Archive for August, 2012
Earn Lots of Builders Club Reward Points at Construction Resources
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Earn Builder's Club Points with exclusive kitchen countertop materials at Construction Resources
The Construction Resources companies Atlanta Kitchen, Atlanta Marble Manufacturing and Atlanta Glass & Mirror are proud to sponsor the Builders Club Rewards program. As sponsors, we award club points to builders for every $10 spent at the time of payment, and these reward points can be redeemed for merchandise, special events and travel. The reward points work just like frequent flyer points for choosing to work with us to make your projects come to life.
For builders, it is doubly rewarding, as we offer low prices and exclusive materials like Cambria, Piedrafina recycled marble, Vetrazzo recycled glass, specialty materials from the Artisan Group and luxurious Italian marble direct from Bonotti Stone Trading. Using Construction Resources materials gives builders a wealth of options and rewards to choose from! Many Atlanta-area builders are already enjoying the benefits, including many of the south’s best builders. Join their ranks and start reaping rewards today by joining the Builders Club today at BuildersClub.com! Read More→
New Color of Artisan Group Granite Countertops Available Soon
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The Artisan Group's newest granite countertop color, Petra!
Construction Resources, a premiere member of the Artisan Group, will soon have the new color of the Modesto collection, Petra available for order. This new granite countertop color is a gorgeous splotched grey-brown with rich character. Petra will join the other exclusive Artisan Group offerings that Construction Resources provides, including Modesto granite, Saratoga Soapstone, Heritage Wood and more.
You can find great granite countertops and Artisan Group materials at our indoor slab gallery, where we have the highest quality materials on display so that buyers can get the look and feel of materials not possible with just a sample or a picture. A full size slab and full control when it comes to design gives our buyers the maximum amount of control to make their dreams come to life. Read More→
Construction Resources is Now Marble Institute of America Certified
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Construction Resources, Inc./Atlanta Kitchen, Inc. is proud to announce that they have earned the coveted designation of Marble Institute of America (MIA) Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator. Construction Resources is now the second fabricator in Georgia to claim the accreditation, and joins a prestigious group of 55 total certified Natural Stone Fabricators nationally.
“This accreditation was more than passing a test – it is a bold sign that we have the skills and the dedication to our customers that few can match,” said Construction Resources president, Mitch Hires. “Marble Institute of America accreditation joins our exclusive offerings like Cambria Quartz, Artisan Group materials, Bonotti Italian Marble and Piedrafina as ways that we distinguish ourselves from other fabricators.”
In order to receive accreditation, Construction Resources/Atlanta Kitchen passed three phases. Phase one was the completion of a lengthy application that required Construction Resources to provide various documents and references which ensure that the company is in compliance with the ten standards of accreditation as laid out by the MIA Accreditation Commission. Phase two required Hires and Operations Manager David Lovelock to pass a 200-question multiple choice test. The exam tested their knowledge and application of material usage, installation, fabrication, restoration, care and maintenance, administration, legal/contracts and safety on the jobsite and in the shop. The third phase was a comprehensive site visit, which included a facility review, document review and one or more installation site visits. The sole purpose of the program is to increase the quality of fabrication and installation practices in the stone industry.
Garen Distelhorst, the Communications Director at the MIA said, “Construction Resources/Atlanta Kitchen is now able to proudly display the accreditation logo, which symbolizes that they are among the finest in the natural stone industry with respect to craftsmanship, safety and business practices.”
For details on the southeast’s newest Marble Institute of America Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator, visit www.constructionresourcesusa.com.
About the Marble Institute of America
For over 65 years the Marble Institute of America has been the world’s leading information resource and advocate for the natural dimension stone industry. MIA members include marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and other natural stone producers and quarriers, fabricators, installers, distributors, and contractors around the world. The purpose of the MIA’s accreditation program is to provide excellence in the natural stone industry and recognize companies demonstrating compliance with quality standards, so that the public values, has access to, and benefits from consistent, competent, and safe fabrication, installation and maintenance of natural stone.
Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.
Want a Small Kitchen Renovation to Look Big? Go for the Countertops
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You can upgrade kitchen countertops without breaking your budget and Construction Resources is ready to help!
When it comes to updating your kitchen, it’s easy to go through your renovation budget without seeing much change at all. Thankfully, with Construction Resources, there are ways you can make big changes to your kitchen that won’t require big changes to your budget.
You can make a bold statement and update the character of the heart of your home by changing the kitchen countertops. We have plenty of options that can save you money, from cost-effective materials to options for upgrading parts of your kitchen that will wow. For instance, if there’s a material you love but you can’t currently afford a full kitchen renovation with that material, you can instead use the material for a kitchen prep island to serve as both a centerpiece for your kitchen and a practical space for putting meals together. Read More→
Construction Resources Expands Indoor Slab Gallery
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Visit the indoor slab gallery's expanded space!
The 20,000 square foot Construction Resources indoor slab gallery just got bigger! The gallery, which is attached to the Construction Resources Design Center at 224 Rio Circle in Decatur, now has a 1,000 slab capacity. Within, you can find between 150 and 200 colors of natural Artisan Group granite countertops, Bonotti Italian marble, Cambria Quartz, French limestone, Vetrazzo recycled glass, and Piedrafina recycled marble countertops.
If you don’t find what you are looking for in our immense slab gallery, we have our traditional stone yard across the street with 2,000 more slabs and remnants. The stone yard is attached to our professional fabrication facility, which we are happy to give tours of to show how we bring material from slabs to finished product. Read More→
All Colors of Piedrafina Bath Vanity Tops Now Available at Construction Resources
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All 12 colors of the environmentally-friendly recycled marble bath vanity top material Piedrafina are now available at the Construction Resources indoor slab gallery. Piedrafina, the luxurious countertop material that is easy on the environment and on remodelers’ budgets, was recently featured on the cover of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Homefinder and buyers have been flocking to Construction Resources to see this exclusive offering.
