Late last week, Lee BIA and FHBA filed an injunction to halt a resolution going into effect in the Estero District of Lee County. This comes as a result of the Estero Fire Rescue District’s misguided policy, mandating that one and two family dwellings in their area be built with sprinkler systems. The joint suit …
There are a lot of well-deserved high fives, accolades and appreciation flowing from the passage of the code bill, CS/CS/CS/HB 535. As much as I want to join the celebration, we must first cross over the goal line and finish the game. Both the House and Senate approved the 2016 Building Code Bill, but it …
I want to be brief this Monday morning. While our lobbying team is working very hard for us in Tallahassee, your profession is under attack! We must make our voice heard, if we are to fend off costly, ill-conceived and frankly baseless cost drivers! Click here to email your Senate and House member asking for his/her …
If you are not able to attend the 2016 FHBA Legislative Conference beginning today in Tallahassee, FL and visit with Legislators, you can still help us pursue our legislative agenda. Click here to access a call to action on the FHBA website. Let your Legislator know how important it is to pass this year’s Building …
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