
Ocean Springs builder Randy Bosarge thinks it’s unfortunate that some contractors give the construction industry a bad reputation. As president of the Home Builders Association of Mississippi, he’s committed to professionalism and wants members to stand strong and pull together. “I’ve been a member since 2001 and moved up through the ranks,” he said. “The [...] [...]

The Home Builders Association of Jackson (HBAJ) recently awarded its top three members for outstanding achievement. Gary N. Smith of Northtowne Builders was awarded the 2009 Builder Member of the Year because of his outstanding achievements in serving the home building industry. Smith made significant contributions in bringing green education, promotion and partnerships within HBAJ [...] [...]

Housing starts are up for September and October, which could be good news for market September and October of this year were the first consecutive months that outdid 2008 housing permits issued in the metro Jackson area — an indicator that the housing market could be improving. In 2008, 104 and 97 permits were [...] [...]