Committee Announces Newest Master Builders

The Master Builder Committee recently admitted Alicia Kinard, owner of Artistic Design and Construction in Charleston, and Steve Kendrick, owner of Structures Building Company, LLC in Mt. Pleasant, into the Master Builders of South Carolina. Both builders are the first Master Builders for the Charleston-Trident HBA.

"This means that Alicia and Steven have gone far beyond merely holding a state builders license," said Master Builder Chairman A.P. Neal.

Neal explained, "The Master Builder Program was created by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina as a way to increase the professionalism of home builders in the state and to provide an increased level of protection for consumers."

Although South Carolina has one of the most rigorous licensing requirements in the country, the Home Builders Association of SC has begun this program to allow builders to go up even higher.

"This program is good for our builders" said A.P. Neal, "but it is even better news for consumers." Neal said only twenty states require a person to take a written test to be licensed. "Although we are one of those states we have felt we could do even better," said Neal.

In order to reach this level, Alicia and Steven had to participate in 20 hours of continuing education, provide seven reference letters, assure a one-year warranty on all their homes and show at least five years' experience in home building.

Master Builders must sign an agreement that requires him or her to provide the client with a construction contract and that he maintain membership in the Home Builders Association.

Congratulations to Alicia and Steve for reaching this great accomplishment.