Author: Hallie Warner

Adam Hergenrother Companies Named One of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Vermont for the Third Consecutive Year

January 18, 2019News

Best Places 2019SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, JANUARY 15, 2019 Adam Hergenrother Companies, a real estate, construction management, development, and leadership training company, has been named as one of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Vermont. The annual program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Vermont that benefit the state’s economy, workforce, and businesses.

Companies are vetted through a two-part evaluation process that assesses workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics as well as a heavily weighed survey of employees that gauges their overall experience and satisfaction. The program is a joint effort managed by Vermont Business Magazine, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Department of Economic Development, the Vermont Department of Labor, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Vermont State Council and Best Companies Group.

Founder and CEO, Adam Hergenrother, said “It is always an honor to be considered among one of the best places to work in Vermont. It is a testament to the great team we have and the culture that they have created and upheld over the years. I am proud of what we have built together.”

The final rankings for each category will be announced at a special awards presentation in early spring 2019.

For more information on the Best Places to Work in Vermont program, visit www.BestPlacesToWorkInVT.com.

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BlackRock Construction Wins Prestigious 2019 Home & Garden Awards

January 4, 2019News

BlackRock Construction Wins Prestigious 2019 Home & Garden Awards

BlackRock Construction has been awarded two 2019 Home and Garden Awards, including:

Best Luxury Residential Construction Project (Vermont): BirdsNest, Completed October 25, 2018

Building this home didn’t just start from the ground up, it began by blasting into rock on the side of a mountain to clear the 133 acres of raw land for a 7,200 square foot rustern (rustic-modern) home perched at 300 feet of elevation with 180 degree unobstructed views of the Green Mountains of Vermont. That was just the beginning. The property includes a 1900 foot winding road that leads to the home. The 133 acres includes over 4 miles of professional trails for cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, ATVing, mountain biking, and more. Two acres of land have been cleared and set aside for an organic crop field, including apple trees.

From the entrance of the home, you move into a great room with floor to ceiling windows with views of the mountains, without another home in site. The classic elegance of wood, with modern touches can be seen throughout, including western red CBG siding, CBG hemlock in the kitchen, to a stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, rustic knotty cedar, and mortar stone joints. The home also features a interior wood-fire pizza oven, and a 1,000 foot wrap-around deck with a drop-in hot tub, and a gym.

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Best Residential Design/Build Company – Vermont

BlackRock Construction is a company within a larger umbrella, Adam Hergenrother Companies. Collectively, Adam Hergenrother Companies is everything real estate. BlackRock Construction has the unique ability to partner with our sister companies to handle all the needs of a client or consumer from the first phone call, indefinitely. We not only create a wonderful experience for our clients during the home-building process, but we can help them sell a home with our sister company, Hergenrother Realty Group at KW Vermont.

We can assist them with a mortgage, years down the road, with a refinance, though another one of our sister company’s, KW Vermont’s in-office partnership with several lenders. We can handle any property management needs and connect our clients with the best resources around, with preferred client discounts. We even are able to help clients or consumers with their next career opportunity (yes, man clients have applied for jobs with our company, and if we don’t have the right opportunity for them, we career visioning them into their next best career move). We believe in developing clients and transforming lives by creating clients for life.

Whether it’s with a residential home or a commercial development project, we believe in capturing the timeless beauty of older homes with modern touches like exposed beams, combining various woods, blue stone accents, stone fireplaces, and wood-burning ovens. Our projects can be summed up in one word – Rustern (rustic-modern).

In addition, to our luxury home builds, BlackRock Construction has commercial projects in the works, including a $30 million senior care facility in Vermont whose campus will ultimately encompass a memory-care facility, townhomes, a 71-bed assisted-living facility and 20+ units of senior living known as Freedom Living Luxury Residences. A similar project is underway in Albany. In addition, BlackRock Construction is in the early stages of redeveloping a main street corridor that will ultimately include micro-apartment, efficiency-type units that allow for more freedom, flexibility, and affordability.

