Perspective on Current Job Market

Are You an Employee or Independent Contractor?

Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2014

HBASC Leadership Welcomes New Faces

Meet Your 2014 HBASC Team

Calendar of Events & EducationFor more information about these events and more, please visit our website at www.hbaofsc.com. GMM stands for General Membership Meeting.

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HBASC Leadership Welcomes New Faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Meet your 2014 HBASC team.

Are You an Employee or Independent Contractor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Find out with just a few simple questions.

Perspective on Current Job Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Creating a culture of cooperation and learning to maximize your talent and bottom line.

South Carolina 2014 Local HBA Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Meet your HBA leadership from around the state.

President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Knowledge Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SC Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Government Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

For an updated list of education classes given around the state, please check the online education calendar at www.hbaofsc.com. SCBJ

February 4 International Builders Show - NAHB7-9 Upstate’s Home & Garden Expo – HBA

of Anderson8 Regal Awards Gala – HBA of Greater

Columbia21-23 34th Annual Home Show – Horry/

Georgetown HBA27 After Hours Annual Oyster Roast

– Hilton Head Area HBA

March7-9 Spring Southern Home and Garden

Show 2014 – HBA of Greenville14-16 Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show

– HBA of Greater Columbia21-23 Lowcountry Home and Garden Show

– Hilton Head Area HBA21-23 Parade of Homes Tour – Hilton Head

Area HBA25 Bird Supper – HBASC

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HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA1419 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201803/771-7408 • Fax: 803/254-5762

PRESIDENT: Harry Dill, Murrells Inlet

VICE PRESIDENT: Calvin Snow, Greer

TREASURER: Andy White, Lexington

SECRETARY: Jim Garman, Hilton Head

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Darryl Hall, Florence

DISTRICT #1 VICE PRESIDENTAndy Barber, Charleston

DISTRICT #2 VICE PRESIDENTEddie Yandle, Columbia

DISTRICT #3 VICE PRESIDENTJohnny Uldrick, Greenwood

DISTRICT #4 VICE PRESIDENTRick Quinn, Greenville

DISTRICT #5 VICE PRESIDENTLawrence Langdale, Myrtle Beach

ASSOCIATES VICE PRESIDENTBennett Griffin, Columbia

EO COUNCIL CHAIRMANRuss Price, Oconee

AREA IV VICE PRESIDENTJames “Bugsy” Graves, Lexington

STATE REPRESENTATIVEMarc Ellis, Hilton Head

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Mark Nix

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS:Matt Niehaus

ACCOUNTANT: Kim Halter

INTERNS: Shannon Daniel

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A s my wife will attest, I am inclined to learn lessons the hard way. While I am told this builds character I would gladly trade in some of that “character building” and make more wise decisions like the one I did

years ago when I joined my local Home Builders Association. The HBA uses the tag, “We are in business to keep you in business,” and I cannot think of a more appropriate description of the meaning of HBA membership, but I may have a slightly different take. I cannot imagine where I would be without the advocacy of our industry, educational opportunities and the best practices obtained through the HBA, but I place a premium value on the interaction with my peers in the HBA.

While the HBA has done great job defending our industry the last couple of years from unnecessary regulations, I have received as much value being around successful people in our industry. When I look at a fellow HBA member, I see a professional who cares about their industry and livelihood and works to make a difference in it now and the future. To me, that defines a success and someone I want to work and thrive with. There are not many industries like ours where competitors work together for the betterment of all and the HBA serves as the catalyst. As your 2014 President I will continue to strive to improve the residential construction industry and the success of HBA members. This success will develop faster when those who work in our industry realize that their livelihood is dependent on the HBA membership. If you know someone in the industry who is not a member, give them an HBA membership application and place them on a path of success. Do it not only for yourself, but for them as well. SCBJ

William DillPresident HBA of South Carolina

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L ike clockwork, you finish one work week; you’re back on the job again Monday morning. Think of the employee at

home, receiving workers’ compensation benefits, who doesn’t know which Monday will signal a return-to-work, if ever?

Has your company prepared for that possibility? Can you confidently say that if and when an injury-causing accident occurs, your company will mobilize and help the employee return-to-work as soon as medically approved, saving your company money and protecting the physical, mental, and financial interests of that employee? You can. And it starts with your safety policy.

Set the Stage with your Safety PolicyThe purpose of a company safety policy extends beyond

injury prevention. If properly designed, it also helps control the cost of an injury, if one occurs. A company who controls its claims costs controls its insurance rates, saving money.

Companies can minimize how claims impact rates by understanding experience rating plans. Those who meet their state’s minimum premium threshold become eligible to take advantage of experience rating. A basic insurance rate, used for contractors, such as plumbers or roofers, gets modified based upon that plumber or roofer’s loss control initiatives and results. While the calculation of this modifier is complex, generally, it lowers rates for companies without claims and increases rates for those with them. Take charge of the rate increases within your control, related to experience modifiers.

What must your safety policy contain to help control claims costs? It should include an effective post-injury response procedure and a return-to-work program. Management must commit to it, train all supervisors on it, and gain buy-in from every employee. If you don’t know where to begin, consult your Builders Mutual Risk Manager to help you build one.

Prepare a Post-Injury Response ProcedureBefore a claim occurs, designate your company’s preferred

medical provider, one with an interest in understanding the physical demands of each position in your company, who will require drug testing for every injured employee. In the event of an injury, direct your employee here to get treatment for non-life threatening emergencies.

By drug testing every injured employee, you avoid potential discrimination suits. If a provider refuses, your claims adjuster should be more than willing to help get a court order. For example, Builders Mutual commits to paying for an injured employee’s initial visit and drug screening, regardless of drug test results. So, don’t let the fear of a claim denial prevent you from requiring one. They’ll even code it so it doesn’t negatively impact your experience modifier.

Ensure that a claim gets reported immediately. Let your insurance company investigate and manage treatment to control unnecessary expenditures. Choose an insurance

company whose adjusters have manageable caseloads for the best service. They’ll expedite the closure of claims

to keep your costs down.

Rally with a Return-to-Work ProgramPlan to regularly communicate with the injured

employee. This fends off fears of getting fired, false assumptions of a company’s indifferent attitude

toward the employee’s well-being, and may prevent the injured party from hiring an attorney. Keep lines of

communication open.Time is of the essence! Your experience modifier heavily

weights the first $5,000 of the claim. For minor injuries, adjusters who facilitate quick medical record retrieval may keep a med-pay claim from becoming a costly lost-time claim, too, by getting an employee back to work more quickly.

