
Awards And Recognition
NATIONAL AWARD WINNING BUILDER
GRADUATE MASTER BUILDER
National Association of Home Builders
Robert is 1 of 9 in the State of Florida with this designation for 2023
CERTIFIED GREEN PROFESSIONAL
National Association of Home Builders
Robert is 1 of 60 in the State of Florida with this designation for 2023
EPA Energy Star 100% Commitment Builder
Robert is 1 of 9 in the State of Florida for 2023
Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry
FIXR 2021
Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry
FIXR 2020
NAHB International Builders Show
Builders' Show Ambassador 2020
AWARDS
The Best Home Builders In The United States
The Best Green Home Builder 2018
Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Home Builder 2010
Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Home Builder 2010
Icon Award of Excellence Gold Award
New Construction over $4,000,000 - 2009
Icon Award of Excellence Gold Award
Green Design 2009
Key Award for Excellence
Architectural Design 2008
Key Award for Excellence
New Construction 2008
Sammy Award
Public Relations/Most Creative Campaign 2008
Agent’s Choice Award
Favorite Eco-Friendly Residential Project 2008
Charlemagne Award
Community Development 2008
Community Development Award
“The Ultimate Green House” 2008
Crystal Key Award
Innovation 2007
Gold Innovative Design Award
New Construction 2007
Pacesetter National Award
Innovation 2007
SHOWCASE
International Builder Show Las Vegas 2009
TELEVISION
Discovery Channel Animal Planet “Insane Pools” show 2018 - 2020
Guest Host for the “Builder and Buyer” show 2008
RADIO
Guest for ”The Mighty House” 92.5, 92.7 & 99.9 (9 FM) show 2008 - 2009
SPEAKER - INSTRUCTION - JUDGE
NAHB International Builders Show
Best Of IBS Awards 2023
NAHB International Builders Show
Best Of IBS Awards 2022
NAHB International Builders Show
Best Of IBS Awards 2021
NAHB International Builders Show
Best Of IBS Awards 2020
NAHB International Builders Show
Best Of IBS Awards 2019
International Builders Show Ambassador
2023
International Builders Show Ambassador
2022
International Builders Show Ambassador
2021
International Builders Show Ambassador
2020
ARC Awards Dallas Builders Association
Best of the Best 2016
Westwood College 2010
Wilbur Wright College 2009
NAHB WASHINGTON D.C. 2008
NAHB 20 CLUBS
Founding "Hammers Club" 2007
MEDIA
The Prime Buyer's Report
"The Top 10 General Contractors In Pinellas County Florida" February 13, 2019.
"Some General Contractors in Pinellas County Florida Are Better Than Others" February 13,2019.
Interior Design & Architecture
Amanda Miller "The 15 Best Contractors In St.Petersburg FL" June 17, 2016.
Custom Home Magazine
Drueding, Meghan. “2007 Pacesetter Awards” Custom Home Magazine. July 1, 2007.
Professional Builder
Oliver, Felicia. “Innovative Green Home Sprouts Up in the Midwest” April 2, 2007.
National Post U.S.Homes Canada
Shelly Sanders Greer "Energy savings attract buyers" December 14, 2007.
Shelly Sanders Greer "They search the best in business and you can, too, for your home" December 14, 2007.
Residential Design and Build
Alley, Maureen. “Structuring the Future” Residential Design and Build.September 6, 2007.
Smart Homeowner Magazine
McNally, Trevor. “Luxury Home Builders Go Green” Smart Homeowner Magazine. November/December 2007
From House to Home
Wrenn, Paula. “Achieving Balance” August/September 2008.
The Business Ledger
“People on the Move” 6 August 2007.
The Republican
“Lord General Contractors Honored for Innovation by National Magazine” 9 August 2007.
Furniture Today
Pantaleo, Susan. “Going green is the next luxury” 15 September 2008.
Chicago Tribune
Stangenes, Sharon. “Big Ideas part of the plan for the ‘green home” 15 June 2007.
Beatty, Allison. “Where the hearth is” 16 November 2007.
Beatty, Allison. “Kitchen selections no snap” 23 November 2007.
