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March 1, 2006

Norse Building Systems Receive Energy Award

Norse Building Systems, Inc. of Ladysmith, Wis. received the Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes Ready Modular Homes Special Certificate of Recognition at the New Construction Awards Banquet, sponsored by Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes on Jan. 30th. The ceremony recognized builders who have completed the process required to produce Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes ready modular homes, as well as naming this builder a Modular Manufacturer Allie. The banquet was held during the Better Buildings: Better Business conference at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Thanks to the partnership between Norse Building Systems and the Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes Program, residents statewide have been able to enjoy new homes that integrate the latest in building science technology, which provides for increased comfort, safety, durability and energy efficiency. Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes award recipients are among a growing group who strive to provide the best, most innovative building practices for their customers while helping residents save money on their energy bills.

“By hosting this awards program, we are recognizing those who continually excel as Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes builder partners,” said Greg Nahn, Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes Program Manager. “Our hope is that by recognizing these builders and their achievements, other builders will aspire to do the same.”

Local dealers for Norse Building Systems are Best Housing, in Superior, Wis. and Reasor Properties, Inc., in Iron River, Wis. Reasor Properties, Inc., who was recently selected as a Norse Building Systems dealer, is developing 55 acres on the south shore of Half Moon Lake in Iron River, Wis. and is delighted to have been chosen as a Norse Home dealer. After returning from the recent dealers’ convention in Ladysmith, Wis., Reasor is excited about the spec home for Half Moon Lakes Estates that was just completed this past week. This house is 1288 square feet and is a delightful, warm and inviting building that will fit nicely on Lot 22 of Half Moon Lake Estates. It provides economical living in an energy efficient home in a great setting. “I’m looking forward to a long a successful relationship with Norse Homes and am thoroughly impressed with the quality of the buildings they construct.” “Norse Homes has been extremely helpful in assisting me with the construction of this home,” said Reasor.