HBASC Forms Continuing Education Committee
At the urging of the Building Official Association of South Carolina to state elected officials and the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR), the Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC) recently formed a Continuing Education Committee to explore the possibilities of implementing mandatory continuing education for all licensed residential builders.

Greater Columbia Executive Officer to Lead NAHB's EOC Council
Greater Columbia HBA Executive Officer Earl McLeod has been selected to lead the 2008 NAHB Executive Officers Council (EOC). McLeod will be installed as the 2008 EOC President at the International Builders Show on Tuesday, February 12th at the Orlando Peabody Hotel at noon.

Local Executive Officers Reach Service Milestones
Four local executive officers received services awards from the NAHB recently. Each year, the Executive Officers Council recognizes executive officers who will have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and beyond years of service in the year to come.

Aiken County HBA Hosting Education Seminar in January
The Aiken County HBA is kicking off the new year with an education seminar on January 16th called Seven Deadly Mistakes Construction Businesses Make. Anthony Burruano of the Burruano Group in Naples, Florida, will show students how to recognize, quantify, and avoid seven deadly business mistakes.

HBASC Host Senator Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham recently made a special visit to the Home Builders of South Carolina's office as part of a fundraiser for his re-election campaign. HBA of South Carolina partnered with the Carolinas AGC and the American Council of Engineering Companies and hosted the event.

Have you and your employees filed Form I-9?
Protect yourself and your business by instructing all of your employees to complete Form I-9, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Eligibility Verification form.

Past Presidents Turn Out for Reception, Dinner
What a wonderful night was shared by all that attended the HBA of SC Past President reception and dinner recently. The night started as everyone congregated around the table looking at old photos and reminiscing about old times.

Green Building Resources Available!
Green building is a hot topic these days, and NAHB is creating resources and events designed to help HBAs with their green building programs.

12 Tips to Network Your Way to Success
Lots of people network but few reap the rewards of zeroing in on their potential when it comes to networking. Here are some tips to help fill the gap between where you are now and where you can be.

SC Members Win Sales & Marketing Awards at The Nationals
Winners of The Nationals, the nation's largest and most prestigious awards for new home sales and marketing professionals, and communities, were announced recently within the Silver and Regional categories with four awards going to South Carolina members.

InSinkErator® Brings New Disposer Technology to Home Improvement TV Series THIS OLD HOUSE®
This Old House is about to get revolutionary new food waste disposer technology. The Emmy Award-winning show This Old House began its new season on PBS in October renovating an 1897 Shingle-style home in Newton, Mass.

New-Home Sales Edge Up In October
New single-family home sales edged up 1.7 percent in October following a dramatic downward revision to the preliminary estimate for September, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today. October's seasonally adjusted annual rate of 728,000 units was 23.5 percent below a year ago.

Local Real Estate Firms Team Up To Market and Sell Upscale Simpsonville Community
Prudential C. Dan Joyner and Spaulding Co. have signed a co-listing agreement with the partners of Allegheny LLC, the newly formed partnership between four Upstate custom builders, to market and sell the remaining lots in Allegheny, a gated upscale development situated off Jonesville Road on Griffith Court in Simpsonville.

Greenville Developer Wins Georgia Award
Congratulations to Captain's Watch, recipient of the Preservation Award for New Construction! Captain's Watch is Tybee Island's newest upscale condominium venture. Prices range from $600,000-$950,000.