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Early Spring contents 2013 16 features 8 QUALITY LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE: INCREASED VALUE TO YOUR NEW OR EXISTING HOME 6 In a heavily populated landscaping industry, selecting a company to develop the land around the homes you build is an important decision. Studies have shown high-quality landscaping can easily add 5–10% in value to a home, depending on location. For the new homeowner, it's an investment in curb appeal that adds value and reflects the builder's skill. 12 PALMETTO CORP: LOCAL LEADER IN SITE WORK, GRADING, PAVING AND ASPHALT NOW ZEROES IN ON CUSTOM HOME BUILDING Founded in 1987, Palmetto Corp, one of Horry County's largest private employers, has traditionally been thought of solely as a paving company. President Shawn Godwin is working to transform that perception. 16 CRG CONSTRUCTION: DESIGN – CONSTRUCTION – REAL ESTATE Preston Guyton and CRG Construction have expanded their services to include a fully licensed real estate agency. The company prides itself on designing and building some of the more beautiful homes on the oceanfront in Horry County. "We still design and build homes in a lot of neighborhoods that aren't on the ocean, but most of the homes we build are oceanfront," says Preston. 24 THE FLOORING DEPOT: CATERING TO THE LOCAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR SINCE 2004 With more than 18 years of experience in flooring behind him, Jaime Pando founded The Flooring Depot in 2004 and has become a favored subcontractor for builders along the coast and inland in both Carolinas. departments 2013 HOME SHOW ������������������������6 The building industry is starting to thrive again. This was more apparent than ever at the 2013 Home Show in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center February 22–24. CONCRETE ������������������������������������14 Professional Concrete Inc. specializes in footings, foundations, slabs, driveways, sidewalks and pool decks. Owner Staton McIntyre appreciates the numerous reputable building contractors his company works with. SHADES AND SHUTTERS �������������26 Shade & Shutter Expo owners Danny and Julie Fergus have made a name for themselves by providing excellent customer service and high-quality, beautiful products. LANDSCAPING �����������������������������28 CovEr PhoTo © ChUCk GEE What are the essential attributes of a good and successful landscaper? On the Cover An oceanfront home in Garden City, SC, designed and built by CRG Construction NAHB UPDATE �����������������������������30 A new guide co-published by the National Association of Home Builders and the International Code Council answers frequently asked residential construction jobsite code questions.