Builder Journal Issue 1, 2025 compressed

South Carolina

Builder Journal ISSUE 1, 2025

M eet You r 2025 HBA of SC Leader sh ip Team

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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President 's Message

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Per m it In f or m at ion

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M eet Ou r 2025 Leader s

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Local Happen in gs

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M ast er Bu ilder High ligh t

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I am deeply honored to serve as your 2025 President of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC). Over the past 20 years, my involvement with the HBASC and the BIA of Central SC has profoundly shaped my professional journey, and I am excited to give back to an organization that has been instrumental in my growth.

The HBASC exists to promote, serve, and protect the building industry while advocating for policies that benefit not only our members but also the citizens of South Carolina. In 2025, we must focus on strengthening our association, tackling critical legislative challenges, ensuring the future of our industry through workforce development and training, and addressing the vital issue of h om e at t ain abilit y.

As housing costs rise, the dream of home ownership slips further out of reach for many South Carolinians. Ensuring that homes remain attainable and affordable must be central to our efforts. This includes addressing regulatory barriers, limiting excessive litigation that drives up costs, and fostering policies that support economic growth and development.

One of our highest priorities this year is advancing the Com pr eh en sive Tor t Ref or m Act of 2025 (S.244). This bill is essential to curbing the escalating costs and uncertainties in our legal system that harm builders, businesses, and homeowners alike. Key provisions include: 1. En su r in g Accou n t abilit y an d Fair n ess:Holding individuals and businesses accountable only for the damages they cause, aligning with neighboring states like Georgia and North Carolina.

2. Redu cin g t h e " Tor t Tax" : Helping South Carolina families save an estimated $3,700 per household annually by lowering insurance premiums and cutting excessive litigation costs.

3. Rein f or cin g Per son al Respon sibilit y:Eliminating legal loopholes that unfairly shift blame, reflecting South Carolina's values of fairness and accountability.

4. Clar if yin g Con st r u ct ion Liabilit y:Differentiating between minor and significant building code violations, providing much-needed balance and clarity.

5. Boost in g Econ om ic Com pet it iven ess an d Hom e Af f or dabilit y:Creating a more predictable legal environment that encourages business growth, reduces construction costs, and keeps home ownership within reach for more South Carolinians.

Tort reform is a cornerstone of our advocacy efforts, but it is just one piece of the puzzle. We must also continue to develop the workforce needed to build the homes of tomorrow and strengthen the SC Builders PAC to ensure we have the resources to advocate effectively.

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Tort reform is a cornerstone of our advocacy efforts, but it is just one piece of the puzzle. We must also continue to develop the workforce needed to build the homes of tomorrow and strengthen the SC Builders PAC to ensure we have the resources to advocate effectively.

The work we do as an association? whether fighting against burdensome regulations, advocating for better policies, or equipping members with tools to grow their businesses? plays a crucial role in improving the availability and affordability of housing across our state. It depends on the dedication, energy, and involvement of every member. I urge each of you to engage actively, recruit new members, and support our PAC to ensure we have the resources needed to advocate for the future of home building in South Carolina.Together, we will make 2025 a year of progress and prosperity for our industry, ensuring that the dream of home ownership remains attainable for families in every corner of our state. I look forward to working alongside all of you to strengthen the HBASC, improve our legal and economic environment, and advance the success of home building in South Carolina.

Eddie Yandle President

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Mix , Mingle and Music for t he members of t he great er Aiken-August a HBA was a fun t ime for everyone.

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Members of t he Building Indust ry Associat ion of Cent ral SC (BIA) enjoyed dancing t he night away at t heir annual Holiday Ball.

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Congrat ulat ions t o St an O'Brien of Paradime Const ruct ion Co., Inc. for being named t he 2024 BIA Byron Crost hwait e Resident ial Builder Member of t he year.

Congrat ulat ions t o Richard Hit chler of 84 Lumber who was named t he 2024 BIA Associat e Member of t he Year.

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Congrat ulat ions t o Karl Haslinger who was name t he Richard N. Sendler award recipient for BIA.

Congrat ulat ions t o 84 Lumber who is BIA's 2024 Corporat e Member of t he Year.

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Congrat ulat ions t o Doug Floyd! He was present ed wit h t he 2025 Champion of Housing Award.

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2025 HBASC Executive Committee Pr esiden t : Eddie Yan dle, Colu m bia Vice Pr esiden t : Dou g Jam es, Ch ar lest on Tr easu r er : Ryan Kaiser , Cam pobello Secr et ar y: Jay Pin er , Ch ar lest on Im m ediat e Past Pr esiden t : Rob Clem on s, M u r r ells In let Dist r ict #1 Vice Pr esiden t : An dy Bar ber , Ch ar lest on Dist r ict #2 Vice Pr esiden t : Kevin St eelm an , Colu m bia Dist r ict #3 Vice Pr esiden t : Joh n n y Uldr ick , Gr een w ood Dist r ict #4 Vice Pr esiden t : Calvin Sn ow , Lym an Dist r ict #5 Vice Pr esiden t : Ken Gibson , Har t sville Associat es Vice Pr esiden t : David Gw in , Ir m o Legislat ive Ch air per son s: Dar r yl Hall, Flor en ce, An dy Wh it e, Lexin gt on M em ber sh ip Ch air per son : Ed Byr d, Colu m bia NAHB Nat ion al Repr esen t at ive: Br an don Edw ar ds, Hilt on Head NAHB St at e Repr esen t at ive: Bar t Bar t let t , Colu m bia EO Cou n cil Ch air per son : Bin Wilcen sk i, Colu m bia HBASC St af f : Execu t ive Dir ect or : M ar k Nix Dir ect or of Gover n m en t Af f air s: Alex Jam es Dir ect or of Regu lat or y Af f air s: Jam es Gr aves Dir ect or of Accou n t in g: Aidan DeJam es Dir ect or of Oper at ion s: Tar a M or r ison Dist r ict #1 - Ch ar lest on HBA an d t h e Hilt on Head Ar ea HBA Dist r ict #2 - BIA of Cen t r al S.C., HBA of Lan cast er , HBA of Or an gebu r g/ Bam ber g/ Calh ou n , HBA of Yor k Dist r ict #3 - HBA of Aik en , HBA of An der son , Lak elan ds HBA an d t h e HBA of Ocon ee Dist r ict #4 - HBA of Ch er ok ee, HBA of Gr een ville an d t h e HBA of Spar t an bu r g Dist r ict #5 - Hor r y/ Geor get ow n HBA an d t h e HBA of t h e Gr eat er Pee Dee

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