The Burke Company

6162 E. Mockingbird Lane Ste. 210; Dallas, TX 75214; 214.887.0005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DALLAS' PREMIER DESIGN / BUILD / REMODEL FIRM

WINS YET ANOTHER PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Dallas, TX - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - The Burke Company, one of Dallas' most prestigious design, build, and remodeling firms just added yet another coveted award to their 41 year history. Within weeks of having been awarded the NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Regional Award for Entire House Remodel, The Burke Company was recognized as being among Remodeling Magazine's Big 50. Recognition for developing one of the most outstanding teams in all of the United States doesn't go a whole lot higher than that.

Says Remodeling Magazine, "Every year we search the country for remodeling companies that distinguish themselves by outperforming their best competitors. We look for firms with top-notch business acumen, outstanding customer service, a financially strong foundation and exciting systems." (Source: Remodeling Magazine, May 2002).

Pat Burke, President of the 41 year old Burke Company, has lived by the credo of teamwork for as long as he can remember. With the arrival of Jason Asmar, the elusive Big 50 Award became more within reach. "Jason's commitments to unparalleled service, craftsmanship, and frequent communication have moved our company to a new level. Jason has a natural sense for looking at the business as a whole. He considers the most minute costs, the most efficient and effective ways of conducting paperwork, team meetings, client meetings, design implications, and the building process itself. With 41 successful years in the business and countless referrals, our systems and processes were quite streamlined. Jason has only helped to streamline them even further."

"The competition for Big 50 status among high quality design, build, and remodeling firms seems to get tougher each year as new materials, new innovations in construction, and consumer expectations grow," says Pat. "However, being included among those who truly care about the quality of their work is exhilarating and inspiring, and at the same time humbling. Our entire company is thrilled to have been considered among the best 50 firms in the country. We will wear that label proudly."

The Burke Company's design ingenuity can be seen at numerous homes throughout the historic and prestigious Lakewood, White Rock, and Preston Hollow areas of Dallas, Texas. Residents of these areas could truly select most any firm for their home's transformation. However, with Burke's deep commitment to integrity and craftsmanship, hundreds of homeowners have trusted nobody else.

As the company continues to expand its design, build and remodeling horizons, the National Housing Quality award, the most prestigious in the industry, is now included as a formal part of Burke's strategizing process.

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