Beazer Homes USA to Conduct Pilot Program With MH2Technologies; Agreement Involves Using MH2Technologies' MH2Build System.

Business/Technology Editors

DALLAS & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2000

Dallas-based MH2Technologies, the leading provider of Internet-based job management tools for the construction industry, today announced that Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:BZH)(www.beazer.com) has signed on to do a pilot program with MH2Technologies' MH2Build system.

Beazer is targeting the Las Vegas market for the test site of the MH2Build Internet-based tool with its field operations.

As part of the pilot project, Atlanta-based Beazer also is integrating the MH2Build system with its JD Edwards accounting system for seamless back-office job management. With nearly 8,000 home starts annually, Beazer is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 10 single-family builders in the nation. Beazer currently operates in more than 25 markets in 13 states.

According to Michael Holigan, president of MH2Technologies, the agreement with Beazer is a win-win for both companies. "We bring to the table a revolutionary job management and purchasing tool that bypasses the conventional, paper-centric homebuilding management process. By utilizing the MH2Build solution, Beazer's field supervisors will gain more control over each step of the construction process, enhancing their ability to complete jobs on time," Holigan said. "We applaud Beazer's track record as an early adopter of technological solutions. Beazer's enthusiasm for testing the MH2Build system is reflective of the positive interest we are receiving from the builder community nationwide."

With its pilot program with MH2Technologies, Beazer's field supervisors will have access to a Web-based solution for easily managing construction jobs and building materials procurement using wireless devices, such as a PalmPilot or Qualcomm phone. The MH2Build tool utilizes patent-pending technology that allows builders and contractors to develop job schedules, order and track delivery of materials, communicate to subcontractors, and calculate lead times and project durations from any location, 24/7.

"Historically, the construction industry has been challenged by the conventional building management process. It's refreshing to finally see progress. We hope that MH2Technologies provides us with an immediate, real solution for enabling us to work smarter by having more control over jobs and ultimately our bottom line," said Mike Furlow, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Beazer Homes USA. "With MH2Technologies, we believe that our field supervisors will be able to access the system via the Internet to document their building plans and do business with preferred manufacturers and distributors."

Key Benefits of MH2Build System

Used by builders from Hawaii to New York, the MH2Build system provides numerous advantages to all parties involved in the purchasing and inventory process. Builders, contractors, subcontractors and light commercial contractors benefit from:

-- Time savings

-- Reduced overhead

-- More accurate job estimates prior to project implementation

-- More exact job scheduling

-- Paperless purchase order system

Advantages to manufacturers, distributors and retailers include:

-- Efficiencies within sales staff

-- Expanded customer base

-- Ability to reach customers in a real-time manner

-- Access to customer intelligence

-- Improved customer service

Company Information

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (www.beazer.com), based in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10-largest single-family homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

MH2Technologies (www.MH2.com), based in Dallas, provides an Internet-based job management, scheduling and materials ordering solution to the building industry through its MH2Build system. The company's strategy is to revolutionize the building management process through a technological solution that benefits builders of all sizes. In addition, the company provides homebuilders exceptional branding power through its MH2Marketing service offering. MH2Technologies recently announced marketing partnerships with Maytag Corporation's (NYSE:MYG) Major Appliance Division and Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., the largest subsidiary of Countrywide Credit Industries (NYSE:CCR). MH2Technologies is a privately held company owned by Holigan Family Holdings, Ltd. and Olympus Real Estate (an affiliate of Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst).