A South Carolina Certified Master Builder

Jim Garman received his Master Builder Certification in 2008. The Certified Master Building program requires applicants to take 20 hours of initial classes, provide references, submit proof of sound business practices, and meet various other standards for consideration. Once builders receive the certification, they must take 10 hours of continuing education courses a year. By hiring a Master Builder, a homeowner hires someone with a proven track record of stability, integrity, and service. In addition, Master Builders are committed to staying updated in the most current practices in their fields.

Certified Graduate Builder

Jim received his Certified Graduate Builder License from the National Association of Home Builders in 2011. Certified Graduate Builders are experienced building professionals who have taken the Builder Assessment Review and any necessary courses in five key areas of their field. The courses focus on effective management in the office and on the job site and examine all stages of new home construction.

Certified Green Professional

Jim received his Certified Green Builder designation in 2011. The Certified Green Professional designation requires 18 hours of classroom instructio and 12 hours of continuing education classes every three years. The Certified Building Professional understands how to use good, cost-effective building science to make your home healthier and more comfortable in a way that is friendly to the environment.

Certified Aging in Place Specialists

Jim earned his Certified Aging in Place Specialist designation in 2011. By taking three courses, Certified Aging in Place Specialists learn how to design and build for homeowners who want to remain in their home throughout their maturing years. They study the safest design practices for the aging population, and they can offer ideas for how to make homes more accessible.