Optimism about the economic future of the construction industry is high, and employers expect to increase their payrolls in the coming year and beyond, according to the Associated General Contractors of America — but no one is really sure where the labor to support all that activity is going to come from. And while the attention …
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On Thursday, January 11, 2018, Chuck Fowke of Tampa, Florida was elected to serve as NAHB’s Third Vice President. FHBA is proud to have Chuck represent Florida’s building industry at the national level. Fowke, a builder for almost 40 years, is owner and president of Homes by John C. Fowke, Inc. His dedication to the …
The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918, as amended, is a strict liability statute, making it “unlawful at any time, by any means or in any manner, to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, attempt to take, capture, or kill . . . any migratory bird,” punishable by a $15,000 fine and 6 months …
So it begins! Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, is the first day of Florida’s 2018 Legislative Session. Much has been reported about sexual harassment complaints involving key legislative leaders. Others have expressed frustration with the political system in Tallahassee and another crop of legislators left their seats to pursue other alternatives. In spite of the all …
The Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) announced its 2017 Associate and Builder of the Year Awards and unveiled its 2018 Board of Directors at the organization’s annual Holiday Happenings dinner held at The club at Olde Cypress in Naples earlier this month. Jimmy Martin, Vice President of Operations for Raymond Building Supply, was presented the …
CBIA Announces Prestigious 2017 Associate & Builder of the Year Awards Read More »
Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), recently hosted its annual awards event, honoring several building partners and volunteers in recognition of their service and commitment to Southwest Florida’s elderly, disabled and economically disadvantaged homeowners and their families…read more
On December 2, 2017, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Nomination Committee announced the following winners of the annual builder, sub-contractor, associate and member of the year award: Builder of the Year was awarded to Jonathan Kapper, President of Kapper Contracting. Jonathan, who specializes in total home renovations and build-outs, is at every jobsite working with …
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FHBA members, the Department of Health Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Variance Review and Advisory Committee seeks a recommendation for the designated FHBA seat. Interested in serving as an FHBA representative for a three-year term to this Committee? Or, just want more information? Contact Douglas Buck, Director of Governmental Affairs, at dbuck@fhba.com
U.S. construction companies this year hired fewer workers than they did in 2016, and their existing employees are working longer hours, according to TSheets. TSheets analyzed payroll data from 12,000 construction companies and found that employees are working a 39.6-hour week, compared with 39.2 hours in 2016 and 38.4 hours in 2015. Companies using TSheets’ …
Construction Workers Putting in Longer Hours, Industry Hiring Down Read More »
Dodge Data & Analytics’ newest SmartMarketReport, Safety Management in the Construction Industry, shows that technology, including BIM, drones and wearables, is having a positive effect onsite in regards to improving safety…read more
