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Clayton Homes to Help in Haiti

Posted by Ryan Willis – August 6, 2010

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Clayton Homes, the nation’s largest modular and manufactured home builder, will soon be shipping classrooms to Haiti as part of an agreement with the Clinton Foundation…all part of an incredible humanitarian effort spearheaded by former President Bill Clinton. 

During the groundbreaking ceremony in Haiti with former President Clinton, Kevin Clayton, CEO of Clayton Homes, announced, “We are delighted to work with the Clinton Foundation in participation with the UN, Red Cross, World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to help rebuild Haiti.  This program will help get children back in school and create much needed Haitian jobs.” 

Clayton, a Berkshire-Hathaway Company, has significantly reduced the cost of the classrooms in support of this important initiative. The company plans to also supply discounted homes, specially designed for international shipping. 

“Ultimately our goal is to help Haiti develop facilities where they can build classrooms and homes themselves,” said Clayton. “This will help meet their ongoing housing requirements and build a new local industry.”  Clayton also hopes the program can be a model for assisting other nations with their housing and school initiatives. “We have dozens of production facilities all across the U.S.,” he said. “We hope to use that expertise to help developing nations learn the quality, cost and eco-friendly benefits of this building process.” 

When former President Bill Clinton was named to head the relief effort, Clayton’s Director of International Development, Paul Thomas, called the Clinton Foundation to see if there was a way to help.  That led to the involvement with the UN and to the announcement today in Haiti. 

Such international efforts are not new to Clayton Homes.  Through its Building Solutions Group, the company has tackled such challenges before.  “We have been engineering and designing structures that can be shipped around the world since the 1980s,” said Thomas.  “We have the expertise to assist emerging economies with their affordable housing, right down to the coordination of on-site development.” 

“We agree with President Clinton’s assessment that this is an important and critical first step in a sustainable future for Haitians and we are grateful to be a part of it,” added Clayton.

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About Clayton Homes:  A Berkshire-Hathaway Company, Clayton Homes is a national, vertically integrated housing company with more than 12,000 employees at over 500 locations nationally. Learn more at www.claytonhomes.com.

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Belcher Receives Award Named After Legendary Clayton Homes Founder

Posted by Ryan Willis – June 14, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. – Clayton Homes, the nation’s largest home builder, announced that Joe Belcher has been named the inaugural winner of the James L. Clayton Award. Belcher, who has been with the company for 25 years, is currently serving as a Zone Sales Manager. 

The James L. Clayton Award represents the absolute pinnacle of personal recognition for career contributions to the well being of Clayton Homes.  The award bears the treasured name of Clayton Homes founder, James L. Clayton, whose entrepreneurial drive and insatiable demand for excellence have become legendary. 

“Joe plays a critical role for us at Clayton Homes. This honor recognizes his dedication, knowledge of the housing industry, and his high moral character,” says David Booth, President of Clayton Homes.  Belcher joined the company in 1985 and has served in numerous roles such as Zone Vice President and Regional Manager. He also serves as a member of the Board for the North Carolina Manufactured Housing Institute. 

“I am humbled because of the respect I have for the leadership in this company. It is a great accomplishment to be chosen from among thousands of hard working and dedicated team members in such a fine organization. To receive any award is special but to receive the inaugural award in honor of James L. Clayton is meaningful because of the high regard I have for our great founder,” Belcher said of his achievement. 

Clayton Homes was founded on cornerstone principles combining creativity, entrepreneurship, moral and ethical behavior and an inexhaustible customer focus to drive increasingly higher values to every stakeholder. The recipient of this distinguished award is a steward of these principles and mentors others with energy and enthusiasm toward a common goal. Through their efforts, the philosophy of delivering an improved lifestyle to customers and team members vibrantly continues. 

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About Clayton Homes:  A Berkshire-Hathaway Company, Clayton Homes is a national, vertically integrated housing company. Through its family of brands, Clayton Homes builds, sells, finances, leases, and insures a full spectrum of affordable housing and is the nation’s number one retailer of modular and manufactured homes.

