
Greenville’s 2020 Bridge Awards
“Hartness Construction honored with 4 Bridge Awards”
Hartness Construction was recently honored for its craftmanship at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2020 Bridge Awards Gala presented by GBS Building Supply on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The company was recognized with 4 awards.
Hartness Construction Recognized at the Eighth Annual Bridge Awards Gala
GREENVILLE, S.C.— Hartness Construction was recently honored for its craftmanship at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2020 Bridge Awards Gala presented by GBS Building Supply on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The company was awarded the Best Overall and Best Kitchen for their Jasmine plan in the Custom New Homes, $250,000 to $499,999, and the Best Overall and Best Bath for their Magnolia plan in the Custom New Homes, $500,000 to $999,999.
“Year after year this event is becoming a benchmark for the Home Builders Association and year after year we continue to see the incredible works produced by the best home building, remodeling, and craftsmen in our industry”, Taylor Lyles, HBA of Greenville’s Executive Vice President. “The HBA of Greenville is excited to honor its membership with these awards as a testament to their craftsmanship and character in the industry.”
The Home Builders Association of Greenville recognizes excellence in craftsmanship, service to the industry, commitment to the community and member recruitment and retention, with a variety of awards through the Bridge Awards. The awards are divided among three main categories: individual, sales and marketing, and craftsmanship.
Source: Bridge Awards

The Home Builders Association of Greenville was founded on January 16, 1960. The association was officially organized and chartered as an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders on that date in 1960. The association was formed so home builders and other professionals in the home building industry could work together and cooperate in promoting the industry, new homes, home remodeling, repairs and improvements, and other areas of interest to the home building industry. The association began with a few dedicated members and has grown to over 600-member firms today. For more information, please call 864-254-0133, or visit http://www.hbaofgreenville.com.
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