via the National Association of Home Builders As the tax reform debate continues on Capitol Hill, NAHB has been fully-engaged on this issue for months. Our efforts have been Federation-wide as we work to ensure lawmakers understand the industry’s priorities and the importance of housing to the nation’s economy. NAHB conducted a successful, targeted congressional fly-in Nov. 14-15, …
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending the effective date of the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule for two years while it works out, with input from those who would potentially be affected by the rule, what exactly is included in the definition of “water of the United States,” according to the Washington …
The first design-build collaboration between NAHB members Mark Batson, owner of Tongue & Groove custom home builders in Wilmington, N.C., and Phil Kean, owner of Phil Kean Design Group in Winter Park, Fla., is making significant progress. We previously reported on how these two builders met at a 20 Club meeting and developed a new …
Clive Daniel Home , the upscale Naples home furnishings retailer, has added 23 honors to its portfolio of design and marketing awards with Pinnacle Awards presented by the Lee Building Industry Association. The design powerhouse was also selected Interior Design Firm of the Year and won the prestigious Best Showroom award . The company continues …
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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the need for construction professionals to rebuild Texas’ devastated commercial and residential properties has created a skills-gap the size of, well, Texas. In response, Lone Star College has added three- to six-week courses in framing, drywalling, roofing and sheet-metal work to meet the critical demand…read more
To replace Florida Keys homes lost to future hurricanes, Monroe County commissioners may consider building a handful of tiny-home prototypes. Commissioners hold a special 10 a.m. Wednesday meeting at the Marathon Government Center to go over a number of issues arising after Hurricane Irma devastated hundreds of homes, including mobile homes, that provided the Keys …
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Most of us in Tallahassee review daily legislative clips to glean up-to-the-minute news from the Capitol. Lately, editorial space meant for legislation updates is being held for the latest broadcast of politicians facing sexual harassment or ethical complaints. As intriguing as all that can be, we cannot lose sight of the fact the 2018 Legislative …
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NAHB is offering a huge thank you to recruiters for bringing the most new Builder and Associate members to the Federation in October. Special congratulations are in order for Builders Association of North Central Florida members Rob Lash, Moody, Salzman & Lash! Check out the full list below: Region A: Shane Burnette, Schell Brothers, HBA of Richmond in Virginia …
Subcontractor requirement is now only $300,000 for FHB EDGE! EDGE continues to be what builders need: Minimum premiums for remodelers and hurricane contractors as low as $500 with NO CLASSIFICATION limitation endorsement (if no roofing exposure). Agreement to cancel early and PRO RATE the premiums (if less than annual). No minimum earned on our admitted …
Building officials, developers, engineers, architects, and others are anticipating the next edition of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition, effective December 31, 2017. Many projects to repair flood damage or to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Irma and other flooding events may be subject to this edition of the Code. Nearly all of Florida’s flood …
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