Blueprint May/June 2016

O F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E B U I L D I N G I N D U S T R Y A S S O C I AT I O N O F C E N T R A L S O U T H C A R O L I N A May/June2016

The exclusive magazine of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina

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50th annual Home & Garden Show page 4

REGAL Award Winners page 8

Advocacy in Action page 6

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May/June 2016

The exclusive magazine of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina

4 8 16 CONTENTS: 3 MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE FULL PAGE 4 50TH ANNUAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW 6 ADVOCACY IN ACTION 7 BUILDING INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 8 REGAL AWARD WINNERS 11 BUILD SPEED DATING 12 APRIL BIA MEETING 13 REMODELERS COUNCIL 14 HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING COUNCIL 15 SUMTER/CLARENDON CHAPTER 16 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 18 UPCOMING EVENTS 2 www.BIAofCentralSC.com

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50TH ANNUAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW The 50th annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show was held March 11 – 13, 2016 at the SC State Fairgrounds. The golden anniversary of the show brought some changes in layout to the show, but retained much of the energy and charm that has been built over all those years.

Over 230 exhibitors filled the Cantey and Ellison buildings plus the new Goodman Building on the fairgrounds, plus outdoor space. The new building allowed organizers to keep the show in a compact area and not use the Moore and Ruff Buildings as in years past. That change alone made for a friendlier and easier to navigate show for our 13,000+ attendees.

Special thanks to Clyde Nettles for sponsoring the show again this year. Thanks also to our many other sponsors, all of the exhibitors, the members who volunteered on the Home Shows Committee including our new Chairman Brian Arnold of Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate, and the members who volunteered to help during the event. This show would not have made it this long without the support of the members of the BIA of Central SC. We look forward to the 51st annual Home & Garden show next March 10 – 13.

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HOME SHOW BOOTH AWARDS

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At the beginning of each Home & Garden Show, the Chairman and committee members walk the show and visit every booth in search of those that exemplify the ideals of planning, design, creativity, craftsmanship and salesmanship. One display is chosen from each building and the outdoor area as Best Booth. One very special display is selected for the Chairman’s Award for Best in Show. Here are the results from this year…

Blue Max Materials of Columbia dressed up the outdoor area with a very nice hardscaped display complete with a towering fireplace.

WP Law built a gardening-themed growler station/bar display. The original concept and great execution won them the Goodman Building Award for Best Booth.

Hal Bowers of Bowers Landscaping and Irrigation took the Chairman’s Award for Best in Show this year for their beautiful display in the Goodman Building.

Southeastern Salvage filled 1,000 square feet of the Ellison Building with an outdoor area, kitchen and den display packed with plenty of product and helpful staff.

Great Job!

In the adjoining Cantey Building, Midlands Storage Systems, LLC won the best booth award for their orderly garage display.

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ADVOCACY IN ACTION Advocacy is defined as “a vocal supporter of any cause; one who pleads or speaks for another.”

The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina is the advocate for the home building, land development, commercial construction and remodeling industry.

More often than not, advocacy takes place outside of the headlines; in meetings with elected officials and their staffs; attending Council Meetings and testifying at national, state and local agencies. BIA members and your staff are working round the clock on behalf of your business and livelihood.

Members of the BIA of Central SC had two great opportunities to meet with elected officials in March of this year. First was Builder Day at the Capitol on March 1 and the second was the HBA of SC Bird Supper on March 15 at Seawell’s.

Thanks to everyone who came out on those days and talked with their elected officials about issues important to our industry. Note that just hours after our meetings on March 1, the Road Improvements Bill that we were stressing the importance of passed. Advocacy works.

Mia McLeod talks with Jennifer Harding during the Bird Supper

BIA Past President Tony Thompson with Lt. Governor Henry McMaster and Peggy McMaster.

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HBA of SC President Andy White presents SC Governor Nikki Haley with the Hammer & Trowel Award, the highest award the association awards to public officials.

Rep. Beth Bernstein talks with Andy White and Bennett Griffin at the Bird Supper.

Members meet with Lexington County officials over stormwater management.

BUILDING INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

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Ribbon Cutting at Boys Farm in Newberry for cottages built by Great Southern Homes. Thanks to all those that donated materials and labor. Together we are Building a Better Community.