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Initial Sevier County Education Hall of Fame Class Inducted

Posted by Ryan Willis – April 28, 2010

Sevierville, Tenn. – Last night, the first class of honorees for the Sevier County Education Hall of Fame was inducted during the 16th Annual “Teacher of the Year” Banquet and Ceremony held at the Park Vista Hotel and Convention Center.  The Hall of Fame was created by Sevier County Bank in partnership with Sevier County Schools to recognize outstanding teachers, administrators and support staff.  The initial class includes fourteen recipients, each receiving an eternal flame trophy, while their names will appear on a plaque in the Sevier County Education Central Office. 

“This group represents the absolute best of Sevier County Schools, spanning many years of education in this county,” said Dr. Jack Parton, Superintendent of Sevier County Schools.  “We would like to thank Sevier County Bank for being the driving force behind this wonderful initiative, helping us honor and recognize those who have given so much of their lives to our schools, students and this community.” 

2010 Sevier County Education Hall of Fame Class

“We have so much admiration and respect for the time and dedication all of the teachers, administrators and support staff put forth,” said R.B. Summitt, Sevier County Bank President.  “The Hall of Fame provides a way to recognize their hard work and also celebrate the achievements of school system employees’ from many years ago that have played a large role in shaping the Sevier County community.” 

Below is a list of this year’s inductees: 

Mr. William Wesley Williams – Mr. Williams was born and raised in Sevierville, TN and graduated from Sevier County High School in 1956.  He began teaching at Sevier County High School in 1966, teaching for 37 years before a short-lived retirement.  He taught for seven more years before retiring once again this past January.  He taught every science course available during his 44 years at Sevier County High School. 

Mr. Chan F. Huskey – A graduate of Pittman Center High School in 1934, Mr. Huskey held a number of positions in the Sevier County School System.  He served as a teacher, principal, Superintendent of Schools, coach and Board of Education member as well as working in the Tennessee Education Department.  He worked at a number of  Sevier County schools, including Bellevue, Flatt Creek, Dripping Springs, Fair Gardens, Gatlinburg Pittman High School, New Center, Fairgrounds, Pi Beta Phi, Sevierville Middle School and Sevier County High School twice. 

Dr. William A. Smith, Jr. – Dr. Smith was an educator all of his life – not just in academics, but in his teachings of life, responsibility, joy, accountability and love, by his story telling and by example.  Throughout his years in the Sevier County Education System, Dr. Smith wore many hats from teacher to assistant principal to principal and Central Office Supervisor.  The late Dr. William A. Smith, Jr. and his wife Sherry have two children, Will and Kristy. 

Eleanor Hayes – Eleanor Hayes’ title was Instructional Supervisor for Middle Grades Education, but her dedication to middle grades students reached far above and beyond her job description.   She created many unique programs that continue to provide academic enrichment within the Sevier County School System, including the County-wide Spelling Bee, Science Fair and Fun and Fitness Day. 

Emma K. Atchley – A native of Dayton, TN, Mrs. Atchley began her time with Sevier County Schools as a substitute teacher from 1955 until 1964.  In 1964, Emma became a full time educator spending a half day teaching French at the elementary school and the other half teaching English and math at Sevier County High.  From 1965 until 1994 she taught English, algebra and geometry at SCHS.  In 1988, Emma was selected as the Sevier County Secondary Teacher of the Year. 

Grady Floyd – For many years Mr. Grady took care of the Seymour and Seymour Intermediate buildings.  He led his life as a model for others to follow.  Nothing was ever not his “job.”  He was always looking for a project, always ready to help fix something and always there, taking great pride in all that he did. Mr. Grady considered a clean, safe building as important as a textbook. 

Johnnie M. Ballard – Born in 1915 in the Boyd’s Creek community, the first school she attended was built on land donated by her family to Sevier County and aptly named, Ballard School.  After this school closed she then went to Chilhowee Elementary, now known as Seymour Elementary, where she worked as a teacher and principal for most of her 40 years as an educator. In 1963 she was named principal of Seymour Elementary, the only female principal in Sevier County at the time; she also was a full time teacher and the school’s secretary. 

Julia P. Householder – Mrs. Householder was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey and taught at Sevier County High School for 33 years.  Her subjects included civics, geography, business law and salesmanship, world history and American Government.  She also had many other responsibilities within the school and was the first guidance counselor at Sevier County High School.  In 2009, she was inducted into the Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame and later received a diploma making her an honorary alumnus of SCHS. 

