Droves of Home Builders Show Support at Rally
Hundreds of home builders from across the state met at the housing rally on the steps of the State House in Columbia recently to show the local news media and consumers that South Carolina’s home building industry is strong and that now is a great time to buy a home.

NAHB Responds to Political Endorsement Emails
Over the past several days we have heard from many of you regarding a recent partisan E-mail communication that was sent out over the signature of one of the Senior Officers of the Board.

HBASC Receives OSHA Grant
The Home Builders Association of South Carolina has received a more than $170,000 grant from OSHA through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to conduct residential construction safety training sessions.

Columbia HBA Announces 2008 Parade of Homes Critics’ Choice Award Winners
The 2008 Parade of Homes, presented by the Greater Columbia Home Builders Association, is going on now through November 2nd at the Saluda River Club in Lexington, SC. Just before the gates opened to the public, a panel of judges from around the state met at the site and walked through each entry to decide the winners of the Critics’ Choice Awards.

David Crowe to Replace David Seiders as NAHB'S Chief Economist
David Crowe, who has been the Senior Staff Vice President for Regulatory and Housing Policy at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) since 2002, has been named the association's Chief Economist, effective November 17.

Legendary Football Coach To Address Nation's Home Builders At 2009 International Builders' Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced that famed football coach, Lou Holtz will be the keynote speaker at its 2009 International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the housing industry’s largest annual trade show and exhibition.

NAHB Announces New Audio Seminars, Education Updates
NAHB University of Housing has added two new audio seminars to its lineup, in addition to updating some of its assessments and courses.

HUD Releases a Prescriptive Method Detailing Connection Systems Between SIP Roofs to Concrete Wall Systems
A new study released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows builders how to improve the durability and energy efficiency of their homes by combining structural insulated panel (SIPs) roof systems and concrete wall systems.

Energy Tax Credits Available in 2009 for Existing Home Owners
Residential remodelers may use the newly enacted tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements as a financial incentive to encourage more customers to go green on their renovation projects in 2009.