BIA Members Jennifer Harding and Marlene Sheard present a check from the Building Industry Charitable Foundation to Boys Farm.

A Flood of Support Since October 2015, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has provided grants totaling $115,000 to support neighbors across the state that were victims of the historic rain event and subsequent flooding. The Building Industry Charitable Foundation is a South Carolina nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located at 625 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC and is affiliated with the Building Industry Earl McLeod presents a Building Industry Charitable Foundation donation of $25,000 to St. Bernard Place Association of Central South Carolina (BIA). to help continue their flood relief efforts in our area.

As a result of the flood disaster, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has received donations from members of the BIA to be distributed to charities and organizations throughout the state that are best suited to help those most in most need of assistance. Recent grants totaling $70,000 in support of ongoing flood relief efforts include: • American Red Cross Central South Carolina. Way is helping 22 homeowners in Kershaw CounThe Red Cross continues to provide emergency ty with flooring issues, broken cabinets, window assistance such as safe shelter, meals and support. and door damage from swelling and contracting, Health services workers are helping with lost med- plumbing concerns and washed out driveways. ications and eye glasses. Mental health services • St. Bernard Project. Funds will be utilized to workers are providing emotional support during fund the position for the SC Project Manager to this difficult time. oversee the safe and efficient construction of 25 • Home Works of America. Home Works is homes rebuilt for low to moderate income homeadjusting their traditional repair process to con- owners in the Midlands. tinue to assist with long term flood recovery, en• Salkehatchie Summer Service. Funding for deavoring to complete rebuilds on a minimum of Camps in flood affected areas to provide no-cost 10 flood damaged homes around the Midlands home repairs to those in need. Youth and adults in 2016. pay to attend the camps and the money is used to • United Way of Kershaw County. The United purchase the materials.

Last year grants were awarded to the Flood Relief Fund for the United Way of Sumter Clarendon and Lee Counties; Home Works of America for the ReBuild Together Flood Repair Session and Hope Force International.

All monies raised by the Building Industry Charitable Foundation will assist Flood victims with rebuilding their homes and communities. www.BIAofCentralSC.com 7

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REGAL AWARD WINNERS The 27th Annual REGAL Awards Gala was held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the Columbia Marriott. The Sales & Marketing Council would like to congratulate all REGAL Circle and REGAL Award Winners!

Sponsors Platinum Sponsors

Corporate Sponsors

2015 REGAL Circle Agent Awards Over $1,000,000

Donna Arvay Deborah Burke Lori Canning Matt Carroll Jessica Chase Judye Clisby Jacquelyn Dyson Tara Rogers & Jamie Fite TEAM Tiffanie Flagler Connie Johnson Donna Sue Jones Beverley Kay Stephanie Lawson Martha McCoy Pholona Pease Cody Pressley Barbara Ricker Tiffany Sobjack Lindsay Small Stacie Taylor TEAM Caughman Charles & Mary Caughman

$2,000,000 to $3,000,000

Stephanie Berquist Linda Brener Mike Cordoni The DuRant TEAM Anna Paige DuRant & Paul DuRant Michelle Engwall Amanda Holgate Jeff Hinson Nick Huard Debi Warner Lafayette Charles Lawrence Andrew McNitt Jackie B. Montgomery Robert Rasely Philip C. Reames Cynthia Robbins Andy Shelton Bridget Shelton Ted Sims TEAM Jimmy & Laura Derrick Justin Whitaker

$3,000,000 to $4,000,000 Steven Applewhite Pam Arnold 8 www.BIAofCentralSC.com

Jamie Boney Debbie Chesney John Coleman Stephanie Cooke Kevin Cottingham Sheena Faust Joy Glover Joey Hardee April A. Hiscock Hunter Jackson Stephanie Logan Macy Long Mary Morgan Kerlagon Charelle D. Mack Jimmy Maddaloni Dina Mangum Pontressa Mitchener Rhonda Portee Adam Rickard Cara Robeson Billy Sinnett Loretta Starr Melissa Williams

$4,000,000 to $5,000,000 Lisa Conley Phillip Jenkins Jennifer McConnell Amy Piner