With a trusted medical provider and insurance adjuster, begin to craft options for the injured employee to return-to-work with modified duties. You may hesitate, considering how you will be paying salary for reduced productivity, however, you could be paying full workers’ compensation benefits for no work at all, costing you through your experience modifier in the long run. Workers’ compensation benefits will pay for 2/3 of the difference between the modified duty pay and the employee’s original salary, which placates the employee and minimally impacts your modifier.

Enlist your adjuster’s expertise when extending an offer for modified work duty. Get assistance developing a functional job description. You don’t want to push employees into more than they can handle, only to risk new injuries (causing a second claim that would be even worse for your modifier, since frequency counts more than severity). Just stick to the restrictions in the doctor’s disability note. Plus, workers have the right to turn down offers for transitional duties in violation of doctor’s note restrictions. Adjusters can advise how to document offers through certified mail.

If the significant impact on your experiencing rating isn’t motivation enough for you to consider incorporating a return-to-work program, consider this. Cost-saving isn’t limited to insurance rates. It may save in productivity losses, hiring and training costs for temporary replacements, attorneys’ fees, and the hassle of litigation. If, in fact, your case goes to trial and you’ve documented a reasonable offer for modified duty that the employee refused, you’ve demonstrated cause for the courts to find in favor of discontinuing the injured employee’s workers’ compensation benefits entirely.

The clock is ticking. Develop your company’s return-to-work program. Your commitment will help you control your claims expenses, influence your experience rating, manage your insurance costs, and save you money. Perhaps the biggest payoff comes from your sincere interest in and commitment to your employees’ welfare.

For more free risk management resources, visit www.builders-mutual.com/RM. SCBJ

Knowledge BuilderTips from your industry experts at Builders Mutual

Get to Work on a Return-to-Work Program

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by Dave Wachter

Dave Wachter is publisher of Construction Week, a subscription-based service that provides building permit data to nine markets in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Since 1987, Wachter has been supplying customers with reports detailing recent permit activity. In addition, Construc-tion Week reports mechanic lien activity to protect your company against losses. For more information, visit www.constructionweek.net or contact Dave Wachter by calling 800-358-7602 or by email at davewachter@constructionweek.net. SCBJ

SC Building PermitsThru December 2013 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Aiken CountySingle Family Starts 566 564 652 695 538Commercial Permits over $25K 101 106 112 84 67Single Family Renovations over $25K 123 100 98 130 133

Charleston: Berkeley, Dorchester, Charleston CountiesSingle Family Starts 3734 3034 2421 2440 2171Commercial Permits over $25K 1038 830 872 730 642Single Family Renovations over $25K 1262 1068 1054 1070 961

Columbia: Richland/Lexington CountiesSingle Family Starts 2316 2410 1886 2228 2244Commercial Permits over $25K 486 496 459 459 451Single Family Renovations over $25K 514 458 446 452 465

Grand Strand: Georgetown/Horry CountiesSingle Family Starts 2644 2135 1475 1478 1495Commercial Permits over $25K 461 445 503 345 285Single Family Renovations over $25K 391 346 N/A N/A 232

Upstate: Anderson/Greenville/Spartanburg/Oconee/PickensSingle Family Starts 3614 2989 2073 1936 1959Commercial Permits over $25K 810 903 1023 692 737 399Single Family Renovations over $25K 797 818 980 848 747

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T he Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC) membership has elected its

Executive Committee to lead the HBASC through 2014. The Executive Committee is charged with representing the HBASC at various functions and conveying the Association’s mission and views in a positive light. It is the leadership of all HBA members, who volunteer their own time, that carry the HBASC into the future with the anticipation of a positive outlook for the industry.

William “Harry” Dill, PresidentHarry Dill is a three-time Extreme Makeover: Home Edition lead builder. Dill, with more than 30 years of residential experience, is

the co-owner of Sterling Homes in Myrtle Beach and was inducted into the S.C. Housing Hall of Fame in 2009. Harry and Missy, his wife, resides in Loris with their children Caroline and Kirby. Justin, his son, resides in Camden. As president, Dill is the chief elected officer of the HBASC and influences HBA goals and objectives during his term in office. He serves on all committees and works closely with the Executive Director to ensure that the Association is meeting the needs of its members.

Calvin Snow, CMB, Vice President

The second highest elected executive officer in the HBASC, Calvin Snow is serving as vice president. In addition to performing the

duties of president in his absence, Snow serves on other committees and represents the HBASC at meetings and events pertinent to the home building industry. For more than 30 years, Greer’s Calvin Snow has been building and remodeling homes, and more than 18 of those years has been with CVS Builders, Inc. Calvin is a recipient of the HBASC Thomas N. Bagnal Builder Member of the Year Award. He and his wife Sharron have 3 children, Robert, Julia, and Matthew, and two grandsons, Isaiah and Eli.

Andy White, TreasurerAndy White has been connected to the home building industry for almost 30 years, either as a realtor, developer, or home builder.

He has been instrumental in the success of the HBASC government affairs program for the last four years as chairman of the Legislative Committee. White is also one of the developers for the award-winning community the Saluda River Club and was inducted into the S.C. Housing Hall of Fame in 2013. White plays a key role in the HBASC as treasurer, ensuring the integrity of fiscal affairs and accurate financial records are maintained.

Jim Garman, CMB, SecretaryJim Garman is the owner of Willow Tree Low Country Homes in Hilton Head Island. Jim has more than 20 years of residential construction

experience and holds the following professional designations; Certified Master Builder, Certified Green Professional. Certified EarthCraft Builder, Certified EPA Professional, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Certified Graduate Builder. As secretary for the HBASC, Garman performs such duties as keeping records of decisions/discussions at Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings and maintains custody of the HBASC corporate seal through his signature.

Darryl Hall, CMB, Immediate Past President

Florence builder Darryl Hall is a great contributor to the Home Builders Association and an avid supporter of the home building industry. A

native of Bishopville, Hall attended Francis Marion College and established Hall Construction, Inc. in 1990 and soon became a family business with the addition of his parents. He has two daughters, Alexa and Taylor.

