.
The Albiasa Kingman project involves over $1 billion capital investment and, with molten salt thermal storage, will generate more than 665,000 MWh of renewable solar energy annually. It should be completed in 2013.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to USinfo@albiasa.com, and to visit www.albiasasolar.com for additional information.
For more information about the Arizona Department of Commerce visit www.azcommerce.com.
For more information about The Arizona Contractors Association, Inc. visit www.azca.com.
Monday, June 15, 2009
U.S. EPA orders City of Holbrook to comply with Clean Water Act to protect Arizona water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the City of Holbrook to comply with its wastewater permit after the city failed to respond to a State-issued Notice of Violation.
The order follows nearly two years of attempts by State and federal regulators to bring the city into compliance. Holbrook failed to submit monthly discharge reports for 23 consecutive months and failed to submit monitoring reports characterizing the quality of its treated wastewater, both violations of mandatory terms in the city’s permit.
“Holbrook must comply with all conditions of its wastewater permit, including the required monitoring and reporting,” said Alexis Strauss, the EPA’s Water Division Director for the Pacific Southwest region. “Dischargers are responsible for water quality monitoring to show us, and the public, they’re complying with their permit and protecting Arizona’s waters.”
The order requires the city to submit all missing records and reports within 30 days and come into compliance with their wastewater permit. In addition, within 60 days, the city of Holbrook must submit a report detailing all costs associated with complying with the order.
The City of Holbrook holds a permit for the Painted Mesa Water Reclamation Facility which covers discharge of treated wastewater to the Leroux Wash, a tributary to the Little Colorado River. The Little Colorado River is used for swimming, boating and is a drinking water source for some communities.
Water pollution degrades surface waters making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits are used to regulate the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States.
For a copy of the order, visit www.epa.gov/region/water/npdes/compliance.html.
For more information on the NPDES permit program, visit www.epa.gov/region09/water/npdes/index.html.
The order follows nearly two years of attempts by State and federal regulators to bring the city into compliance. Holbrook failed to submit monthly discharge reports for 23 consecutive months and failed to submit monitoring reports characterizing the quality of its treated wastewater, both violations of mandatory terms in the city’s permit.
“Holbrook must comply with all conditions of its wastewater permit, including the required monitoring and reporting,” said Alexis Strauss, the EPA’s Water Division Director for the Pacific Southwest region. “Dischargers are responsible for water quality monitoring to show us, and the public, they’re complying with their permit and protecting Arizona’s waters.”
The order requires the city to submit all missing records and reports within 30 days and come into compliance with their wastewater permit. In addition, within 60 days, the city of Holbrook must submit a report detailing all costs associated with complying with the order.
The City of Holbrook holds a permit for the Painted Mesa Water Reclamation Facility which covers discharge of treated wastewater to the Leroux Wash, a tributary to the Little Colorado River. The Little Colorado River is used for swimming, boating and is a drinking water source for some communities.
Water pollution degrades surface waters making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits are used to regulate the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States.
For a copy of the order, visit www.epa.gov/region/water/npdes/compliance.html.
For more information on the NPDES permit program, visit www.epa.gov/region09/water/npdes/index.html.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Hunter Douglas and BCC Blinds
join Builder Partnerships
Builder Partnerships said they are pleased to announce the addition of Hunter Douglas Window Fashions and Blind Corners & Curves Window Coverings as manufacturer associates in their program. These companies have worked together within the building community for more than a decade, Building Partnerships said, and offer a very competitive incentive program for builder members.
Hunter Douglas offers the industry's largest collection of energy-efficient, custom-made window fashions. Designed and assembled in the U.S., and backed by a Lifetime Guarantee, their sheers, shades, honeycombs, blinds and shutters can be customized with a variety of lifting systems for added safety and convenience.
Blind Corners & Curves Window Coverings (BCC Blinds) is committed to quality service and fair prices which has allowed them to become one of the largest distributors of blinds, plantation shutters and draperies. BCC Blinds successfully manages all aspects of a builder program from measurement to installation.
Hunter Douglas offers the industry's largest collection of energy-efficient, custom-made window fashions. Designed and assembled in the U.S., and backed by a Lifetime Guarantee, their sheers, shades, honeycombs, blinds and shutters can be customized with a variety of lifting systems for added safety and convenience.
Blind Corners & Curves Window Coverings (BCC Blinds) is committed to quality service and fair prices which has allowed them to become one of the largest distributors of blinds, plantation shutters and draperies. BCC Blinds successfully manages all aspects of a builder program from measurement to installation.
