Press Releases For T-Square Company
2012 Press Release
T-Square Company Celebrates 24 Years of BBB
Accreditation
T-Square Company is Committed to the BBB Accreditation Standards
This week, T-Square Company celebrates 24 years of accreditation by BBB with an A+ Rating Serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin. As a BBB Accredited Business, T-Square Company is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace.
According to BBB reports by Princeton Research, seven in ten consumers say they are more likely to buy from a company designated as a BBB Accredited Business. BBB is a resource for the public, providing objective, unbiased information about businesses.
"We're proud to celebrate 24 years of BBB Accreditation because we value building trust with our customers," said David Traut. "Our BBB Accreditation gives our customers confidence in our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct."
BBB Accredited Businesses must adhere to BBB Accreditation Standards, a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices representing trustworthiness in the marketplace. The standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly and telling the truth, being transparent, honoring promises, being responsive and safeguarding privacy.
About T-Square Company
In 1974 while obtaining a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin an innate talent was acknowledged and T-Square Company was formed as a means to remodel both friends and Professors homes. This began a quest for constructive footprints leading to a lifetime of challenge. My researching practices evolved into the art of building the most efficient structures possible utilizing the ever changing technologies benefiting construction.
With over three decades of experience in both residential and commercial construction techniques a hybrid type of building became available to our clients insuring a successful completion of their projects. We incorporate our in house craftsmen with a qualified group of licensed subcontractors to get your project done professionally, in budget, and on time.
T-Square Company has a vast experience in hotels, restaurants, office/retail space, healthcare and all aspects of home construction including aging in place home improvements and handicap home modifications. With our experience accessibility is not an issue. We comply with all the ADA guidelines and can design accessible routes for our clients with special needs. We are locally owned and operated, and are fully insured with Workman’s Comp and general liability insurance. T-Square Company also has bonding capability through SURETEC Systems. We have a successful HUD record, and have been a Central Texas BBB Accredited Business since 1988 with an A-plus rating and no adverse complaints.
What separates us from our competition is we offer our in house services
transformations are accomplished professionally and on time. Fine
techniques formulate making a difference by saving a little. We offer
tasteful planning and designs to enhance every structure.
We realize how important it is to you to find a qualified contractor on whom you can rely and we will spend the necessary time required to build complete customer satisfaction along with a top quality job. We will always give you the time and information you need to choose the correct materials and products to make intelligent decisions for your project. Once we have agreed upon the terms and specifications of your project we will perform all work in a fluid and timely manner. We will use only top quality materials enabling us to take pride in the quality of our workmanship and the completion of your project.
About BBB
BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this mission by creating a community of trustworthy businesses, setting standards for marketplace trust, encouraging and supporting best practices, celebrating marketplace role models and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior.
Businesses that earn BBB Accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization's high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB is the preeminent resource to turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses and charities.
Contact BBB serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas, and the Permian Basin at (512) 445-4748.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2014
David Traut earns Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist Educational Designation
Austin, Texas David L. Traut owner of T-Square Company is now one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying him as a home remodeler and builder with the skills and knowledge necessary to remodel or modify a home to meet the unique needs of the older population, disabled owners or their visitors.
The National Association of Home Builders, in partnership with the AARP and Home Innovation Research Labs, created the CAPS program, which includes training and education on the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to compete in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry--home modifications for aging in place.
In 1974 while obtaining a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin an innate talent was acknowledged and T-Square Company was formed as a means to remodel both friends and Professors homes. This began a quest for constructive footprints leading to a lifetime of challenge. My researching practices evolved into the art of building the most efficient structures possible utilizing the ever changing technologies benefiting construction.
CAPS graduates include remodelers, builders, designers, architects, occupational therapists and others who help homeowners remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably as they age.
The CAPS coursework curriculum incorporates market demographics, communication techniques, marketing, common barriers and solutions, building codes and standards, product ideas and resources and business management.
CAPS program graduates are required to maintain their designation by attending continuing education programs and/or participating in community service projects.
What does it mean to be a certified Aging in Place specialist? "I look forward to helping homeowners in the Austin and surrounding areas make the changes they need to enable Them to live in their homes for a long, long time." said David Traut.
For additional information about the CAPS program, visit nahb.org/CAPS. For more information about T-Square Company, visit www.tsquareco.com or call 512-444-0097.
T-Square Company of Austin, Texas
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017
Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building,
Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World
Austin, Texas, January 7, 2017 – T-Square Company in Austin has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 35 year old design/build firm specializing in Aging In Place home modifications and artistic kitchen and bathroom upgrades was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2016. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best Of Houzz 2017” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.
“We try to make our customers feel comfortable.” A T-Square motto for helping clients.
“We’re so pleased to award Best of Houzz 2017 to this incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals, including T-Square Company president David L. Traut, CAPS,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “Each of these businesses was singled out for recognition by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams into reality.”
