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Diamond Builders of America Named NARI 2006 Regional Contractor of the Year
Matthews, NC January 2006 – The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has named Diamond Builders 2006 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) in the category of Commercial Specialty. Diamond Builders of America is now eligible for the National CotY Awards which are to be held later this year. Winners of the CotY awards were selected by a panel of impartial judges who are experts in the remodeling industry; and judging was based on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty and entry presentation.

Nick Cicali Wins Hope Award
Matthews, NC December 2005 – Nick Cicali, Diamond Builders’ president, has received the 2005 Hope Award from the Greater Charlotte chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The Hope Award recognizes professionalism and commitment to the remodeling industry.

Diamond Builders Wins Contractor of the Year Award
Matthews, NC December 2005 – NARI of Greater Charlotte, the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, has awarded Diamond Builders of America, Inc. the Contractor of the Year Award in the category of “Design/Build” for a group home Diamond Builders renovated. This award was won with architect Steve Englehardt who works with Diamond Builders as part of its design/build team.

Diamond Builders Celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary
Matthews, NC  May 2005 – Diamond Builders of America is proud to announce it has now been serving the greater Charlotte area with quality remodeling services for 20 years.

The Family Center Thanks Volunteers
Matthews, NC  Spring 2005 – In their publication Hope Grows, The Family Center openly thanked all the generous volunteers who helped make Arosa House a safe, comfortable place for children to live. Among those thanked was Diamond Builders’ Nick Cicali, for his leadership and dedication to the project. Coordinating with the local chapter of NARI, Nick helped bring in the resources and labor needed to repair and renovate the safe haven for battered and neglected children.

Diamond Builder Project Manager Receives Master Trainer Certification
Matthews, NC  January 12, 2005 – Nick Cicali, president of Diamond Builders of America announced today that Ron Shepherd, project manager and lead carpenter for Diamond Builders, has earned his certification to teach construction techniques to instructors in academically accredited programs.

Nick Cicali in South Park Luxury Living Magazine
Matthews, NC January 2005 – With repairs on Arosa House finally complete, Nick Cicali of Diamond Builders was mentioned in South Park Luxury Living Magazine for his consistent dedication to providing the children who live there with a safe, nurturing place to call home. The article features a picture of Nick, as well as an exterior shot of the safe haven. Working with The Family Center which runs Arosa House and the local chapter of NARI, Nick Cicali oversaw the time-critical repairs as well as the complete renovation of the home. As construction came to a completion, many other local organizations and volunteers provided basic necessities, such as furniture, appliances, and bedding for the children.

Nick Cicali in Charlotte Observer
Matthews, NC  July 19, 2003 – Nick Cicali, owner of Diamond Builders of America, was featured in The Charlotte Observer for his volunteer efforts repairing a home for battered and neglected children. The home called Arosa House was in severe need of immediate repairs. As the de facto foreman at Arosa House, Nick recruited, coordinated, and led other NARI volunteers contributing materials and labor. Also working on Arosa House were local high school and Charlotte Community College construction students. Nick was quoted as saying, “It’s an opportunity to teach kids to be givers.” Through his work, Nick had not only provided a home for children in need, but also instilled the value of helping others into the local students.

Helping Students Help The Community
Matthews, NC  April 2003 – With the guidance and supervision of Nick Cicali and Ron Shepherd of Diamond Builders of America, Inc., students from the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology participated in a NARI playhouse project for the community. Each playhouse built was displayed and sold at an auction, with proceeds going to an organization for abused and neglected children. The program gave students an insight on the construction business, learning how to dimension a drawing, calculate measurements, develop material lists, do a cost analysis, and perform for clients. Nick was quoted as saying, “Our goal is to give students an insight into their future and help them guide towards their goals. This program is for the betterment of our industry and the betterment of the community.”

Diamond Builder Project Manager Receives Instruction Certification
Matthews, NC  February 2003 – Nick Cicali, president of Diamond Builders of America announced today that Ron Shepherd, project manager and lead carpenter for Diamond Builders has earned his certification to teach construction techniques to students in academically accredited programs.

Nick Cicali Earns Prestigious Certified Remodeler (CR) Designation
Matthews, NC  June 2001 – Diamond Builders of America president Nick Cicali has received a National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) designation as a Certified Remodeler or CR. In addition to requiring five or more years in the industry, the CR certification requires four months of study culminating in an 8 hour exam. We are pleased to say that Nick’s CR scores were among the highest in the nation.

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