On Dec. 27, NAHB filed comments opposing HUD’s planned implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS). As we previously reported, NAHB believes the proposed rule is substantially flawed and should be withdrawn. “HUD’s proposal unnecessarily expands floodplain management requirements and fundamentally threatens access to FHA mortgage insurance programs for single-family home buyers and …
Visit LP at the 2017 International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, FL January 10-12 (booth W2900) as the premiere their LP® ArmorStrand™ featuring Dryvit® TAFS® 3 – a substrate and acrylic-finish system. An independent evaluation has attested that this has the potential for improved labor savings, water resistance and durability vs. three-coat stucco. IBACOS conducted the …
LP ArmorStrand Featuring Dryvit TAFS 3 Rates Positive Against Three-Coat Stucco Read More »
If 2016 saw the pace of the homebuilding industry’s protracted recovery pick up slightly, 2017 could see a more concerted spring forward. That’s due to rising (but still low) mortgage rates, continual gains in new construction activity and a bevy of first-time buyers waiting for the price (and product) to be right for their shot …
On a residential or commercial building site, time equals money, so building professionals are interested in shortening the process while maintaining quality. One of the time-consuming but necessary steps is creating an air and moisture barrier for the building envelope. Currently, the most common way to accomplish that task is with a housewrap. But time …
Sheathing System Cuts Construction Time, Solidifies Building Envelope Sealing Read More »
The Lee Building Industry Association (Lee BIA) inducted its 2017 Officers and Board of Directors on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Blue Coyote Supper Club in Fort Myers. Richard Durling of Marvin Development Corporation will serve as the Lee BIA’s 2017 Board of Directors’ President. First Vice President is Frank Jenkins of Harbourside Custom …
Lee County Commissioner District 3, Larry Kiker, Performed the Ceremony Read More »
Chinese buyers have become a familiar and formidable force in real estate, both in the residential market as well as mega hotel or commercial deals. Now stricter capital controls from China threaten to dampen appetite or change the marketplace…read more
DAYTONA BEACH, FL, December 2, 2016– The Volusia Building Industry Association installed new officers, board members, and honored associates and builders Friday, Dec. 2, at the annual Holiday Party, Installations, and Awards event at the LPGA in Daytona. Tony DiNizo, of Luxury Builders, Inc., in Ormond Beach steps in as VBIA President for 2017, with …
Volusia Building Industry Association Installs New Officers Read More »
On November 17, 2016, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved the Imperiled Species Management Plan (ISMP), after years of development, review and public comment. The ISMP will serve as the framework for protection and regulation of state listed species in Florida, and includes permitting options and guidelines. The Plan also outlines when …
FWC Approves New Management Plan for Florida’s Listed Species Read More »
We hope you’ve had a successful and prosperous year! We know that many of you have been tremendous supporters of Future Builders of America (FBA) and we truly appreciate it. Your passion and commitment to the betterment of our industry is what helps us keep our mission on track. We hope that you will continue …
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If there’s one thing Charles R. Clark loved to do, it was network. Charlie was brilliant at bringing people together to build lifelong friendships and inspire business relationships. Known lovingly as the Godfather of SMC, Charlie was the force behind building one of the nation’s greatest, and most awarded, Sales and Marketing Councils, the official …