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BlackRock Construction Wins Four Awards at Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont’s Annual Better Homes Awards

December 18, 2018News

At the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Vermont’s Better Homes Awards ceremony on Tuesday December 11, BlackRock Construction won four awards for the best construction projects in the following categories: Kitchen 151 sf and over, Multi-Family/Commercial, Single Family $174/sf and under, and Bath 101 sf and over.

Adam Hergenrother, co-owner and CEO, Tom Hergenrother, co-owner and President, and Kemener Whalen, CFO accepted the awards on behalf of the company. Tom Hergenrother said, “With so many quality builders represented at the Better Homes Awards, we were thrilled to be among those recognized. We are really proud of our team’s hard work, dedication, and passion for developing communities and transforming lives, one project at a time.”

The Better Homes Awards is a longstanding tradition of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont. The Awards celebrate, recognize, and showcase fine craftsmanship, excellence in housing design, architecture, interior design, landscaping, and remodeling.

 

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Inc. Magazine Unveils Its 37th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

August 16, 2018Uncategorized

For the Second Time, Vermont-based BlackRock Construction Appears on the Inc. 5000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 266% Percent

BURLINGTON, VERMONT, August 15, 2018Inc. magazine today revealed that BlackRock Construction is No. 2,559 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

In 2017, BlackRock Construction was ranked #42 on Inc. 5000 – #1 in Vermont and #1 in Construction throughout the US with three-year sales growth of 6,611.25%. Making the list gets harder every year as a company’s base grows. Of the tens of thousands of companies that have applied to the Inc. 5000 over the years, only a fraction have made the list more than once. A mere one in three have made the list two times.

“We are thrilled to have our continued growth at BlackRock Construction recognized again this year through the Inc. 5000,” said Tom Hergenrother, co-owner of BlackRock Construction. “It’s an exciting day for our company. We look forward to continuing to develop communities and transform lives in Vermont and beyond.”

Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 (which are listed online at Inc.com, with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 15) been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2018 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 percent, and a median rate of 171.8 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

“If your company is on the Inc. 5000, it’s unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “The lines of business may come and go, or come and stay. What doesn’t change is the way entrepreneurs create and accelerate the forces that shape our lives.”

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held October 17 to 19, 2018, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, in San Antonio, Texas. As always, speakers include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation. 

CONTACT:
Hallie Warner | Chief of Staff, Adam Hergenrother Companies
Hallie@AdamHergenrother.com | 802.488.3430

About BlackRock Construction:
BlackRock Construction’s mission is to create spaces that inspire the way people live, work, and play. BlackRock Construction is an assemblage of award-winning construction and development professionals headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, offering industry leading innovation and excellence with each project. With over 40 years of combined experience, their management team gets the job done, while providing exceptional value and extreme attention to detail. They offer construction management, general contracting, planning/permitting, property management and design/build services for projects of all sizes. In today’s market, the demand for value, quality and integrity runs high and those are core BlackRock Construction beliefs!

To learn more about BlackRock construction, visit BlackRockUS.com. 

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 

Methodology
The 2018 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2014 and 2017. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2014. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2017. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2014 is $100,000; the minimum for 2017 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 18,000,000 today.  For more information, visit www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

For more information contact:
Inc. Media
Drew Kerr
212-849-8250
dkerr@mansueto.com

BlackRock Construction in Vermont Trend Watch

May 4, 2018News

ADAM HERGENROTHER: A visionary entrepreneur in our midst

“Boundless energy and a drive to achieve excellence— those are the stand-out traits you’ll notice in each interaction with Adam Hergenrother. He’s the kind of person who is intrinsically motivated to create a vision and then strategically execute it. So it comes as no surprise that his businesses continue to grow and thrive. From real estate endeavors to construction projects, his passion to be the best is woven throughout every facet of his work. This life perspective easily translates to giving potential clients
seeking to build a home the sense that their ideas matter and and that their personal vision can be realized. And that’s Adam’s goal.”

Read the full article here >>> Vermont Trend Watch – BlackRock Construction Feature

Or read the full online edition of Vermont Trend Watch here.

