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| MARCH 3, 2010 |
Register online for the 9th Annual Senior Living Conference on April 8
Executives of senior living communities are invited to attend the 9th Annual Senior Living Conference on April 8 sponsored by Horst Construction. This year's event — "The New Normal: Navigating Today's Dynamic Senior Environment" — will be held at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA, and feature keynote speaker Jim Moore, president of Moore Diversified Services. Visit our conference web page or download the registration form now. RSVP before April 1.
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| DECEMBER 15, 2009 |
Senior-housing consultant Jim Moore will keynote April's Senior Living Conference
The 9th annual Horst Senior Living Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA. Keynote speaker this year is Jim Moore President of Moore Diversified Services, a leading national consultant to the senior housing and health care industries. Read more...The 9th annual Horst Senior Living Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA. Keynote speaker this year is Jim Moore President of Moore Diversified Services, a leading national consultant to the senior housing and health care industries. Moore will discuss “Strategies for Moving Forward in an Uncertain Environment,” reviewing changes to senior care management in the last twelve months and tactics for creating a positive future. Moore is the author of numerous books for the senior living industry, the latest of which is titled, “Independent Living and CCRCs: Survival, Success & Profitability Strategies for Not-for-Profit Sponsors and For-Profit Owners/Operators.” For more information or to register, please contact Beth Mack at Horst Construction at 717-581-9981 or BMack@horstgroup.com. Read less |
| OCTOBER 20, 2009 |
New Lititz church breaks ground on 2-phase project
Celebrate Life Christian Church, Lititz, PA, broke ground recently for its new 8,000 sq. ft. worship center, which will feature a new sanctuary and two-story core building in phase one of the project and a proposed family life center to be built during phase two. The first phase of the project is slated for completion this spring.
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| SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 |
Why go green for your church's next building project?
Sustainable design and construction has numerous occupancy and facility life-cycle benefits. Discover all the reasons in this issue of the SpiritNet newsletter from the Eastern PA Conference/UMC focused on "Greening the Church."
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| JULY 20, 2009 |
Horst Construction Wins 2009 ABC Keystone 'Excellence in Construction' Awards
Building projects for Rohrer's Quarry, in Lititz, and Garden Spot Village, in New Holland, have earned "Excellence in Construction" awards for Horst Construction. The awards, sponsored by the Keystone Chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), were presented recently at a ceremony at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater.
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| MAY 27, 2009 |
Three Horst Construction apprentice carpenters graduate from ABC apprenticeship program.
Three Horst Construction apprentice carpenters graduated from the ABC Keystone Chapter Apprenticeship Carpentry Program on May 20, 2009, and were recognized for their accomplishments at a ceremony held at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg, PA.
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| APRIL 29, 2009 |
Senior-living executives say economy is affecting occupancy, retention and need for renovation at their North Carolina communities
Today's uncertain economy is affecting sales, retention and occupancy rates at North Carolina senior-living communities while reinforcing the need on the part of community administrators to deliver greater value to new and current residents.
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| MARCH 2, 2009 |
Give us your opinions on today's changing senior living market... take the online 'Senior Living Trends' survey.
Horst Construction, in partnership with Holleran Consulting, both of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has posted an online "Senior Living Trends" survey on Zoomerang.com. A leader in the design and construction of senior living communities, Horst is asking decision-makers in the senior-care industry to provide their input on topics ranging from market trends and competitive pressures to the impact of today's economy on their communities.
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| FEBRUARY 20, 2009 |
Find silver linings in today's economy at the 8th annual Senior Living Conference sponsored by Horst Construction
Even in today's challenging economy, opportunities for bottom-line growth exist, if you know where to look. Attend the 8th annual Senior Living Conference - Silver-Lined Strategies: Identifying Opportunities in Today's Economy - and find "silver linings" you can take advantage of now.
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| JANUARY 22, 2009 |
McNerney joins business development team at Horst Construction
Horst Construction, Lancaster, PA, has hired David B. McNerney as Director of Business Development. In his new role, McNerney will be responsible for developing construction management and general construction opportunities for owners of commercial and industrial projects throughout the eastern U.S.
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| JANUARY 20, 2009 |
Josephian earns Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design accreditation
Roger Josephian, Preconstruction Services Manager for Horst Construction, has earned certification as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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| JANUARY 6, 2009 |
Yerkes earns LEED energy/environmental accreditation in "green" design and construction
Mark Yerkes, a project manager for Horst Construction, has earned certification as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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| NOVEMBER 20, 2008 |
Horst Group buys Berks County excavating firm
The Horst Group, Lancaster, PA, has purchased LSR Enterprises, an excavating company located in Leesport, PA. For over 13 years, LSR Enterprises has provided excavating, site and civil contracting to a distinguished list of clients in Berks and surrounding counties.
