"Dear Art: On behalf of our Board, I want to thank you for your professional assistance and expert guidance in connection with our recently completed concrete restoration project at Quay South. Your professional advice, oversight, and follow-up provided our Board with a high degree of confidence in our successful completion.  In particular, we want to acknowledge your consistently prompt responses and specialized advice and assistance that led to the conclusion of a great project. We look forward to working with you again in the future." - Bill Donehower, Jr. Ardavin President, Board of Directors, Old Port Cove Condo Assoc. N. Palm Beach, FL

     "The work performed by Art House was very substantial. We are very pleased with what he provided us. He spent considerable time on developing and installing various financial software programs, and creating project specific Excel spreadsheets and other tools to help manage our production procedures, manpower performance and cash flow. We found Mr. House to be professional and very helpful. We recommend him most highly to anyone in the construction trades." - Troy Greenberg, President Greenberg's Custom Cabinets, IL 

     "We especially want to acknowledge the professional performance of Mr. House, whose energetic interest and performance was in our opinion, instrumental in securing the timely completion of this $ 8.2 million project." -  Anthony Leketa, PE Army Corp. of Engineers Dept. of the Army District Area Office, NY

     "The progress made from the date of my last visit to Keene has been very good. This is a direct result of Project Manager, Art House being on site and riding herd over the contractor and subcontractors. Cooperation appears to be good with all trades."- Tim Bell, Project ManagerEngineering Management Consultants, Inc. NH

     "Arthur brought a great deal of energy to this firm and was a motivational force in the field. I would say his most outstanding characteristic is his ability to assess situations rapidly and to perform in a highly professional manner with straightforwardness of character and honesty. Art was instrumental in two major projects. He managed and closed out a very important project in Keene, NH – The Army Reserve Center and he was the lead negotiator for a first time ever execution of a CM @Risk contract for the construction of the Keene High School project. I rate him as superior in any endeavor he would undertake. " - David R. Boles Director of Marketing & Development Baybutt Construction Corp., NH  

     “A remarkable outcome came out of a casual impromptu discussion, with a total stranger, in a diner, over a cup of coffee. While openly talking about growing pains in my Ford Dealership, I mentioned to an acquaintance that I needed a new building but simply could not find a place to build a new structure and even if I did, I did not have the funds readily available and I also had a building that I grew out of that would need to be sold.

Next to me was a man, who later I became acquainted with. He took out a pencil and grabbed a napkin and began taking notes and sketching a Georgia mansion type building that he heard me tell of to my breakfast guest. He asked me to lay out all of the ‘wish list’ items I thought necessary to build my dream building. He sketched a new auto dealership building that while it looked like a dream then – is now my greatly expanded dealership.

Mr. House not only assisted in the entire design/build effort to make this project successful but he also helped to arrange funding, he negotiated with North Branch Builders to be the Design/Build firm, he arranged for assistance in selling our old building and moving major equipment from the old structure to our new site. He found a piece of land that was an island – we filled the site and built on it.

If a man by the name of Art House walks up to you with a pencil and a napkin and draws a building for you – you should start planning to move into it.” - Ken Carpenter, President Ken Carpenter Ford – Hillsboro, NH 

"Art House has provided us with exemplary consulting service. He has demonstrated his expert knowledge in the construction industry, and especially here in New Hampshire, where it was revealed that New Hampshire is his home state. He is intuitively connected to many of those we do business with already.  We have found Art to be a consultant who possesses a comprehensive background and wealth of experience in the construction industry - from Executive Management, Marketing & Business Development, Finance and Estimating. We recommend him most highly to any construction industry firm - especially here in New Hampshire."  - Paul Baillargeon, President  Contract Openings, Inc., NH

