Horst Construction

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

"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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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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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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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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