Whirlpool Corporation Commends 'Excellence in Sustainability' Award-Winning Builders McStain and Brock Built

September 02, 2009

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- McStain Neighborhoods and Brock Built have both been selected to receive a Whirlpool Corporation Excellence in Sustainability award for their sustainable insight in the building community. The award recognizes recent projects that demonstrate sustainable building practices, as defined by LEED and NAHB guidelines, while featuring sustainable appliances from Whirlpool Corporation's portfolio of brands. The Excellence in Sustainability awards are part of the Whirlpool Corporation Green Touch(TM) Program, which helps make it easier to design, build and market sustainable homes. The program provides builders with a variety of practical solutions to help make a sustainable difference, such as sustainable products, design tools and marketing assistance. "How you build makes a major impact on your community and the world. While many builders are just learning sustainable building practices, McStain and Brock Built are excellent role models, representing the future of residential building," said Tom Halford, general manager of contract sales and marketing at Whirlpool Corporation.

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