Columbia, Md. (December 4, 2006) – For 20 consecutive years, Columbia Builders, Inc. has been named Best Homebuilder by the readers of Columbia Magazine. The company is the only builder to ever receive this award, beating out many of the country's largest and most respected companies.

"We are honored to be recognized as Best Homebuilder for the 20th consecutive year," said Ted Wies, vice president, Columbia Builders. "This award attests to what we set out to do more than 30 years ago – build the very best homes that meet the needs and lifestyles of our clients."

This award recognizes Columbia Builders for its unwavering commitment to quality and value, while always keeping its customers' needs top of mind. Columbia Builders has maintained a reputation for high standards by developing more than 40 communities throughout Md. and Pa., featuring innovative and energy conscious designs.

Columbia Magazine is a lifestyle publication by Patuxent Publishing Co., circulated to more than 44,000 households in Howard County, Md. – the fifth wealthiest county in the U.S. Patuxent, a subsidiary of the Baltimore Sun, publishes community newspapers and magazines throughout the Baltimore-Washington corridor and north to the Md. borders with Del. and Pa.

In addition to its many Best Homebuilder awards, Columbia Builders is repeatedly recognized by the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Maryland.

About Columbia Builders, Inc.
For more than 30 years, Columbia Builders has been building homes and communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Columbia Builders has built more than 2,500 homes in 40 communities and is recognized for superior craftsmanship and innovation by national, regional and local industry associations. The company was the first homebuilder in Maryland to receive the prestigious Energy Value Award from the National Association of Home Builders. The readers of Columbia Magazine have named Columbia Builders as Howard County's “Best Builder” for 20 consecutive years.