Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has published its final rule eliminating the requirement to obtain a nest removal permit for the on-site destruction...
Archive for month: February 2017
Steps Taken to Address Shortage of Skilled Construction Workers
Like other leaders in the Treasure Coast construction sector, Jeff Hardin says his company’s biggest challenge is a shortage of skilled workers. “We have experienced...
Federal Supplement to Florida Joint Application
Please fill in and include the Supplemental Information for Federal Permitting (Supplement) when submitting the Joint Application Form 62-330.060(1) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management District...
Scam Targeting Licensees
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has received notification of an employee rights poster scam targeting licensees. If you receive a suspicious letter from...
Set the Course for Florida’s Building Industry
Stay ahead of the building industry as a student of FHBA’s BUILD program. Our next BUILD class will focus on Spokesperson Training, where attendees will...
Florida Ranks as One of Least Affordable Housing Markets in Realtors’ New Measure
It’s no surprise that property is prohibitively priced in Hawaii and California, or that homes are very affordable in Indiana. But here’s a shocker, from...
SkyeTec’s Learn & Earn Training Sessions
FHBA & SkyeTec, FHBA’s Preferred Energy Service Provider, are pleased to announce FREE one (1) hour CEU training sessions at select locations throughout Florida. Learn exactly what...
Thousands of Florida Mortgages Could Be at Risk Because of Insurance Abuse
An Ohio insurance-rating company has warned that recent court rulings and skyrocketing losses from water-damage claims have created an “uncertain operating environment” for Florida’s property...
Rick Scott’s Budget Would Raid Affordable Housing Trust Funds
Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed budget would shift nearly 77 percent of the $293.4 million earmarked for low-income housing next year to other state priorities. That works...
The Bottom Line: FHBA Responds to BOAF Position Statement Against Building Code Bill
SB 7000 is one of FHBA’s primary priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session. Simply put, SB 7000 proposes to move the building code development process...
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