A distinguished list of builders, developers, marketing professionals, real estate agents and sales professionals were honored during the annual State wide STARS Awards Gala on Thursday, October 12 during the 21st Century Building Expo in Charlotte North Carolina. The North … Continued
Did you know that it takes an average of 22 different subcontractors to build a home? October is Careers in Construction Month and it’s a perfect time to recognize the contributions of all the professionals working in residential construction … Continued
Asheville, NC added 1,800 jobs over the past year. Since reaching a low of 161.80 thousand in February 2010, total non-farm payroll employment, 187.50 thousand, is currently 5.2% above its pre-recession peak level of 178.20 thousand. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is currently … Continued
Please participate in an online discussion with your NAHB Leadership on what tax reform means to our industry. Bring your questions and concerns: NAHB will cover business taxes, including the deduction for business interest, homeownership incentives such as the mortgage … Continued
NAHB is advising its members to be prepared as enforcement for the silica rule in construction is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 23. The rule was originally scheduled to go into effect for the construction sector on June 23, but OSHA … Continued
There is a high demand for professionals in the Skilled Trades sector throughout Asheville and across the nation. Whether you are considering a career change or opportunities to further your knowledge and skills – Check out the NEW courses … Continued
On August 11, Governor Cooper signed SB 407 (Employee Misclassification/IC Changes) into law. Known as the “Employee Fair Classification Act,” this law is designed to respond to the practice of those employers who hire an individual to work under the … Continued
NCHBA members achieved a tremendous victory when both chambers agreed to a conference report for SB 628 Various Changes to Revenue Laws. The bill contains numerous provisions sought by our NCHBA’s legislative team to simplify and clarify recent changes to sales tax … Continued
In Asheville, NC, total permits year‐to‐date are down by 10.0% to 914. Single‐family permits are up by 13.0% to 748 but multifamily permits are down by 53.1% to 166. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in Asheville is currently 3.7%, 0.3 percentage point below … Continued
The Licensing Board has as its primary duty to provide certain protections for the citizens of North Carolina. One of the protections is to ensure that the public is not misled or confused by the manner in which a contractor … Continued