by Ben King | May 13, 2019 | Team Focus
When Quarry View Building Group President, Ben King, pauses to reflect on the past and dream for the future – he sees people. People who have taught him invaluable life lessons. People who have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with him through seasons of uncertainty. People...
by Ben King | Mar 4, 2019 | Building Tips
What goes into permitting, planning, and design for a project? Gathering all of the permits, plans, and designs for a project can be a daunting task, but working with an experienced professional can significantly lessen the pain. Here are some suggestions that may...
by Ben King | Feb 28, 2019 | Case Studies
Four Differences Between Traditional and Timber Frame Construction Timber frame construction is highly sought after for both residential and commercial spaces even though it is typically more expensive than traditional construction. Before planning your project, check...
by Ben King | Feb 1, 2019 | Event Venues, Specialty
Weddings have always been a part of Historic Rosemont Manor. In fact, in 1811 the first section of the house served as a belated wedding present for the original land owners’ daughter from her new husband. Since then, the magnificent property has exchanged hands six...
by Ben King | Dec 5, 2018 | Equestrian
The Challenge: Paul and Caroline Ritchie of Middletown, Maryland came to Quarry View in 2016 to discuss renovating the existing horse barn they had on their property. The main purpose of the renovation was to update the barn to complement their home and the rest of...
by Ben King | Nov 18, 2018 | Event Venues
Challenge Steve and Ashley Smolenski of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, wanted to build a simple yet elegant wedding barn to complement an existing cottage on their property. With views of rolling farmland, ponds, and the Laurel Mountains, the new venue was a perfect...
by Ben King | Nov 5, 2018 | Event Venues
In recent years, we’ve seen a significant increase in the use of barns as wedding venues. With various styles of structures available, a barn offers couples timeless aesthetic appeal that can easily transform from rustic to modern for a couple’s wedding day. Whether...
by Ben King | Oct 31, 2018 | Equestrian
Five Useful Horse Barn Features to Consider Incorporating into Your Next Project You know you want a horse barn, but the options seem endless. All you know is it must be right for you, your horses, and your property. Choosing the right features is key to building the...
by Ben King | Oct 25, 2018 | Equestrian
The Challenge: Our customer, Tom Marotta, wanted to remodel the existing horse barn on his property into a place where he could keep rescue dogs. Tom had several specific requests for the project. The space needed to be well insulated and climate controlled. He wanted...
by Ben King | Sep 30, 2018 | Equestrian
Widely known for their ease of use and accessibility, bank barns are specifically designed to be built on a sloped site. Before deciding if a bank barn is right for you, here are some details you should consider. What is a bank barn? Bank barns are two-story barns...
