Members in the News The Home Builders Association of Connecticut recently presented its award for Best Spec Home Over $7 Million to local developer Stone Harbor Land Company. Greenwich-based Stone Harbor Land Co. has been recognized by the Home Builders Association of Connecticut for its development of a Greenwich midcountry property. Read the entire article “It’s great to receive recognition from your peers across the state,” said Stone Harbor co-founder Marc Johnson. Local builders win top prizes Greenwich topped the Connecticut Home Builders and Remodelers Association’s 22nd annual awards, with 14 properties in the town cited for excellence in craftsmanship and design. Westport was a close second with a dozen homes held up for praise based on new construction or renovations, with eight awards going for Darien projects. “We have three new homes slated to start (in) early ‘16 and a couple remodels as well,” said Anthony DeRosa, whose Greenwich-based DeRosa Builders won multiple awards on Tuesday. “I am certain the spring will also bring its usual flurry of plans and bidding which we hope will put us in the position to start a few more by the end of 2016. (The) market seems to be very strong going into next year, my fellow builders and peers are all telling us they are busy going into next year.” Some 60 projects in Fairfield County won recognition, spanning the gamut from entire homes to comparatively small projects like bathroom remodeling. Read the entire article Let the HBRA office know & we will be sure to include you in future issues! Contact us at hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com HBRA-CT Members Honored by Westchester Hudson Valley AIA Chapter HBRA members and current HOBI Award winners, Murphy Brothers Contracting were recognized by the AIA Westchester Hudson Valley as their 2015 Professional Affiliate Award winner. This award was presented at the Chapter’s annual year end celebration held at The Capitol Theatre/Garcia’s in Portchester, NY. According to the AIAWHV Chapter, the award recognizes exemplary leadership beyond their own professional efforts and accomplishments. Current chapter president, Peter Gaito, Jr. said, “Murphy Brothers leadership, insight and efforts provided represents all that is intended by this award”. Past chapter president John Fry added that "Murphy Brothers has partnered with a highly selective group of leading manufacturers and professional associations including AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley to advance sustainable practices and methodologies. Their commitment to achieve and promote quality in the built environment is unparalleled in our region.” 12 | HBRA of Fairfield County | December 2015
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