When choosing a professional to help with your home remodel or redesign, it often seems like there are just too many choices to know where to start. The first suggestion we have is simple, choose a PRO. By choosing a member of the Professional Remodelers Organization (PRO), you are engaging someone who is committed to effectively and knowledgeably meeting the needs of their client. But there are over 200 members of the PRO in the Portland metro area, so how do you get started in your search? Why not look at someone who is recognized by their industry for Excellence in their field… choose a winner.
Nearly 200 home building professionals gathered for the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland’s sixth annual Excellence Awards Banquet, which recognizes the outstanding work of local companies across a variety of marketing, green building, remodeling, and residential building categories.
This year, the Home Builders Association presented 28 awards to 21 different companies. Of those awards, 12 Remodeling Excellence Awards were presented; 9 for excellence in remodeling and 3 for excellence in design. Winners were selected by a panel of industry professionals who rated each project based on its aesthetics, general design, budgetary considerations, and challenges and obstacles faced.
“The annual Excellence Awards competition is a testament to the undying spirit of the remodeling and building industry in our community,” said HBA President Karl Finkelnburg. “Despite very difficult economic conditions, these professionals continue to pour their hearts and souls into their work and to produce the highest-caliber projects. All things considered, it is a great time to purchase a new home or revamp an existing home. I applaud the individuals who lead our association and industry through their efforts and commitment to excellence.”
REMODELING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Residential Bath Design – The Urban Realm, Inc.
Residential Kitchen Design – Paolo Design Group
Residential Whole House Design – Paolo Design Group
Bathroom Remodel – Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling
Kitchen Remodel under $100,000 – Metke Remodeling & Woodworking Inc.
Kitchen Remodel $100,000 and above – Cascade Restoration & Remodeling
Master Suite Remodel – Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling
Open Category – Craftsman Design and Renovation
Exterior/Outdoor Living/Deck Remodel – Stanley Renovation & Design, Inc.
Whole House Remodel under $250,000 – Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling
Whole House Remodel $250,000-$375,000 – NW Renovations and Design Co.
Whole House Remodel $375,000-$500,000 – Cascade Restoration and Remodeling
The awards program was sponsored by ProBuild, Energy Trust of Oregon, Contract Furnishings Mart & Ansonylon, The Oregonian, and OregonLive.com.
Excellence awards were also presented in the categories of Green Building, Marketing, and Residential Building. For more information about the Excellence Awards or other HBA or PRO programs, go to www.hbapdx.org.
The Professional Remodelers Organization of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland is dedicated to facilitating expert remodeling choices to all residents in the greater Portland area. PRO partners with related industry professionals creating an environment which enables members to effectively and knowledgeably meet the needs of their clients and employees.
