Governor-Elect Haley Scheduled to Attend Legislative Day Conference
If you haven’t already made plans to attend the HBASC Annual Legislative Day Conference, then perhaps having the opportunity to shake the hand of Governor-Elect Haley will motivate you to attend.

Giant Wind Tunnel in Chester Opens Doors to HBA Members and Guests
The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) yesterday opened its door to members of the Home Builders Association and guests to show off the prized giant wind tunnel that will test and improve building sciences and enable homes to withstan d hurricane force winds.

SCHB SIF Trustees Vote for Decreases
The South Carolina Home Builders Self Insurers Fund Board of Trustees voted recently to reduce rates and premiums.

SC OSHA Safety Class in Columbia December 14
The Home Builders Association of South Carolina will host a South Carolina OSHA safety class in Columbia on December 14.

Fall Silent Auction Comes to Legislative Day; Bid Online Now
The South Carolina Builders Political Action Committee is holding its first Fall Silent Auction at the November 17 HBASC Legislative Day Conference & BBQ.

Committee Members Wanted at HBASC
All members of the Home Builders Association should be actively participating is some part of the HBA, whether it’s on the local, state or national levels.

OSHA Increases Penalties for Serious, Willful and Repeat Safety Violations by 300% to 400%
In an effort to provide a greater deterrent and encourage employers to provide a safer workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Oct. 1 instituted a new penalty structure that increases fines for non-compliance by 300% to 400% for employers who have been previously cited for serious, willful, repeat or failure-to-abate safety violations.

OSHA’s Crane and Derrick Rule Goes into Effect on Nov. 8
The vast majority of a new final rule on construction cranes and derricks from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) becomes effective on Nov. 8.

IBS Pre-Show Courses Offer Skills and Continuing Education Credit
More than 20 pre-show courses will be offered at the upcoming NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando to provide attendees with business management tools, green building and aging-in-place remodeling techniques, sales and marketing methods and other skills to help boost their business.