"Art negotiated a Professional Services contract for our Architectural/Engineering firm, pursuant to his consultation responsibilities with a School Board. Art was instrumental in negotiating equitable fees for our services, and the actual cost of construction with the General Contractor. Art's consulting involvement resulted in a fast-tracked project, which finished four months ahead of schedule and significantly under budget. Art is sincere, dedicated and driven by a sense of fairness and an appreciation of the complexities of our difficult industry." - Kirk Wilkenson AIA Wilkenson & Associates, PA, NH 

"Mr. House has assisted me, in many significant ways, on several major concrete restoration projects in Florida and abroad. He was specifically responsible for site inspections and pre-project planning which is required in the pre-bid documentation phase and the subsequent prequalification and selection process of contractor analysis and contract execution.  Art is extremely competent and very professional, and highly articulate. He has always impressed me with his willingness to give more of himself, than one would expect, not only to his clients but, to mine as well. If there was ever a man to assist you or to consult with you, in the construction and development industry, Mr. House would be that person."  - E. Al. Reppert, PE Fl Cert. No 29993 FL

      "I have known Mr. House professionally for several years and have worked for him as an Electrical Contractor.  In all cases, I have found him honest, forthright and above all, professional. I have worked in the building trades for more than fifteen years, and find Mr. House as easy and candid to work with as anyone I have ever dealt with." - Victor Reno, PE  KLR Engineering- NH

      "With over 50 locations in South Florida alone, Art's professionalism and quality workmanship has been a much needed relief for our company. We have been able to rely on Art and his endless list of prequalified contractors and subcontractors for extremely difficult, and often deadline oriented projects, many of which were multi-faceted and very detailed.  Art has always come through for us, been wonderfully detailed, honest, fairly priced, and quick to respond to our most urgent needs. He has provided us with detailed estimates, which he has always lived up to, as well as providing us with a working budget to assist our company in providing the best services and most reasonable prices to our clients.  I would recommend Art House to you for any and all construction, consulting, budgeting, and contracting needs, in all phases of your important projects." - Peter Mickler, Area Manager  Central Parking Systems Miami, FL 

     "While Art was in charge of plant and facilities operations for Associated Grocers of New England, he called me with an emergency. Apparently a site work company was exploring for a leak from an underground fuel tank at their truck depot in Manchester, NH. The company began digging with an excavator in an area specifically designated by Art not to be disturbed due to a lack of clearly defined ‘as built’ drawings that showed the potential existence of an 8” diameter water main. The contractor dug, hit the high pressure water line and the empty fuel tanks blew out of the ground about 10’ in the air. Water was shut down for all businesses in the area. By the time I got to the site the TV News choppers were there and the project was a catastrophe. Art signed a contract on the spot – we had the project finished in less than two days – new fuel tanks, rerouted water line and completed reconstruction of the degraded area due to the water’s force. All was up and running in two days. The real task was accessing ‘Super Fund’ monies not only to pay us but to reimburse AGNE as well. Mr. House accessed those funds for AGNE…If you need a guy who can assess a problem in an instant and put corrective action in place in the blink of an eye – get the work done and get you paid – Then Art is your guy.” - Darrell Dodge, President  Dodge Construction, NH

      "Art impresses me as a person who is willing to invest his time and energy where ever he is needed. I have found him to be honest and frank in any connection I have had with him." - Don Primrose, President Primrose Glass & Aluminum, NH     

     "Art is great at 'business matchmaking' - he puts people, businesses, opportunities, sources and resources together."  - Allison Pruitt, Pres.  Association Management, FL 

     "Thanks Art - I needed your help - and you were there. The world needs more like you." - Dan Buckless  Tory Pines Golf Resort, NH 

     "Art's professionalism, knowledge, experience and good nature made him an asset to our company and a pleasure to work with. We have enacted his recommendations and look forward to great results. When we need consulting services again, rest assured we will be calling Art House again."  - Andrew Bassi, President Mineral Masters Corporation, IL

