We are excited to begin the Rappold Residence in Plainfield.  This will be a beautiful new home created by Connor Homes of Middlebury.  The setting is on a beautiful wooded lot with spectacular views of the Green and Worcester Mountain Ranges.

We encountered ledge while digging the foundation, so here is a short video of the blasting that took place last Friday afternoon to break up the ledge.

One of Bickford Construction's employees, Pete Watson and his wife Stacy, welcomed their second son into the world last Wednesday, March 31st.  Reports are that everybody, including big brother Forer, are doing just fine!  Congratulations Pete and Stacy!

Last week I traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee to meet with my Builder 20 Group.  We were hosted by Fred Trainer of F.E. Trainer Construction Company, who has a very impressive custom home and remodeling business.  I always learn a lot at our Builder 20 meetings and come back recharged and excited to implement my new ideas.   I have been a member of the Builder 20 Program, which is put on by the National Association of Home Builders, since July of 2003.  We are custom home builders from all over the United States who meet twice a year to "share what we know and learn what we need".  This has been a great experience that has really helped me to improve my business.