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9 McClurg Employees Earn U.S. EPA Certification for Lead Paint Safety

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EPA Lead-Safe Certified FirmMcClurg Remodeling & Construction Services today announced that nine additional employees have been designated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certified Renovators for successfully completing training on Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting. They are:

Jayson Breckheimer
Paul Jones
Scott McClurg
Dan Olenych
Vince Petralito
Mike Pierik
Jim Pitts
Mark Waite
Andy Wargo

McClurg now has 28 employees who are EPA-certified for lead paint safety. The company is also an EPA Certified Renovator business.

The EPA certifications are required to perform work on any pre-1978 homes, since these homes may contain lead paint. Employees were trained on how to test for the presence of lead in paint, how to establish a safe work environment for workers and home occupants, and how to properly clean and remediate the work site.

McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services has served Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 30 years. Residential remodeling projects include kitchens, bathrooms, exterior living spaces, basement conversions, additions, large-scale renovations and interior and exterior alterations. Smaller household repair projects are handled by Home Repair by McClurg, which provides a wide range of services including door and window installations, drywall repair, rail and step replacement, roof and deck repair, and tub and window frame caulking.

McClurg Remodeling and Construction Services Earns Building Performance Institute Accreditation – Jeff Livingstone Named BPI Certified Professional

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BPI Accredited ContractorMcClurg Remodeling and Construction Services has been designated a BPI Accredited Home Performance Contractor by the Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI), the nation's premier building performance credentialing, quality assurance, and national standards setting organization. In addition, Jeff Livingstone, McClurg's training coordinator, has earned BPI's Certified Business Analyst and Envelope Professional designations.

BPI Accredited contractors commit to educating consumers on a comprehensive approach to achieving energy efficiency for the whole house. BPI Accreditation ensures that accredited businesses have appropriately certified employees and quality management systems in place to deliver consistent, high quality building performance services on every residential and commercial project.

Livingstone has been certified by BPI to perform whole house assessments including building envelope and heating and cooling systems. The building envelope is typically the entire exterior of the building from foundation up to the roof, including windows, and assesses moisture management, air sealing, insulation, air quality and safety.

McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services has served Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 30 years. Residential remodeling projects include kitchens, bathrooms, exterior living spaces, basement conversions, additions, large-scale renovations and interior and exterior alterations. Smaller household repair projects are handled by HomeRepair by McClurg, which provides a wide range of services including door and window installations, drywall repair, rail and step replacement, roof and deck repair, and tub and window frame caulking. Visit McClurgTeam.com for more information.

Scott McClurg Appointed to Morrisville State College Advisory Committee

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Scott McClurg, president, McClurg Remodeling and Construction Services has been appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Residential Construction Program at Morrisville State College. The Residential Construction Program is part of the College's School of Science and Technology.

McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services has served Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 30 years. Residential remodeling projects include kitchens, bathrooms, exterior living spaces, basement conversions, additions, large-scale renovations and interior and exterior alterations. Smaller household repair projects are handled by HomeRepair by McClurg, which provides a wide range of services including door and window installations, drywall repair, rail and step replacement, roof and deck repair, and tub and window frame caulking. Visit McClurgTeam.com for more information.

Morrisville State College, located in Morrisville, NY, is a unit of the State University of New York.

Three McClurg Employees Earn Certified Green Professional Designation

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McClurg Remodeling and Construction Services announced that Scott McClurg, president, and two company team members - Jeff Livingstone and Jerry Thayer - have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP)TM designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

According to the NAHB, the CGP designation "recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes -without driving up the cost of construction."

Qualifications for the CGP designation include: 24 hours of classroom training, including 16 hours of green building instruction; at least two years industry experience; signing a code of ethics; and committing to continuing education requirements.

McClurg Remodeling and Construction Services has served Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 30 years. Residential remodeling projects include kitchens, bathrooms, exterior living spaces, basement conversions, additions, large-scale renovations and interior and exterior alterations. Smaller household repair projects are handled by HomeRepair by McClurg, which provides a wide range of services including door and window installations, drywall repair, rail and step replacement, roof and deck repair, and tub and window frame caulking. Visit McClurgTeam.com for more information.

McClurg Names Jeff Livingstone as Training Coordinator

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McClurg Remodeling and Construction Services announced that Jeff Livingstone of DeRuyter has been named a training coordinator.

