The Certified Master Builder Committee voted to implement a new website development and maintenance benefit for all current Certified Master Builders. Lillen Labs, a Columbia-based website development and design firm, will provide a 20% discount on all new website creation services and a 10% discount on all maintenance services on existing websites.

“This is a no brainer,” said James G. Graves, chairman of the Certified Master Builder Committee. “Lillen Labs approached us about offering a discount to our Certified Master Builders and we gladly welcomed it.”

Lillen Labs is owned and operated by Kevin Shelton, former HBASC director of regulatory affairs and current webmaster for the HBASC and Certified Master Builder websites. Throughout his website creation and design career, he has worked on high-profile projects like SC State University, Rock Hill School District, SC State Technical College System, and many of South Carolina’s electrical cooperatives.

“Lillen Lab’s capabilities span the whole spectrum from project planning and design to end-user experience and marketing,” said Shelton, “and, we have special expertise in the housing, home construction, and real estate markets.”

According to Shelton, one of the unique features of his company’s services is the content management system, which allows his clients to add, edit and delete content on their website from any web browser. “It’s one of the many ways we empower our clients with tools to take charge of the websites we build for them.”

This new CMB benefit will be available throughout 2010, so take advantage of it today. Contact Kevin Shelton at Kevin@lillenlabs.com. Visit their website at www.lillenlabs.com to view examples of their work.

Other Certified Master Builder benefits include:
• SCHB Self Insurers Fund - 10% discount on workers’ comp insurance,
• Lands’ End – Free CMB logo setup,
• Pinnacle Awards – discounted entry registration fee,
• CMB Website – contact information listed online, and
• Many more!

Learn how you can become a Certified Master Builder by visiting www.masterbuildersc.com or by contacting Brandie Freeman at bfreeman@hbaofsc.com or 803-771-7408.