Housing pegged as a $45B annual industry in SC
Housing fuels a $45 billion industry across South Carolina, but it could be higher if more homes were being built to meet the demand.Those are the findings of a new study prepared by University of South Carolina economist Joey Von Nessen for the South Carolina Realtors Association.From the lumber to build a new home to the person selling the dwelling and the buyer furnishing it, housing in the Palmetto State is big business, especially when its ripple effect is added to the initial sale.“Every property
Is the Long Saga of the HOW Companies Nearing an End?
The HOW Companies were a group of risk retention businesses formed in the 1980s for the purpose of providing home warranties to home owners. Many builders, including NAHB members, contributed capital to get the companies off the ground. In 1994, the state of Virginia placed the businesses into receivership, ultimately deciding to close the businesses through the liquidation process. At the time, the companies had over 1.7 million home owner policies. The Receiver spent more than two decades resolving
Custom Builders and Remodelers Receive Awards
The winners of the 2019 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards were announced this September. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the long-running Columbia Remodelers Awards (CRA) and the Custom Building Awards (CBA) programs. It is sponsored by Columbia Metropolitan Magazine. The awards are given to BIA Members for work completed in the Midlands between May 2018 and May 2019. Judges visited projects in person or reviewed project entries to determine the
TOP ECONOMIST TO VISIT COLUMBIA TO GIVE REAL ESTATE FORECAST
Local organizations to host Midlands Real Estate Forecast. On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the BIA of Central South Carolina, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA), and Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater Columbia will host a Midlands Real Estate Forecast conference at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201. This event will take place from 8:30-11:30AM. This year’s guest speaker is Robert Dietz, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Prepare Your Home for Hurricanes and Severe Weather
During severe weather, your house may endure the brutal conditions of tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and other punishing storms. Take the time now to equip your home with the accessories it will need to survive a storm. Don’t wait until the forecast calls for severe weather because you may not have enough time to take necessary preparations. Review Your Insurance PoliciesBefore you do anything else, look over your insurance policies to make sure you’re covered for losses incurred as the result of a
CF Evans Construction Recognized for Excellence in Residential Construction
At the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Annual Conference, CF Evans Construction was honored with the inaugural NAWIC Builds Excellence Award for Excellence in Residential Construction for their project, Meeting Street Lofts in Charleston, SC. The Annual Awards Program is dedicated to honoring the best construction projects and the companies that designed and built them in the US and Guam. Independent juries of industry leaders in design and construction judged the projects using seven
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES TO CHANGE IN 2020
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES TO CHANGE IN 2020BIA To Offer Workshop for Home Builders and Trade Contractors The 2018 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on January 1, 2020. The new building codes and South Carolina modifications vary from the current codes in many ways. In an effort to help residential builders keep up with and understand the changes, the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) will
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Student Job Shadowing
Construction Industry Partners NeededDate: October 10, 2019Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Location: Determined by each employer.Registration: Please Click Here to Host a Student(s) for Job ShadowingThe purpose of this job shadow is to provide students an authentic learning experience that allows them to observe and engage in the construction industry. Participating students will be at least 16 years of age, and a sophomore in high school. These students have expressed an interest in learning more about career
Longfield Partners Launches New Website and Facebook Page
Longfield Partners, a Columbia-based real estate development and construction company specializing in custom homebuilding and renovation, has launched a new website and Facebook page. The new website features a representative selection of renovation and homebuilding projects with photo albums, as well as an overview on the Longfield project process. The new Facebook page offers detailed looks within the process of renovation and homebuilding projects, along with tips and brainstorming ideas for renovation
Notification of Nominating Committee
The By-Laws of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina require that the membership of the BIA be notified of the appointments to the Nominating Committee at least 30 days in advance of the Annual Meeting of the Membership. The Annual Meeting will be held on October 10, 2019 for the express purpose of electing the Officers of the Association, a Board of Directors and taking up such other matters as may properly come before the general membership. The following have been appointed to
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