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 2024
CERTIFIED GREEN PROFESSIONAL
National Association of Home Builders
Robert is 1 of 59 in the State of Florida with this designation for 2024
EPA Energy Star 100% Commitment Builder
Robert is 1 of 9 in the State of Florida for 2024
Top 100 Experts in the Construction Industry
FIXR 2024
Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry
FIXR 2021 - 2022
NAHB International Builders Show
Builders' Show Ambassador 2020 - 2024
AWARDS
Aurora Awards Southeast
Sustainable New Construction
2024
Parade Of Homes Grand Award
New Custom Home over $3,000,00
2024
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 - MEMBER - JUDGE
NAHB International Builders Show
Best Of IBS Awards
2019 - 2024
International Builders Show Ambassador
2020-2024
ARC Awards Dallas Builders Association
Best of the Best
2016
Development Customer Advisory Group (DCAG)
Pinellas County Government - Building & Development
2023 - 2024
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”
August 2007
The Republican
“Lord General Contractors Honored for Innovation by National Magazine”
August 9, 2007
Furniture Today
Pantaleo, Susan. “Going green is the next luxury”
September 15, 2008
Chicago Tribune
Stangenes, Sharon. “Big Ideas part of the plan for the ‘green home”
June 14, 2007
Beatty, Allison. “Where the hearth is”
November 16, 2007
Beatty, Allison. “Kitchen selections no snap”
November 23, 2007
Beatty, Allison. “Kitchen may call for paint or stain”
December 28, 2007
Beatty, Allison. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn”
January 25, 2008
“Builder crafts ultimate green home”
February 2008
Beatty, Allison. “Be wary of too-soft wood types”
February 8, 2008
“In the News Children’s Hospital Green Estate Tour to benefit Charity”
November 7, 2008
Special to the Tribune
Beatty, Allison E. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn” Newsday.com
January 25, 2008
Beatty, Allison E. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn” Themorningcall.com
January 25, 2008
Beatty, Allison E. “Cabinet colors taking a fresh turn” Baltimoresun.com
January 25, 2008
Beatty, Allison E. “Be wary of too-soft wood types” DailyPress.com
February 8, 2008
Triblocal & St. Charles Triblocal
“Lord General Contractors crafts the ultimate green home”
June 13, 2007
“Lord General Contractors honored for innovation by national magazine”
August 22, 2007
“Ultimate green home debuts in St. Charles”
August 18, 2008
Toronto National Post
Greer, Shelly Sanders. “Energy savings attracts buyers”
December 14, 2007
Greer, Shelly Sanders. “They search the best in business and you can, too, for your home”
December 14, 2007
Sun Times News Group
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks”
March 31, 2007
“Green mansion opens for charity”
October 21, 2008
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit hospital”
October 29-31, 2008
Daily Herald
Twohey, Norrine. “Movers and Shakers”
August 5, 2007
Donovan, Deborah. “Builders turn to auction as an alternative”
November 3, 2007
Murphy, Jean. “Hands-on home builder wears many hats”
December 15, 2007
“Lord knows his business”
December 16, 2007
“Home Designs Honored with Key Awards”
October 20, 2007
Giewald, Sherry. “Newest houses build a better environment”
September 27, 2008
“Green estate tour to benefit children’s hospital”
November 7, 2008
Kane County Chronicle
“Builder crafts the Ultimate Green Home”
March 31, 2007
Bilyk, Jonathan. “Builder’s ‘green’ mansion”
August 13, 2007
Northwest News Group
Kuyper, J.E. “Green Giant”
March 31, 2007
Kuyper, J.E. “Robert Lord sets pace for ‘green’ home building”
August 11, 2007
Kuyper, Jerry. “Green Home loaded with golden goodies”
August 20, 2008
Pioneer Press
“Lord General Contractors crafts the Ultimate Green Home”
April 4-5, 2007
“Lord General Contractors honored for innovation by national magazine”
August 29-30, 2007
The Beacon News
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks”
March 31, 2007
Moran, Denise. “Keen on Green”
November 16, 2008
The Courier News
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks”
March 31, 2007
Walker, Janelle
“Home, green Home”
August 17, 2008
The Herald News
“Ultimate ‘green home’ ready at Red Oaks”
March 31, 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”
July 28, 2008
“On the Scene”
August 16, 2008
“Ultimate Green home debuts in St. Charles”
August 20, 2008
“2008 Agent’s Choice Awards”
November 17, 2008
MidwestBusiness.com
“New Green Home Event in St. Charles, Ill. Stands to Benefit Children’s Hospital”
October 27, 2008
The St. Charles Sun
Moran, Denise. “Keen on Green”
November 16, 2008
The Homer Horizon
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital”
October 23, 2008
Tinley Junction
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital”
October 23, 2008
Orland Park Prairie
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital”
October 23, 2008
Frankfort Station
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital”
October 23, 2008
Mokena Messenger
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital”
October 23, 2008
New Lenox Patriot
“Green home tour in St. Charles to benefit children’s hospital”
October 23, 2008
Showcase
“Hurd Windows Factor Prominently with Robert Lord”
January 20, 2009
“Flash & Foil Hybrid Insulation System Project Profile”
April 2010
Mitch Levinson “Green Homes Coming into their own”
April 11, 2012
Jill Richardson “West Suburban Living Home Movies”
June 2008
ELF Foundation “Creating Rooms of Magic”
May 9, 2009