$5,000,000 to $6,000,000 Andy Brumbaugh Shelly C. Garner Curtis L. Jones Jill Sanders Xavier Smith Casey Williams

$6,000,000 to $7,000,000 Denise Henderson Dana Jones David Luther Jared Paull Michelle Sligh-Peters

SMC Regal Circle Sales Manager Awards Bronze Citation Tiffanie Flager

Silver Citation

Rebecca Hanlon

Gold Citation

Lisa Baldwin Carol Douis Lynwood Munsey Sally Newell Sally Rymer-Hoard

Platinum Citation

Fred Reichardt Kimberly Sinnett Rhonda Walsh & Craig Winesett

Crystal Citation John Jashinsky Kathie McDaniel Robert Penny David Zeagler

Diamond Citation Chris Inabinet

SMC Regal Circle Mortgage Lender Awards Over $1,000,000 Heyward Cathcart Gamble Ellis

$2,000,000 to $3,000,000 Trey Baker Mark Tibshrany

$3,000,000 to $4,000,000

Diane Jones

Clint Hammond Jack Hanrahan David Hyatt Beth Gardner Walker

Over $15,000,000

Over $4,000,000

Over $9,000,000

TEAM Jones/Johnson Brantley Jones & Ted Johnson

Linda Rogers

Over $8,000,000 Athena Leventis

REGAL AWARD WINNERS Over $9,000,000 Teri Smith

Best Interior Merchandising $200,000-$274,999

The Stephen D. Pope Award (Sales Rookie of the Year)

Over $400,000

Residential Homes Closed – Dollar Volume

Over $11,000,000

The Somerset McGuinn Homes

Over $17,000,000

The Katherine at Woodcreek Crossing Essex Homes, Inc.

Charlie Sides Alicia Blevins

Over $20,000,000 Tricia Vinson

Over $30,000,000

Sherree Barton & Paula Mallory TEAM Shawn Daughtry

2015 REGAL Award Winners Community Service Award

Best Product Design (9) 1501-1800 Square Feet Production Builder: Great Southern

Homes - Amelia

1801-2200 Square Feet Production Builder: Great Southern

Homes - Davenport

2201-2600 Square Feet Production Builder: Mungo Homes –

Great Southern Homes

The Hartford

Best Website Associate – RussellandJeffcoat.com Associate – McDonnell and

2601-3000 Square Feet Production Builder: Great Southern

Associates, PA Builder – McGuinn Homes

Best Mobile Website Associate – Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate Builder – McGuinn Homes Best Special Promotion C. Essex Homes, Inc. – Spooktacular Feud D. Blair Cato Pickren Casterline – Gearing Up for Game Day & Charity Event Promotion

Best Use of Social Media Individual – Stephanie Berquist -

Essex Homes, Inc. Associate – Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate #rjgivesback Builder – Essex Homes, Inc.

Best Radio Commercial C. Essex Homes, Inc. – His, Hers & OURS D. LawyerLisa, LLC

Best Advertising Video C. Great Southern Homes D. McDonnell & Associates, PA Best Overall Advertising Campaign C. Essex Homes, Inc. – Twice as Nice

Homes – Devereaux Custom Builder: Executive Construction Homes - Waccamaw III, Villas at Woodcreek Farms

3001-3500 Square Feet Production Builder: Mungo Homes –

The Bridges

3500-4000 Square Feet Production Builder: Essex Homes, Inc.

– The Sullivan

Custom Builder: Executive Construction

Homes – Champagne w/ 3-Car Garage

Best Outdoor Living Space Kevin Cottingham

Best High Performance Home The Laurel Great Southern Homes

Mortgage Professional of the Year Clint Hammond Mortgage Network, Inc. Athena Leventis Guild Mortgage

Closing Attorney of the Year

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Amy Piner DR Horton

Residential Homes Closed – Units Kevin Cottingham DR Horton

Sales Executive of the Year Under $160,000

Shelly C. Garner Great Southern Homes Marketed by Russell & Jeffcoat

$160,000 to $200,000

Rhonda Portee Great Southern Homes Marketed by Russell & Jeffcoat

$200,000 to $250,000 Diane Jones Mungo Homes

$250,000 to $300,000

Jared Paull DR Horton Company – Crown, LLC

Over $300,000

Gold Sponsors Ameris Bank Bay Equity Home Loans Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC ERA Wilder Realty First Community Bank Guild Mortgage Company HOME Pest Control Company, Inc. Lending Path Mortgage Saluda River Club SCE&G

