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COUNTRY HOMES’ CHRISTIAN RINOMATO DISCUSSES SUSTAINABLE HOMEBUILDING ON THE ‘POWER TO BUILD SHOW’

Christian Rinomato, Country Homes’ Director of Sustainability, appeared on the ‘Power to Build Show’ to share his perspectives on embodied carbon, the value of solar energy and other sustainable homebuilding topics.

COUNTRY HOMES JOINS THE RESPONSIBLE BUILDINGS PACT

Country Homes is proud to be a launch signatory of the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance (CSBA) Responsible Buildings Pact. Getting to net zero will require a concerted effort from across the industry to consistently use lower carbon materials whenever they make sense. The Pact is a way to work with collaborators to de-risk these changes and create a platform for shared learning and accountability.

COUNTRY HOMES’ CHRISTIAN RINOMATO SPEAKS AT THE BUILDINGS SHOW

Christian Rinomato, Director of Innovation with Country Homes, was a speaker at the Buildings Show in Toronto to talk about the approaches builders can take to reduce embodied carbon in new home construction.

COUNTRY HOMES’ SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICES FEATURED BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

“We’re doing what we can now to give our children and grandchildren a healthier planet, and be proud of what we’re building,” says Christian Rinomato Head of Sustainability for Country Homes.

COUNTRY HOMES TAKES HOME THREE MORE H.O.M.E. AWARDS

Once again, for the second consecutive year, Country Homes has taken home three prestigious 2021 H.O.M.E. Awards™ trophies. Award winners are selected among all qualifying homebuilders in Canada and the United States who strive to ensure the best customer experience possible every step of the way.

COUNTRY HOMES ONCE AGAIN RENEWS SILVER SPONSORSHIP FOR PROJECT 321 PEEL

Country Homes is delighted to offer a Silver Sponsorship for Project 321 Peel in 2021. As a sponsor since 2019, we have embraced the organization’s commitment to spreading awareness and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. Make sure to ‘Like’ their Facebook page and learn more about the incredible work they do by clicking the button below.

COUNTRY HOMES ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE HOUSING FOUNDATION

Once again, Country Homes is leading the way in championing a greener, friendlier tomorrow. Christian Rinomato, head of sustainability for Country Homes, is excited to announce he now sits as a board member with the Sustainable Housing Foundation, Canada’s leaders in advocating for low-carbon housing.

DISCOVERY PROJECT IN MILTON FEATURED IN BETTER BUILDER MAGAZINE

Country Homes is blazing a trail in carbon reduction that is likely a preview of things to come for the homebuilding industry. Read the latest feature in Better Builder magazine as Christian Rinomato, head of sustainability for Country Homes, discusses how we are leading the way in green homebuilding research and innovation.

COUNTRY HOMES SHOWS SUPPORT FOR ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Country Homes is honoured to support the incredible organizations and people that are the backbone of our communities across Ontario. In recognition of our support, our Alcona development recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command.

20% GREENER THAN HOMES BUILT TO CODE

We are passionate about building cleaner, greener communities. That’s why we are delighted to participate in the Better Than Code home building program, which ensures our homes are third-party verified to be built with 20% greater environmental efficiency than homes simply built to code.

COUNTRY HOMES TAKES HOME THREE H.O.M.E. AWARDS

Country Homes is thrilled to announce we have won three 2020 H.O.M.E. Awards™ for Best Customer Experience, Builder of Choice and Industry Ambassador of the Year. These prestigious awards are selected among all qualifying homebuilders in Canada to celebrate excellence in the home ownership experience; finalists are nominated through comprehensive reviews conducted with those who matter most – the homeowners.

COUNTRY HOMES FAMILY MAKES A DONATION TO WORLD VISION CANADA

World Vision’s mission to empower children, families and communities overcome poverty and injustice sits close to our heart. Over the holiday season, we collected donations from staff to support World Vision, and the total was matched by the Rinomato family.

RGC OFFERS TREE-PLANTING AID IN RESPONSE TO THE AUSTRALIA WILDFIRES

The Country Homes family is affected deeply by Australia’s recent bushfire devastation. In response, our parent company, RGC, has donated funds to Treevotion to plant much-needed trees and help in the country’s reforestation efforts.

CHRISTIAN RINOMATO COMPLETES NET ZERO TRAINING

We are proud to announce that Christian Rinomato, Project Manager at Country Homes, has successfully completed the Net Zero Building Science training program developed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and delivered by EnerQuality, a CHBA Net Zero Qualified Service Organization.

COUNTRY HOMES GETTING CLOSER TO BUILDING NET ZERO EMISSIONS HOMES

Country Homes has been actively pursuing their vision to design and build single and multi-family homes to Net Zero Emissions (NZE) standards. AB Consulting, a boutique engineering firm specializing in environmentally friendly design, has now been contracted to study one of our home models and make recommendations on how to achieve NZE.

WHAT FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS NEED TO KNOW

Buying your first home is one of the most important lifestyle and investment decisions you will ever make. But with prices doubling over the last few years, getting into the housing market seems unattainable for some new homebuyers. Country Homes’ TJ Rinomato shares his tips for breaking into the market.

HOME DESIGN TIPS THAT WILL KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE CURVE

From getting tactile with textures to taking it back to nature, HOLR Magazine dives deep into the top 5 decor trends they see coming into the marketplace in 2019. Get ready to embrace nude shades, get cosy with ethnic rugs, bask in the natural light and more…

COUNTRY HOMES’ TJ RINOMATO COMPETES IN HIS FIRST NASCAR RACE

Thousands of spectators flooded Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, over the May long weekend to take in the highly anticipated Victoria Day SpeedFest. As the rich smell of BBQ filled the air, the sun was shining for the mid-morning start time. Engines were roaring, and the competition was certainly heating up.

THE UNITY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Country Homes began to see a disconnect amongst their sales representatives, décor studio managers, warranty department, and with trades. Country Homes had been using NEWSTAR accounting software since 2005, though the system had never been utilized to its full potential. Manual processes created ineffective communication and ineffective data flow between departments. With accelerating growth, these disconnects became more apparent and staff faced challenges to consistently deliver that premium customer experience.