Beatty, Allison. “Kitchen may call for paint or stain” 28 December 2007.
Beatty, Allison. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn” 25 January 2008.
“Builder crafts ultimate green home” February 2008.
Beatty, Allison. “Be wary of too-soft wood types” 8 February 2008.
“In the News Children’s Hospital Green Estate Tour to benefit Charity” 7 November 2008.
Special to the Tribune
Beatty, Allison E. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn” Newsday.com, 25 January 2008.
Beatty, Allison E. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn” Themorningcall.com, 25 January 2008.
Beatty, Allison E. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn” Baltimoresun.com, 25 January 2008.
Beatty, Allison E. “Be wary of too-soft wood types” DailyPress.com, 8 February 2008.
Triblocal & St. Charles Triblocal
“Lord General Contractors crafts the ultimate green home” 13 June 2007.
“Lord General Contractors honored for innovation by national magazine” 22 August 2007.
“Ultimate green home debuts in St. Charles” 18 August 2008.
Toronto National Post
Greer, Shelly Sanders. “Energy savings attracts buyers” 14 December 2007.
Greer, Shelly Sanders. “They search the best in business and you can, too, for your home” 14 December 2007.
Sun Times News Group
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks” 31 March 2007.
“Green mansion opens for charity” 21 October 2008.
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit hospital” 29-31 October 2008.
Daily Herald
Twohey, Norrine. “Movers and Shakers” 5 August 2007.
Donovan, Deborah. “Builders turn to auction as an alternative” 3 November 2007.
Murphy, Jean. “Hands-on home builder wears many hats” 15 December 2007.
“Lord knows his business” 16 December 2007
“Home Designs Honored with Key Awards” 20 October 2007.
Giewald, Sherry. “Newest houses build a better environment” 27 September 2008.
“Green estate tour to benefit children’s hospital” 7 November 2008.
Kane County Chronicle
“Builder crafts the Ultimate Green Home” 31 March 2007.
Bilyk, Jonathan. “Builder’s ‘green’ mansion” 13 August 2007.
Northwest News Group
Kuyper, J.E. “Green Giant” 31 March 2007.
Kuyper, J.E. “Robert Lord sets pace for ‘green’ home building” 11 August 2007.
Kuyper, Jerry. “Green Home loaded with golden goodies” 20 August 2008.
Pioneer Press
“Lord General Contractors crafts the Ultimate Green Home” 4/5 April 2007.
“Lord General Contractors honored for innovation by national magazine” 29/30 August 2007.
The Beacon News
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks” 31 March 2007.
Moran, Denise. “Keen on Green” 16 November 2008.
The Courier News
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks” 31 March 2007.
Walker, Janelle
“Home, green Home” 17 August 2008.
The Herald News
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks” 31 March 2007.
Chicago Magazine
Rodkin, Dennis. “All Wrapped Up Tight” Chicago Magazine. April 2007.
Northern Lights
“Meet a Member” Northern Lights. August 2007.
Chicago Agent
Snyder, K.K. “Going Green, Building Green” 28 July 2008.
“On the Scene” 16 August 2008.
“Ultimate Green home debuts in St. Charles” 20 August 2008.
“2008 Agent’s Choice Awards” 17 November 2008.
MidwestBusiness.com
“New Green Home Event in St. Charles, Ill. Stands to Benefit Children’s Hospital” 27 October 2008.
The St. Charles Sun
Moran, Denise. “Keen on Green” 16 November 2008.
The Homer Horizon
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital” 23 October 2008.
Tinley Junction
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital” 23 October 2008.
Orland Park Prairie
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital” 23 October 2008.
Frankfort Station
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital” 23 October 2008.
Mokena Messenger
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital” 23 October 2008.
New Lenox Patriot
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital” 23 October 2008.
Showcase
“Hurd Windows Factor Prominently with Robert Lord” 20 January 2009.
“Flash & Foil Hybrid Insulation System Project Profile” April 2010.
Mitch Levinson “Green Homes Coming into their own” 11 April 2012.
Jill Richardson “West Suburban Living Home Movies” June 2008.
ELF Foundation “Creating Rooms of Magic” 9 May 2009.





