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Dancing With The Stars Of The ‘Burg!

Vote for Team Meredith! This is the eighth year of our wildly successful Dancing with the Stars of the ‘Burg! Each ...

Get Your Home Ready For Fall Weather

There are some things that you should do to get your home ready for Fall weather. Little things that will help ...

The diversity of our projects makes it fun to come to work and a challenge to keep up.

The diversity of our projects makes it fun to come to work and a challenge to keep up. As a small architectural ...

Lots Of Construction And A Shortage Of Labor Leading To Higher Prices

There is a lot of construction happening right now. I don't think it has been this busy since I moved to the ...
Net-Zero Energy Farmhouse in Harrisonburg designed for a lifetime

Net-Zero Energy Farmhouse in Harrisonburg designed for a lifetime

Net-Zero Energy Farmhouse in Harrisonburg designed for a lifetime Check out the recent pictures of this Net-Zero ...

A story of mentoring in Architecture

A story of mentoring in Architecture Mentoring in Architecture is the key to a healthy profession. It is a regular ...

The Adams at Peppers Ferry – Dirt is Moving in Christiansburg

 KBS, Inc. has broken ground in Christiansburg on The Adams at Peppers Ferry. This 168 unit luxury living ...

Harrisonburg First Friday: Gaines Group Architects T-Shirts!

Gaines Group Architects T-Shirts will be available for pick up at the September 1, 2017 Harrisonburg First Friday ...

Seal the Air Leaks and Improve Your Home Comfort

Sealing air leaks will make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient. Do you find that rooms in your ...

Be who you needed when you were younger! Mentor.

Be who you needed when you were younger! Mentor. What a powerful way to change the future! In a time of ...

Mark your calendar for Valley Business Keynote – July 18, 2017 – JMU’s Forbes Theater #VBKengage

Mark your calendar for Valley Business Keynote – July 18, 2017 – JMU’s Forbes Theater ...

Rotary Club of Rockingham County, come visit!

Rotary Club of Rockingham County - We have bacon! The Rotary Club of Rockingham County is a group of friends that ...