July 2016

Time to Build a Single-Family Home in 2015

The 2015 Survey of Construction (SOC) from the Census Bureau shows that the average completion time of a single-family house is around 7 months, which usually includes almost a month from authorization to start and another 6 months to finish the construction. The timeline from authorization to completion, however, is not consistent across the nation, depending on …

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Florida Home Builders Association Honors Senator Hutson, Champion of Housing

Florida Home Builders Association Honors Senator Hutson, Champion of Housing For Immediate Release: July 27, 2016 – The Florida Home Builders Association honored Senator Travis Hutson with its Champion of Housing award, a recognition awarded by over 7,800 FHBA members across the state. Selected by industry leaders, the award honors legislators who have shown exemplary …

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Florida Home Builders Association Honors Representative Caldwell, Champion of Housing

Florida Home Builders Association Honors Representative Caldwell, Champion of Housing For Immediate Release: July 27, 2016 – The Florida Home Builders Association honored House of Representative Matt Caldwell with its Champion of Housing Award, a recognition awarded by over 7,800 FHBA members across the state. Selected by industry leaders, the award honors legislators who have …

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The Convergence of Politics on the Building Industy Forum at SEBC

Join us as the 2016 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) on Friday, July 29, at 11:15am as Florida Senator Travis Hutson (SD-6),  Representative Keith Perry (HD-21) and Carlos Beruff, Manatee County homebuilder and US Senate candidate share insight on how politics plays a pivotal role in the future of the homebuilding industry. Travis Hutson: Code Development …

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Submit Your Q2’16 Member Rebate Claim!

All of your Builder & Remodeler members can claim for any completed residential addresses from April 1 – June 30, 2016 that used any of our 50+ Manufacturer brands. The deadline to submit will be September 2, 2016 (EXTENDED) . Visit www.fhbarebates.com to start your claim today! As an added convenience, for builder/remodeler members who did not submit their …

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OSHA Penalty Adjustments to Take Effect August 2016

In November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. The Department of Labor is adjusting penalties for its agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA’s maximum penalties, which were last adjusted in 1990, will increase by 78%. Going forward, the agency will continue …

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