Northwood Construction, Inc. Proudly Accepts Remodeling Industry’s Elite Honor; Considered One of America’s “Big50” Remodelers and Industry Leader by Remodeling Magazine

(Sterling, VA) — Northwood Construction, Inc. was named as one of America’s top Remodeling companies in the May 2007 issue of Remodeling Magazine. Twenty-one years of exceptional customer experiences and a team that sets the standard for customer dedication and quality workmanship, is the reason Bob Benedict, Founder and President of Northwood Construction, Inc. smiled ear-to-ear upon receiving word from the publisher of Remodeling Magazine. On May 18th, Remodeling Magazine will induct Northwood Construction into the “Big50” at a gala event and leadership conference in Washington D.C.

The “Big50” is the remodeling industry’s national award for excellence and best practices. The companies that belong to this select group set an example for the rest of the industry. Sal Alfano, Editorial Director of Remodeling Magazine, says “ Northwood Construction exemplifies the standard for professionalism and integrity we look to as a benchmark in the remodeling community.”

Not only is Northwood being honored as a Big50 company, they are being honored in the Teamwork category. This category honors companies with personnel who work together effectively to achieve more than the sum of their individual work. “Northwood’s success isn’t my success,” says Benedict, “it’s truly the success of our team.” Benedict adds, “being recognized as an effective team speaks volumes to why I believe our clients are satisfied and go on to refer us to friends.” Benedict exudes fatherly pride when he talks about the Northwood team. “Everyone on the Northwood team is treated and respected like family. Therefore, our employees truly care about the quality of our work and the results we deliver to customers.”

Benedict hasn’t always worn the business owner hat. Before acquiring Northwood in 1987, he was a stockbroker — a stockbroker with a strong interest in carpentry and an even stronger entrepreneurial spirit. Benedict saw an opportunity in an industry plagued by less-than-honorable contractors to deliver clients the quality service every homeowner desires when remodeling their home. “Homeowners need to know they can trust the people coming into their home,” said Benedict. He adds, “We place the utmost importance upon this principle with our employees. Trust is key in our relationship with clients.”

Over the past two decades, Benedict and his team have stood out among the competition for a few key reasons. First, Benedict has built an intelligent, trustworthy remodeling company that doesn’t just say they stand behind their work — they actually do. Northwood backs all projects with a 2-year warranty — something rarely seen in the industry. Secondly, Benedict wanted to build a company that was accountable to clients, knowing that each and every customer desired and deserved individual attention. To accomplish this, Northwood assigns each project to a full-time project manager that is on-site throughout the duration of the project. Thirdly, Benedict was dedicated to hiring the best of the best in the business. He has built a team that is talented and consistently impresses their customers with their desire to provide a positive remodeling experience. The Northwood staff includes NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Certified Lead Carpenters, NARI Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodelers and NARI Certified Remodelers. The staff has a combined industry experience of 198 years and an average industry experience of 19+ years.

Northwood believes that as long as they keep customers happy, their company will thrive. That simple idea has sustained Northwood’s business for over twenty years. A satisfied customer sums it up best when saying, “Northwood consistently went out of their way to make sure we got what we wanted in our kitchen remodel. We know we can trust them again when it’s time to remodel our bathroom.”

To learn more about Northwood Construction’s award winning approach to working with clients, visit www.northwoodconstruction.com. For media inquiries please contact Teresa Yasutis at 571-203-0089.