May 2017

FHBA Member, Michele Harrison, Inducted Into NABOR Hall of Fame

The Naples Area Board of Realtors held its annual Night of Honors celebration in early April. The highest honor — Realtor of the Year — was presented to Mike Hughes. Mr. Hughes has served on more committees at the local, state and national level than can be counted. Notable positions include: former director of the …

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President’s Report: Take Action Now – Don’t Let Our Priority Be Vetoed

As you have probably heard by now, the FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2017 Legislative Session. More details will follow on successes with Estoppel Fee Caps, repealing the automatic sunset of the Condo Bulk Buyer liability issue, Pollution Notification Legislation and others. Right now, we need your help to communicate with Governor Scott the importance …

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Team Daytona Beach: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College

For the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2017, Team Daytona Beach presents the BEACH (Building Efficient, Affordable, and Comfortable Homes) House. The BEACH House is a forever home that has universal appeal for a small family with the desire to live sustainably without sacrificing comfort. Passive, energy-neutral technology is incorporated throughout the house and …

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BPI Certifications Provide Florida Home Builders with an Affordable Path for Blower Door Code Compliance

The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) has obtained a set of non-binding interpretations from the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) allowing individuals certified by BPI to conduct blower door tests for Florida home builders to demonstrate compliance to the Florida building code. Blower door testing in new Florida homes becomes mandatory on July 1, …

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RCMA Supports OSHA During National Safety Stand-Down

To increase awareness of construction fatalities caused by falls from elevation, the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) recognizes and supports the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) awareness campaign to prevent fall fatalities and injuries. Falls from elevation are a leading cause of death in the construction industry, and labor statistics indicate that the number …

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The Bottom Line: 2017 Legislative Session Summary

Late Friday evening, the Florida Legislature completed most if its business passing individual bills. Later today, both the House and Senate will convene to pass the budget. Since the budget and its conforming and implementing bills are “Conference Reports,” they cannot be amended. Below is a brief status report on FHBA’s Legislative Priorities. A more …

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NAHB Urges EPA to Reevaluate Cost-Benefit Analysis of RRP Rule

Former NAHB Remodelers Chairman Bob Hanbury, CGR, a remodeler from Newington, Conn., Tuesday asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the costs of complying with the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. EPA’s hearing on Tuesday, where Hanbury testified on behalf of NAHB, is the first in a series of steps the agency …

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