Leroy Helton – Mr. Helton grew up in Sevier County and graduated from Sevier County High School in 1966. Following graduation from the University of Tennessee, Helton began teaching agriculture at Sevier County High School and continued in this position until his retirement in 2004.  He taught for 39 years and also enjoyed working with his students in the Agriculture Education youth organization (FFA). 

Mary B. McMahan – Mrs. McMahan was born on July 7, 1896 in Williamsburg, Kentucky.  She spent 38 years teaching at Pleasant View School in Sevierville, and was the first teacher in Sevier County to earn a Master’s Degree and the only teacher in Sevier County for several years to obtain this high level of education.  Mrs. McMahan was honored November 10, 1968 along with five other women as the most deserving Sevier County Educational Americans at a service banquet sponsored by the Jayettes Organization of Sevier County. 

Norma Elizabeth Stonecipher Blair – She graduated early from high school in Oakdale, Tennessee.  In 1971, her family moved to Sevier County and was hired by Sevier County High School, where she set out to prepare students for their college careers.  She devised and wrote a course curriculum for Advanced Composition, which her principals encouraged her to implement in the classroom.  In 1990, she was nominated as East Tennessee Regional Teacher of the Year. 

Reba Caughron Hood – Reba Hood served Sevier County for 60 years, beginning her teaching career at Laurel Lick School, a small two room school, in Sevier County in 1939.  She then taught high school English at Pi Beta Phi High School in Gatlinburg before serving as principal of Underwood and Sunset Gap School.  She later returned to her home community of Pigeon Forge where she taught from 1949 until her retirement in 1988.  In 1988, she opened Montgomery School where she continued to share her love for children for the next fourteen years.   Mrs. Hood was named to the Tennessee Teachers Hall of Fame by the Tennessee Education Association in April 2000. 

Rubye F. Shields – Born on October 20, 1914 in Vardaman, Mississippi, Mrs. Shields and her husband moved to Sevier County in 1944.  She began teaching at Laurel School before going to the one room Shady Grove School.  When Shady Grove closed, Mrs. Shields went to Caton’s Chapel as principal and teacher.  In 1956, Mrs. Shields began teaching English at Sevier County High School until a science position became available.  She later became head of the science department and taught biology, chemistry, and physics.  She taught the first physics class offered at SCHS, and in 1979 she retired after 37 years of teaching. 

Freda Hodges – A graduate of Sevier County High School, Mrs. Hodges worked as an assistant and drove the bus for the Douglas Cherokee Head Start Program for several years.  After that, she spent time at Kodak Elementary before moving to Northview Middle.  In 1985, Mrs. Hodges began working at the Sevier County Education Central Office, serving as a receptionist until she retired at the end of 2001.  Since her retirement in 2001, she has worked as a receptionist part-time at the Central Office, bringing her time spent with the Sevier County Education System to 35 years and counting. 

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2010 Sevier County Teacher of the Year Awards Announced

Posted by Ryan Willis – April 28, 2010

Sevierville, Tenn. – Three Sevier County teachers were recognized yesterday as Sevier County’s 2010 Teachers of the Year.  Cheryl Deaton, Pigeon Forge Primary; Debbie West, Seymour Middle and Karen Kelley, Pigeon Forge High School received the awards for their outstanding performance and significant contributions to the education of Sevier County’s students.  This is the sixteenth year the awards have been presented; they are co-sponsored by Sevier County Bank and Park Vista Hotel and Convention Center.

2010 Sevier County Teachers of the Year

“By leading, challenging and inspiring students, these educators play a key role each day in developing the young people of our county,” said R. B. Summitt, Sevier County Bank President.  “It is truly an honor for Sevier County Bank to once again be a part of these awards, saluting these teachers for their steadfast commitment to providing a quality education to the students of Sevier County.” 

The 16th Annual “Teacher of the Year” Banquet and Ceremony was held at the Park Vista Hotel and Convention Center in Gatlinburg.  Since 1994, nearly 600 outstanding teachers have been recognized with the recognition

dinner and program designed to highlight their special achievements. 

