Recent News & Articles
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West Virginia Barndominium
You may have never heard the term “barndominium”, but this pretty and functional home style is gaining popularity across the country. Barndominiums started with farmers and ranchers who created a loft area above a working barn so that animal caretakers could stay close by. Today, the popularity of barndominiums has evolved into luxury homes and…
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Rosewood Farms
In its short existance, over 100 brides have already said “I Do” at Rosewood Farms in Elkton, Maryland. It all started with Rick Biddle. He wanted to build a business, from the ground up, with his family. He found the property, which was an old vineyard, and with the expertise from Conestoga Buildings, transformed it…
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A New Home for White Haven Fire Company
After a ten-year process which included fundraising, planning and a lot of patience, the White Haven Fire Company is finally all moved into their new home! The new department is double the size of the old one which gives them more room to work, train and educate – three fundamentals of any fire station. Chief…
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Current Material Market Challenges
If you’ve noticed costs on construction and even DIY projects skyrocketing or you’ve had trouble getting your hands on materials, you’re not alone. According to the National Association of Home Builders, lumber prices have hit a 2-year high and in many cases have doubled since April. And I’m sure you can guess the reason; COVID-19….
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Connecting with Conestoga: Andy Wiker
We are starting a new video series to highlight our employees that we are calling “Connecting with Conestoga.” We have a really unique team, with decades of experience, and interesting backgrounds. These are the people that set Conestoga Buildings apart from the others. First up is Andy Wiker. He is one of our talented Design…
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Building a Dream: Sweetwater Riverdeck
Mike Iles had a dream. He owned a tented tiki bar along the Mullica River in Hammonton, NJ and he wanted to turn it into “the nicest marina in South Jersey.” Mike knew he wanted construction to be fast, so post-frame was the way to go. He had worked with us in the past on…