Just one in 10 households in the U.S., U.K. and Australia have smart-home products and systems, according to a survey by Gartner of roughly 10,000 households in the latter half of 2016. The survey considered Internet-enabled, interconnected devices and systems that were responsive to preset conditions, remotely accessible by mobile apps or via an internet browser, and …
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We need your help to educate legislators on the importance of passing SB 7000 and HB 901 to stabilize Florida’s ever-changing building code. SB 7000 and HB 901 seek to change the way in which Florida’s building code is adopted. Current law requires the Florida Building Commission to adopt the International Code Council (ICC) model …
What better way than getting your company’s in front of building industry leader than by becoming an official 2017 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) sponsor? Click here to view the various Sponsorship & Advertising opportunities and join us July 27-28, 2017 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL for the premier building …
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In a victory for home builders and other members of the small business community, the House on March 1 approved H.J. Res. 83, legislation sponsored by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Ala.) that would overturn the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recordkeeping rule known as the Volks rule. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) has introduced a companion …
Last week, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Carlos Beruff as Chairman to the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). The other 14 members appointed by the Governor to the 37–member Commission will be announced in the coming days. The CRC convenes every 20 years to review Florida’s Constitution and propose potential changes to be …
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has published its final rule eliminating the requirement to obtain a nest removal permit for the on-site destruction of an inactive non-listed migratory bird nest. Thus, except for the osprey population in Monroe County, which is protected, an Osprey Nest Removal permit is no longer required beginning March …
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Like other leaders in the Treasure Coast construction sector, Jeff Hardin says his company’s biggest challenge is a shortage of skilled workers. “We have experienced managers for our projects, but there is a limited pool of plumbers, electricians, carpenters and others in the trades,” said Hardin, co-owner of Straticon Construction in Stuart. He added that …
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Please fill in and include the Supplemental Information for Federal Permitting (Supplement) when submitting the Joint Application Form 62-330.060(1) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management District or delegated local program. Absence of the Supplement may cause us to pause review of your application to ask for this information. Click here for application. You are invited to …
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has received notification of an employee rights poster scam targeting licensees. If you receive a suspicious letter from someone claiming to be the Florida Human Resources Compliance regarding a fine, please disregard the fine and contact your local law enforcement agency immediately. For questions regarding the status of …
Stay ahead of the building industry as a student of FHBA’s BUILD program. Our next BUILD class will focus on Spokesperson Training, where attendees will learn how to navigate the live-media waters. Students are taught presentation skills and video-taped individually before being critiqued by the class and instructor. Tuesday, March 28 | 11:30 am – …
