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A strong commitment to the architectural profession. Jessica Reinert’s hard work is not going unnoticed. Reinert, executive director of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Iowa Chapter, recently received two awards for her significant contributions [READ MORE]

New association leader brings first-hand building experience Dan Knoup stepped into his new role as the executive officer (EO) of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines in September. Knoup will be overseeing the [READ MORE]

Des Moines-area home builder Don Beal was recently appointed by the governor to the Iowa State Building Code Advisory Council. His term began in July. Beal, president of Beal Development Corporation, which he established in [READ MORE]

Zak Fleming was 23 when he started his remodeling business in 2000. The 37-year-old owner and his Des Moines-based Fleming Construction have earned the respect of clients and peers, as well as those at Professional [READ MORE]

Brian Buresh, owner of Buresh Home Solutions in Clive, was named to Remodeling magazine’s 2014 Big50. The award, established in 1986, annually recognizes the 50 best-run remodeling companies. Some 1,427 businesses have been named to [READ MORE]