Home Show This Weekend!

Make plans to join us this weekend, Friday March 16- Sunday, March 18 for the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association's Home Show.  Structures will be in booth number 1727 at the North Charleston Convention Center - come by and meet some of our team and get information about all of our building services!  We are excited to participate in this annual event featuring exhibitors, special demonstrations, and workshops to help you with everything in your home - building, remodeling, decorating, landscape, home products and more!

Interested in FREE tickets?!  Structures is happy to give away limited number of complimentary tickets to the show.  Simply email Jennifer at jsimpson@structures.net to request tickets.  We look forward to seeing you there!  Check out more details HERE.

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A Hard Hat Evening

East Cooper Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated 21 years of helping to provide affordable, simple, and safe homes for Lowcountry families.  We fully support the work they do in our community (stay tuned this Spring for more details about our Builder's Blitz when we'll build a home for a Mt. Pleasant family in ONE WEEK'S TIME!)  Over their 21 years here in Charleston, ECHH has provided 63 families with a new home!

Catching up with Greg Thomas, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity's Executive Director

Structures Designer and Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Deborah Way, recently had the opportunity to attend their anniversary celebration, A Hard Hat Evening, at The Atrium at Blackbaud on Daniel Island.  The event's highlight was definitely reconnecting with friends in the Habitat community, but the night also included a silent auction fundraiser.  Auction items included an African safari, restaurant gift cards, spa services,a trip to Bali, art work, jewelry, and much more!

 

 One lucky bidder now has 4 hours of skilled "handyman" service from Structures Building Company!  

A Hard Hat Evening also included recognition for Cathy Remington, the event's coordinator and Vice President of the Board of Directors, who has been organizing the fundraiser for 6 years.  ECHH honored Cathy with the East Cooper Habitat for Humanity Golden Hammer Award for her extraordinary volunteer service in spearheading many events and for serving on the Board of Directors.  In their 21 years of existence, ECHH has only honored 4 others with this award!  Many thanks to Cathy and all those at East Cooper Habitat for Humanity for what they do for local families!

Interested in supporting East Cooper Habitat for Humanity by attending a fundraiser or through volunteer service?  Visit their website for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!

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Restaurant Week is Here Again!

If the close of the holiday season has left you a little bored and looking for another reason to gather your friends and family over a warm meal - we have good news! Kick off 2012 by checking out a few of Charleston's finest culinary offerings during Charleston Restaurant Week : January 12-22. Have you been wanting to try Husk, chosen by Bon Appetit Magazine as America's Best New Restaurant in 2011? Now is your chance! Are you in the mood for great seafood? Reserve a table at Hank's Seafood Restaurant - voted Charleston's Best Seafood for 12 years in a row by Charleston City Paper!

Of course, these are only a couple of options from the MANY restaurants participating in this installment of Restaurant Week, all serving 3 course dinners for either $20, $30, or $40. The event is organized by the Charleston Restaurant Association, and you can review menu listings and reserve a table right from their website. This is a great opportunity to sample our city's amazing cuisine - perhaps THIS is the most wonderful time of the year!

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Thanks, Y'all - Charleston Voted 2011 Top City in United States

Conde Nast Traveler magazine named Charleston, SC the Top City in the U.S.! Not a surprise to all of us who call this beautiful place home! Check out this great video that talks about the different aspects of this city we love!

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Charleston Restaurant Week

 

Cooler temperatures and uniquely crafted three course menus mean one thing in Charleston, Restaurant Week. Over 85 restaurants in Charleston are participating in the much anticipated Lowcountry event with multiple course meals for $20, $30, or $40. Choose one restaurant, easier said than done, or indulge in multiple menus from September 7 - 18. For more information or to scour each and every menu, visit the Charleston Restaurant Association website. Be sure to make reservations early, you don't want to miss out on the creative cuisine!

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Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Each year the Charleston Wine + Food Festival unites some of the most renown authors, chefs, and wine professionals in the country. With events from March 3-6, the mission of the festival is "to enhance Charleston's culinary reputation and support important charitable endeavors by focusing national attention on the entertainment, education and gastronomical gratification opportunities presented by world class culinary professionals and wine experts". The Culinary Village and Grand Tasting Tents will house book signings, the SCE&G Celebrity Kitchen, and wine and food vendor samplings. This festival serves as an additional way to experience the innovation and expertise that Charleston's culinary scene has to offer. For a complete list of events and ticket information, visit Charleston Wine + Food Festival. But even if you don't snag a ticket, you can still enjoy the sights and smells while strolling around downtown Charleston and surrounding areas.