Bennett Griffin, CIC, Associates Vice President

Hartsville native Bennett Griffin is a key member of the Executive Committee in that he assists in the

performance of the president’s duties with emphasis on associate members’ issues. He ensures recognition of associate members and efforts are made promote doing business with other members, essentially enhancing associate members’ business. For more than 10 years, Griffin has been with Frank B. Norris & Company and now Regions Insurance. He is active in both HBA of Greater Columbia and other local associations. Before joining Frank B. Norris & Co., he worked in commercial construction throughout the state. Griffin and his wife, Helen, live in Columbia with their three children Charlie, Ann West and Grier.

District Vice PresidentsOne District Vice President is appointed from each of the five districts. These appointees act as liaisons to the HBAs within their district. They communicate with local HBA executive officers and also at general membership meetings, reporting on HBASC activities, Board decisions, and issues of concern. In turn, District Vice Presidents report back to the HBASC Board of Directors on local HBA activities and concerns when other HBA representatives are not available.

Andy Barber, District 1 Vice President

Andy Barber is employed by Builders First Source and has experience in the home building industry as a building professional. He is

the first recipient of the HBASC Associate Member of the Year award, and serves as chairman of the Pinnacle Awards Committee and the Building Codes Council. Barber represents the Charleston HBA and the Hilton Head Area HBA.

Eddie Yandle, CMB and CGP, District 2 Vice President

Eddie and Shanna Yandle are the owners and founders of Executive Construction. Eddie Yandle has been in the building industry his entire

life and has earned the professional designations of a Certified Master Builder

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(CMB) and a Certified Green Professional (CGP). Eddie is very involved with his local HBA and community events. Yandle represents the HBA of Greater Columbia, HBA of Lancaster County, HBA of Orangeburg-Bamberg-Calhoun, and HBA of York County.

Johnny Uldrick, CMB, District 3 Vice President

Johnny Uldrick grew up in the business, helping his father with different jobs and working onsite and eventually took over the

family business. He is the first recipient of the HBASC Thomas N. Bagnal Builder Member of the Year award and was recently installed into the S.C. Housing Hall of Fame in 2012. Uldrick represents the HBA of Aiken County, HBA of Anderson, Lakelands HBA and the HBA of Oconee.

Rick Quinn, District 4 Vice President

Rick Quinn has been a Home Builder, developer, and real estate professional for more than 30 years. He has served on the HBA of Greenville

Board of Directors since 2008 and has been recently voted Chairman of S.C. Builders PAC. Quinn represents the HBA of Cherokee County, HBA of Greenville and the HBA of Greater Spartanburg.

Lawrence Langdale, District 5 Vice President

Lawrence Langdale has been in the building and development industry for 30 years. He is a principal in Chicora Affiliates, LLC, a

building, development, and real estate company along the Grand Strand. He is a graduate of Clemson University and The Citadel. He and his wife Reaves have two children, Faith and Maggie. Langdale represents the Horry/Georgetown HBA, HBA of the Greater Pee Dee, and the HBA of Sumter Clarendon.

Marc Ellis, CMB, State Representative

Marc Ellis, past president of the HBASC, and recent inductee to the S.C. Housing Hall of Fame, is the owner of Ellis

Construction in Hilton Head. Marc has great leadership skills and acts selflessly on behalf of the Association and its members. He’s very active in the HBA on all levels and is known for his determination to do what’s right for builders in South Carolina. As State Representative to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Ellis sits on the NAHB Board of Directors and attends all Board meetings. He represents all HBASC members and reports to the HBASC Board of Directors.

Russ Price, EOC ChairpersonRuss Price, Executive Director of the Home Builders Association of Oconee, has been involved with the National, State and Local Home Builders Association for over 14 years serving as National Director, District Dad and for the past four years as Executive Director. Price resides in Oconee County with his wife Ladale and daughter Carly. He takes the concerns of Executive Officers to the Executive Committee and, in turn, reports HBASC business to the Executive Officers. SCBJ

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by Judith C . Murray, CPA

C lassification of workers as an employee or an independent contractor has historically been

a controversial issue. In the 1869 Deford Case, the Maryland Court of Appeals found that the ability to exercise control and direction was key as to whether an individual was the “servant” (i.e. employee) of another. In the 1906 Trimble Case the Court considered the authority to “employ and discharge” the worker as well as direction provided to the worker in its finding. These elements continue to be at the core of determining the classification today.

For many years the Internal Revenue Service used to determine whether an individual was an employee or an independent contractor by using the 20 questions test. Since that was so

cumbersome, the test has been simplified to a three categories analysis known as “BFR,” namely behavioral control, financial control and relationship of the parties.

Behavioral Control addresses whether a business can direct or control how the worker does the job. An employee is subject to the business’s instructions as to when, where and how to do the work. This could include:• When and where to do the work;• What tools or equipment to use;• What workers to hire or to assist with

the work;• Where to purchase supplies and

materials;• What work must be performed by a

specified individual;• What sequence or order to follow;• Training provided.

The more detailed the instructions, the more control exists, indicating the worker is an employee. On the other hand, the less detailed the instructions, the less control exists, indicating the worker is an independent contractor. On the job training is strongly indicative of an employee.

Financial Control indicates whether the payer can control the business aspects of the worker’s job. This could include:• Significant investment in the business;• Unreimbursed business expenses;• Opportunity for profit or loss;• Services available to others;• Method of payment.

A worker may spend thousands of dollars on tools and equipment but still be considered an employee in some occupations such as construction. It is more likely that independent

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contractors have unreimbursed business expenses. The possibility of losing money on a job due to large business purchases and unreimbursed expenses indicates a worker is an independent contractor. An employee generally does not advertise, have a business location and work for multiple businesses. Usually a guaranteed hourly or weekly wage is indicative of an employee while a flat fee for a job is indicative of an independent contractor, but there are exceptions.

Relationship of the Parties shows how the worker and business relate to each other. This could include:• Written contracts;• Employee type benefits (i.e. pension

plan, health insurance, vacations);• Permanency of the relationship;• Services provided as a key aspect of the

business.Having a written contract is not

sufficient to determine a worker’s status, however, it helps to establish an independent contractor relationship. Generally, businesses do not offer employee benefits to independent contractors. Expectation of continuing a relationship indefinitely rather than for a specific project indicates an employer-employee relationship. If a worker’s services are key to the business, the worker is more likely an employee.

If the IRS subsequently determines that a worker is an employee rather than an independent contractor, the employer is subject to penalties for failure to withhold income tax (1.5%-3% of the individual’s wages) and FICA tax penalty (20%-40% of the employee’s share) and must pay its share of the FICA tax. This could also result in having employee benefit plans invalidated. Issuing Forms 1099 prevent the higher penalties and are key to receiving Section 530 Relief.

