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SEBC, The Original Regional Industry Trade Show Continues To Grow

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With over 20% more of everything – exhibitors, attendees, educational offerings, and networking events – this year’s Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), held on July 27-28, 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida continues to be the place to grow the building industry. “This year’s show has been sold out with an exhibitor waiting list since the beginning of …

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Mortgage Tax Breaks are Gateway to Owning Homes for Middle-Income Families

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As Congress works to advance tax reform, lawmakers should think twice before taking action to undermine the nation’s existing and longstanding support for homeownership by eliminating or diminishing the effectiveness of the mortgage-interest deduction. Going down this path would harm the interests of tens of millions of homeowners and those who aspire to own a …

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EPA Seeks Public Comment on WOTUS Revision

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One of the linchpins of President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was that he would eliminate some regulations on business operations — including WOTUS, a move supported by construction industry leaders. As the regulation’s standards were being crafted, farmers and developers said the Obama administration’s unclear definition of the rule’s scope would qualify seemingly insignificant water …

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Con-Tech Investors Focus on Field Productivity

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With today’s construction activity at 2007 levels and with 100,000 fewer skilled workers industry-wide, more construction teams on and off the job site are turning to technology for productivity solutions. Telematics is one solution that is gaining steam in the industry, with major companies like Komatsu, Caterpillar and John Deere making investments in such technology…read …

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Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference

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The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces members of the building industry who were given high honors by over 7,900 FHBA members across the state. Specifically, the FHBA recognizes three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and honors its 2017 Builder of the Year and Associate of the Year. Awards will be presented during …

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President’s Report: SEBC Is Upon Us

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The 2017 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is upon us! This week’s event, taking place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL is shaping up to be a grand event. The expo hall is sold out. Over 3,000 individuals have pre-registered to attend. You can receive all 14 hours of continuing education …

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Another Flood Insurance Crisis? Washington Rancor Threatens Progress

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Despite the rancor consuming Washington, bipartisan work is happening on an issue that affects Florida more than any other state: flood insurance. But the fight over health care and controversy over Russian interference in the election — not to mention an August recess of some length — threaten to impede that work, stoking renewed fears …

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How Force Majeure Contract Clauses Can Plan for the Unexpected

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Anyone in the construction business can attest to the fact that it’s an industry that defines the phrase “stuff happens.” And most of the time, there is someone to blame. Inconsistencies between versions of the plans and specifications; late ordering of long-lead-time specialty items; failure on the part of a subcontractor to adequately allocate resources; …

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