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SEWE

The great outdoors and its resources will be highlighted this weekend as many locations throughout downtown Charleston host the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. As the largest event of its kind in the nation, this 29th annual exposition attracts hundreds of global artists and exhibitors in an effort to promote the conservation and preservation of nature and wildlife.

SEWE's mission is as follows: "Simply put, the mission of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is to continue to positively impact the local and statewide economies through increased tourism; to showcase the finest wildlife art available in the world; to invest in and positively influence wildlife and nature education through specialized programming; and to assist in the conservation of wildlife and the environment by creating awareness and contributing financially to designated programs."

Check out chef demonstrations at the Gailliard Auditorium, The Dock Dogs Competition at Brittlebank Park, and numerous children's activities in Marion Square Park. For a full listing of events and locations, click here. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Charleston weather and take advantage of this fun, educational event!

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Charleston Restaurant Week

Many Charlestonians have an ever-growing list of restaurants, new and old, to check off as they eat their way through the myriad talented chefs and dishes that Charleston has to offer. It seems like that list grows exponentially, without the opportunity to sample the most coveted fares of each eatery. Luckily, every January Charleston Restaurant Week allows diners to enjoy three-course meals for $20 or $30 at over 80 casual and fine-dining restaurants in the area. January 14-22 is Charleston Restaurant Week. Be sure to check out the specific menus each chef prepares ahead of time and make reservations as tables fill quickly during this much anticipated event in Charleston!

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Annual Prism Awards

Each year, we look forward with great anticipation to the Prism Awards. The 22 year old tradition was hosted by the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association on September 24th. This year they presented awards to local home builders and agents who exceed standards in product quality, marketing, new home sales and customer service. The Structures Team aims to build a quality product, no matter the size or budget, that exceeds the expectations along with an incredible building experience that leaves the client raving and surprised that the process could be so fun!

This year, Steven Kendrick was honored with the Green Building award for our Coastal Living Idea Cottage located in I'On Village, Mount Pleasant. Along with the Green Building Award, we received the Single Family Best Product in the 500-700k category.

Too early to begin working towards the awards for 2011? The Structures Team is already preparing for the 23rd Prism Awards as we know that it doesn't come through just an entry submission, but rather a continued dedication to building on the foundation of integrity, which in turn translates into an excellent product and a satisfied client!

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Charleston's 34th Annual Fall Tour of Houses and Gardens

Each fall, the Charleston Preservation Society makes it possible for residents and tourists alike to venture through the historical homes, churches, and public buildings that make Charleston the sought after city that it is through the 34th Annual Tour of Houses and Gardens. Each historic neighborhood plays a significant role in the heritage of Charleston, and homeowners are generous enough to allow those interested to peruse the interior aspects and exterior gardens for a more intimate look. The tour runs from September 23 - October 24 and tickets are available as individual day tours or weekend packages. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience a personal tour of the interiors of Downtown Charleston and learn more about the culture, architecture, and history of this quaint city.

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Charleston: USTA's 2010 Best Tennis Town

Charleston, South Carolina was recently voted the United States Tennis Association's 2010 Best tennis Town, beating out 81 other cities. Besides the honor bestowed by such an award, the city received $100,000 to use towards community-wide tennis programming or facility enhancements. As a community dedicated to and passionate about the game, the money will serve to continue the commitment to the sport of tennis in the lives of young children and adults alike.

Mayor Joe Riley brought the Family Circle Cup, an influential tournament that has significantly influenced the popularity of women's professional tennis, to Charleston in 2001. Each year Daniel Island hosts this exciting tradition and showcases some of the most accomplished women in tennis such as: Steffi Graff, Venus and Serena Williams, Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, Jennifer Capriati, and Martina Hingis. The next Family Circle Cup is scheduled for April 2-10, 2011, so be sure to check out ticket information and see for yourself why Charleston continues to charm its way to the top of awards lists.

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