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| NOVEMBER 18, 2008 |
Garden Spot Village to Celebrate Grand Opening of Village Square Apartments with Ribbon Cutting on November 20, 2008
New $20 million, six-story, independent-living facility completed in 14 months features 72 apartments with a 54-vehicle underground parking garage. The grand opening of the six-story, 72-unit Village Square Apartments at Garden Spot Village in New Holland will be celebrated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 20, 2008. The event, which begins at 10 a.m. in the Village Square, will feature remarks by Pennsylvania State Senator Michael Brubaker (36th District) and Pennsylvania State Representative Gordon Denlinger (99th District).
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| NOVEMBER 17, 2008 |
Horst Construction selects industry-leading Viewpoint V6 Software® to streamline operations and increase efficiency
After an extensive search, Horst Construction has selected Viewpoint V6 Software® to fully integrate its operations, including accounting, payroll and project management systems. The SQL and .NET-based software is designed to increase the efficiency and profitability of mid-range and large-volume construction firms through data-driven decisions.
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| NOVEMBER 12, 2008 |
Burkholder earns energy/environmental accreditation
Scott Burkholder, a project manager for Horst Construction, has earned certification as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional from the U.S. Green Building Council. He also has been designated as a Green Advantage® Certified Practitioner by Green Advantage, the nationwide green-building environmental certification program for building contractors.
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| NOVEMBER 10, 2008 |
Eight employees of Horst Construction receive designation as Green Advantage® Certified Practitioners
National "green building" program aims to maximize energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact and improve occupant health. Eight employees of Horst Construction have recently earned certification from Green Advantage®, the nationwide green-building environmental certification program for building contractors.
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| JULY 25, 2008 |
Horst Group receives the Samaritan Counseling Center's 2008 Ethics in Business Award
The Ethics in Business Award Event honors for profit businesses, non-profit organizations and business individuals who stand apart in their dedication to corporate social responsibility in their employment practices, civic activities, environmental concern, and ethical conduct.
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| JULY 9, 2008 |
Groundbreaking celebrated at First Church of the Brethren
Groundbreaking for the new First Church of the Brethren - to be designed-built by Horst Construction as part of a $3.3 million contract - was celebrated on July 6. First Church of the Brethren has been in Reading, PA, for more than 110 years. The new facility will be built on the same six-acre parcel site as the existing church. The project, which includes a new sanctuary and Fellowship Hall, is scheduled for completion in March, 2009. Mark Yerkes is the Project Manager and Curvin Hoover is the Project Superintendent.
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| MAY 29, 2008 |
"Topping out" ceremony held at Garden Spot Village
A "topping out" ceremony — a long-held tradition in construction marking the signing and installation of a building's final roof beam — was held at Garden Spot Village in New Holland on Thursday, May 29, at 3 p.m.
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| MAY 20, 2008 |
Horst Construction awarded Lancaster Bible College, Luther Village and Turkey Hill projects
Horst Construction, of Lancaster, PA, has signed a $660,000 contract to build a Turkey Hill Minit Markets convenience store (store #298) at 5400 Bath Pike, in Hanover Township, Bethlehem. The new 3936-square-foot store, scheduled for completion in the fall, features a six-pump fuel island. McCluggagy Van Sickle and Perry, of Wichita, KS, is the project architect. Horst has been supporting Turkey Hill with its ongoing expansion efforts for several years. The Bath Pike location represents the eighth store Horst Construction has built for Turkey Hill. It has also remodeled the interiors of 15 existing Turkey Hill stores and is contracted to remodel ten additional units.
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| MARCH 25, 2008 |
Chervanick Named VP of Industrial Projects at Horst Construction
Horst Construction has hired Thomas M. Chervanick as Vice President of Industrial Projects. In his new position, Chervanick will manage Horst's industrial (non-commercial) construction projects.
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| JANUARY 30, 2008 |
Horst Construction Announces new President and Chief Executive Officer
Horst Construction has promoted Harry Scheid to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, Horst Construction. Scheid assumes his new role after serving as Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Horst Excavating, a division of Horst Construction. Scheid brings 30 years of construction experience and 10 years of executive management background to Horst Construction, a growing business focusing on commercial/industrial, senior living, church, private education and alternative energy construction projects.
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