Many states, however, adopt a stricter test than the IRS test to address the issues of unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation. Consulting a local attorney and accountant can be helpful to determine state obligations. Known as the “ABC” test, states consider an individual working for an employer to be an employee unless they satisfy three elements. • Worker must be free from direction and

control over performance of the work;

• Worker must usually be engaged in an established trade or business that is of the type of work being performed;

• Work performed is outside the employer’s usual course of business or outside the employer’s place of business.A business must look at the

relationship, consider the right to direct and control, and document the factors used to reach their determination as to classification. Ultimately, the determination is not that of the employer but rather that of state and/or federal authorities. The tests apply to all businesses regardless of the industry. The final determination is a question of facts and circumstances, reached on a case by case basis.

For further information, refer to www.irs.gov for Publication 15-A, Publication 1779 and Form SS-8.

The following are examples given in IRS Publication 15-A Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide to help properly classify workers in the building and construction industry:

Example 1. Jerry Jones has an agreement with Wilma White to supervise the remodeling of her house. She did not advance funds to help him carry on the work. She makes direct payments to the suppliers for all necessary materials. She carries liability and workers' compensation insurance covering Jerry and others that he engaged to assist him. She pays them an hourly rate and exercises al-most constant supervision over the work. Jerry is not free to transfer his assistants to other jobs. He may not work on other jobs while working for Wilma. He assumes no responsibility to complete the work and will incur no contractual liability if he fails to do so. He and his assistants perform personal services for hourly wages. Jerry Jones and his assistants are employees of Wilma White.

Example 2. Milton Manning, an experienced tile setter, orally agreed with a corporation to perform full-time services at construction sites. He uses his own tools and performs services in the order designated by the corporation and according to its specifications. The corporation supplies all materials, makes frequent inspections of his work, pays him on a piecework basis, and carries workers' compensation insurance on him.

He does not have a place of business or hold himself out to perform similar services for others. Either party can end the services at any time. Milton Manning is an employee of the corporation.

Example 3. Wallace Black agreed with the Sawdust Co. to supply the construction labor for a group of houses. The company agreed to pay all construction costs. However, he supplies all the tools and equipment. He performs personal services as a carpenter and mechanic for an hourly wage. He also acts as superintendent and foreman and engages other individuals to assist him. The company has the right to select, approve, or discharge any helper. A company representative makes frequent inspections of the construction site. When a house is finished, Wallace is paid a certain percentage of its costs. He is not responsible for faults, defects of construction, or wasteful operation. At the end of each week, he presents the company with a statement of the amount that he has spent, including the payroll. The company gives him a check for that amount from which he pays the assistants, although he is not personally liable for their wages. Wallace Black and his assistants are employees of the Sawdust Co.

Example 4. Bill Plum contracted with Elm Corporation to complete the roofing on a housing complex. A signed contract established a flat amount for the services rendered by Bill Plum. Bill is a licensed roofer and carries workers' compensation and liability insurance under the business name, Plum Roofing. He hires his own roofers who are treated as employees for federal employment tax purposes. If there is a problem with the roofing work, Plum Roofing is responsible for paying for any repairs. Bill Plum, doing business as Plum Roofing, is an independent contractor.

Example 5. Vera Elm, an electrician, submitted a job estimate to a housing complex for electrical work at $16 per hour for 400 hours. She is to receive $1,280 every 2 weeks for the next 10 weeks. This is not considered payment by the hour. Even if she works more or less than 400 hours to complete the work, Vera Elm will receive $6,400. She also performs additional electrical installations under contracts with other companies that she obtained through advertisements. Vera is an independent contractor. SCBJ

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J ust a few weeks ago, state legislators reconvened in Columbia for the second year of the 2013-2014 General Assembly. While January 1, 2014 may have

signaled many new beginnings, the State Senate and House of Representatives are still grappling with issues from the past. Any bill not signed into law at the end of the session last year has carried over and retained its place in the legislative process. This means that hundreds of bills filed last year are still alive in addition to the hundreds of bills that will be filed this year. The curve in the road ahead is the unavoidable issue of re-election. This year the entire House of Representatives, half of the Senate, the Governor, and Lt. Governor will be on the ballot. As the song goes, “I’ve seen that road before, it always leads me here.” We have seen this type of legislative environment before. The combination of high profile issues and election year politics could provide for either a very eventful session or one that is bogged down by looming thoughts of Election Day, or possibly even both. Indeed it will be a long and winding road this year in the Statehouse. To help make sense of the news stories you are likely to see and hear this year, I’ve put together a proverbial road map for the journey ahead.

The Senate’s Special Order Sadly this is not a reference to your favorite pizza

purveyor, but rather the rules of procedure in the Senate. The Senate allows for three bills to be given the designation of special order, or priority status on the Senate floor. This designation requires these bills are discussed, debated, and voted upon before any other legislation. Currently, the South Carolina Freedom of Health Care Protection act (referred to as “Nullification of the Affordable Care Act”) occupies one of these slots. Everyone is aware of the passion on either side of this hot-button issue, and debate on this bill alone is expected to dominate the early proceedings in the Senate. This could lead to a backlog of bills waiting for passage.

Budgetary Issues As is the case every year, the legislature will have the task

of crafting a state budget. Regardless of the external pressures, the budgetary process is always a long, intense, back-and-forth debate. Once the budget bill makes it way to the floor, in the Senate or the House, all other bills are pushed aside to give the budget first priority. This is yet another situation that could hold up other issues.

Transportation FundingEfforts last year to provide further funding for South

Carolina’s crumbling roads were widely considered successful. That plan provided $500-600 million (depending on the source) to improve our roadways. While this is a significant step forward, it is a small step. The SC Department of Transportation estimated that more than $20+ billion is needed over the next 20 years to bring South

Carolina’s roads to a condition considered “good.” If last year’s debate was any indication, a number of solutions could be on the table. These range from an increased gas tax to increasing fees for drivers licenses and motor vehicle tag registrations. Any additional funds could be placed into a “restricted fund” to allow for the state to obtain matching funds from the federal government.

South Carolina Building CodeThe HBASC will push this session to create a South Carolina

Building Code. As we have discussed in previous articles, this bill would create a more efficient code adoption process. Among other provisions, the legislation would move South Carolina to a 5-year code cycle, create an emergency modification process for issues that arise during a code cycle, and bring all current building codes under one umbrella making compliance and enforcement easier and more effective.