Construction Resources has also recently received a huge shipment of Cambria countertops and will soon have the two new color profiles of Cambria, Berkley and Rosslyn, available. Buyers seeking the highest quality luxury Italian marble will soon be able to choose from over 100 additional slabs from the Bonotti Stone Trading International collection, another one of the exclusive partnerships Construction Resources is proud to offer.
This surge of new material has been perfectly timed with the expansion of the Construction Resources indoor slab gallery, which is already Georgia’s largest. The gallery now has space for a total capacity of 1,000 full-sized slabs. The indoor gallery is adjacent to the Construction Resources design center, making it easy to see what a finished project looks like compared to a raw slab. There are an additional 2,000 slabs across the street at the slab yard, which is conveniently located near the fabrication facility. See for yourself the process from raw slab to finished design and all the cool tools we use to make your kitchen and bath ideas come to life by asking for a tour.
To see the new arrivals and the expanded slab gallery, visit the Construction Resources design center in Atlanta at 224 Rio Circle in Decatur today!
Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.
Atlanta Glass and Mirror Contributes to Aimee’s Wing
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One of the additions to Aimee's Wing completed by Atlanta Glass and Mirror
Construction Resources company Atlanta Glass and Mirror is proud to have helped create Aimee’s Wing, the home addition for Aimee Copeland. This almost 2,000 square foot addition was made possible by the generosity of many builders, suppliers and contractors to help Aimee get around her home easier and begin rehabilitation. Aimee suffered a deep cut during a zip lining accident in May and then contracted a rare, flesh eating bacterial infection that lead to the amputation of one of her legs and both of her hands.
This addition was done “Extreme Makeover” style with a legion of volunteers and completed in less than one month. The addition features a study, bedroom, elevator and exercise studio, where Atlanta Glass and Mirror installed two mirror walls and towel racks. Atlanta Glass and Mirror also installed adjustable closet maid wire shelving in her bedroom closet and vanity mirrors in her bathroom. The home addition was spearheaded by Pulte Homes, who worked with Aimee to make sure the functionality and design met her needs. The Home Depot also helped remodel the great room and kitchen. Read More→
New August Cambria Color Profiles Available First at Construction Resources
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Construction Resources, Inc. is excited to introduce Berkeley and Rosslyn, the two newest color profiles of Cambria, to their slab gallery sooner than any other supplier in Georgia. Customers will be able to see full sized slabs of the two new color profiles in the Construction Resources’ newly expanded 1,000-slab capacity indoor gallery in as early as four to six weeks.
“The new Cambria color releases have been highly anticipated, and we are excited that the trucks are on their way now,” said Construction Resources president, Mitch Hires. “More than half the year has gone by with only four of the twelve new colors being revealed, so it is going to be a very colorful fall with six more Cambria quartz options for our customers.”
The two new colors both take their names from locations in England, and unlike previous unveilings, the colors are from different collections. Berkeley is from the Waterstone collection and is a pale, sandy color with hints of copper and bronze, which give it an uneven elegance. Rosslyn is part of the Jewel collection, and shines with striking metallic gold with a background of tan and taupe stone.
Both of the new profiles are pure, natural quartz with variations derived from natural stone patterns and crystals. Cambria is the only domestically-produced quartz countertop product, and its slabs are created in facilities that maximize conservation of water and reduction of waste. Cambria countertops are more durable than other stone options and are designed to be resistant to scratches and stains. Cambria does not require regular maintenance through sealing to keep up its appearance and is highly valued in both residential and commercial projects.
Construction Resources is a Cambria Lexus Partner and enjoys special benefits and additional supply reserves for any of the 102 Cambria color profiles currently available. Construction Resources carries Cambria, other environmentally-friendly countertops, traditional stone slabs and remnants at their 20,000 square foot indoor slab gallery. Countertops can be fabricated and installed in as little ten business days.
For details on more environmentally conscious countertop options, visit www.constructionresourcesusa.com.
Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.
Design for a Kitchen with More Fun
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Everyone loves creating something delicious in the kitchen, but cleanup is a different story. From spills that might stain to surfaces that show every fingerprint, cleaning up after cooking can be just as much work as preparing a feast. If you think ahead, you can design your kitchen to cut down on cleaning and maintenance so you spend more time having fun and making delightful meals.
You can check ahead to see how much work you will have to do by putting your materials to the test before installing them. For kitchen countertops, this means getting samples and subjecting them to common staining ingredients. Squeeze a fresh lemon, dribble some red wine and drop some olive oil on samples and see what happens. You’ll see stains on absorbent stones like marble and limestone, but tougher materials like Cambria quartz countertops will be resilient and stain-free.
You should also carefully consider the finishes. Brushed stainless steel hides fingerprints while still giving the strength and professionalism of steel. If you lean more towards wood, painted finishes have become more durable, especially catalytic lacquers.
Finally, practical flooring makes a huge difference. Porcelain tile floors are the most practical choice and offer plenty of styles and options to choose from. You can also go with hardwoods, but remember that the shinier the floor, the more scratches, dings and marks will show. You can go with naturally camouflaging marks with hand-hewn, distressed or reclaimed planks or you can fix it in the finish by applying a matte coat on top of your hardwoods to reduce the sheen.
For additional home design tips and an amazing selection of kitchen and bath specialty products, check the CRHome Design website.
Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.