Livingstone is responsible for interviewing and hiring field personnel, visiting job sites to assist with scheduling and problem resolution, organizing field employee technical skill development and assisting field personnel to ensure quality of both product and service.

Livingstone is a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Animal Science and attended Cornell University. He previously co-managed a local dairy farm.

McClurg has served Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 30 years. Residential remodeling projects include kitchens, bathrooms, exterior living spaces, basement conversions, additions, large-scale renovations and interior and exterior alterations. Smaller household repair projects are handled by the Home Repair by McClurg division, which provides a wide range of services including door and window installations, drywall repair, rail and step replacement, roof and deck repair, and tub and window frame caulking. McClurg also provides remodeling and construction services for commercial customers. Visit McClurgTeam.com for more information.

Scott McClurg Awarded Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) Designation

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Scott McClurg, president of McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services, recently earned the national Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying him as one of the building industry's top professionals with skills and knowledge specific to the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry - home modifications for the aging-in-place. McClurg is one of only 41 CAPS professionals in New York State.

Through the CAPS program, McClurg has been trained to help retirees and older adults remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of income or ability level, and continue to live in a familiar environment throughout their maturing years. The CAPS curriculum incorporates a variety of information including communication techniques, common barriers and solutions, codes and standards, product ideas and resources, and common aging-in-place remodeling projects which range from installation of bath and shower grab bars and adjustment of countertop heights to creation of multi-functional first-floor master suites and the installation of private lifts and elevators.

The CAPS program was created by the RemodelorsTM Council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration with the NAHB Research Center, NAHB Seniors Housing Council and the AARP to help home remodeling professionals meet the needs of the 77 million Baby Boomers who are now reaching retirement age. CAPS program graduates are required to maintain their designation by attending continuing education programs and/or participating in community service projects.

Headquartered in Marcellus, NY, McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services has served the needs of Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 27 years. For more information visit McClurgTeam.com.

Craig Sussman Hired at McClurg

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Craig Sussman has been hired as a maintenance worker at McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services. Mr. Sussman's responsibilities include general maintenance of equipment and machinery as well as keeping clean the shop, customer parking and employee parking areas. He previously worked for a restaurant in North Syracuse.

Mr. Sussman resides in Marcellus, NY.

Headquartered in Marcellus, NY, McClurg has served the remodeling and construction services needs of Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 27 years. For more information visit McClurgTeam.com.

McClurg Promotes Kathy Petrocci and Vince Petralito

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McClurg announced the promotions of Kathleen Petrocci and Vince Petralito to Project Consultants.

"We are delighted to recognize Kathy and Vince for their outstanding contributions to our customers and the company," said Scott McClurg, President of McClurg. "These promotions recognize the talents and creativity each brings to our business as well as the results their work has achieved for our customers."

Kathleen Petrocci is a graduate of Onondaga Community College with a degree in Interior Design.  She is an active volunteer with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Vince Petralito is a graduate of Onondaga Community College with a degree in Commercial Art and Design.  He started Art Unique Custom Cabinets and owned Best Window, a remodeling company, for 12 years.   

Headquartered in Marcellus, NY, McClurg has served Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 27 years.  Residential remodeling projects include kitchens, bathrooms, exterior living spaces, basement conversions, additions, large-scale renovations and interior and exterior alterations.  McClurg also provides remodeling and construction services for commercial customers.  The company's Home Care & Repair division handles smaller household projects including door and window installations, drywall repair, rail and step replacement, roof and deck repair, and tub and window frame caulking.  Visit www.McClurgTeam.com for more information.

Dianne Doll Hired as Administrative Assistant at Home Care & Repair, a Division of McClurg

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Dianne Doll has joined Home Care & Repair, a division of McClurg, as administrative assistant. In this newly created position, Doll is responsible for day-to-day office activities, including customer relations and project scheduling. She reports to division manager Jim Pitts. 

Doll resides in Marietta.

McClurg is a remodeling and construction services business serving Central New York homeowners and commercial customers for more than 27 years. The Home Care & Repair division provides McClurg-quality workmanship for smaller projects including door and window installations, drywall repair, rail and step replacement, roof and deck repair, and tub and window frame caulking.

Visit www.McClurgTeam.com for more information.

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