
CCI Teams Up With EM NARI For Youth Remodeling Career Day
I was fortunate to be involved in one of the most important events the EMNARI has organized since I have been a member. The trades are suffering from a lack of youth taking the path …
I was fortunate to be involved in one of the most important events the EMNARI has organized since I have been a member. The trades are suffering from a lack of youth taking the path …
Outside of quality of work, price has traditionally been the most critical variable for homeowners evaluating general contractors. In Eastern Massachusetts today, however, availability may well have moved ahead of price. In the March …
When it comes to a sizable remodeling project, homeowners can take one of two basic paths: 1) Hire an architect to draw up plans and then a general contractor to execute on those plans, …
E.R. (Ed) Teehan, Jr., is a master electrician who has been part of Custom’s network of trade subcontractors for two-and-a-half years. Given his strong electrical and people skills, he’s been a perfect fit for us. …
Taylor and Will Uttley were thrilled to buy their 1931 Colonial two years ago. The Arlington Heights home sat on a large lot and had plenty of charm, including much of its original natural woodwork …
Karin has been with Custom for over a year as our full-charge bookkeeper. Over the previous two decades, she held similar positions at various companies and also ran her own independent bookkeeping business. Karin grew …
Remodeling magazine’s 2016 “Cost vs. Value Report” is out and, as usual, contains some interesting data for homeowners to mull over. The report “compares average cost for 30 popular remodeling projects with the value …
We’re pleased to announce that general manager Scott Blain recently achieved prestigious Master Certified Remodeler (MCR) status from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The designation signifies the remodeling contractor’s superior knowledge, dedication …
Are you eager to get a home renovation project underway? If so, you probably already know the challenges of trying to find a remodeler to do the work in such a robust economy. You might …
With its authentic look and eco friendly back story, reclaimed wood flooring is clearly in vogue these days. Floors featuring wood salvaged from old factories, barns and other old buildings are finding favor with homeowners …
Sterling, an assistant project coordinator, is the newest member of the Custom team. As president Bill Farnsworth’s stepdaughter, she’s the latest example of our success in finding good employees from within our ranks of family …
The Eastern Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (EM NARI) recently named its Board of Directors for 2016. Custom Contracting’s own President, Bill Farnsworth, was again named to the Board as …