Last month, the folks at Remodeling Magazine released their Remodeling 550 list. The annual list features the largest companies in our industry grouped by specialty. We’re very excited to be included in this year’s list and we have our amazing clients to thank. With the projects currently underway this year – we can’t wait to…
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The August 2013 issue of Qualified Remodeler includes their annual list of the Top 500 Remodelers across the country – and RisherMartin made the list for the second year in a row! Ranking is based on several factors including company size, revenue, number of projects, and continuing education just to name a few. RisherMartin is one…
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As we all know, the Austin housing market is booming! To keep up with this rapid growth, RisherMartin is bringing on another Project Manager to get ready for the year ahead. Please take a look at the job description below and if you know of an all-star, we want to hear about them! RisherMartin Project…
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The folks at Habitat for Humanity have home building down to a science. A knowledgeable crew of habitat veterans lead those that come to lend a hand. Habitat volunteers include experts from within the industry, those who have never touched a paint brush, and everyone in between. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) falls…
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We’re proud to announce that Jeremy Martin has received the designation of Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) from the folks at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Jeremy becomes one of only six Austin-area builders with the CGR designation. The NAHB uses these designations as a means for builders and remodelers to demonstrate not only…
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This year’s Star Awards hosted by the Texas Association of Builders was held yesterday at the J.W. Marriott hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Our Parkside Modern project – designed by Alterstudio Architecture, brought home four Star Awards, including: Best Kitchen under $600,000 Best Interior Design under $600,000 Best Architectural Design under $600,000 Best Outdoor Living Space…
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HomeAid is a national non-profit organization that provides housing to families in need. The Austin chapter teamed up with several local community developers to benefit the Family Care Program at Texas Baptist Children’s Home. The Family Care Program provides housing for single-mother families. It gives these parents the opportunity to complete their education and develop…
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If you haven’t perused our portfolio photos of Westlake Overlook, you’re really missing out. AIA Austin just announced the homes that will be included in this year’s AIA Homes Tour and our Westlake Hills custom home made the cut! Designed by Richard Weiss of Weiss Architecture, this stunner boasts an amazing floor plan, abundant space for entertaining,…
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Your countertops are an important part of your home and if properly cared for they can last a long time. Some natural stones, such as granite and marble, are porous and therefore vulnerable to stains and moisture. Sealing these surfaces can help reduce damage from simple everyday use. Granite Not all granite surfaces will need…
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May 4th – 12th was this year’s National Women Build week. Women across the country took to construction sites to help local families needing assistance. The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA) partnered with Habitat for Humanity and its sponsors to organize a women’s build in Taylor, Texas. RisherMartin sent Office & Accounting Manager…
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Our Architect spotlight this month features the ecologically-minded Alterstudio Architecture. Based in Austin, Texas, the firm’s name-sake, Kevin Alter, along with Partners Ernesto Cragnolino, AIA and Tim Whitehill, leads this team of talented designers. Alterstudio’s work emphasizes the natural elements in every project. The team combines these elements from each community they serve and using the human…
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Your roof is your home’s first line of protection against the environment. It’s important that you maintain it properly; doing so will help ensure it does its job and looks its best for a long time. We’ve compiled a few tips on getting the longest life from your roof. Regardless of the type, there are…
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