BuildTopia releases next generation CPM scheduling system for single and multi-family builders and developers
BuildTopia, Inc., provider of the industry’s most widely used Web-based residential construction management software, announces a major release of new functionality in BTBuilder, their premier total construction management system. This next generation scheduling is a milestone for web based scheduling applications for the entire residential construction industry.
Bob Mitchell, President of Mitchell & Best Home Builders and former President of NAHB, offered; “Now I feel both my project managers and purchasing manager can coordinate our cycle time so as to improve customer satisfaction and company profitability. My entire team is now following the same schedule that provides seamless interaction between purchasing, subcontractors, the sales staff, and the customer.”
BTBuilder’s scheduling allows both single family and multi-family builders to dramatically improve their construction operations with a web based scheduling system that enables collaboration of the entire construction process.
“By combining interactive multithreaded web-based cpm scheduling with sales, trade partner collaboration, document management, purchasing; and a very slick and interactive user interface, the construction community is getting a tool never before seen in the industry”, states Beau Engman, CEO of BuildTopia. “We began the process of designing this scheduling module 4 years ago. Over the years we took incremental steps to establish the foundation so we could ultimately deliver this new next generation scheduling module.”
Enhanced functionality includes:
-CPM scheduling that notifies the user how much a task can slip before construction date is altered.
-Multithreaded schedules for multi-family builders to manage schedules of buildings, floors, and units.
-Checklists so builders can incorporate information about how to inspect work for quality workmanship.
-Collaboration with trade partners where your subcontractors can view their schedules and get automatically notified of schedule changes.
Stunning calendar views including Gantt charts views with the ability to identify critical tasks and perform resource loading by vendor.
-Importing functionality allowing users to convert their Microsoft Excel or Project schedules directly into BuildTopia.
-Publishing of schedules directly into MS Project.
-Integration of job schedule with Purchasing to support such things as generation of PO’s by phase and field approval of PO’s when schedule tasks are marked complete.
-Option Lockouts to prevent the sale of options based on progress of the schedule.
“Now that builders can choose to use either a critical path, or a schedule that can easily be bumped, the BTBuilder system can appeal to every type of builder”, said Erik Cofield, VP of Sales and Marketing. He stated, “The extraordinary custom lot configuration, along with integration with MS Project is a huge enhancement for every type of builder”. The new release potentially affects over 4000 residential construction companies in the United States and Canada, putting even more capability in builder’s hands to streamline their business and speed up interaction with trade partners.
“All I can say is this new CPM scheduling system BuildTopia developed absolutely blows me away”, says Marc Martin, President of Marcus Martin Builders and long time customer of BuildTopia.
Bob Mitchell, President of Mitchell & Best Home Builders and former President of NAHB, offered; “Now I feel both my project managers and purchasing manager can coordinate our cycle time so as to improve customer satisfaction and company profitability. My entire team is now following the same schedule that provides seamless interaction between purchasing, subcontractors, the sales staff, and the customer.”
BTBuilder’s scheduling allows both single family and multi-family builders to dramatically improve their construction operations with a web based scheduling system that enables collaboration of the entire construction process.
“By combining interactive multithreaded web-based cpm scheduling with sales, trade partner collaboration, document management, purchasing; and a very slick and interactive user interface, the construction community is getting a tool never before seen in the industry”, states Beau Engman, CEO of BuildTopia. “We began the process of designing this scheduling module 4 years ago. Over the years we took incremental steps to establish the foundation so we could ultimately deliver this new next generation scheduling module.”
Enhanced functionality includes:
-CPM scheduling that notifies the user how much a task can slip before construction date is altered.
-Multithreaded schedules for multi-family builders to manage schedules of buildings, floors, and units.
-Checklists so builders can incorporate information about how to inspect work for quality workmanship.
-Collaboration with trade partners where your subcontractors can view their schedules and get automatically notified of schedule changes.
Stunning calendar views including Gantt charts views with the ability to identify critical tasks and perform resource loading by vendor.
-Importing functionality allowing users to convert their Microsoft Excel or Project schedules directly into BuildTopia.
-Publishing of schedules directly into MS Project.
-Integration of job schedule with Purchasing to support such things as generation of PO’s by phase and field approval of PO’s when schedule tasks are marked complete.
-Option Lockouts to prevent the sale of options based on progress of the schedule.
“Now that builders can choose to use either a critical path, or a schedule that can easily be bumped, the BTBuilder system can appeal to every type of builder”, said Erik Cofield, VP of Sales and Marketing. He stated, “The extraordinary custom lot configuration, along with integration with MS Project is a huge enhancement for every type of builder”. The new release potentially affects over 4000 residential construction companies in the United States and Canada, putting even more capability in builder’s hands to streamline their business and speed up interaction with trade partners.