“Each of these teachers represents Sevier County’s very best because they put student achievement above all else,” stated Dr. Jack Parton, Superintendent of Sevier County Schools.  “With the continued support of Sevier County Bank and Park Vista we are able to recognize these wonderful educators for their dedication and outstanding work they do with our students and future leaders of this community.”

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Invisible Fence Teams With Local Vets to Help Memphis Firefighters Save Pets

Posted by Ryan Willis – April 7, 2010

Memphis, Tenn. – Every Fire Station in Memphis will now have equipment to administer oxygen and help save dogs and cats that are often injured in house fires…and the equipment isn’t costing taxpayers a penny. 

That’s because Invisible Fence of Memphis and the Memphis/Shelby County Veterinary Medical Association (MSCVMA), with the help of more than 80 local veterinarians and their clients are donating enough of the masks to equip all 56 fire stations within the City of Memphis.  Clients of local veterinarians have really embraced the effort, with some sponsoring an entire 3-mask oxygen kit set in memory of a family pet. 

“The whole focus of our business is to protect pets,” said Barney Raborn, President of Invisible Fence of Memphis. “It just makes sense for us to extend that effort to save pets that may be injured in a fire. Dealing with the loss of a home is bad enough, losing a member of the family like a cat or dog can make it even worse. Thanks to efforts from the MSCVMA and local veterinarians, we hope to prevent that.” 

“We want to thank Invisible Fence for their generosity and believe that these kits will help us save more pets; we can all recall a fire from the past where these kits would have helped save a pet,” said Alvin Benson, Director of the Memphis Fire Department. 

Invisible Fence has been equipping fire stations across America with pet oxygen masks. Although the number of pets that die in fires is not an official statistic kept by the U.S. Fire Administration, industry web sites and sources have cited that an estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets die each year in fires; most succumbing to smoke inhalation. The company hopes to help drastically reduce that number. 

“We’d like to get that number to zero,” said Raborn, “That may not be possible, but it won’t be for lack of trying.” 

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About Invisible Fence
Invisible Fence® Brand is the original electronic fence containment system sold nationwide by professional dealers who offer custom installation and certified Perfect Start™ Pet Training to create an environment of safety and freedom for pets. For more information, visit www.InvisibleFence.com.

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Maryville Company Changes Name and Launches Global Rebranding Program

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 30, 2010

Maryville, Tenn. – After two years of solid growth, expanding service offerings and a fast start for 2010, Maryville based Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS) is changing its name and initiating a global rebranding campaign.  The company will now operate under the name RELYANT. 

“Through a combination of hard work and enthusiastic customer acceptance, our company has achieved significant results in a relatively short period of time.  The name change to RELYANT is a direct reflection of our success and reflects the company not only as it is today, but our vision for the future,” said RELYANT CEO, Eric Barton.  “In the company’s vision statement we say ‘working with our company is a promise delivered.’  Our new name – RELYANT – accurately reflects that promise, communicates the type of organization we are, the confidence we have in our capabilities, and our customer dedication.” 

Founded in 2006, RELYANT is a global “turn-key” service provider dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to complex projects around the globe.  The company’s services include construction, life support, logistics/procurement, security and IT communications.  In addition to its Maryville headquarters, the company operates another U. S. office in San Antonio and offshore offices in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Uganda. 

RELYANT’S revenue growth over the past three years has increased from $7M in 2006 to a projected $80M in contract revenue for 2010. RELYANT’S service offerings have also expanded with the addition of relocatable building services for commercial companies in Afghanistan, spray foam insulation services for military bases in the states, expanded vehicle maintenance in Iraq and Afghanistan, a contract to provide staffing for forward operating bases and the teaming with new partners to develop rapid housing deployment capabilities.  

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For more information regarding RELYANT, visit gorelyant.com.
 

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Lower Price Music Packages Praised by Top Distributor

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 18, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. - The CEO of one of America’s largest music distribution companies said today that packaging music for consumers priced at $10 or less is a key  part of the industry’s future.

“Last week, Warner recording artist Blake Shelton, came out with a “six pack”, (six songs sold for $6 in Walmart), and now Universal Music Group is endorsing the same concept by offering a wide range of music for under $10.” said Charlie Anderson, CEO of Anderson Merchandisers.  “I applaud them.  We all know this is where the music industry must head.”

