Essex Homes acquired by Stanley Martin Homes
Columbia-based Essex Homes, with operations in South Carolina and North Carolina, is being acquired by southeastern developer Stanley Martin Communities LLC. Karl Haslinger, Essex Homes founder, president and CEO, will continue to manage operations in the developer’s current markets and will become regional president with Stanley Martin, according to a news release from Stanley Martin Homes. Founded in 1985 in Aiken, Essex Homes has operations in Columbia, Charlotte, Greenville, North Augusta and
KERSHAW COUNTY WAIVES CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING FEES FOR FLOOD RELATED DAMAGES
Kershaw County Planning and Zoning is waiving construction permitting fees for all flood damaged structures located within the regulated floodplain due to severe weather that occurred on February 6-7, 2020. Construction permitting fees will be waived until March 31, 2020. “Kershaw County Planning and Zoning is prepared to assist homeowners through this process so repairs can begin quickly,” stated Michael Conley, Kershaw County Planning and Zoning Director. “Without a building permit and inspection
HBI and Home Depot Foundation Partner for Youth Trades Training Program
The Home Builders Institute (HBI) has announced The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) will commit up to $500,000 to fund student training in home construction careers in high schools across the country. Additionally, the National Housing Endowment (NHE), the philanthropic arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has pledged $200,000 in support of the effort. This combined $700,000 will provide training to thousands of students for construction trades skills. The funds will allow HBI and THDF to
New BIA Members for January
Welcome new BIA Members for January ! We believe It is Good Business to Do Business with a Member. Caresouth Carolina,JeffreyEllis(843) 409-1740 AssociateD&B Homes, LLCTonyCates(803) 237-2672 BuilderHarvey & Vallini, LLCJohnChandler(803) 409-1307 AffiliateHarvey & Vallini, LLCCarolynBenzon(803) 409-1216 AffiliateExceed Landscape Solutions, IncHolcombeSmith(803) 776-8089 AssociateBelforKaraHoffman(803) 760-0524 AssociateDaltileHeatherWilkins(803) 739-5677 AssociateMungo HomesTonyZeman(803)
Top Reasons to Embrace an Education in the Trades
If you know a student that is seeking a path that will lead to personal fulfillment, a career and technical education (CTE) track can reap many benefits. February is Careers and Technical Education Month, which shines a spotlight on the many different educational opportunities for high school students, college students and adults. CTE includes several different fields, such as information technology, advanced manufacturing and construction. Here are some of reasons students should not overlook gaining a
Taking a Bite Out of BLT
From the Desk Of:Ted Pitts South Carolina Chamber of Commerce What’s the most business unfriendly thing we do to small businesses? BLT With over 400,000 small businesses in South Carolina making up 47% of our workforce, they are the backbone of our economy. We should help them grow and succeed, but our business license tax system does the opposite. The state’s patchwork BLT system is the most business unfriendly thing we do to our small businesses. That is why states
Lexington County Restricts Housing Options
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Lexington County Council gave first reading to Ordinance 20-03 (Restrictive Residential Density District) and invoked the pending ordinance doctrine. The ordinance was offered by Councilman Darrell Hudson after being discussed in Executive Session. The County Planning Commission voted last month to not recommend the Restrictive Residential Density District, for implementation within the Zoning Ordinance. · The Planning Commission felt that a potential new Comprehensive
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Construction Job Shadowing
In recognition of October being Careers in Construction Month, Sixty-Nine Students from Midlands’ School Districts Participated in a Construction Industry-wide Job Shadowing event held on October 10, 2019.Midlands Education and Business Alliance and Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) coordinated with industry partners to place 69 students in job shadows throughout the construction industry on October 10, 2019. Students participating in the extended learning opportunity spent the
2019 BIA Member Award Winners
John Covert named BIA Builder Member of the Year, Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate Member of the Year Award. Sponsored by Movement Mortgage, The Builder Member of the Year is John Covert of Covert Homes, LLC. Covert is a Columbia native who graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1990. He then graduated from Piedmont Technical College in 1993
Cayce Approves Moratorium
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Cayce City Council approved a "temporary moratorium" on new construction. The Moratorium includes applications, and the administrative processing of such applications, for new large scale single-family residential subdivisions of fifteen or more residences, and new large scale multi-family residential (including rental or owner-occupied apartments or condominiums) complexes of more than four living units in the City. The justification provided by City Manager Tracy Hegler
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