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Martin Elected President of Local Builders Association

Rick Martin, president of Wheatland Custom Homes, has been elected president of the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Lancaster County for 2009. Martin was officially installed at a BIA banquet held at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster on January 8. Read it here.

“Green Certified” Home Featured on Pennlive.com

Wheatland Custom Homes’ “Green Certified” home at 8 Redwood Drive, Enola, was featured in Pennlive’s Natural Living blog! Read it here!

Wheatland Earns National Certified Green Professional Designation

Wheatland Custom Homes is one of two Lancaster County builders to earn the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Read more here.

“Green Certified” Home Wins Big!

Wheatland completed its first “Green Certified” home at 8 Redwood Drive, Enola, and it took 5 out of 6 awards (4 Gold, 1 Silver) in this year’s Pennsylvania Parade of Homes.

Wheatland received Gold awards in the categories of Exterior, Interior, Master Bath/Suite, and Landscaped, and a Silver award for Kitchen. Every year the Pennsylvania Parade of Homes showcases the finest newly constructed homes in the Harrisburg region.

The 2008 Pennsylvania Parade of Homes is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg. The home is on display during the Parade, October 4-12.

Magazine Spotlights Wheatland Project

Renovations & Additions Magazine—Harrisburg chose a Wheatland Custom Homes project as their cover story for their summer 2008 edition. The nearly 600 sq. ft. addition included a sunroom and deck, and 400 sq. ft. of the interior was renovated to include a new front entry way, formal dining area. Extensive exterior work included stone work, siding, and roofing as well as new garage doors.

Read about this Year-Round Vacation spot here.

2008 Pyramid Awards Ceremony

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg honored members who competed in their 15th annual Pyramid Award during ceremonies at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center on Friday, May 9, 2008.

Wheatland Custom Homes, Inc. received awards for Best Single-Family Spec Home 2,001 to 3,000 Square Feet Under $400,000 and Best One Page Mailer/Flyer. The Pyramid Awards is a nationally recognized program administered throughout the country’s local Home Builder Association chapters. They honor the best in building, remodeling, sales, and marketing from the previous year.

Remodelers Awards of Excellence Recognizes Wheatland

The Remodelers Awards of Excellence, sponsored by the Remodelers Council of the Building Industry Association of Lancaster, recognized Wheatland Custom Homes for their addition entry. To see photos of this award-winning addition, link here.

2007 Pennsylvania Parade of Homes Names Wheatland a Winner

The 2007 Pennsylvania Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg, recognized Wheatland Custom Homes with several awards for their entry located in the Penn Valley Development (12 Redwood Drive, Enola).

Wheatland received Gold Awards in the categories of Interior, Decorated, and Master Suite/Bath and Silver Awards for Exterior and Kitchen. Every year the Pennsylvania Parade of Homes showcases the finest newly constructed homes in the Harrisburg area.

Wheatland Wins in the 2007 Lancaster/Lebanon Parade of Homes

The Lancaster/Lebanon Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County and Lebanon County Builders Association, recognized Wheatland Custom Homes with Honorable Mention for their entry located at 2 Horizon Drive, Fredericksburg.

Wheatland received the Honorable Mention award for Best of Show which included the following categories: Interior, Decorating, Kitchen, Bath, Exterior, and Landscaping. The Lancaster/Lebanon Parade of Homes is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and is known for showcasing some of the finest craftsmanship in the country. To learn more about this award-winning home, link here.

2006 Pennsylvania Parade of Homes

Wheatland won Silver Awards for Interior, Decorated, and Kitchen for their entry located at 7 Redwood Drive, Enola.

2006 Lancaster/Lebanon Parade of Homes

Wheatland won Best Decorated, Best Bath and Best of Show Honorable Mention for their entry located at 130 Bonneville Drive, Ronks.

2005 Pennsylvania Parade of Homes

Wheatland won Gold Awards for Decorated and Master Suite and Silver Awards for Exterior, Interior, Kitchen, and Landscaping for their entry located at 11 Redwood Drive, Enola.

2002 Builder Distinguished Service Award

Rick Martin, president of Wheatland Custom Homes, was honored by the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County as the 2001 Builder Distinguished Service Award Winner. This award is presented to the builder who exemplifies outstanding service to the association, community, and industry.

2000 Wheatland Recognized with Top Honors at the Lancaster Parade of Homes

The 2000 Fulton Award was presented to Wheatland Custom Homes for their townhome entry at 1525 Hickory Run, Elizabethtown. The Fulton Award is the most prestigious award presented annually at the Lancaster Parade of Homes.

1999 Remodelers’ Awards of Excellence Grand Award Winner

The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County presented Wheatland Custom with the Grand Award for their whole house remodeling project at 1950 Carlton Place, Lancaster.