Woodward to Unveil Economic Status Report at Convention
Attendees of the 2009 Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s state convention July 23-26 in Greenville will hear first-hand news on the economic status of South Carolina’s home building industry on both state and local levels.

PEOPLE Magazine finds “Heroes Among Us” at Charleston HBA: Local Contractors Praised for Carol’s Home Project
The “World’s Most Beautiful” issue of PEOPLE magazine, which hit newsstands last week, highlights a group of Charleston, S.C. home builders and contractors for their generous donations to build a new home for a woman left handicapped after a brutal attack.

S.C. Supreme Court Workers’ Comp Ruling Toughens Burden on General Contractors
Thanks to a recent ruling of the SC Supreme Court, the burden on general contractors to ensure that they qualify for reimbursement from the Uninsured Employers' Fund just got more rigorous.

Convention Website Provides Details at Your Fingertips
The HBASC has a new feature on its website, a page just for the State Convention.

Going To “Green” School
The Charleston Trident Home Builders Association and the Sustainability Institute are joining together to bring the first Green Educational Conference and Tradeshow to the Charleston region.

Columbia Posts Second-Lowest S.C. Foreclosure Rate
The Columbia metropolitan statistical area posted the second-lowest percentage of homes in foreclosure statewide for the first quarter of 2009, according to data released this morning.

Jobsite Theft Task Force Fights Worksite Theft
Contractors are sick and tired of their hard work being vandalized and stolen.

An Introduction to Social Networking
I keep getting calls. They’re from clients or people who know that I “deal” in the Web, and they’re all asking me some form of the same question. Some ask, “What the heck is a Tweet?”

SCE&G Summerville Names New Operations Manager
South Carolina Electric & Gas has a new Operations Manager at their Summerville location.

Convention Education Featuring Diversification Course
Do you want to find new construction opportunities? Attend the NAHB University of Housing Course Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities during the 2009 State Convention on July 23 in Greenville.

May 14 Audio Seminar Explores Government Contracting Options
During an hour-long NAHB audio seminar next week, developers, remodelers and single-family and multifamily builders can learn how to use the economic stimulus package to diversify into commercial construction.

NAHB Education ID Numbers Sent
The NAHB University of Housing recently mailed Education ID numbers to 21,000 active students and graduates.

Housing, Economic Growth Now Heading to Higher Ground
The nation’s housing industry and the economy have just about seen the worst of the painful downturn that greatly intensified since last September’s turmoil in the financial markets, according to economists speaking on April 23 at NAHB’s Construction Forecast Conference.

Builder Confidence Shows Biggest Jump in Five Years
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes this month rose five points — to 14 — the highest level since October 2008, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), which was released on April 15.

Lost Wealth Won’t Keep 50+ Home Buyers Down for Long
Reeling from a sizable decline in wealth as a result of the current downturns in housing and the financial markets, members of the baby boom are in a bit of a holding pattern for now, but will gradually make their way back into the housing market, eventually in a big way, according to panelists at NAHB’s Building for Boomers and Beyond 50+ Housing Symposium in Philadelphia April 27-29.

Remodelers Required to Hand Out EPA Lead Paint Pamphlet
With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes where there is lead-based paint set to become fully effective a year from now, remodelers are now required to hand out the new EPA pamphlet, “Renovate Right,” to potential clients who own homes built before 1978 so that they are aware of the new lead paint regulations.

Members Saved Approximately $5,000,000 in 2008 Using the Member Advantage Program
Members saved approximately $5,000,000 in 2008 using the Member Advantage program. For those who were signed up in 2008, over $200,000 in revenue will be shared with 458 locals and 30 states in late March to early April.

Top 10 Recent NAHB Actions on Behalf of Our Members
Being a member of the Home Builders Association has never been more important. As a member, you get tons of benefits effect your pocket. In addition to local and state benefits, the NAHB also provides services and benefits that help you in the end. The following report is a “Top 10” list that highlights the most important NAHB actions benefiting you – our member – from the past month.