Silver Sponsor Coldwell Banker United Realtors

Bronze Sponsor Clark’s Termite & Pest Control

Beverage Sponsor Fortress Builders

Entertainment Sponsor Re/Max Purpose Driven

Michelle Sligh-Peters Mungo Homes

Photography Sponsor

Phoenix Award (1)

Swag Bag Sponsors

Bonhomme Green McGuinn Homes

SCE&G

Step & Repeat Sponsors

Community of the Year Master-Planned Community – Saluda

River Club

Judges’ Choice Susan Longshore Essex Homes

SMC Member of the Year Brandon Jeffcoat

Chairman’s Award Craig Giles

Edward McDonnell McDonnell & Associates, PA

Marketing Director of the Year Susan Longshore Essex Homes, Inc.

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REGAL AWARD WINNERS

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Mungo Fun

SMC Member of the Year Brandon Jeffcoat

REGAL Top Ten Builders

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REGAL RECAP

Chairman’s Award Craig Giles

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APRIL BIA MEMBERSHIP MEETING

High Performance Building Council

The Building Industry Association of Central SC held a membership meeting on Thursday, April 14 at Seawell’s. Over 120 members and guests were in attendance for networking, education and lunch.

Before the meeting started, however, we held an education session on Social Media for Custom Builders. The session was presented by Builders Digital Experience (BDX). The membership meeting directly followed this presentation.

We started the meeting by welcoming guests and new members. We were fortunate to have nine new members join us at this meeting. See all of the new members for February and March on page 16, and learn about our on-going Membership Drive on page 3.

We heard from our sponsors, Allied Air Enterprises and Lowe’s ProServices and then we got to the topic of the meeting, The Value of Membership. As a member of the BIA of Central SC, you are also a member of the Home Builders Association of SC and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). We heard from Dave Ashley of NAHB who spoke to us about the many member benefits that come from the office in Washington, D.C. We also heard from many other members and affiliated individuals who could speak to the many benefits of membership first hand. Johnny Jeffcoat of Lexington County Council spoke to the legislative influence he has seen demonstrated by the association over many years. BIA President Eddie Yandle followed up that sentiment by talking about his experience on the Bus Trip to Washington and the influence we have during that trip.

Former BIA President and longtime Codes Committee member Mike Lowman spoke to the benefit the Codes Committee provides to all builders in our area. Jim Powell, Executive Director of Home Works of America, Inc. spoke to the benefit the BIA brings to the community by charitable donations and helping work with local jurisdictions when help is needed. Chandler Coggeshall of Home Pest Control talked about being an involved member.

At the end of the meeting we recognized BIA Member Sharon Czeresko of Palmetto Payroll Solutions for her recent achievement of becoming a SPIKE Club Member. Sharon recruited at least six new members to reach this level. Great job, Sharon!

Our next General Membership Meeting will be held on June 16. Check mail, e-mail and our website for time, location and speaker information. Don’t forget to register if you plan to attend!

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REMODELERS COUNCIL

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After Hours at KB Kitchen & Bath Thanks to the folks of KB Kitchen & Bath for hosting our March Remodelers After Hours. We had a great turnout for the event with over 30 members and guests. We had a great time networking with fellow members and seeing all of the great countertop surfaces and other items they have in their Lexington showroom. If you’re in the area, stop by and check them out. Our next After Hours will be on May 24 at Century Glass. We hope you can join us!

Remodelers

April Quarterly Meeting The Remodelers Council also met for a Quarterly Meeting in April. The meeting was sponsored by Kehoe Constructors, LLC and our speaker was Tim Kehoe. Tim spoke to the group about incorporating Universal Design in Remodeling. He showed examples of his work here in Columbia that demonstrates that type of construction.

Thanks to Tim and the whole Kehoe Construction team for the sponsorship and presentation.

Make plans to join us for a tour of The Wilson House in downtown Columbia this June 28.

Universal Living Certification Our new Universal Living Certification is up and running and we are just about to certify our first two homes in the new program. BIA Member Stan O’Brien of Paradime Construction, Inc. has two projects just about done. He has been working with program verifier Tim Kehoe of Kehoe Constructors, LLC and the process is nearing completion.