     "Art completed the first phase of a project with us - and we are more than pleased. I was especially impressed with how fast and efficiently Art grasped our corporate culture - he was efficient, quick and extremely knowledgeable. I would like to share a comment made by my Finance Officer - "This was the best money we ever spent."  - Jodie Bernire, President ISE - Magtech, TX

     "Meeting Art was the best thing that happened to my company in a long time. Art helped me find work immediately." - Bill Shields, President Classic Paint & Waterproofing, FL

     "Art provides good network contacts and several leads for jobs came from them. He ... gets things done."  - Ken Grant, President Grant Builders, FL 

     "Art House’s services were engaged by AGNE from November 1990 to February 1992. His responsibilities included construction services, capital budgeting and building projects, and support to our 280 retail stores in five states.  During his time here he completed many projects and still cut expenses. Art's organization ... has made things much easier for AGNE ...  as he was instrumental to reducing costs of operating. I have found Art to be organized and articulate. He is a highly motivated person."- John Franz Director of Operations Associated Grocers of New England, NH

     “Art told me he could find me $1 million in new site-work in one year. Well, $ 960,000 in three months was all I could handle.”  - Mike Parrott MWP Construction, NH

     "Art has proven to be highly articulate and knowledgeable about matters that helped us to implement meaningful change in our business operations, which increased the value of our business. We look forward to having Art back to continue to work with us to achieve our goals."  - Rob Heintzman, General Manager JR.'s Specialist Shop, Inc., KY 

     “If Art says he'll find you work - you better start looking for manpower.” - Tom Wilcox Wilcox Electric - NH

     "Art is a true marketer and business development professional. He finds not only new markets but new ways of penetrating old markets. He gets people back to work."  - Steve Casey - Construction Consulting West Palm Beach, FL

     "Art introduced me to a complete business opportunity. He had the numbers worked out and the possibilities outlined. He helped me with the startup, and he's still helping me. A casual meeting turned into a good business opportunity for me."  - William Bier, President Parking Solutions, FL

     "Cranmore Ridge Condominium PUD took Art only 30 days to negotiate ... $ 4.1 million ... the biggest contract NBB had in 31 years."  - Doing Business in Concord New Hampshire Business Review, NH

     “I have known Art House for several years and recommend him for any faculty position. Art is an active Adjunct Professor in the Construction Management and Engineering Department of Florida International University. Art brings to his classroom the normal academic theory tempered with 20+ years of industrial experience. Art is the kind of ‘no-nonsense’ individual who can deliver a lesson and explain how it really works in the outside world – meaning that, just because it is drawn – that does not mean it can be built as drawn. Further, I have had business dealings with Art and have found him to be refreshingly honest and always professional. He never let opinion or emotion get in the way of facts. I placed two of my students with Art as part of their internship training. Both gave him the highest ratings in their exit evaluations. They did not study theory – they actually wrote business plans for one of the oldest construction companies in the US (Art’s client).  Art is always willing to help students in their professional development outside of the classroom. He managed to get two of his students to publish magazine articles in their field of expertise related to the Internet. It is this type of commitment to others that makes Art an asset to any institution.” - Michael Petroski, Assistant Professor Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL

     “Art House is a polished professional with a high degree of personal standards for performance and quality. His strong analytical and interpersonal skills enable him to be one of the most talented decision-makers and creative problem solvers I have had the pleasure of working with. He has a strong sense of situation and is able to lead others as necessary. His prior business experience is and has been a significant asset. Art is motivated to succeed and is willing to pay the price in hard work to attain that success. I found him to be of high moral fiber and believe he would be a valuable asset to any institution, organization or governmental body. He has the disposition and character commensurate with and expected of a professional.” - Dr. Peter T. Di Paolo   NOVA Southeastern University And President of Integrated Consultants International Plantation, FL

     "Art's most outstanding characteristics are honesty, straightforwardness of character, and a sincere dedication to help others to attain their goals. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mr. House in both an academic and business environment. I rate him as top-shelf in both."  - Ron Tourgee, Ph.D.  Keene State College, N.H.