
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 [...] [...]

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes is at its highest level since the housing market collapse, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) shows. The survey released last Tuesday by the homebuilders and national banking giant measures “sentiment” and reports that the confidence level nudged up one [...] [...]

Home building in many areas of the state is gradually improving with most major cities showing an increased number of building permits in 2011 compared to 2010. “We’re seeing a little bit of market activity pick up, and are actually forecasting a slight increase this year,” said Marty Milstead, executive vice president, Home Builders Association [...] [...]
Michael Linebaugh, chief estimator, has been promoted to vice president-estimating for White Construction’s Ridgeland-Jackson location. Linebaugh has 37 years of experience in the construction industry, including 19 years as a senior and chief estimator and 18 years as owner of an estimating and software consulting firm. Linebaugh is certified by the American Society of Professional Estimators. [...]