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New Residential Home Building Safety Awards Announced

by Philip Eaton
Published on: January 27, 2009
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The MICCS Residential Safety Council has developed two safety awards for 2009 that are integrated into the MICCS “Excellence in Safety” Awards program. 

The MICCS “Excellence in Safety” award is given to a company that has a high level of safety performance and leads the industry in safety initiatives.  This year, trade partners and builders can submit for the Residential Trade Partner And Residential Builder Categories respectively. The deadline for Excellence in Safety is February 27th.

The awards will be presented at the 2009 MICCS Anniversary and Awards Banquet at the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom on Thursday, April 16.

This is your time to show the industry your company is a safety leader and also a great chance to market your company’s commitment to safety to over a thousand people that attend the banquet each year!

 

The other awards for this year are:

Burnie McGinnis Award

The Burnie McGinnis Award is presented to a person rather than a company. It is the most prestigious award presented to a person by MICCS. It is named after the father of Hoosier basketball legend and MICCS supporter George McGinnis. Because the award is so prestigious, it is not awarded every year. The award is given to a person whose specific acts or a pattern of acts has made an impact on a job site or a safety program.

Outstanding Craft Person Award

The Outstanding Craft Person Award gives every MICCS Member Company an opportunity to publicly honor a craft person whom they believe warrants such honor. It is intended to honor employees who work in the field, up to the level of foreman.

Zero Injury Award

The Zero Injury Award is given to companies whose craft persons working for the company have not suffered a work related accident resulting in loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, transfer to another job or requiring medical treatment other than first-aid.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Grimes or Adam Campagna in the MICCS office, 317-328-2150 or www.miccs.org.  

Beazer Homes thanks local realtor

by Philip Eaton
Published on: January 5, 2009
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Beazer Homes USA, Inc., a top-10 national homebuilder, is pleased to announce Deborah Denman of Century 21 Realty Group 1, as one of five lucky grand prize winners in the Beazer Top Agent National Realtor promotion.

 

The winning agents were randomly selected from more than 2,200 entries received during a 75-day promotion (Sept. 1 – Nov. 15, 2008) that spanned 24 markets.  The grand prize winners receive an all-expense paid weekend trip for two to the New York City, including round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and dinner reservations at Top Chef season No. 1 winner Harold Dieterle’s critically-acclaimed restaurant, Perilla.

 

“The Top Agent promotion is just one way we’re thanking real estate agents for their support and partnership,” said Bruce Craig, president of Beazer Homes’ Indianapolis division.  “The entire Realtor community is an integral part of our success here in Indianapolis.”

 

“Beazer builds a fabulous home and their entire team here in Indianapolis is a pleasure to work with,” said Deborah Denman, who has been an Indianapolis-area Realtor for more than 10 years.  “They really understand customer service and go the extra mile to ensure the home buying process is as smooth as possible for my clients. I am thrilled to win a trip to New York City and am looking forward to seeing the sites.”

 

To ensure their New York City weekend is truly memorable, each grand prize winner can choose from a number of tour package options, including Broadway show tickets, a visit to the Statue of Liberty, shopping tours or a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park, among other tourist attractions.

 

In addition to showing appreciation for real estate agent participation in the sale of its new homes, Beazer used the promotion to spotlight its relationship with Chef Dieterle, the newest member of its SMARTDESIGN team of experts. The restaurateur, who won the first season of the popular Bravo network program Top Chef, is offering his expertise to Beazer’s planning and design team and demonstrating his culinary prowess at Realtor-only events in select communities throughout the year.

Congrats new Graduate Master Builders (GMB)

by Philip Eaton
Published on: December 22, 2008
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Four Builders Association members receive their Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation.

 

Four BAGI builder members have joined the more than 400 professional builders nationwide to attain a Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation, identifying him as one of the building industry’s top professionals. The GMB designation is administered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) University of Housing.

To qualify for the GMB certificate program, a builder must have attained the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) or Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation; or have successfully completed three courses and have at least ten years of building business experience. GMB graduates complete an intensive series of five, six-hour courses on business management techniques, and the newest trends and technology in the building industry.

 

 

 

 

Meet Hancock County Builder Monte Howell

by Philip Eaton
Published on: December 12, 2008
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Howell Custom Homes

We Build Houses So You Will Have A Place to Call Home

“I have done construction most of my life and have always enjoyed the creative aspects and great sense of accomplishment it gives me,” says Monte Howell, president of New Palestine-based Howell Custom Homes. “What better challenge than to create a beautiful, cozy home for someone to live in and raise a family?”

Monte, who has 25 years of construction experience, founded the company in 2003.  He designs and builds all types of custom homes, typically ranging in price from $200,000 to $600,000. The company has won two silver awards and one platinum award at the 2005, 2006 and 2008 Hancock County New Home Tour. Monte was Hancock County Builder of the Year for 2007 and is on the board of directors for the Hancock County Builders Association. He serves as 2009-2010 President for Hancock County and is on the board of directors for the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.

Monte focuses on understanding the area and market where he is building to get a better idea of what styles and features potential clients will want. While he builds all over the Indianapolis area, he feels Hancock County has great growth potential because of its schools and close proximity to Indianapolis.

“All my homes are built to meet the Five Star energy rating,” he says. “They feature upgrades such as wood and tile floors, custom-tiled shower, custom kitchen cabinets, solid surfaces (granite, quartz, Corian, concrete), stainless steel appliances, epoxy-finish garage floors, crown mouldings, custom-built closets and custom-built fireplace mantels.”  

Learn more about Howell Custom Homes at www.HowellBuilders.com or call 317-902-3358.

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