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Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Installs Patrick Lewis as President of 2017 Board of Directors

On December 3, 2016, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association installed the 2017 President, Executive Board Members and Board of Directors. 2017 CDBIA President Patrick Lewis of Sharp Development of SWFL has served on the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) board since 2014. Patrick originally joined the CDBIA in 2006. Patrick is a state building contractor,…

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The Bottom Line

FHBA News, Member Benefits, The Bottom Line / Candace Yeager

Though FHBA’s core mission is advocacy, we are more than just a glorified lobbying arm for home builders. FHBA is gearing up for the 2017 Legislative Session, which begins on March 7, 2017, and no doubt upcoming editions of all FHBA publications will devote much space to immediate issues. Before we consume ourselves with these

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Support Future Builders of America This Holiday Season

FHBA News, Future Builders of America (FBA) / Candace Yeager

This holiday season, support Future Builders of America (FBA) when shopping for your holiday gifts online! By clicking here and selecting Future Builders of America, Amazon will automatically donate a portion of your spending to FBA.

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Lee County BIA Presents 163 Annual Industry Awards

Awards, FHBA News, Local HBA / Candace Yeager

The Lee County Building Industry Association presented 163 Pinnacle and Summit Awards at the annual Industry Awards. The Casablanca-themed banquet and ceremony was held Nov. 18 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Pinnacle Awards pay tribute to BIA members who have obtained an outstanding level of success and professionalism

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Ben Solomon: Builders Association President Heads Three Law Firms

FHBA News, Local HBA / Candace Yeager

Ben Solomon applied to a number of interesting law schools so might not have picked Miami to get his degree had he not lived here first for a gap year in 1995, working as a real estate agent on South Beach. It was a wonderful experience, Mr. Solomon said, and he never left. Prior to

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HBCA of Brevard Names New Board Members

FHBA News, Local HBA / Candace Yeager

The Home Builders & Contractors Association of Brevard (HBCA) inducted new members at the Fall Parade of Homes Awards Dinner on October 27, 2016. Michelle Masline from Viera Builders, Inc. was inducted as the new President, Natasha Cartgena Spencer from Shelter Mortgage Company as Second Vice President, Terry Locke from TD Bank as Treasurer, and

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Tiny Houses Approved and Incorporated Into the International Residential Code

FHBA News / Candace Yeager

The International Code Council (ICC) reported that public comment RB168-16, the tiny house appendix, passed their final round of voting, receiving the required 2/3 majority vote. As a result, a tiny house specific appendix will be part of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), allowing people to receive a Certificate of Occupancy (COO) for their

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Workforce Taskforce Committee Third Meeting

FHBA News, Legislative / Candace Yeager

The third Workforce Taskforce committee meeting it set for January 20, 2017 at the FRSA Education and Training Center in Winter Park. The address is as follows: FRSA 7071 University Blvd | Winter Park, FL 32792 Site Contact: Meghan Roth, FRSA Educational & Research Foundation Director | 407-671-3772 The committee is tasked with the following:

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Learn How to Build Radon Resistant & Earn One FREE CEU!

Education, FHBA News, Local HBA / Candace Yeager

FHBA & The Florida Department of Health are pleased to announce FREE Radon Construction CEU training sessions at select locations throughout Florida. Attendees will learn the best principles/practices in radon construction and earn one (1) free hour of general CEU credit. CLICK HERE TO VIEW LOCATIONS & REGISTER TODAY Course Information: CILB Course Name & Number:

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NAHB Recognizes Executive Officers and Their Years of Service

FHBA News, Local HBA / Candace Yeager

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognizes Executive Officers and their years of service. Congratulations to our hard working EO’s! Truly Burton – 5 years Maddie Williams – 5 years Lynda Yeany – 10 years David Peaden – 20 years Click here to view more EOs celebrating milestones of service.

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