Recent News & Articles
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Laying the Groundwork: Proper Site Preparation
You may not realize it, but there is a lot of preparation that goes into any construction project before the building process even begins, and it all starts with the Site Work.Site work is an extremely important step as it lays the groundwork for everything that is to come. It is integral to ensuring your buildings…
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Weathering the Material Storm
For over 6 months now, we have been working to weather the building material storm. Back in July, we told you about the skyrocketing lumber prices our industry was facing, and are now seeing those same challenges spread through the entire building material supply chains. Our hope was that these prices would start to level out and even…
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Tobacco Barn Distillery
Tobacco Barn Distillery is bringing bourbon back to its birthplace in southern Maryland. Daniel Dawson has been distilling liquor for several years, but always had a dream to open a tasting room. He worked with Conestoga Buildings in the past on a barn, so he reached out again to design a rustic, yet charming tasting…
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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…