Congress Passes Bailout Bill; Bush Signs Into Law
President Bush signed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Friday shortly after Congress passed the bill. The bill, which was approved by a 263 to 171 vote, was strongly endorsed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Fire Official Surge Sweeps Sprinkler Mandate to Victory
Fire sprinkler mandates will be part of the 2009 International Residential Code and will be required in all one- and two-family homes and townhouses that build to the code as of Jan. 1, 2011.

South Carolina Climate Report Must Be Viewed with Skepticism
Citizens for Sound Conservation released the following statement regarding this week’s completion and release of the SC Climate, Energy and Commerce Advisory Committee (CECAC) report: “As an organization committed to improving South Carolina’s environmental and economic quality of life, this week’s release of the final CECAC report must be met with skepticism."

The ABC’s of Job Readiness
When asked their number one concern on a job, contractors overwhelmingly respond, "job readiness." Not being job ready often leads to greater incurred costs, scheduling conflicts, and a tendency to take short cuts, in addition to general frustration for both the trade contractor and the builder.

NAHB Has Nearly 300 Resources to Help You Run Your Business More Profitably
Go to NAHB's Business Management Tools Web pages (available to members only) for instant access to nearly 300 timesaving, moneymaking and cost-cutting business resources to help you run your business more profitably.

Distance Learning Arrives at NAHB
TLocal HBAs can take advantage of two great ways to get education out to members economically and conveniently.