As you can see, this session will be long and arduous with just a few issues dominating the spotlight. Last year, less than 10 percent of all bills filed actually received the Governor’s signature to become law, and a similar outcome is expected again this year. The HBASC will also monitor a number of other issues throughout the session. We will look for every opportunity to create a better environment for the building and construction industry while continuing to fight against onerous and overly burdensome legislation that would negatively impact our members. This year we will send out a weekly legislative newsletter via email to keep members up to date on all the bills we are following. If you are an HBA member, and do not receive the newsletter, please contact me so we can have you added to the list.

As always, if you have any questions, I can be reached at (803) 771-7408 or mniehaus@hbaofsc.com. SCBJ

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by A . Kehoe

L ooking from both sides of the equation, my viewpoint comes from recent research from both the employers’

perspective and that of the job seeker. Here’s a brief summary of the issues facing both and the possible remedies that each of the generations can help employers solve.

As a point of reference in the article, I am defining each generation as follows: Traditionalist 1920-1945; Boomers 1946-1964; Gen Xers 1965-1980; Millennials 1981-2000.

Issue: The Daily Talent Cliff Every day 10,000 Baby Boomers retire, each with an average of

35 years of experience, creating an exit rate of 350,000 years of experience walking out of employers’ doors daily. Research is showing that preparing the next generations (Gen X/Millennials) to have the expertise necessary for organizations to be competitive in the marketplace requires about 10,000 hours, or five years of experience, on average. How do you shortcut getting this experience to the generations?

Remedy: Skill Development It’s all about skill development for Gen X/Millennials, and for

those who are under-employed through individual mentoring. Millennials like one-to-one mentoring; Gen Xers prefer training and coaching.

Issue: Expectations of Each Generation Moving out of the first Great Recession of the 21st Century,

everyone has expectations. Millennials are seeking to enter the workforce for the first time. Gen Xers are seeking to upgrade their positions. Boomers are seeking to re-enter the workplace having had their retirement “nest eggs” seriously reduced or jobs eliminated. Traditionalists are seeking additional monetary resources and intellectual stimulation.

Remedy: Identify and Acknowledge these Expectations

Millennials enter the workforce as the most technologically proficient generation (75 million/30 percent of workforce). Get them a mentor on day one of their new job.

Boomers bring wisdom of their most recent leadership experiences (76 million/30 percent). Promote their knowledge by assigning them a Gen X/Millennial to mentor/coach.

Traditionalists have the passion to be helpful to anyone (57 million/22 percent). Get them out to speak and attend expos to talk up your organization with their passion, knowledge, and sincerely wanting to help the organization/community thrive.

Gen Xers seem to be a combination of both Millennials and Boomers (46 million/18 percent). Get them involved helping Boomers to connect with Millennials.

Issue: Employers’ Conundrum Since all four generations are applying for same jobs, what are

employers to do?

Remedy: ReviewJobs that are Ready for Posting, Deliberate with Management.

It’s crucial to ask a couple of important questions as you consider potential employees. Do you want to: Buy a future star or someone who has been a star? Seek the customer service orientation of the Boomers? What skill set(s) are being sought? How will ‘transfer of knowledge’ happen with new team members? Bottom line: What do you want? Technological savvy? Business experience? Intellectual maturity? Emotional maturity?

Each Generation Can Help. Team the Different Generations together. Here are some ideas: Boomers need to get remedial technical help from Millennials/

Gen Xers; reverse mentoring, if you will. Team Boomers with Millennials/Gen X.

Gen Xers need to get emotional coaching from Boomers to understand how to survive and thrive in the game.

Traditionalists must obtain computer skills and get current business trends from Boomers/Gen Xers.

Millennials ought to be paired with mentors on day one, as already discussed. I.e. think ‘flight simulator’ to help millenniums understand processes.

Final Perspective‘Balance the equation’ by assigning each generational group to

another; creating training and coaching opportunities to help each individual find their path both internally and externally within the organization – to propel their careers, and add to your organizations’ bottom line.

About Alysia Kehoe / Kehoe Consultants, LLC With over 20 years HR recruiting, training, and coaching

experience at distinguished companies such as Westin, Hyatt, Computer Science Corp., along with a variety of professional organizations and construction companies. Alysia Kehoe is a certified Business Coach, with expertise in generational communication & coaching strategies as a consultant to teams/leaders/owners. Described as a “Business GPS,” she helps organizations head in the right direction with the right resources. She has had the opportunity to provide a variety of training courses for the Greater Columbia HBA, and is available to present to your regional HBA groups throughout South Carolina. Alysia can be contacted at kehoe12@earthlink.net or www.kehoeconsultants.com. SCBJ

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THANK YOUSilent Auction a SuccessT he 2013 Celebration of Excellence Silent Auction was an

overwhelming success. This year we brought in over $12,000 to benefit the SC Builders PAC and the HBASC

Issues Mobilization Fund. This would not have been possible without the generous support of individuals and companies from across the state. They deserve public recognition so we would like to extend a special thank you to:• 84 Lumber – Raymond Goodman• ABC Supply Co.• Backwoods Quail Club• John Bakhaus and Ken Ormand• Pollie Bristow• Builders First Source• Cox Industries• Diageo North America – Barry Becton • Diamond Hill Plywood – John Ramsey• Duke Energy – Marc Faircloth• John England• Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.• Florence Concrete Products, Inc.• HBA of Anderson – Dino Hicks-Brannon• HBA of Greater Columbia - Earl McLeod• HBA of Greenville – Michael Dey• HBA of Greater Pee Dee – Cheryl Floyd• Horry-Georgetown HBA – Rose Ann O’Reilly• Mushtoa Hussain• Lakeland HBA – Nick Nicholson• Marshall Flower

• Mike Lowman • Bob McCarley• mRelevance – Carol Morgan & Mitch Levinson• Steven Mungo• Murray Mitchell Lighting• Marshall Ormand • The Pee Dee Electric Co-operative • Rick Quinn• Chris Rensberger • Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse• SCE&G – Ralph Harward• Southern Distributing• Sunbelt Rentals• Tony Thompson• Total Image• The Westin Hilton Head Resort and Spa• Andy White

And especially to Betty and Lincoln Privette for chairing this event! SCBJ

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HBA of Aiken CountyPresident: J.D. NorrisBus: (803) 349-5532dreammaker-jdnorrisremodel@comcast.net