Anderson Merchandisers, headquartered in Amarillo, TX, distributes music to all Walmart stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as to AAFES, the on-base stores for military bases.  No other American firm distributes more albums than Anderson.

“The change from vinyl albums to tapes to CD’s basically left the same album format in place,” said Anderson.  “The one song digital download has changed all that.  We need to keep pace with our consumers who are seeking more flexibility and value, both digitally and on disc.”

“What we all need to realize is that building a system that is more responsive to what consumers want is in everybody’s best interest.  No matter what the delivery system, it is still real talent that makes music sell.”

Anderson Merchandisers, L.P. is one of the nation’s largest distributors of pre-recorded music, movies, and books.

A privately held company, Anderson Merchandisers, L.P. is an affiliate of Anderson Media, headquartered in Knoxville, TN which was established in 1917.  The company has more than 4,000 associates across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. 

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Clayton i-house Unveiled in Evans

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 16, 2010

Evans, Colo. –  The new, Energy Star™ rated i-house from Clayton Homes has arrived in the Evans area and can now be viewed, toured and purchased at Clayton Homes of Evans.  The model i-house – one of only a few nationwide – was built at Clayton’s Albuquerque facility.  

The eco-friendly Clayton i-house, which is now available for purchase, launched nationally at the Berkshire-Hathaway Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Neb. on May 2, 2009 when Warren Buffett showed the i-house to attendees.  Since that time, the i-house has been featured on numerous national cable television news shows and in newspapers and magazines across the country. 

The i-house is Energy Star™ rated, which means the home is at least 30 percent more energy efficient according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Although home buyers are likely to first notice the stylish design, cutting-edge color combinations and modern furnishings, the i-house also features solar panels, a rain water catchment system, high-end “low e” windows, a tankless water heater, low-flow faucets, easily renewable bamboo flooring and many other energy saving items. 

“The i-house will change the way people look at our products and housing in general,” said Kevin Clayton, CEO of Clayton Homes.  “We build these homes in a controlled environment away from the weather, so there’s a huge quality benefit simply because of how we build a home.  We also have far less scrap in our building process than a traditional home, so there are tremendous cost savings we pass along to the homebuyer.”

Built with an exterior of cement board and architectural metal, the home’s most distinctive feature is the V-shaped roof over the primary living space that includes the i-house’s rainwater catchment system and solar panels. The primary living area includes a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, and a deck connects it to a separate living area that features a bedroom or den, a full bath and a roof-top patio.

Clayton Homes says the i-house’s energy costs are less than $70 a month, but that figure drops to less than one dollar per day when the optional solar panel system is installed.

The i-house is consistent with the overall environmental focus at Clayton Homes, which is in the process of obtaining LEED certification – the national benchmark for eco-friendly design – at its Tennessee headquarters.  Clayton has cut energy costs at its offices by 28 percent over the last two years, and has already started implementing many of the “green” features of the i-house into its traditional homes.

Although the i-house is expected to be a popular primary residence, it is also drawing considerable interest from people who wish to have a second home or vacation home because of its affordability, unique design and energy efficiency.  The $8,000 first-time homebuyer’s tax credit, is expected to attract many first-time homebuyers, many of whom will be drawn to the modern design and energy efficiency of the i-house. More information is available at http://claytonihouse.com. 

Clayton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, has built 1.5 million homes since 1934.  Clayton homes are precision-built in 35 state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facilities strategically located throughout the United States. 

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About Clayton Homes:  A Berkshire-Hathaway Company, Clayton Homes is a national, vertically integrated housing company. Through its family of brands, Clayton Homes builds, sells, finances, leases, and insures a full spectrum of affordable housing and is the nation’s leader in housing.  Visit Clayton Homes at www.claytonhomes.com. 

The i-house can be viewed, toured and purchased at Clayton Homes of Evans, 3455 W. Service Rd., Evans, CO 80620.  For more information call Mike Jansen at (970) 339-5500.

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Giving Back to Fight Local Hunger

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 15, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. – Walmart is known for ‘every day low prices’ on thousands of items to cut costs for Americans, and its associates are hoping that those low prices will draw people to donate peanut butter and make their very first food drive for Second Harvest a great success. 

From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20th, Walmart associates in Sevierville and Knoxville will volunteer their time hosting a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. 

Volunteers will be outside each Walmart store to collect peanut butter for Second Harvest. Food items for donation do not have to be purchased at Walmart. Donors may even drive up and hand-off their donation to volunteers who will place it in the food drive barrels. Walmart customers are encouraged to come out in support and donate nutritious peanut butter. 

“The goal is to gather as much peanut butter as possible, no matter where it comes from,” says Jonathan Harness, a volunteer and Walmart employee. “Many children in our community are going to be hungry tonight.  That circumstance is unbearable to us. Walmart associates are thrilled to volunteer and help turn that situation around by partnering with Second Harvest.” 

“The demand for food is continuing to grow in East Tennessee and the situation is so dire for so many all across the country. It’s exciting to see a group of volunteers come together and organize something like this. They are really showing compassion for the hungry in this region,” said Elaine Streno, Executive Director of Second Harvest. 

*Please note that this is not a Walmart Corporation sanctioned event. 

If you are interested in supporting Second Harvest or are interested in setting up an interview with a Second Harvest representative, please call Elaine Streno at 865-850-4284.  

For more info visit: www.secondharvestknox.org. 

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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, a member of Feeding America, has worked to eliminate hunger since 1982.  In 2009, this organization provided food for more than 9.7 million meals in 18 counties in East Tennessee.  With 6 major programs and over 500 non-profit partners, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee distributes food to more than 155,000 kids, adults and seniors each month.  The service area includes Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne , Cocke, Cumberland, Fentress, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union Counties.

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Clayton Homes Trendsetter Construction Completes Project at Fort Sam Houston

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 9, 2010

San Antonio, Texas – One of the largest residential modular construction projects ever is going up at a U.S. Army base in San Antonio, Texas. 

The Army found it could create housing for 1200 military medical trainees faster and more cost effectively by turning to modular construction. Some universities are reaching the same conclusion about how to quickly create more student housing…and do so while keeping costs down. 

At Fort Sam Houston the Army chose Trendsetter Construction’s modular design and construction process. In essence, 250,000 square feet of barracks were transported and assembled keeping the construction time involved to an absolute minimum.  That’s just the beginning. Eventually there will be five such buildings, supplying housing for 3,000 members of the armed forces. 

Trendsetter manufactured the modular units in their Belton, Texas facility and then transported each module to the site in San Antonio.  The building which stands four-stories tall, features 600 hotel-style apartments.  Along with Trendsetter, other companies involved in the project included, Hensel Phelps Construction Co., and the Warrior Group. 

“We have a strong team that includes our manufacturing partner and Hensel Phelps Construction Co, the general contractor,” said Gail Warrior-Lawrence, president of Warrior Group.  “It is an honor to be a part of providing housing for the men and women who defend America.” 

This type of construction allows for a speedier and more accurate construction, saving both time and money.  The manufacturing process also provides significant reduction in waste and energy costs.  “On typical project timelines, we can save 40-50% of the time on-site as compared to traditional construction techniques, while increasing control and reducing waste,” says Doug Henriquez, Trendsetter’s Director of Business Development.  “Our on-site finish includes assembly, corridor completions, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing connections.  This moves the bulk of work and risk to a manufacturing environment which increases consistency and accuracy.” 

“The Fort Sam Houston project has been such a rewarding project for our company,” added Henriquez.  “We were thrilled to be selected as the manufacturing partner on this job, and to be able to provide housing for the men and women serving our country as they go through their training programs.” 

Trendsetter is a subsidiary of Clayton Homes, a Berkshire-Hathaway Company. 

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About Clayton Homes:  A Berkshire-Hathaway Company, Clayton Homes is a national, vertically integrated housing company. Through its family of brands Clayton Homes builds, sells, finances, leases, and insures a full spectrum of affordable housing and is the nation’s number one retailer of modular and manufactured homes. Learn more at www.claytonhomes.com. Learn more about Trendsetter Construction, a Clayton subsidiary, at www.trendsetter-construction.com. 

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