For the fourth consecutive year, the APEX Award was presented to High Construction Company for Constructive Advice, and to High Real Estate Group for Real Estate Matters.

APEX 2004, the 16th Annual Awards for Publication Excellence, is an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and ability to achieve overall communications effectiveness. Sponsored by Communications Concepts, Inc., this year's competition included nearly 5,500 entries, with awards presented in 11 major categories.

Constructive Advice, a quarterly publication written for facility planners and business owners, provides advice on how to tackle the myriad issues faced when building or renovating a commercial, manufacturing, education, or hospitality facility.

Real Estate Matters provides readers with insightful articles written by High Real Estate Group's experts. Areas covered include development, construction, design, strategic planning, brokerage, appraisals, and investments.

Current and past issues for both publications are available in hard copy and online. For Constructive Advice, go to www.ConstructiveAdvice.com. For Real Estate Matters visit the Resource Center at www.HighRealEstateGroup.com.

Founded in 1978, High Construction Company provides design-build, general contracting, and construction management services throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. High Construction specializes in the commercial, manufacturing, processing, distribution, education, and hospitality markets. The family-owned business is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., and employs over 75 professionals. High Construction is an affiliate of High Real Estate Group, which also includes Greenfield Architects Ltd., High Associates Ltd., and High Investors Ltd. For more information about High Construction, call (717) 291-2276 or visit www.HighConstruction.com.

High Real Estate Group is a full-service resource, providing single-source, customized real estate solutions. Services include: industrial/commercial brokerage, sales and leasing, construction services, architectural design, strategic real estate planning and consultation, corporate real estate services, appraisal services, development services, asset and property management, and real estate investments. High Real Estate Group owns and operates major corporate centers and commercial and industrial facilities totaling nearly 6 million square feet as well as 11 apartment communities comprising over 2,800 apartment units throughout the eastern United States. For more information about High Real Estate Group, call (800) 638-4414 or visit www.HighRealEstateGroup.com.