Executive Officer: Molly Dzicxkowski4360 Whiskey RoadAiken, SC 29803Phone: 803-641-6863www.aikenbuilders.com

HBA of AndersonPresident: Don ChapmanBus: (864) 934-3406donald@chapmandesign.com

Executive Officer: Dino Hicks-Brannon1924 McConnell Springs RoadAnderson, SC 29621Phone: 864-226-0347www.hbaofanderson.com

Charleston HBABerkley, Charleston & Dorchester CountiesPresident: Albert van OvereemBus: (843) 860-9002albert@brockbuilt.com

Executive Officer: Phillip Ford672 Marina Drive, Suite 105North Charleston, S.C. 29405Phone: 843-572-1414www.charlestonhomebuilders.org

HBA of Cherokee CountyPresident & EO – Dick Lavenderrichardl640@aol.comPost Office Box 218Gaffney, SC 29342Phone: 864-489-3477

HBA of Greater ColumbiaFairfield, Richland, Kershaw, Lexington and Newberry CountiesPresident: John CovertBus: (803) 309-2577john@coverthomes.net

Executive Officer: Earl McLeodPost Office Box 725Columbia, SC 29202Phone: 803-256-6238www.columbiabuilders.com

HBA of GreenvillePickens, Greenville and Laurens CountiesPresident: Mike FreemanBus: (864) 505-4081mfreewood@yahoo.com

Executive Officer: Michael Dey5 Creekside Park Court, Suite AGreenville, SC 29615Phone: 864-254-0133www.hbaofgreenville.com

Hilton Head Area HBABeaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton CountiesPresident: Patricia StrimpfelBus: (843) 816-1790pat@reclamationbydesign.com

Executive Officer: Ashley FeasterPost Office Box 22360Hilton Head Island, SC 29925Phone: 843-681-9240www.hhahba.com

Horry-Georgetown HBAPresident: Edward FriendBus: (843) 626-9879eddie@homesbyexcalibur.com

Executive Officer: Rose Anne O’Reilly728 Highway 501 Bypass E.Conway, SC 29526Phone 843-438-4124www.myrtlebeachhomebuilders.org

Lakelands HBAAbbeville, Greenwood & Saluda CountiesPresident: Quinn MackBus: (864) 229-9754QMMack@gmail.com

Executive Officer: Candi PadgettPost Office Box 3194Greenwood, SC 29648Phone 864-229-7722www.lakelandshba.com

HBA of Lancaster CountyPresident: Randy CollinsBus: (803) 283-3341randy@collinsrealty.com

Executive Officer: Donna Fox 305 West Dunlap Street, #CLancaster, SC 29720Phone 803-285-2600

HBA of OconeePresident: David GullyBus: (864) 303-5199david.gully@centralcontracting.com

Executive Officer: Russell PricePost Office Box 337Seneca, SC 29679Phone: 864-882-1657www.oconeehba.org

HBA of OrangeburgBamberg-Calhoun CountiesPresident: Ryan BerryBus: (803) 534-7287gwberrybuilders@bellsouth.net

Executive Officer: Adolphus JohnsonPost Office Box 870Orangeburg, SC 29116Phone: 803-534-0035

HBA of the Greater Pee DeeDarlington, Marion & Florence CountiesPresident: Louis HopkinsBus: (843) 992-4697hopkinsbuilders1@aol.com

Executive Officer: Cheryl FloydPost Office Box 13494Florence, SC 29505Phone: 843-665-5885www.hbapeedee.com

HBA of Greater SpartanburgPresident: Jeff SmithBus: (864) 814-0446piedmontconst960@bellsouth.net

Executive Officer: Mary Speed LynchPost Office Box 2592Spartanburg, SC 29304Phone: 864-583-5471www.hbaspartanburg.com

HBA of Sumter-ClarendonPresident: Steve HudsonBus: (803) 968-9800stevehudsonconstructionllc@yahoo.com

Executive Officer: Nelle TomlinsonPost Office Box 1215Sumter, SC 29151Phone: 803-983-1009 www.sumterhba.com

HBA of York CountyPresident: Bill HargroveBus: (803) 366-2858FWHargrove@comporium.net

Executive Officer: Linda WilsonPost Office Box 2881Rock Hill, SC 29732Phone: 803-328-8460www.hbayc.com

One Vision, One Voice.The Home Builders Association of South Carolina accomplishes collectively what no business can do alone. We’re in business to keep you in business! SCBJ

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HBA of Aiken CountySally Carpenter ........................................................................Carpenters In The Home Inc.Rebecca Peace .............................................................................................The Tile Center

HBA of AndersonWilliam Black Jr. .....................................................W.E. Black Termite & Pest Control Inc.Kevin Goad ............................................................................ Window & Door Concepts Inc.Chris Wimpey .......................................................................................................PS&W Inc.

Charleston Trident HBAMary Adams...............................................................................Adams Outdoor AdvertisingAustin Eargle ........................................................................................Ferguson EnterprisesKaren Fitzgerals ....................................................................................Ultimate ImpressionKenneth Good ..................................................................... Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens LLCLefty Gregorie ........................................................................South Carolina Bank and TrustTodd Huss ...............................................................................South Carolina Bank and TrustRobin Kienzle...............................................................................................................WCSCJesse Cavett ........................................................................ McDonnell and Associates P.A.Alexander Costas Jr. ..................................................Rex Thompson Homes of CharlestonJefferson Fort ................................................................... Gramling Brothers R/E & Dev IncRick Hawkins ...............................................................................Palmetto Moon InsuranceScott Hunter ......................................................................... Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens LLCLee Miller .....................................................................................................Crescent HomesMeg Robb ......................................................................................Guild Mortgage CompanyNancy Swift ..................................................................................................Swift ApplianceTom Del Monaco ...................................................................................Ikon Financial GroupCraig Grabowski ........................................................................................... Builders BlindsRobert Hedgepath ......................................................................Land Planning Partners LLCMick Jewell ..........................................................................................Ikon Financial GroupRon Jones........................................................................................................... Smart TubesJanet Wall .............................................................................................Ferguson Enterprises

HBA of Cherokee CountyAlan McEntire ...............................................................McEntire Development & Concrete

