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from the publisher From custom homes to renovation and remodeling, this month's featured builder truly does it all. Joe White and Metro Construction + Design have embraced traditional, Old World craftsmanship in building exclusive residential properties. Joe's son, Evan, is also very talented and works with his father helping design. From one beautiful project to another, the company does everything to perfection. Betty Moore PUBLiSHER Greater Boston (781) 925-1636 T bamagma@aol.com 36 Prospect Ave. Hull, MA 02045 Demand for experienced workers continues — because so few people entered apprenticeship programs during the economic downturn — and builders are having a hard time finding skilled craftsmen. The good builders have kept the same subcontractors and suppliers for years, keeping them busy, but others struggle. However, there's good news. The latest U.S. Department of Labor figures suggest more people might soon have an opportunity to pursue construction careers. Nationwide, the construction industry added 28,000 jobs in January and has grown by almost 300,000 jobs since its low point in January 2011. also in this issue is the New american Home built in Las Vegas. Enjoy until next month, greater Boston Publisher: Betty Moore Managing Editor: Maggie Neff Contributing Photographer: Evan White Contributing Writer: Peter Feuerbach, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer: Charles DallAcqua Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Chief Technology Officer: Chris Rushing Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks Vice President of Sales: Robert Philips Account Manager: Drew Smith Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Michael Simmons Creative Services: Conner Armstrong, Steve Barrett, Aimee Burchard, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith Production: Allison Fincher Financial Services: April Charlton, Doug Condra Audience Development: Mitzi Brock, Debbie Dodski Builder+Architect is published by True North Custom Media 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, Builder+Architect cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2013, True North Custom Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. PostMAster: Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411 Advertise in Builder+Architect For more information about advertising in the Builder+Architect Greater Boston edition, call Publisher Betty Moore at (781) 925-1636 or email bamagma@aol.com. Contact information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of Builder+Architect to bamagma@aol.com. 00-007 6 | Greater boston Builder+Architect BOSTON.BuilDERARChiTECT.COM