“All I can say is this new CPM scheduling system BuildTopia developed absolutely blows me away”, says Marc Martin, President of Marcus Martin Builders and long time customer of BuildTopia.
Az Contractors Association seeking contractors interested in large-scale solar project presentation
David Jones, president and CEO of the Arizona Contractors Association, put out a call for contractors interested in working on a large solar facility near Phoenix.
“I recently spoke with a representative of an owner engineering firm who is performing a labor and contractor study of the greater Phoenix, Arizona area to determine the availability of labor and contractors to construct a 290 MW Solar facility approximately 65 miles west of Phoenix,” Jones said in a press release. “This project consists of erection of approximately three (3) square miles of solar assemblies, a 290 MW power plant, a thermal storage facility, and all the necessary balance of plant (BOP) systems.”
Jones said it is the intent of the Arizona Contractors Association to assure that all of this work is performed by Arizona contractors.
“In order to do this I have invited representatives of the owner engineering firm to present the requirements and qualifications necessary to perform work at this facility,” Jones said. “I have been assured that the majority of the construction and erection efforts are no different than the typical work performed by the Arizona Contractors on a daily basis.”
Jones said a date has not yet been set for the presentation, however, he is asking for feedback to determine the level of interest in attending such a presentation.
Jones asked that those interested respond by June 26 by e-mailing him at bjones@azca.com with the company name, personnel names who want to attend and e-mail addresses. Those names will be added to an invite list and attendees will receive their invites through e-mail.
“I recently spoke with a representative of an owner engineering firm who is performing a labor and contractor study of the greater Phoenix, Arizona area to determine the availability of labor and contractors to construct a 290 MW Solar facility approximately 65 miles west of Phoenix,” Jones said in a press release. “This project consists of erection of approximately three (3) square miles of solar assemblies, a 290 MW power plant, a thermal storage facility, and all the necessary balance of plant (BOP) systems.”
Jones said it is the intent of the Arizona Contractors Association to assure that all of this work is performed by Arizona contractors.
“In order to do this I have invited representatives of the owner engineering firm to present the requirements and qualifications necessary to perform work at this facility,” Jones said. “I have been assured that the majority of the construction and erection efforts are no different than the typical work performed by the Arizona Contractors on a daily basis.”
Jones said a date has not yet been set for the presentation, however, he is asking for feedback to determine the level of interest in attending such a presentation.
Jones asked that those interested respond by June 26 by e-mailing him at bjones@azca.com with the company name, personnel names who want to attend and e-mail addresses. Those names will be added to an invite list and attendees will receive their invites through e-mail.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Find Paint Color Matches Instantly
With New ColorSnap Apple iPhone
Application From Sherwin-Williams
Whenever color inspiration strikes, builders, contractors and industry professionals can now visualize colors remotely for their residential or commercial spaces with the new ColorSnap Apple iPhone application from Sherwin-Williams, available for download at swcolorsnap.com.
ColorSnap is a free color-matching app that allows users to quickly capture hues from their surroundings and match them to more than 1,500 Sherwin-Williams colors. Match shades to existing décor such as painted walls, artwork or furniture pieces, or to any color you see in nature or walking the city streets.
The application is quick and easy. Upload a photo from an existing photo library or snap a new photo in the moment of colorful inspiration. Then, use a finger to scroll around the image to locate the exact hue to be matched and ColorSnap will immediately offer the closest matching Sherwin-Williams color, RGB value and a coordinating palette. Save the palette into “My Saved Colors” for future reference and even locate the nearest Sherwin-Williams store.
“With ColorSnap, you can discover how coordinating colors and bringing ideas to life is easier than ever imagined,” said Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Nothing is more beautiful than potential.”
ColorSnap is the latest in advanced color matching technology and digital color visualization from Sherwin-Williams. Visit www.swcolor.com for more interactive tools and color resources.
ColorSnap is a free color-matching app that allows users to quickly capture hues from their surroundings and match them to more than 1,500 Sherwin-Williams colors. Match shades to existing décor such as painted walls, artwork or furniture pieces, or to any color you see in nature or walking the city streets.
The application is quick and easy. Upload a photo from an existing photo library or snap a new photo in the moment of colorful inspiration. Then, use a finger to scroll around the image to locate the exact hue to be matched and ColorSnap will immediately offer the closest matching Sherwin-Williams color, RGB value and a coordinating palette. Save the palette into “My Saved Colors” for future reference and even locate the nearest Sherwin-Williams store.
