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Members in the News

The Home Builders Association of Connecticut recently
presented its award for Best Spec Home Over $7 Million to
local developer Stone Harbor Land Company.
Greenwich-based Stone Harbor Land Co. has been
recognized by the Home Builders Association of
Connecticut for its development of a Greenwich mid-
country property.

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“It’s great to receive recognition from your peers
across the state,” said Stone Harbor co-founder
Marc Johnson.

Local builders win top prizes
Greenwich topped the Connecticut Home Builders and
Remodelers Association’s 22nd annual awards, with 14
properties in the town cited for excellence in craftsmanship
and design. Westport was a close second with a dozen
homes held up for praise based on new construction or
renovations, with eight awards going for Darien projects.

“We have three new homes slated to start (in) early Some 60 projects in Fairfield County won recognition,
‘16 and a couple remodels as well,” said Anthony spanning the gamut from entire homes to comparatively
DeRosa, whose Greenwich-based DeRosa Builders small projects like bathroom remodeling.
won multiple awards on Tuesday. “I am certain the Read the entire article
spring will also bring its usual flurry of plans and
bidding which we hope will put us in the position Let the HBRA office know & we will
to start a few more by the end of 2016. (The) be sure to include you in future
market seems to be very strong going into next issues! Contact us at
year, my fellow builders and peers are all telling us hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com
they are busy going into next year.”

HBRA-CT Members Honored by Westchester Hudson Valley AIA
Chapter
HBRA members and current HOBI Award winners, Murphy Brothers
Contracting were recognized by the AIA Westchester Hudson Valley
as their 2015 Professional Affiliate Award winner. This award was
presented at the Chapter’s annual year end celebration held at The
Capitol Theatre/Garcia’s in Portchester, NY.

According to the AIAWHV Chapter, the award recognizes
exemplary leadership beyond their own professional efforts and
accomplishments. Current chapter president, Peter Gaito, Jr. said, “Murphy Brothers leadership, insight
and efforts provided represents all that is intended by this award”. Past chapter president John Fry
added that "Murphy Brothers has partnered with a highly selective group of leading manufacturers and
professional associations including AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley to advance sustainable practices
and methodologies. Their commitment to achieve and promote quality in the built environment is
unparalleled in our region.”
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