January 2017

FHBA Member Testifies on Workers’ Compensation Panel

On Wednesday, January 25th, the House Banking and Insurance Committee held a Workers’ Compensation panel. Amongst the panel was a representative from a large corporation, an employee advocate, a workers’ compensation insurer, and a small business owner – FHBA member Shelby Johnson. Shelby is a member of the HBA of West Florida and served as …

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Multifamily Housing Construction Finished the Year on a Strong Note

New construction starts in December slipped 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $613.0 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The latest month’s decline for total construction was due to sharply reduced activity for the nonbuilding construction sector, reflecting further erosion by public works as well as a steep plunge by the electric …

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Deadline for 2017 Private Health Exchange

Deadline for the 2017 Private Health Exchange coverage period is January 31, 2017. The FHBA Private Health Exchange is a multi-carrier online marketplace designed for FHBA members, their staff and dependents. Available to both individuals and employer groups, the exchange offers a wide range of health insurance choices and more. Click here to get started.

Chuck Fowke Candidacy, NAHB Relevancy

For those who attended the International Builder Show (IBS) last week, I think you will agree the show was packed and, from my perspective, the governance meetings suggest this is a critical juncture for the construction industry at the national level. [Let me insert a selfish plug here: The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) provides a …

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Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association Welcomes New Membership and Council Director

The Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (MSBIA) is proud to welcome Lori Hagey as their new Membership and Council Director. A graduate of the University of Florida and Rollins College, she brings an accomplished marketing and public relations background to the MSBIA team. Already a leader in the community serving on multiple committees and executive boards …

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Register for the 2017 FHBA Legislative Conference!

Join us as FHBA hosts the 2017 Legislative Conference on March 27-29 in Tallahassee, Florida; where members and leaders in Florida residential construction and remodeling industry participate in legislative training, engage with elected officials, and meet to address organizational agendas. Legislators and Capitol observers use this event as a barometer of FHBA member intensity regarding …

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CBIA Announces 2016 Associate & Builder of the Year Awards

The Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) announced its 2016 Associate and Builder of the Year Awards and unveiled its 2017 Board of Directors at the organization’s annual Holiday Happenings dinner held at the Olde Cypress Country Club in Naples in mid-December. Sherri Rozzi, Director of Business Development and Model Merchandising for Norris Furniture & Interiors …

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