Keith Smith Builders Profiled by Cabinet Makers Association

Keith Smith, APB, founder and President of Keith Smith Builders, and his team were profiled by Cabinet Makers Association in their recent Winter publication.

Keith credits his involvement in the Home Builders Association as one of the investments he has made that has helped him grow his business since founding Keith Smith Builders in 1970. 

Keith was President of the Home Builders Association of Greenville in 2003.  He was President of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina in 2007.  Keith also is a Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of South Carolina.

Keith currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cabinet Makers Association as a Director-At-Large.

Keith Smith Builders is an Approved Professional Builder member of the Home Builders Association of Greenville.  They specialize in custom home building, remodeling, light commercial contracting, and of course they operate a cabinetry shop in downtown Greer.

Congratulations Keith Smith and Keith Smith Builders!

NAHB: Construction forecast

Clear skies, chance of headwinds.

Three experts offer their insights on the direction the housing industry will take through the end of the year is now available for viewing.

Plus a look at what to expect in 2018 and 2019 in the exclusive NAHB Construction Forecast Webinar,

The forecast also includes a discussion of current economic matters, the state of housing demand and an update on supply-side constraints as home builders begin to feel the effects of soaring lumber prices.

The speakers:

• Mark Zandi, chief economist, Moody’s Analytics
• Danielle Hale, managing director of research, National Association of Realtors
• Robert Dietz, chief economist, NAHB

Watch the presentation.

Judges Needed for Atlanta Awards!

OBIE Awards Judges Needed! Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and the Atlanta SMC are putting on our annual awards program – The OBIE Awards, which recognizes outstanding industry professionals and offers HBA members the opportunity to compete with their peers in a variety of categories. We are seeking judges from around the country to score the various entries and help determine the winners. Interested judges please email Emily to complete the application by 5.26.17.

Nancy Wagner Thompson

Nancy Wagner Thompson

Your Home Builders Association offers our condolences to Brad Thompson, First Choice Custom Homes, on the loss of his mother.

Nancy Wagner Thompson , 81, of Harrisburg passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 24, 1936 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Victor Burton Wagner and Katie Fay Honbaier Wagner.

She worked as a secretary for the housing department at UNCC. Nancy was a member of Kerr Memorial Baptist Church. She was a certified hospice volunteer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Tyler Thompson.

Left to cherish her memory is sons William Lee Thompson (Donna) of Honea Path, SC and Brad Thompson (Cindy) of Greenville, SC, daughters Vicki McClamrock (Randy) of Mooresville and Karen Morrison (Jay) of Concord, sister Carolyn Wagner of Salisbury, nine grandchildren Jessica Overcash, Anthony Thompson, Matthew McClamrock, Adam Thompson, Adair Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Katie Morrison, Jake Morrison and Ava Morrison, three great grandchildren Chloe Overcash, Callie Overcash and Wyatt McClamrock.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Noles, Charlie Bowling, Anthony Thompson, Adam Thompson, Andrew Thompson and Matthew McClamrock.

Visitation: 10:00- 11:00 AM Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Kerr Memorial Baptist Church, 25 Hwy.49 S., Concord, NC 28025.

Service: 11:00 AM Thursday May 4 at the church with Rev. Mike Johnston and Rev. Rodney Navey officiaiting.

Burial: 1:00 PM at Rowan Memorial Park, 4125 Franklin Community Center Road, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Memorials: Hospice of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Congratulations: Sylvie Miller Smith

Congratulations to Jarrett and Sara Smith, of Smith and Webb, LLC, on the birth of their daughter, Sylvie Miller Smith.  Sylvie was born May 2.  The vitals: six pounds, two ounces, 18.5 inches.

Did you know Greenville Home Builders are making a huge impact in Zambia, Africa?

Did you know that two HBA of Greenville members, along with Home Builders from around the country, are making a huge impact in Zambia, Africa? Donations from Homes for Hope are helping HOPE International come alongside the church in Zambia to form Savings and Credit Associations (SCA).

SCA’s provide a way for people to gain access to credit for emergencies or even starting a business. "If you are living on less than a few dollars a day, it is impossible to save money because you need everything you earn, and then some," Jack Nulty, Executive Director of Homes for Hope, said. "However, in 2016 with the formation of SCA’s powered by HOPE International, the impossible has been made possible and has helped more than 1,000 families loosen the grip of poverty," Nulty said.


Homes for Hope, an HBA member since 2012, raises money for HOPE International by working with Home Builders and HBAs to build new homes, the proceeds from which are transmitted to HOPE International for their charitable and micro-lending activities in a dozen countries around the world.

Homes for Hope Executive Director Jack Nulty credits Rosewood Communities, Rosewood President Mark Nyblom, and Rosewood's trade and supply partners, for answering the call for help by building several homes in the Greenville area that have benefited Homes for Hope.

You can help HOPE International fight poverty by doing what you do best, build homes. Consider taking the proceeds from one of the homes you build this year and help 1,000 families or more by providing financial services to people who really need help!  Visit homes4hope.org for more information.

Job Posting: Construction Manager

Hartness Development, Inc.

Hartness Development, Inc. (HDI) is seeking a self-motivated, high energy and team-oriented Construction Manager to assist in the creation of Hartness, a 440 acre master-planned Traditional Neighborhood Development located in Greenville, South Carolina. This walkable community will consist of more than 600 homes in a variety of architectural styles and types, a 180-acre nature preserve, and a quaint village center with restaurants, retail shops, offices, and civic spaces.

HDI has compiled an exclusive group of local custom home builders to build the majority of the single-family detached homes at Hartness.  However, HDI will build, or hire contractors to build, a variety of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, mixed-use commercial buildings, and community amenities.

Job responsibilities will include, but will not not be limited to:

• Work with the HDI team to plan and manage light commercial and residential construction projects from start to finish
• Collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, and other construction industry professionals
• Manage the Hartness builder group
• Create and manage standard residential building specifications
• Administer residential design and construction guidelines
• Support the architectural review process
• Prepare and negotiate cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables
• Select appropriate construction methods and strategies
• Interpret and explain contracts and technical information
• Select, hire, and instruct material suppliers and contractors
• Supervise construction personnel and activities onsite
• Report on work progress and budget matters

Education Requirements: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, architecture, or engineering (or qualifying work experience in one or more of these fields).

Work Experience: 10 years minimum experience in light commercial and residential construction.

Professional Licensing: South Carolina Residential Builder (or have qualifications for licensing); South Carolina General Contractor (or have qualifications for licensing).

Interested applicants, contact Clay Driggers, Director of Development, Hartness Development, Inc., 3500 S. Highway 14,Greenville, SC 29615. 864-304-0472. clay@hartnessliving.com.