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Archive for month: September 2017
28.092017January 8, 2019
Homes Built to Stricter Standards Fared Better in Storm
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative, Local HBA
When Hurricane Wilma pummeled Florida in 2005, it nearly ripped the roof from Stephany and Michael Carr’s house in Naples, which was built before a...
28.092017January 8, 2019
Manatee-Sarasota BIA Executive Officer Discuses Building Code
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative, Local HBA
FHBA Member and Manatee-Sarasota BIA Executive Officer, Jon Mast, sat down with local ABC7 news station to discuss the new Florida Building Code. Click here...
28.092017January 8, 2019
August’s Top Spikes!
Way to go to all who work hard recruiting others in the industry to join our local HBAs, FHBA, and NAHB. You deserve kudos! Local...
28.092017January 8, 2019
New Silica Rule Now in Effect
As NAHB has reported recently, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began enforcement of the silica rule in construction on Saturday, Sept. 23....
28.092017January 8, 2019
EPA Waives Lead Paint Requirements for Certain Renovations
As recovery and rebuilding efforts begin in Texas and Florida following devastating hurricanes, many may wonder if EPA’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule still...
25.092017January 8, 2019
Flood Recovery Tips for Home Owners
Recovering from extensive flooding — caused by a hurricane or other natural disaster – can be a stressful situation for everyone, especially home owners. Once...
22.092017January 8, 2019
FHB Covers Executive Order
FHB Insurance has been discussing the Governor’s recent Emergency Order regarding roofing permits and work. All of its companies that write roofing and general contractors...
22.092017January 8, 2019
BASF Recognized for Top Government Affairs Program by NAHB
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In Awards, FHBA News, Local HBA, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
NAHB continues to highlight the winners of this year’s Association Excellence Awards by focusing on the Government Affairs pillar, which honors the most effective local and regional...
22.092017January 8, 2019
Rebuilding After Irma
Hurricane Irma has moved on. The winds have died down. The waters have receded. The lights are back on. Barreling through the Caribbean as a...