Hattiesburg’s First NAHB Green Home!

December 28, 2009

The Heathcock's New Home - Hattiesburg's First NAHB Green Home!

What is Green Construction?

  • Green homes pay close attention to energy efficiency
  • Green homes practice water and resource conservation
  • Green homes use sustainable or recycled products
  • Green homes use precise measures protecting indoor air quality

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MOVE THAT BUS!

11.12.2009

“I spent a lot of time on that house, it was hard work. You fight a battle with something like that, it’s easier to fight a battle overseas because something like that (struggling to repair a home) will beat you down!” Sherman Heathcock
“We are so thankful for everyone in this community who came together to [...]

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Help Us “Move that Bus!”

09.12.2009

Welcome the Heathcock family to their new home Thursday and help us “move that bus.” Estimated arrival time is approximately 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. It’s a big moment for everyone involved in this project. Be a part of it!

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Answered Prayer!

09.12.2009

“Yesterday morning, we were in serious trouble. I knew that John Brown was a minister and I gave him and Michael French specific prayer requests,” said David Thompson, the lead builder with AAA Homes of MS. “We need carpenters right now!”
Without carpenters, the entire project will halt.
“We had a threat of severe weather for yesterday [...]

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Mud, Muck and on a Mission!

09.12.2009

Southern Miss School of Mass Communication and Journalism Blog
Day 6: December 8th, 2009
8:00 a.m. – Just arrived at the site; the weather is much better than it has been, but showers are sure to grace us with their presence soon.  The roof is finally complete and the workers are diligently adding another layer to [...]

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Skilled Carpenters Needed Immediately

08.12.2009

Urgently need skilled carpenters on build site. Bring your tools. Report to the check-in station for trades at Cloverleaf Mall today by Trees and Trends for transport to site… now! Weather is hammering us. If you can help, we need you!
IMPORTANT WEATHER ALERT: Winds up to 60 mph are predicted for tonight. Work will proceed [...]

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We’re here! We’re wet and we won’t quit!

08.12.2009

Southern Miss School of Mass Communication and Journalism Blog
Day 5: December 7th, 2009
8:00 a.m. – Just arrived for the morning shift, and the volunteers are still at work despite the rain and 44 degree weather.  “The Spirit that Builds” is definitely evident through the volunteers’ hard work and determination to beat the odds and finish [...]

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WHAT A DAY!

07.12.2009

Southern Miss School of Mass Communication and Journalism Blog
Day 4: December 6, 2009
8:00 a.m. – Just got on site and it’s about 33 degrees. It looks like the builders are working on the foundation.
8:18 – Just spoke to a volunteer construction worker. Turns out they are about 5 hours behind schedule. They had some [...]

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Tear Down That House!

06.12.2009

Southern Miss School of Mass Communication and Journalism Blog
Day 3: December 5, 2009

8:00 a.m. – Just arrived on site.  The crew, builders and volunteers are here and ready to start the day.  The temperature is around 35 degrees and snow is still on the ground! This is VERY unusual for South Mississippi weather.

10:05 [...]

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“We’re Humbled”

05.12.2009

What a day for Gina, Annie, Gary and Tessa! Ty knocked on their door about 9 a.m. Thursday and their lives changed in an instant.  In the next few days Extreme MakeOver: Home Edition, with builder AAA Homes of MS, will demotion their leaking, deteriorating home and replace it with Hattiesburg’s first NAHB Green Certified [...]

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