 

 

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BluePrint Feature: Masters of the (Upscale) House

February 22, 2018News

Written by: Neil Cote Produced by: Nick Randall

“While BlackRock Construction is best known for upscale manses amidst Vermont’s geographical splendor, the company also builds more modest, mid-market houses and condos. The mid-market homes generally fall in the $350,000 range, while the upper-end starts around $600,000. Customized houses start at $750,000 and run into the seven figures. Most clients want some kind of traditional design, but whatever the exterior, energy efficiency and smart construction will be utilized to the max, the boss assures.” Read the full feature article here from BluePrint.

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Inc. Magazine Unveils 36th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing 
Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

August 19, 2017News

Vermont-based BlackRock Construction Ranks No. 42 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 6,611.25%

This week, Inc. magazine ranked Vermont-based construction and development company, BlackRock Construction, at number 42 out of 5,000 companies with 6,611.25% growth on its 36th annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have our rapid growth at BlackRock Construction recognized through the Inc. 5000,” said Tom Hergenrother, co-owner of BlackRock Construction. “It’s a big day for our company. We are so proud to have landed in the top 50 of America’s fastest-growing companies, alongside other remarkable organizations. We continue to look forward to transforming more lives in Vermont and beyond and are grateful for how far we’ve come so quickly.”

The 2017 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. (available on newsstands August 16), is the most competitive crop in the list’s history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year average growth of 481%. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue is $206 billion, and the companies on the list collectively generated 619,500 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

“The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive,” says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them.”

The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent, small, and mid-sized businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees of the Inc. 5000.

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CONTACT:
Hallie Warner | Chief of Staff, Adam Hergenrother Companies
Hallie@AdamHergenrother.com | 802.488.3439

About BlackRock Construction:
BlackRock Construction’s mission is to create spaces that inspire the way people live, work, and play. BlackRock Construction is an assemblage of award-winning construction and development professionals headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, offering industry leading innovation and excellence with each project. With over 40 years of combined experience, their management team gets the job done, while providing exceptional value and extreme attention to detail. They offer construction management, general contracting, planning/permitting, property management and design/build services for projects of all sizes. In today’s market, the demand for value, quality and integrity runs high and those are core BlackRock Construction beliefs!

Methodology
The 2017 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2013 to 2016. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2013. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2016. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2013 is $100,000; the minimum for 2016 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media:
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Winner of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 18,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation’s most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

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Pro Tips To a Perfect Vintage Kitchen!

March 16, 2017blog

Retro is in … really it never went out. Some us just crave a CUTE kitchen. But retro can go belly up if you don’t know how to shop for quality vintage pieces. The line between shabby chic and just shabby is very thin.

Here, we gathered some information from the pros on how to sort the gold from the gross, and make it work in your kitchen.


Function First!

“A kitchen is like a lab for food prep.” Eddie Ross, Chef & Designer

First to “work” in your kitchen, vintage material must actually WORK. Simple right? Often we fall for the gorgeous piece that is a little off, the drawers don’t pull out easily or the shelves are rickety. Do not shy away from small issues but be honest with yourself about the quality of the piece you are dying to purchase.

In addition to functioning well, vintage kitchen items have to be durable. The kitchen see’s a lot of action. No matter how many years an antique has already survived, it has to be durable enough to survive your kitchen. The truth is many vintage materials have lasted because of fact that they were made so well. Learn how to recognize durability. For wooden pieces, check that the joints are still holding up, and the wood is still solid throughout. Pick it up, or try to, good quality tends to be heavier than bad.

“If you’re going down the vintage route, you want to celebrate wear and tear on an item,” says Kevin O’Shea, Interior Designer. “ BUT, how flawed is too flawed? If an item has a little chipping paint, fine but if you see rot or cracks that means structural damage. Move on.

You do need to consider safety when shopping vintage. Think about lead paint. Ancient wiring. Any painted item pre dating 1978 most likely contains lead-based paint.  You can purchase a test kit for a song, this will be a great aide when vintage shopping.

Before vintage kitchen shopping, take detailed measurements of the area you aim to fill.  Always keep a tape measure on you. Hit the shops with an open mind, be thorough, dig around, look in the back corners of the store, you never know what gems have been waiting for you.

To learn more about BlackRock Construction, our team and what we can build for you contact 802.861.1120 or info@blackrockus.com.