WOLMAN CONSTRUCTION NAMED AWARD RECIPIENT
BY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF CT

Award Recognizes Best Large Commercial Rehab

WATERFORD, CT (October 20, 2005) --- Wolman Construction today proudly announced that it was honored at the Home Builders Association of Connecticut Annual Awards (HOBI Awards) Dinner held last night at the Aqua Turf Country Club in Southington, CT. Sponsored by the HBA of Connecticut, the HOBI Awards offer recognition to builders, remodelers and members of the housing industry for excellence in home design and construction, home technology, sales and marketing and home financing. Industry peers located throughout the State of Connecticut selected award recipients. This is the 13th consecutive year that Wolman Construction has been recognized for its impressive portfolio of projects.

This year, Wolman Construction won in the category of Best Large Commercial Rehab for the $33 Million transformation of the Hilton Hotel in Hartford, CT. The 392-room, 22 story hotel was completely transformed into a state-of-the-art, high-tech, consumer-friendly, first-class hotel. The hotel’s reopening on March 1, 2005 brought to Hartford a modern, upscale hotel, the likes of which have not been available in Connecticut’s capital city for years. The team faced numerous challenges during the reconstruction, including the elimination of escalators, replacement of elevators and mechanical equipment, extensive HVAC work, and space reconfiguration. “This was more than a renovation – this was a whole reconfiguration of the interior of a once neglected building,” stated Mark Wolman, president of Wolman Construction. “The end result is impressive - it feels like a brand-new facility.”

Wolman Construction is a member of the Home Builder’s Association of Connecticut. The company’s award-winning projects include:

Commercial Projects

• Hilton Hartford - 2005 Best Large Commercial Rehab - Home Builders Association of CT – (“HBA of CT”)
• LymeAcademy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme: 2003 Best New Commercial (HBA of CT)
• Mikvah, Chabad of Southeastern Connecticut: 2002 Special Purpose Room (HBA of CT)
• Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton: 2001 Best New Commercial (HBA of CT)
• Nautilus Submarine Force Museum: 2000 Best New Commercial Over $1 Million (HBA of CT)
• Residence Inn by Marriott in Hartford: 2000 Best Commercial Rehab (HBA of CT)
• Fairfield Suites by Marriott in Waterford: 1998 Best New Commercial (HBA of CT), 1998 Construction Excellence Award (Marriott International)
• Courtyard by Marriott, Norwich: 1997 Best New Commercial (HBA of CT)
• Marriott Residence Inn, Mystic: 1996 Construction Excellence Award (Marriott International)
• Whitehall Mansion, Mystic: 1996 Best Commercial Rehab (HBA of CT) for a historic renovation and Inn conversion
• Waterford Ridge, Waterford: 1995 Best Marketed Single Family Attached Development (HBA of CT)
• Thomas P. Bent Emergency Shelter, Waterford: 1992 Honorable Mention (HBA of CT)
  

Residential Projects

• 2004 Best Accessory Building (HBA of CT)
• 2002 Best Remodeled Home on a Challenging Site (HBA of CT)
• 2001 Best Residential Remodeling $750,000 - $1 Million (HBA of CT)
• 2001 Ultimate Remodel for Home Enjoyment (HBA of CT)
• 2000 Best Residential Remodeling $750,000 - $1 Million (HBA of CT)
• 1999 Best Custom Home under 3,000 sq. ft. (HBA of CT)
• 1998 Best Custom Home 5000-6000 sq. ft. (HBA of CT)
• 1996 Best Custom Home (HBA of CT)
• 1995 Best Residential Rehab (HBA of CT)
• 1994 Best Custom Home Award (HBA of CT)
• 1993 Best Custom Home in New England (National Association of Home Builders)

About Wolman Construction
Established in 1988, Waterford, CT-based Wolman Construction serves as a general contractor and construction manager. Under the direction of President Mark Wolman, Wolman Construction has excelled in construction based on a commitment to open, “no surprises” client communication, accessibility to company management and outstanding cost control. Diversity in achievement is what marks the company, ranging between luxurious residential to striking commercial. Wolman Construction has established a track record of excellence and variety, gradually adding to its repertoire over the years while creating some of the Northeast’s most innovative properties. These include the award winning, 285-room Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT, and the acclaimed Sonalysts Studios, which have been used by such names as Steven Spielberg and Joe Cocker.

About Home Builders Association of Connecticut, Inc.
The HBA of Connecticut is a statewide professional trade organization representing home builders, remodelers, developers and many subcontractors, suppliers and professionals that provide services to this diverse industry. The organization has approximately 1,300 member companies organized through five local association chapters covering the State of Connecticut.

About the Hilton Hartford
The Hilton Hartford is ideally located within 100 miles of approximately 23 million people in the Northeast. The hotel features 362-rooms, a remodeled living room-style lobby featuring a full fireplace; wireless Internet access in all public spaces; Element 315 lounge; a lobby coffee bar featuring Starbucks coffee; indoor swimming pool; a state-of-the-art fitness center; and Morty & Ming’s, a unique full-service restaurant.