The Universal Living Certification is available for use by any member of the BIA of Central SC. It is a checklist of various items to be incorporated into a home during construction. A third-party verifier will ensure that all selected items have been completed and then the home can be certified in the program. Learn more at www.ColumbiaRemodelers.com or contact Bin Wilcenski at the BIA Office. www.BIAofCentralSC.com 13

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HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING COUNCIL Seeing Green in March The High Performance Building Council met on March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day – for a general membership meeting. We celebrated the occasion with Irish food and drinks, and enjoying the company of fellow members. And as it’s the greenest day of the year, we had a talk about water and energy conservation.

High Performance Building Council

BIA Members from Mr. Rooter talked to us about the many changes in Tankless Water Heating. Not only were they our meeting speakers, they also sponsored the meeting…. Thanks! Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26. Carrier Enterprises will be our sponsor and speaker. The topic is HVAC Tools of the Trade.

CHiP Home Program The Certified High Performance (CHiP) Home Program is in its fifth year and we certified 2,140 homes in the program.

Thanks to our builder partners Great Southern Homes, Essex Homes and Sovereign Homes for their continued participation and support.

The CHiP Home Program is based on the National Green Building Standard™ and is administered through the BIA of Central SC office and our High Performance Building Council. The program is designed so that any builder can use it to build high-performance homes. Plus, our certification rates are the least expensive you can find… as low as $25/house! Learn how to build to CHiP at www.CHiPHomeProgram.com or contact Bin Wilcenski at the BIA Office.

The State Convention will Kick off Fall!

Let the HBASC Convention kick off your Fall. Loaded with education, games and fun, the state convention is returning to Charleston, SC. Join your friends and colleagues in Charleston from October 21-23 for a few days of business and pleasure.

Pack your family and your bags for some Fall fun.

HBASC State Convention - Charleston, S.C. - October 21-23, 2016 Schedule At-A-Glance wMaster Builder Approved Educational Opportunities wHaunted Charleston Tour wCollege Football Tailgating Party and Games wPinnacle Awards Ceremony wDowntown Charleston Shopping Excursions wHBA buses to get you where you want to go wThe Builder Games and Much More!

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Early Bird Registration Available Limited Room Rates Available

SUMTER CLARENDON CHAPTER

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Meet with Mulvaney A General Membership Meeting of the Sumter/Clarendon Chapter will be held on June 30, 2016 with special guest The Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Member of Congress.

The meeting will be held at the Sumter SCE&G Office located at 520 Farmers Telephone Rd. and will start at 11:30 a.m. Free for BIA Sumter/Clarendon Chapter members with a reservation. Guests may attend for $15.

Call (803) 256-6238 or (803) 775-6800 to register, or visit www.BIAofCentralSC.com.

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Remodelers

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Contact Bin Wilcenski at (803) 256-6238.

Ask about BIA Member discounts!

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WELCOME NEW BIA MEMBERS! Members who have joined in 2016 are invited to a President’s Reception at the BIA Office on Wednesday, June 25 to learn more about the BIA, State HBA and NAHB and how to maximize your membership. RSVP on-line or call the BIA Office.

Here are the new members for February and March 2016:

High Performance Building Council

February 2016 Company Name

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Member Name Phone (803) 400-8600

Email

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC

Cynthia Blair

Cynthia@blaircato.com

Archadeck of Central S.C.

Lowell Harcourt

Blue Max Materials of Columbia

Brian Saylor

(803) 851-6513

bsaylor@bluemaxmaterials.com

Carolina Professional Repair

Kevin Ushman

(803) 260-6831

info@carolinaprorepair.com

Home Works of America, Inc.

Chris Kemp

(803) 781-4536

ckemp@homeworksofamerica.com

HomeBuyer’s Services of America, Inc.

Darrell Godfrey

(803) 413-7052

hbs@hbsofamerica.com

Hughes Utilities

Doug Hughes

(864) 882-3446

dhughesui@gmail.com

Hurricane Construction, Inc.