“With ColorSnap, you can discover how coordinating colors and bringing ideas to life is easier than ever imagined,” said Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Nothing is more beautiful than potential.”
ColorSnap is the latest in advanced color matching technology and digital color visualization from Sherwin-Williams. Visit www.swcolor.com for more interactive tools and color resources.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
AHRI Opposes House Energy Bill in Current Form
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute announced its opposition to H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES Act) in its current form. If the bill is passed into law, it would, among many other onerous provisions, eviscerate the federal preemption provisions of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) and the Energy Policy act of 1992 (EPACT).
"In its current form, the ACES Act would effectively allow any jurisdiction in the nation to enact its own energy policy through the use of prescriptive building codes, severely impacting the ability of heating, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers to provide products to residential and commercial customers in the most timely, efficient, and economical way," said AHRI President Stephen Yurek.
"Allowing any building code, anywhere in the country, to specify an efficiency level for residential and commercial heating, cooling, and commercial refrigeration equipment would quite simply create marketing and distribution chaos for our member companies, distributors, and contractors, in addition to threatening thousands of American jobs at a time of economic turmoil and high unemployment," Yurek said.
Yurek stated that AHRI much prefers the Senate's approach to decreasing energy intensity.
"We, as an industry, negotiated the federal preemption provisions of NAECA and EPACT in good faith, obtaining those provisions in exchange for being regulated for the first time with regard to energy efficiency," Yurek said, adding that, "We have unequivocally kept our end of the bargain, and our products are more efficient than they have ever been. Up until now, Congress and regulatory agencies have kept their end of the bargain, as well. The result has been a very productive arrangement that has -- and will -- save the nation enormous amounts of energy - 54 quadrillion BTUs through 2030. We will vigorously oppose any attempt to change the rules that have worked so well to preserve American jobs, and protect American consumers and the environment."
Studies show that more than 60 percent of the homes in America have outdated, less-efficient HVAC systems. Rather than allow states and localities to set their own energy conservation standards through building codes, AHRI believes that Congress should revise and expand the tax credits contained in the stimulus bill to allow more Americans to at least bring their heating and cooling systems to the federal minimum efficiency level.
"We strongly believe that if a reduction in energy intensity is the goal - as Congress has said many times it is - the focus has to be on upgrading the nation's installed base of heating and cooling equipment. It is of little use for Congress to try and micromanage our industry while average homeowners struggle to afford replacement of their old heating and cooling systems," Yurek said. "As an industry that has a proud record of producing highly energy efficient products, we are eager to work with Congress to accomplish the nation's energy reduction goals. But Congress needs to leave manufacturing, distribution, installation, and maintenance to the experts, and concentrate on providing incentives that allow average Americans to save energy and money," he said.
"In its current form, the ACES Act would effectively allow any jurisdiction in the nation to enact its own energy policy through the use of prescriptive building codes, severely impacting the ability of heating, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers to provide products to residential and commercial customers in the most timely, efficient, and economical way," said AHRI President Stephen Yurek.
"Allowing any building code, anywhere in the country, to specify an efficiency level for residential and commercial heating, cooling, and commercial refrigeration equipment would quite simply create marketing and distribution chaos for our member companies, distributors, and contractors, in addition to threatening thousands of American jobs at a time of economic turmoil and high unemployment," Yurek said.
Yurek stated that AHRI much prefers the Senate's approach to decreasing energy intensity.
"We, as an industry, negotiated the federal preemption provisions of NAECA and EPACT in good faith, obtaining those provisions in exchange for being regulated for the first time with regard to energy efficiency," Yurek said, adding that, "We have unequivocally kept our end of the bargain, and our products are more efficient than they have ever been. Up until now, Congress and regulatory agencies have kept their end of the bargain, as well. The result has been a very productive arrangement that has -- and will -- save the nation enormous amounts of energy - 54 quadrillion BTUs through 2030. We will vigorously oppose any attempt to change the rules that have worked so well to preserve American jobs, and protect American consumers and the environment."
Studies show that more than 60 percent of the homes in America have outdated, less-efficient HVAC systems. Rather than allow states and localities to set their own energy conservation standards through building codes, AHRI believes that Congress should revise and expand the tax credits contained in the stimulus bill to allow more Americans to at least bring their heating and cooling systems to the federal minimum efficiency level.
