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Program Benefits
Being a Certified Master Builder has its benefits. Did someone say marketing tools and discounts?

Certified Master Builders of South Carolina is more than just another designation program. When you become a CMB, you gain benefits that no other builder can get.

Marketing Tool
The Certified Master Builder designation is an exellent marketing tool to put you out in front of all the other builders. Use the CMB logo in your advertisements, on your website, and on your business cards and signage.  

Workers' Comp Discount
If you are a member of the SCHB Self Insurer's Fund and you are a Certified Master Builder, you get 10% off of your workers' comp insurance. To take advantage of this discount, you must become a CMB by July 1 of each year.

 Lillen Labs
Discounted website developement and maintenance packages with Lillen Labs, the webmaster of the CMB website. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

e-Newsletter
You'll receive the official CMB e-newsletter that keeps you updated on the latest changes/additions to the CMB program.

 Lands' End
Want to put the CMB logo on your company merchandise? We've setup the CMB logo through Lands' End for your use.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Framed Certificate
Showcase your accomplishment by hanging your framed CMB Certificate in your office. You'll receive your certificate at your local HBA meeting, so you get recognition.

Lapel Pin
In addition to the framed certificate, you'll get a CMB lapel pin to where at meetings to show others you are a Certified Master Builder.

CMB Website
You'll be listed on the Certified Master Builder website, along with a link to your website if available.

Free Advertising
You'll be included in the CMB advertising campaign. Your photo and contact information will be included in an ad, along with other CMBs in your area.

Recognition
Not only will you be recognized at your local HBA meeting and on the CMB website, but you will also be recognized as a CMB in the HBASC Membership Directory, at the State Convention and Celebration of Excellence, and at any consumer-oriented event the HBASC staff attends/exhibits.

Here's a sample of advertisements that have appeared in publications around the state:

Hilton Head/Lowcountry (PDF: 284KB)
Greater Columbia (PDF: 142KB)
Aiken County (PDF: 135KB)

The award of the Certified Master Builder designation does not represent and should not be construed as a guarantee or certification of the quality or fitness of the designation holder's work product. The HBASC's conferral of a designation represents only the HBASC's affirmation that the individual designation holder has completed the stipulated requirements of the respective designation program.

 
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