2219 Dabney Road    
Richmond, Virginia 23230     
Phone: 804-747-4854     
Fax: 804-747-4917     

LEED Accredited Professional Certification Awarded   

Doug Hilemn, President, has earned his Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification as an Accredited Professional from the US Green Building Council. This certification indicates a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System.

Emerald Sponsors American Family Fitness 10K

  

Emerald was proud to be a Corporate Sponsor for the 6th Annual American Family Fitness 5K/10K Walk/Run. All proceeds benefit the Children's Hospital of Richmond.

Doug Hilemn (left), Gib DeShazo (right), Owners of Emerald, with Brian Evans, CEO and President, American Family Fitness

                                                                      Race attendees visiting the Emerald exhibit

Fisher House Dedication Ceremony

The Fisher House was formally dedicated upon completion. Keynote speakers included The Honorable James B. Peake, Secretary, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Mr. Kenneth Fisher, Chairman and CEO, Fisher House Foundation. Music was provided by the US Army Reserve Band, Fort Knox, KY. Attendees included veterans, physicians and staff from the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the many contributors who made this project possible. Guests use the facility, designed to be a cost free "home away from home" for families of veterans receiving treatment for injury or illness, for 3 to 30 days at a time. For more on the project, see "Our Projects" page, Current Projects: Hospitality/Multi-Family.

   The Emerald Team

Emerald Owners Gib DeShazo and Doug Hilemn with Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO, The Fisher Foundation, Inc.

Lucky Strike Maintenance Garage Nominated for Award

The Lucky Strike Maintenance Garage project was nominated for the "2008 Stars Awards", presented by GRACRE (Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate). The catagory: Best Historical Renovation Project. The project involved renovating a historic vehicle maintenance facility used by Lucky Strike Tobacco beginning in the early 1900's and abandoned in the '80's. Many features original to the building were used in the renovation, maintaining the historical integrity of the facility.

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Dedication of John G. Wood School

The dedication of the new John G. Wood School, located on the campus of the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, was held upon the project's completion. Gib DeShazo and Doug Hilemn, Owners of Emerald Construction, were invited to be part of the Ribbon-Cutting Team. During the dedication, Emerald was thanked for providing quality construction on the project, and for our dedication to meeting the Virginia Homes' needs.

Tilt-Up Certifications Awarded

Jim Bean, Mike Gregory and Doug Hilemn have been certified as Tilt-Up Technicians by the American Concrete Institute and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. This certification is awarded to individuals who exhibit an understanding of the principals of tilt-up concrete panel construction, project-specific requirements, and a commitment to quality and safety.              

     

Certificate Awarded from ASHE

Gib Deshazo, Co-Owner/Vice President has been awarded the Certification for Healthcare Construction by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association.

The certication indicates a level of healthcare construction experience along with an awareness, knowledge and understanding of the healthcare construction environment.  Current repeat healthcare clients include Johnston-Willis Medical Center and MCV VCU Healthsystems.

   

Hilemn DeShazo Construction Acquires Emerald Construction Company

Doug Hilemn and Gib DeShazo are pleased to announce the merger of Hilemn DeShazo Construction with Emerald Construction Company. Hilemn DeShazo's acquisition of Emerald Construction Company became effective January 6, 2006.        Doug and Gib will continue offering the same quality projects and relationships for which both Hilemn DeShazo and Emerald are known.