April 2017 -

How Tiny Homes Are Being Used to Address Housing Affordability, Supply Concerns

Call it a revolution, call it a solution. Tiny homes have emerged over the past few years from two decidedly different motivations: as a lifestyle choice by folks hoping to live within a smaller footprint and as a short- or long-term solution for those facing homelessness or otherwise finding it difficult to afford housing. Along the …

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New FGBC Executive Director Takes the Helm

FHBA News / By Candace Yeager

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, has named C.J. Davila its new executive director. Davila replaces Suzanne B. Cook, who led the organization for over a decade. Davila takes the leadership reins as sustainable construction and green building are expected to continue to make strides in …

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Worker’s Compensation Reform Update

FHBA News, Legislative / By Candace Yeager

This past week the Florida House of Representatives passed a meaningful worker’s compensation bill, HB 7085 by Rep. Danny Burgess. HB 7085 will result in significant savings rolling back a large portion of this year’s 14.5 percent increase plaguing the industry. More importantly, the bill will curb future increases, which if left unchecked could be …

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Availability of the 6th Edition (2017) Update to the Florida Building Code (FBC)

FHBA News, Legislative / By Candace Yeager

The draft 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code is now available for viewing. To view the draft, visit www.floridabuilding.org and click on Florida Building Code>Draft-6th Edition (2017) FBC. The draft integrates the Florida Supplement with the foundation code. Note: This is a draft only and not the final code. Should you have any questions please contact 850-487-1824.

SkyeTec Earns 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award

FHBA News, Member Benefits / By Candace Yeager

SkyeTec has been named a 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner for continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. This is the fourth consecutive year that SkyeTec has been honored by the EPA for their work with the ENERGY STAR® Program. SkyeTec’s accomplishments will be …

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Building Code Bunk Clouds Real Issue

FHBA News, Legislative, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

This week, FHBA President, Jeremy Stewart, sent out an op-ed on a timely Florida building code issue being discussed in the Florida Legislature. There’s been considerable misinformation about a policy that would improve Florida’s ability to strengthen its building code. Specifically, the video posted on the Weather Channel. Jeremy gives readers a full picture of …

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Building Code Bunk Clouds Real Issue

Op Ed, Press Release / By Candace Yeager

Building Code Bunk Clouds Real Issue Jeremy Stewart, President Florida Home Builders Association April 18, 2017 – Strong building codes matter. Florida learned this the hard way from Hurricane Andrew, and has since made its building code the strongest in the nation. But building code changes injected by special interest groups and rapidly churned-out code books …

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FHBA Priorities Teed Up for Week 7 Action

FHBA News, Legislative / By Candace Yeager

Legislative Session took a respite this past week (week 6) honoring Passover and Easter festivities. The House and Senate did approve budget plans and are getting organized for formal budget conference committees. The House and Senate remain $4 billion apart. A large divide at this time of session. FHBA is particularly interested in how the …

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FHBA Mourns the Passing of Thomas Matovina

FHBA News, Local HBA / By Candace Yeager

Thomas Anthony Matovina, age 85, father of FHBA Vice President Greg Matovina, passed away on April 11, 2017. He was born in Hammond, IN on June 13, 1931 to Michael and Barbara Matovina. He graduated from Bishop Noll High School where he played basketball and baseball and ran track. He attended Loras College in Dubuque, …

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Chuck Fowke for NAHB’s Third Vice Chair

FHBA News / By Candace Yeager

In January of this year, FHBA Past President John “Chuck” Fowke formally put his name in “the ring” to be the next NAHB Third Vice Chairman. He has received many calls from fellow members giving him encouragement, endorsements and some contributions to help him out. Chuck has been actively involved in civic, political and housing issues since …

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