HBA of Greater ColumbiaColleen Bagley Haskin ......................................................... Mosquito Squad of ColumbiaDavid Bryant .................................................................................................Emerald HomesJohn Burbage .............................................................................Executive Construction LLCAlan Clayton .............................. Home Improvement Resource Guide of Greater ColumbiaTeacia Fisher ........................................................................... Designer Interiors by LashaeRebecca Hanlon................................................................Coldwell Banker United RealtorsLisa Jones ................................................................................ Carolina Flood Solutions LLCTodd Lewis .............................................................................................Dunbar Builders Inc.Spencer Monroe ............................................................................................Mungo HomesZeke Riddle .......................................................................................................First RelianceElizabeth Walker ................................................................Midland Mortgage CorporationRobert Wilder ...........................................................................................ERA Wilder RealtyTanja Wilkins .................................................................................... Keller Williams RealtyAndrew Wilson ..................................................................................... Finkel Law Firm LLCJamie Ziembo ..................................................................... Moore Beauston Woodham LLPKeith Berry ........................................................S.C. Pillon Homes Inc./Crown CommunitiesMinnie Braddock ..............................................................Coldwell Banker United RealtorsPatrick Bukszar..............................................................................................Mungo HomesLori Carlson............................................................... ProSource Wholesale Floor CoveringsMonica Hudson ...............................................................Contractors Express & AssociatesJohnny Hughes...............................................................................................Mungo HomesKelley Hunt................................................................................................ Starkey MortgageChuck Kearse .........................................................................Palmetto Building SpecialtiesJennifer Murphy ..........................................................................Lansing Building ProductsGilbert Nicolav ............................................................................... Essex Homes SoutheastTom Smith .................................................................................................. ASAP MechanicalWonida Welch .............................................................................................Guild MortgageJohn Zeigler III ............................................................................................McGuinn HomesJoel Adamson.........................................................Pacific MDF Products of South CarolinaMark Branham ....................................................................... Branham Electric Service Inc.Richard Couture ............................................................................. Essex Homes SoutheastCharles Deep .................................................................................................4D EngineeringAllyson Hank .......................................................................Remodeling Services UnlimitedLowell Harcourt ............................................................................. Essex Homes Southeast

Sept ./Oct ./Nov . 2013 New Members

Barbara Krebs ..........................................................................................ERA Wilder RealtyChris McCutchan ........................................................................ Masters Men RemodelingBrantley Pope ........................................................................................... New Start HomesJenny Shuler..........................................................................................................Fast Signs

HBA of Greenville Bruce Buckless..................................................................................... Acopia Home LoansJason Collins ............................................................................Collins Construction ServiesErin Diffenderfer ...............................................................................................Accent TrussThomas Dillard ............................................................................Dillard-Jones Builders Inc.Dean Niskanen..........................................................................................Woodcrafters Inc.Nancy Pattison ..................................................................................................Ameris BankDoug Wall ....................................................................................Obsidian Construction LLCKym Childress............................................................................................................... BB&TTerry Davis ......................................................................................................PNC MortgageHal Dillard .................................................................................................. H. Dillard Co. Inc.Philip Esposito .................................................................................................EnergySharksJay Estola ...............................................................................................A2E Enterprises LLCJonathan Giles .........................................................................................Dan Ryan BuildersCharlotte Groce ............................................................................ Palmetto Outdoor SpacesBrian Harrison .......................................................................................................... PestBanDarren Hochrine ......................................................................................Dan Ryan BuildersLee Humrickhouse............................................................ Humrickhouse Signature HomesDan James ................................................................................................Dan Ryan BuildersTommy Johnson .............................................................................Citizens Building & LoanRon McCoy ..........................................................................................................Certus BankJim McMahon .................................................................................................Carter LumberLes Pritchard ........................................................................................Pritchard EnterprisesMichael Rusk ............................................................................................ Eastwood HomesJosh Sarkela..............................................................................................Woodcrafters Inc.Richard Sumerel ...........................................................................Verdae Development Inc.Albert van Overeem.................................................................................Dan Ryan BuildersDebi Warner ................................................................................................Holiday BuildersStephen Wisdom......................................................Southern Traditions Window FashionsLinda Wolf ........................................................................................... Pella Window & DoorRegina Bailey .................................................................................................PNC MortgageJosh Brown.............................................................................................Carolina Pest PatrolShannon Cone .............................................................................................EZ Home SearchAllen Cunningham ......................................................................................Holiday BuildersKeith Filter....................................................................................................Holiday BuildersMelissa Fowler ..............................................................................................PNC MortgageTodd Groce .................................................................................... Palmetto Outdoor SpacesThomas Huyck .............................................................................................Holiday BuildersPage Jackson ..............................................................................................EZ Home SearchLarry LaBelle ...........................................................................Paradise Home ImprovementJamie McCutchen ....................................................................Civil Consulting and DesignJennifer Willis ........................................................................................Willis Landscaping

HBA of Greater Pee DeeAubrey Richardson ........................................ Coldwell Banker Segars McMillian & AssocChris Taylor ..................................................................Taylor Construction of the Carolina’sBrian Andrews .................................................................Lowe’s Home Improvement-WestRick Bonnoitt ......................................................................................Pee Dee EnviromentalLee Hodges .......................................................................Lowe’s Home Improvement-WestForest Matthews ............................................................... Southeastern Trucking SolutionsKenneth Hayes ............................................................................................Atlantic ECS LLCDonna Richards......................................................................................I W Building SupplyJames Schofield .........................................................................Carolina Supply House IncHarry Cook ...................................................................... Residential Builders/Cook ElectricAubrey Richardson ........................................ Coldwell Banker Segars McMillian & AssocChris Taylor ..................................................................Taylor Construction of the Carolina'sCalvin White .................................................................... Lowe's Home Improvement-West

Lakelands HBA John Cobb .................................................................................................... Reagan FlooringRicky Loggins ........................................................................................Loggins Roofing LLCLarry Lovvorn ............................................................................................ Palmetto Systems

Hilton Head Area HBAScott Bunting ........................................................................................Bunting ConstructionDebbie Kelley ..........................................................................................Kelley Designs Inc.Ben Barnes ........................................................................................................ Sureline LLCAntonio Barrera ............................................................................ JBL Drywall & CarpentryJamie Bazzel ...............................................................................Full Circle Mechanical LLCSteve Beacon .........................................................................................Beacon Electric LLCChris Bell..............................................................................Bell Integrated Home SolutionsMark Boyer .......................................................................................Boyer Construction Inc.Barry Brendlen .................................................................................... Brendlen Electric Inc.