Susan Thompson

(803) 936-9686

susanreardonthompson@gmail.com

K W Associates

Bryan Moseley

(803) 799-5490

bryan.moseley@kwbeverage.com

Mungo Homes

Erich Greene

(803) 600-4134

egreene@mungo.com

Palmetto Concrete Pumping LLC

Bryan Williams

(864) 905-2207

bryan@palmettoconcretepumping.com

Power Home Technologies

Bryan Leaphart

(919) 576-3322

bleaphart@pht.com

Summit Development, Inc. /Dunlap Properties

Margaret Stephens

(803) 757-9399

margaret.stephens28@gmail.com

SunTrust Mortgage

Dustin Reynolds

(803) 996-0496

dustin.reynolds@suntrust.com

The Building Center, Inc.

Mike Brooks

(803) 939-9290

mbrooks@thebuildingcenterinc.com

The Building Center, Inc.

Rob Byers

(803) 939-9290

rbyers@thebuildingcenterinc.com

The Building Center, Inc.

Jessie Conness

(803) 939-9280

jconness@thebuildingcenterinc.com

Winsupply of Lexington, SC

Jason Booth

(803) 951-2288

jcbooth@winsupplyinc.com

lowellharcourt@aol.com

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Member Name Phone

Email

Alex Framing of S.C. Inc.

Alejardn Daniels

(803) 600-7195

alexcons04@hotmail.com

C S Exteriors, Inc.

Rich McKendrick

(803) 412-1756

rich@csexteriors.us

Great Southern Homes

Crystal Graham

(803) 699-4734

chrisgraham@greatsouthernhomes.com

Great Southern Homes

Raymond Rast

(803) 699-4734

rayrast@greatsouthernhomes.com

Guild Mortgage Company

Trey Baker

(803) 312-4797

tbaker@guildmortgage.net

Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency

Helmut Mundt

(985) 727-4800

helmut@hmia.com

Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises, Inc.

Jim MacLeod

(803) 765-9699

jmacleod@coastalstatesbank.com

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Elizabeth Gay

(803) 749-4064

elizabeth.gay@libertymutual.com

Northwestern Mutual

Kurt Mueller

(803) 254-0133

kurt.mueller@nm.com

Guild Mortgage Company

Matt MacGillivray

(803) 567-6699

mattm@guildmortgage.net

Great Southern Homes, LLC

Jeremy Pyle

(803) 699-4734

jeremypyle@greatsouthernhomes.com

Resource Financial Services, Inc.

Jennifer Bowie

(803) 748-4545

jenniferbowie@rfsemail.com

Resource Financial Services, Inc.

Wade Douroux

(803) 748-4545

wdouroux@rfsemail.com

Remodelers

Blueprint advertising opportunities available.

Contact Bin Wilcenski at (803) 256-6238.

Ask about BIA Member discounts!

Corrections The 2016 Membership Directory went out earlier this year and we found a few items that need to be corrected. Please make a note: T C M & Associates, Inc. (Bobby Taylor) is a Counter Top company, not Real Estate.

Site Layouts (Harry Walsh) is a Planning Consultant, not Civil Engineering & Surveying. He’s no longer with Civil Engineering of Columbia.

Bring in New Members for chances to win cash and prizes President Eddie Yandle and the BIA Board of Directors are on a mission to reach 1,000 members by the end of the year.

But, they need your help to reach this goal. To help motivate you to find potential members and bring them into the group, they have started a couple contests (see below).

A big “Thank You” to Gary Pickren of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC. He brought in the most new members at the beginning of the year (15!) and was awarded $500 cash. He then turned it back in and added another $250 (matched by Mike Satterfield to fund the contests listed below. We certainly appreciate your recruitment efforts and commitment to grow the membership of the BIA of Central SC! Membership Contests: 1. For every new member you recruit between now and October 11, you’ll be entered in a drawing for a Caribbean cruise for two. (Get 1 new member, get 1 entry. Get 5 new members, get 5 entries, and so on.)

2. Recruit a new member between now and June 15 for a chance to win $250 cash. New Members joining by June 15 will also be eligible to win $250 cash.

3. The member who brings in the most new members by June 15 will win $500 cash.

“New Members” are defined as Builders, Associates or Affiliates. Dues must be paid by dates noted in order to be counted for that contest.

