Since the recession, home prices have more than bounced back in many markets across the country. In the face of rising prices for single-family homes, builders must get creative to keep homeownership within reach for first-time buyers. Florida builder 13 th Floor Homes is bucking the trend toward more-expensive homes by building homes in the $200,000-$300,000 range for …
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Since the Great Recession, there are nearly one million fewer construction workers. Obviously, that has a negative impact for builders looking to construct as many homes as possible in a timely and cost-effective manner. But since the number of construction jobs won’t be hitting its pre-recession totals any time soon, how can builders adjust to …
HLS 2016: Solving The Labor Crisis – A Fresh View of a Chronic Challenge Read More »
The resurgence of the housing market has been a bright spot for the U.S. economy, contributing to employment, investment and overall growth. But by many measures it remains well below historical norms, highlighting the severity of the housing bust while also factoring into low inventories and rising prices. Sales of existing homes rose to their …
On Thursday, June 9, the assault by the Florida Supreme Court on Florida’s worker’s compensation system continued. In the case of Bradley Westphal vs. City of St. Petersburg, the Supreme Court, in a 6-to-1 decision, concluded that the 104 week limitation on temporary total disability benefits established is unconstitutional. This unfavorable opinion comes directly on …
OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard is now in effect. Home builders need to know why it’s important and how it applies specifically to residential construction when working in attics, crawlspaces and other areas. OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard: What Home Builders Need to Know webinar will be held 2-3 p.m. ET on Thursday, …
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The deadline to claim the 2016 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) special rate at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is July 3, 2016. The special rate is $149 per night for a single or double. Call 407.586.0000 or click here to reserve your stay!
Congratulations to FHBA member Shelley Stewart who has been awarded Woman of the Year by the Volusia/Flagler Association for Women Lawyers! Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers “VFAWL” is a chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers “FAWL”.  FAWL was formed on June 30, 1951, by women lawyers from primarily the Miami area. A Constitution and …
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The New American Home is the most-viewed home in the country each year, showcasing emerging design trends, materials, techniques and smart technology that enhances energy efficiency. This webinar offers attendees the rare opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes insight, through a virtual room-by-room tour, from those who built it. Information shared will include ways for builders to …
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FHBA has been at the forefront of the construction labor shortage long before now. We worked on your behalf this past legislative session to establish the Task Force on Construction Industry Workforce. We know that there are thousands of needed construction jobs statewide and this task force will address the demand for improved training in …
Filling Construction Jobs is Still Builders’ Top Challenge Read More »
We invite Florida Home Builders Association membersto join FHBA, AIF and our partners in the Florida business community to share with our elected leaders the challenges and threats employers face in ourworkers’ compensation system. Our current workers’ compensation laws guarantee that medical and other work benefits are available when someone is injured on the job …
