James Hardie, known for its signature Hardie® fiber cement siding and trim products designed to stand the test of time, has consistently set the industry standard for producing durable, affordable, and climate-resilient building solutions."This six-year agreement is truly an honor and the result of the shared goals between James Hardie and David Weekley Homes," said Sean Gadd, President of James Hardie North America. "As many know we have been honored by David Weekley Homes in the past as their National Preferred Partner and are excited to continue this relationship together for many years to come."As an industry leader, James Hardie paves the way in creating superior and enduring home exterior products, empowering builders to offer long lasting homes to their customers. Hardie® products are world-renowned for the added benefit of trusted protection. Hardie® fiber cement products are noncombustible* and help provide protection against the elements, including severe weather."Our team at David Weekley Homes is extremely excited to continue building on the great foundation that we already have created with James Hardie with today's announcement," said John Schiegg, VP of Supply Chain Services for David Weekley Homes. "By this agreement we are not only committing to a relationship with James Hardie, but we are committing to the customers we serve by creating the best home building experience possible."For more information on Hardie® products, visit www.jameshardie.com.*Hardie® siding complies with ASTM E136 as a noncombustible cladding. Noncombustible siding, when combined with other fire mitigation measures, can help harden a home against external fire.James Hardie Building Products Inc.James Hardie is the North American leader in fiber cement exterior design solutions

Four premier builders and multi-family residential partners are set to begin construction at master-planned community by the end of the yearCHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crescent Communities, a nationally recognized market-leading real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use projects, today announced that it has tapped four premier homebuilders and multi-residential developers for the first phase of development at The River District, its 1,400-acre master-planned community in West Charlotte.The developer has selected David Weekley Homes, DRB Homes, Saussy Burbank, and Toll Brothers as part of the first builder phase consisting of over 260 lots of a total potential of 2,300 single-family homes to be constructed within The River District community. Construction on model homes will begin as soon as the end of the year, and additional details around architectural elements, lot sizes, and more will be announced in the coming months. All homes in the first phase of development will be in Westrow, The River District's neighborhood town center, while the second phase of residential development – with homes set to be completed at the end of 2025 – will be located in the Basswood neighborhood."The selection of these four distinguished homebuilders marks a pivotal moment for The River District as we solidify our plans for developing a diverse range of high-quality, modern homes, offering an unparalleled live-work-play experience," said Rainer Ficken, senior managing director of The River District. "Our collaboration with these trusted partners known for their homebuilding expertise and diligence ensures that The River District will be a premier community anchored by a combination of residential, retail and office spaces that combine urban conveniences with the tranquility of the region's natural beauty."In addition to single-family homes, The River District will include up to 2,350 multifamily residential units, with a portion dedicated to mixed-income housing in partnership with local developer Laurel Street Residential. Later this month, Crescent Communities will begin construction on NOVEL River District, a 318-unit multifamily development under its Class A NOVEL brand which will feature world-class amenities, residential programming, and sleek and modern design.Conceptualized through a thoughtful multi-year development process guided by principles of environmental sustainability and long-term resiliency, The River District is set to include over 500 acres of preserved open space, greenways and trails, and various community amenities, alongside millions of square feet of mixed-use opportunities in addition to these first residential and multi-family residential offerings