Follow T-Square Company on Houzz https://www.houzz.com/projects/1709701
About
T-Square Company is a complete turn key general contracting firm and has a vast experience in hotels, restaurants, office/retail space, healthcare and all aspects of home construction. We are locally owned and operated, fully insured with Workman’s Comp and general liability insurance. T-Square Company also has bonding capability through SURETEC Systems. We have a successful HUD record, and have been a Central Texas BBB Accredited Business since 1988 with an A plus rating and no adverse complaints. We are an accessibility specialist for our aging in place home modifications in Austin, Texas holding a national CAPS certification #1636580 from the NAHB association. We offer an array of personal lifts and home automation including but not limited to automatic door openers and WiFi controlled light switches.
We realize how important it is to you to find a qualified contractor on whom you can rely and we will spend the necessary time required to build complete customer satisfaction along with a top quality job. We will always give you the time and information you need to choose the correct materials and products to make intelligent decisions for your project. Once we have agreed upon the terms and specifications of your project we will perform all work in a fluid and timely manner. We will use only top quality materials enabling us to take pride in the quality of our workmanship and the completion of your project.
T-Square Company of Austin, Texas
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2019
Awarded by Community of Over 40 Million Monthly Users, Annual BOH Badge Highlights Home Remodeling & Design Professionals with Top Ratings and Most Popular Home Designs
Austin, USA, January 24, 2019 – T-Square Company of 14141 Highway 290 West, Suite 800, Austin, Texas has won “Best Of Houzz Design/Build accessibility projects” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. T-Square Company is a local general contracting firm specializing in all types of new and remodeling residential company for over three decades. They are CAPS certified and an expert in accessibility and universal design. They were chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.1 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2018. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award.
A “Best Of Houzz 2019” badge will appear on winners’ profiles as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.
We make our customers feel comfortable!
"Best of Houzz is a true badge of honor as it is awarded by our community of homeowners, those who are hiring design, remodeling and other home improvement professionals for their projects,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We are excited to celebrate the 2019 winners chosen by our community as their favorites for home design and customer experience, and to highlight those winners on the Houzz website and app."
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About T-Square Company
Trust, Value, and Quality have been the focus of T-Square Company for all our clients for over three decades since the company was formed. We have an A plus rating from a number of review sites. Our expert team of professionals is licensed, bonded, and insured and will be dedicated to your satisfaction.
About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow, Tel Aviv and Tokyo. Houzz is a registered trademark of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.
It appears that after so long a time of blogging, soap box deliveries, and conversations with my customers concerning the importance of Universal Design in the future of our home building industry others have listened and are in agreement. I was humbled to find this article published in the Austin American Statesman and take pride in the fact that people are beginning to see the importance of this very forward thinking design concept. May this article help to propel the needed universal building movement forward.
Universal design ideas do not strictly deal with accessibility or aging in place design and does not implement precise ADA standards but it does offer flexibility to add accessories now and later to those planning ahead or to the end user. It also provides for a wide range of human performance characteristics for the way people use spaces within their homes including well integrated usability features. These adaptations have a broad market appeal to everyone for achieving ease of use, safety, and convenience accommodating a certain reality. The reality is that all people exist along a continuum of human performance as per their personal traits and characteristics regardless of their age. A universal approach to design takes into account that everyone has varying degrees of ability and disability rather than someone is either fully-functional or disabled. A universal design build project is appealing to all users.When correctly applied,any area of the home will be accented universally with stylish function and will be virtually invisible.
Aging in place home modifications are available through T-Square Company in Austin, Texas. Each universal design/build project will be customized to fit any and all homeowners personal needs. Call 512-444-0097 today to begin to prepare for the accessible second chapter of your life while remaining safe and secure in your existing home. T-Square Company will design and build you an adapted living environment completely customized toward your abilities. Whether your project concerns home modifications, an accessible addition or wing, or new construction we can help you increase your accessibility. We have over three decades of building and remodeling experience practicing as a disability contractor for people with special needs . We want to help our clients be as self sufficient and independent as possible. Let us show you how to increase the safety and accessibility within your personal living environment.
CAPS 1636580
Accessible Homes Of Austin
The trend toward 'universal design' in homes
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019 @ 3:57pm
By David Wilfong
Simple adjustments like a sideways opening oven can make life a lot easier for a person in a wheelchair. | Jofre Essley / Flickr
For many years disabled people faced challenges at every corner of public life. Stairs, rough ground, or even just reaching objects on a shelf created obstacles at inopportune times. Then the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) came into play. Wheelchair ramps and handicapped restrooms became commonplace in common spaces, and the result has been an improved quality of life for millions.
Then there’s the subject of home design. Homes have been modified for many years to meet the needs of the disabled, but now there is a new concept of “universal design,” which means homes being built for all needs from the beginning, even if there is not currently a disabled person living there.
“Along with aging in place, universal design is becoming more of a household term,” says T-Square Company (14141 Highway 290 West, Suite 800 in Austin) in is online blog. “Essentially, it’s about building or modifying places and spaces—both public and private—to accommodate people of all ages and abilities. More than just an architectural concept, universal design is a win-win for sandwich generation boomers caring for aging parents and their children at home, for grandparents raising grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and for all who are facing the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other chronic diseases. Whether your family needs the support now or down the road, universal design features are a good long-term investment for the home itself.”
The trend toward 'universal design' in homes
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019 @ 3:57pm
By David Wilfong
