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Long Beach Remodeler and Builder Wins the Prestigious 'Homes For Life' Award of Excellence

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual Homes for Life award of excellence, recognizing excellent remodeling work for aging in place and universal design, was given to Ben Morey, CGR, CAPS, CGP of Morey Construction inSignal Hill, California under the "Major Space" remodel category. Sponsored by Home Care by Moen, the awards were presented during the annual NAHB Remodelers gala inBaltimore on September 11.

"We received many exquisite remodels for these two categories of the Homes for Life award of excellence, but were especially impressed by the design, workmanship, and quality of life improvements displayed by the winners," said NAHB Remodelers Chairman Lonny Rutherford, CGR, CAPS, CGP, of Legacy Construction inFarmington, New Mexico. "Besides improving the homes of aging individuals for easier living, these remodels exemplify creativity and style."

Ben Morey, CGR, CAPS, CGP of Morey Construction inSignal Hill, California won the Major Space category of the Homes for Life award for remodeling a master bedroom and bath for a couple. Accessibility for the wheelchair-using husband was enhanced by expanding the space, installing low cabinets, and designing a deep walk-in closet. Additionally, the bathroom was improved with roll under sink, roll-in shower with handheld shower heads, and angled mirror. Luxury details, such as a towel warmer next to the shower and sophisticated design details provided elegance to the new remodeled rooms.

Through the recent construction industry downturn climate, Morey Construction has maintained a significant work flow. "It is only through a 27-year proven reputation of reliability as well as having a distinct advantage of housing both an award-winning design and construction team, have we been allowed to maintain and book consistent work," states Morey. Morey's experience in the industry is extended through his certification in Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) as well as recent Certified Green Professional (CGP) through The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) University of Housing. Morey obtained his Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) from the NAHB in 2005.

Ben Morey is no stranger to prestigious awards. NAHB awarded him "Remodeler of the Month" in August 2007 and he was featured in the Hanley Woods Remodeling Magazine, being named as a Big50 company by the renowned publication. Most recently, Morey Construction was awarded the 2008 Guild Master award from "Guild Quality", a third party evaluation company for the construction industry. (Guild Master award winners have to demonstrate a consistent level of exceptional customer service in order to be eligible as a "Guild Quality" master.)

All graduate programs offered by the NAHB require maintenance of the designation through a prescribed continuing education crediting program. Classes, programs and/or participating in community service projects are just part of the continuing education; thus Morey volunteers often and is currently the President of the Building Industry Association ofSouthern California's (BIA/SC) Remodeling Council.

For more information about Morey Construction, visit http://www.moreyconstruction.org

For more information about remodeling, visit http://www.nahb.org/remodel.

ABOUT NAHB REMODELERS: NAHB Remodelers is America's home for professional remodelers, representing the 14,000 remodeling industry members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Founded in 1982, the organization provides information, education and designation programs to improve the business and construction expertise of its members and to enhance the professional image of the industry. Its membership incorporates 139 local councils in 42 states. Learn more about remodeling at http://www.nahb.org/remodel.

ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 235,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. Known as "the voice of the housing industry," NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct 80 percent of the more than 1.08 million new housing units projected for 2008.

SOURCE NAHB Remodelers

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