"We strongly believe that if a reduction in energy intensity is the goal - as Congress has said many times it is - the focus has to be on upgrading the nation's installed base of heating and cooling equipment. It is of little use for Congress to try and micromanage our industry while average homeowners struggle to afford replacement of their old heating and cooling systems," Yurek said. "As an industry that has a proud record of producing highly energy efficient products, we are eager to work with Congress to accomplish the nation's energy reduction goals. But Congress needs to leave manufacturing, distribution, installation, and maintenance to the experts, and concentrate on providing incentives that allow average Americans to save energy and money," he said.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
AZ Contractors Association Political Action Committee to hold golf tournament fundraiser
The Arizona Contractors Association will hold a golf tournament Friday, June 5 at the Shalimar Country Club Golf Course, 2032 E. Golf Ave. in Tempe. The tournament will raise money for the ACA's Political Action Committee, a mechanism for like-minded individuals to pool their resources and magnify their political influence.
Registration for the 9-hole stroke play tournament begins at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast also being served. Tee times begin at 8:30. The cost of entry ranges from $100-350.
Have an input on who is elected and show your support for those candidates that support your business concerns and those of the construction industry. Support the ACAPAC by participating in this fundraising event.
For more information on the tournament, click here.
Registration for the 9-hole stroke play tournament begins at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast also being served. Tee times begin at 8:30. The cost of entry ranges from $100-350.
Have an input on who is elected and show your support for those candidates that support your business concerns and those of the construction industry. Support the ACAPAC by participating in this fundraising event.
For more information on the tournament, click here.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Shea Homes Arizona offers 1% home credit to active and retired military, police officers, firefighters and teachers
Shea Homes Arizona has just launched a new program which will help local “hero’s” purchase a new home. This program was designed to say “thank you” to those that are either active or by offering them a 1% base price credit on the purchase of a new Shea Home. This program is only valid on homes purchased in Arizona and proof of current or previous employment may be requested. A downloadable certificate is required in order to receive this discount and must be presented on their first visit to the Shea Homes’ community of their choice.
“Shea Homes wants to say ‘Thank You’ to the many dedicated Valley citizens who help keep us safe as well as to teachers who help inspire and mold our most important asset, our children,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “These unsung heroes are of vital importance to us, and Shea Homes wanted to find a way to recognize them, and ultimately help them enjoy the benefits of home ownership.”
Shea Homes builds high quality homes in some of the most amenity rich communities across the Valley. They currently have communities in Peoria, Litchfield Park, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Buckeye, Goodyear and Phoenix.
For more information about this promotion or for information on any Shea Homes community, call 480-348-6000 or visit www.sheahomes.com/arizona.
“Shea Homes wants to say ‘Thank You’ to the many dedicated Valley citizens who help keep us safe as well as to teachers who help inspire and mold our most important asset, our children,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “These unsung heroes are of vital importance to us, and Shea Homes wanted to find a way to recognize them, and ultimately help them enjoy the benefits of home ownership.”
Shea Homes builds high quality homes in some of the most amenity rich communities across the Valley. They currently have communities in Peoria, Litchfield Park, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Buckeye, Goodyear and Phoenix.
For more information about this promotion or for information on any Shea Homes community, call 480-348-6000 or visit www.sheahomes.com/arizona.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Mattamy Homes USA starts construction
of three new model homes at Circle Cross Ranch
in Queen Creek
Mattamy Homes, the U.S. division of Canada's largest homebuilder, has started construction of three new single-family model homes priced from the $130s at Circle Cross Ranch on 1028 West Jamaica Hope Way in Queen Creek, north of Hunt Highway on Gary Road. The Grand Opening for the fully decorated model homes is expected in late May.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations at Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said the new model homes, ranging from 1,623 square feet of living space to 2,500 square feet, will offer three bedrooms with a den and four bedrooms with a fifth bedroom option, and with two to three baths.
The three new designs also include large great rooms, double master bedroom closets, large covered patios and two or three-car garages, depending on model home plan.
Mattamy Homes is building 145 new single-family homes in the continuing phase of Circle Cross Ranch, Morrison said.
Mattamy Homes Arizona division office is located at 4041 S. McClintock Drive in Tempe. For more information about Mattamy Homes Arizona, please call 480-302-6080 or visit our website at www.mattamyhomes.com.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations at Mattamy Homes in Arizona, said the new model homes, ranging from 1,623 square feet of living space to 2,500 square feet, will offer three bedrooms with a den and four bedrooms with a fifth bedroom option, and with two to three baths.
The three new designs also include large great rooms, double master bedroom closets, large covered patios and two or three-car garages, depending on model home plan.
Mattamy Homes is building 145 new single-family homes in the continuing phase of Circle Cross Ranch, Morrison said.
Mattamy Homes Arizona division office is located at 4041 S. McClintock Drive in Tempe. For more information about Mattamy Homes Arizona, please call 480-302-6080 or visit our website at www.mattamyhomes.com.
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