See flyer on page 3 for more information. Contact the BIA Staff if you need membership applications or other recruitment materials. www.BIAofCentralSC.com 17

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UPCOMING EVENTS! We’ve always got a meeting or event on the horizon, and we hope you can attend them. Attending meetings and events is a great way to network with fellow members, learn about industry trends and news and maybe even make a sale or two.

Keep up with our calendar at www.BIAofCentralSC.com - make sure to login so you can see the member-only content and register on-line.

As a service to our members, the BIA will post all real estate related special events (grand openings, open houses, parties, golf tournaments, etc.) sponsored by a BIA/SMC member on the public calendar at www.BIAofCentralSC.com.

Should you wish to include your event please provide the following information - Date; location; who is invited; brief description of the event; contact information for additional information.

May 2016 Tuesday, May 24

Remodelers After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Century Glass

If you are reading this before May 24 you are invited to this informal gathering at Century Glass.

See the showroom and enjoy complimentary food and drinks. Call Jennifer Cannon at (803) 446-1877.

Wednesday, May 25

President’s Reception for New Members, 4:30 p.m., BIA Office

If you joined the BIA in 2016, you’re invited to a special reception at the BIA Office at 625 Taylor Street. Meet members of the staff and Board of Directors and learn how to maximize your membership.

Thursday, May 26

High Performance Building Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., Agape Conference Center

Members of the council network and learn about different aspects of high performance homes. This month Carrier Enterprises will talk to us about HVAC Tools of the Trade.

June 2016 Thursday, June 2

TOUR OF HOMES Sneak Peek – By Invitation Only

Thursday, June 2

Happy History Tour of Main Street, 5:30 p.m.

High Performance Building Council members will wall Main Street with Historic Columbia tour guides to learn more about the buildings on the street and visiting local watering holes.

Sponsored by: Epic Homes, LLC Saturday, June 4

Home Run 5K, Lake Carolina

Join us for our first ever 5K Run/Walk event as we kick off the 2016 TOUR OF HOMES. Everyone is invited: members, guests, family and friends! Sign up at www.strictlyrunning.com.

June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 – TOUR OF HOMES – Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes For Sale June 7-9

Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. (Sold Out)

Thursday, June 16 – 2015

IRC Code Changes Workshop, 2:30 p.m., Seawell’s

The building codes are changing July 1 this year and this workshop will fill you in on the changes and what you will need to know to be compliant.

Thursday, June 16 BIA General Membership Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Seawell’s Sponsored by: Allied Air Enterprises, Lowe’s ProServices and Exceed Real Estate School Tuesday, June 21

Remodelers After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Wilson House

Remodelers Council members will tour the renovated Wilson House in downtown Columbia.

Sponsored by: Andersen Windows Thursday, June 30

BIA Sumter/Clarendon Chapter Meeting, 11:30 a.m., SCE&G Office, Sumter

Sumter/Clarendon Chapter members and any interested BIA Members are invited to a meeting with Congressman Mick Mulvaney. This lunch meeting will be held at the SCE&G Office at 520 Farmers Telephone Road, Sumter, SC. Please register on-line or contact the BIA Office nearest you.

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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE from Allied Air Enterprises

a Lennox International Company IF YOU CURRENTLY BUILD WITH 13 SEER PLEASE READ The U.S. Department of Energy enacted new minimum efficiency standards for “Central Air Conditioners,” which includes split air conditioners, heat pumps and residential package units for single phase products of 65,000 BTUH or lower, manufactured on or after January 1st, 2015. Any 13 SEER air conditioner manufactured prior to January 1st, 2015 may no longer be installed in this region after June 30, 2016. After this date, the new minimum efficiency level is 14 SEER.

It is illegal to install a non-compliant product.

Contractors must maintain records for all installations subject to the Regional Standard for a minimum of 48 months. These records must be available for review and include the following: • The outdoor unit model and serial number • The distributor it was purchased from • The date of installation and address of where the equipment was installed

UNITS MANUFACTURED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015

* A negotiated settlement was reached in 2014 in the case of APGA v. Department of Energy. In part, the settlement established a grace period allowing the sale of 13 SEER units manufactured before January 1, 2015. ©2015 Allied Air Enterprises LLC, a Lennox International Inc. Company • 215 Metropolitan Drive West Columbia, SC 29170.

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