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Terry Brinkley ..........................................................................................Barnwell Pools LLCRudy Cleland...............................................................................................Complete Air LLCWilliam Dalzell .................................................................. Dalzell Design Landscaping LLCEvan Daniels .................................................................................Evan Daniels Framing Inc.Christopher Deen ......................................................... Residential Concepts Design GroupBob Dewan ...........................................................................................RMD Custom HomesBryan Dubis ........................................................................... Coastal Shutter Company LLCMelissa Fleury...........................................................................................Indigo Design LLCFreddie Garvin .....................................................................................................F W StuccoScott Gochnauer ....................................................................... Gochnauer Mechanical Inc.Doug Graham ......................................................................................Doug Graham RoofingScott Griswold .......................................................................Advanced Mold TechnologiesRebecca Hale ..............................................................................................Hale & Hale P.A.Angie Harbison ....................................................................................................Horizon IncRick Harrington ..............................................................................Sandcastle ConstructorsMatt Hart ........................................................................................................SC LandscapesDavid Harter............................................................................ Hilton Head/Bluffton GliddenChris Henke ........................................................................................ Clean Sweep HHI Inc.Jason Hurst .................................................................................................Coastal ExteriorsThomas Jacoby ....................................................... Jacoby & Sons Custom Home BuildersBrian Jenkins ..................................................................... Coastal Construction & FencingEric Kirkland ......................................................................................Finishes Unlimited LLCRob Lembo.........................................................................................Triad Design Group LLCAcacia Lohman ...........................................................................Multistone Enterprises IncReif Marler ............................................................................................The Marler CompanyRichard Matthews .........................................................................................Matthews TileNicholas Maxim ................................................................................................Arkbuilt LLCKelley McRorie ........................................................................ K S McRorie Interior DesignDavid Miller ................................................................................Superior Heating & Air Inc.Jeremiah Moryl....................................................................................Tropical Builders Inc.Jason Mulligan ...................................................................................Mulligan Heating Inc.Brian Neuman .........................................................................................Mortgage NetworkJustin Neumann ........................................................................ Servpro of Beaufort CountyTim Newsome..............................................................Technical College of the Lowcountry

Brian Osborne ..............................................................................Osborne Construction LLCBrad O'Sullivan ................................................................... O'Sullivan Equipment & SupplyTerry Owens .....................................................................Quality Construction Services LLCTom Parker ..................................................................................Lee & Parker Architects PASteve Patterson ..........................................................................Patterson Construction Inc.Michelle Pearson ........................................................................... Interior Motives DesignChris Peloquin ....................................................................................................Pelican TrimMark Phillips .................................................................................Phillips Electrical Co. Inc.Steve Pizzo .............................................................................................. Sea Island ElevatorDaniel Pomeroy.............................................................................................First Choice AirJeremy Press .........................................................................................Gourmet AppliancesDon Quimette ....................................................................................Southern Stair BuildersWayne Ramsey Jr. ............................................................... Allison Ramsey Architects Inc.Greg Reid................................................................................................Nature's Calling Inc.Debbie Remke ......................................................................Low Country Permit ExpeditorsMark Renew ..............................................................................Sea Island Land Survey LLCKeith Reynolds .................................................................................. Reynolds Services LLCJustin Rice ..............................................................................................................First BankJim Robinson ..............................................................................................JYR Architect PCArmando Rodriguez ..............................................................................Rodriguez CarpentryMac Rogerson ............................................................East West (Pinckney Retreat) CD LLCTerry Rosser .......................................................................... J Terrell Rosser Architects Inc.Sebastian Sakowicz ..................................................................... Best Glass & Mirror LLCNate Schoen ............................................................................. Bridgewater Consulting LLCBrian Sigler................................................... Sigler Construction & Millwork Company Inc.Rhonda Sims ...............................................................................Degler Waste Services Inc.Raymond Sist .............................................................................. Raymond Sist Ceramic TileCurtis Small ................................................................. Carolina Containers of Beaufort LLCRoger Smith ..............................................................................................S + W Electric Inc.Omar Solis.............................................................................................. Omar's Painting Inc.Allen Solomon ........................................................................................... Palmetto PorchesTerry Sundling ......................................................................................Absentee by the SeaAubrey Swofford ...................................................................................................... ALS Inc.Brad Tholen .....................................................................Brad Tholen Home Inspectors LLCEric Walsnovich ......................................................... e. paul wal landscape architects LLCDavid Williams............................................................................ David E Williams CPA LLCJohn Witkowski........................................................................... Low Country Builders Inc.Donald Wood ......................................................................................D W Field Service LLCJamie Drew .............................................................................................Low Tide PlumbingLinda Moree..........................................................................Moree Electrical Company Inc.Don Schuttera.....................................................................................Atlantis Company Inc.Mike Vanderpool ........................................................................Premium Construction Inc.

Horry-Georgetown HBAAndres Ysordia....................................................................... Trademark Building CompanyRalph Bussey ...............................................................................Excalibur Construction Inc.Peter Hurley ................................................................................................Gulfeagle SupplyRonald Lamy ................................................................. United Contractors of the CarolinasHolly Hollerbach ...................................................................................................... HBWASLarissa Madill ..............................................................................The Countertop Store Inc.Chris Nye .............................................................................Phoenix Construction Group LLCJimmy Thompkins.................................................................... Thompkins Construction Co.Budd Trammell ........................................................................... Grand Strand Garage Door

HBA of York County Gary Bass ............................................................................... York County Building & CodesDavid Broome ...................................................................Broome Builders of the CarolinasAlex Dewey ......................................................................................Century 21 First ChoiceBenny Etter..........................................................................................Airtek of York CountryJoan Inglis .............................................................................................Carolina Spaces LLCMike Knight .........................................................................................................ComporiumRick Land............................................................................................................ Tan Rick LLCGlen McDevitt .......................................................................................................84 LumberDrew Rouzer ............................................................................................... Meritage HomesAaron Simms ......................................................................................................Yadkin BankJames Taylor ........................................................................................James Taylor BuilderDavid Tibbals ................................................................................................Livewell HomesDan Vickers .....................................................................................Standard Pacific HomesTom Wirth ........................................................................................Frugal Window FashionsChris Emerick ......................................................................................Outlook FloormastersRobert Wiggins ........................................................................ M/I Homes of Charlotte LLC

HBA of Greater Spartanburg Chris Baddorf......................................................................................Baddorf and Sons LLCScott McCarl..............................................................................Huttig Building Products Inc

HBA of OconeeMike Sword .................................................................................................Sword's Grading

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