July 2017

Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference

Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces members of the building industry who were given high honors by over 7,900 FHBA members across the state. Specifically, the FHBA recognizes three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and honors its …

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Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference

The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces members of the building industry who were given high honors by over 7,900 FHBA members across the state. Specifically, the FHBA recognizes three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and honors its 2017 Builder of the Year and Associate of the Year. Awards will be presented during …

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President’s Report: SEBC Is Upon Us

The 2017 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is upon us! This week’s event, taking place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL is shaping up to be a grand event. The expo hall is sold out. Over 3,000 individuals have pre-registered to attend. You can receive all 14 hours of continuing education …

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Another Flood Insurance Crisis? Washington Rancor Threatens Progress

Despite the rancor consuming Washington, bipartisan work is happening on an issue that affects Florida more than any other state: flood insurance. But the fight over health care and controversy over Russian interference in the election — not to mention an August recess of some length — threaten to impede that work, stoking renewed fears …

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How Force Majeure Contract Clauses Can Plan for the Unexpected

Anyone in the construction business can attest to the fact that it’s an industry that defines the phrase “stuff happens.” And most of the time, there is someone to blame. Inconsistencies between versions of the plans and specifications; late ordering of long-lead-time specialty items; failure on the part of a subcontractor to adequately allocate resources; …

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Lightning Protection Issue

By Joe Belcher, Code Consultant The FHBA was successful in opposing requirements for lighting protection in all commercial and multi-family buildings. At the June 13, 2017, Final Rule Development Hearing on the Florida Building Code, 6th Edition (2017) conducted by the Florida Building Commission, the Commission reversed its earlier vote and disapproved Modification E6460. The modification …

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Certified Rating Program – Accredited Inspector Onboard Training @ SEBC

SEBC Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, Florida Wednesday, July 26, 2017 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets are required for this education session – $200 per attendee Have you applied to be an Accredited Inspector for the new FHBA Sponsored Certified Ratings Program? If so, this session is for you! Presented by Allison …

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In Memoriam: Frank Matthews, Hopping Green & Sams Lobbyist

Frank Matthews, a longtime FHBA legislative colleague and lobbyist for Hopping Green & Sams, passed away Thursday after his battle against leukemia. Frank was a great asset to FHBA staff for over 25 years, where many of our successes in the legislature was due to his guidance. As an advocate and friend of Florida’s homebuilding …

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