Most of us in Tallahassee review daily legislative clips to glean up-to-the-minute news from the Capitol. Lately, editorial space meant for legislation updates is being held for the latest broadcast of politicians facing sexual harassment or ethical complaints. As intriguing as all that can be, we cannot lose sight of the fact the 2018 Legislative …
In Spite of Harassment Headlines, Session Issues Emerge Read More »
NAHB is offering a huge thank you to recruiters for bringing the most new Builder and Associate members to the Federation in October. Special congratulations are in order for Builders Association of North Central Florida members Rob Lash, Moody, Salzman & Lash! Check out the full list below: Region A: Shane Burnette, Schell Brothers, HBA of Richmond in Virginia …
Subcontractor requirement is now only $300,000 for FHB EDGE! EDGE continues to be what builders need: Minimum premiums for remodelers and hurricane contractors as low as $500 with NO CLASSIFICATION limitation endorsement (if no roofing exposure). Agreement to cancel early and PRO RATE the premiums (if less than annual). No minimum earned on our admitted …
Building officials, developers, engineers, architects, and others are anticipating the next edition of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition, effective December 31, 2017. Many projects to repair flood damage or to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Irma and other flooding events may be subject to this edition of the Code. Nearly all of Florida’s flood …
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by George Cooper, Immediate Past 2nd Vice President NAHB invited myself and Rusty Payton to come to Washington to meet with key Florida congressmen regarding the proposed income tax reforms. On November 14th, we were joined by JP Delmore, the NAHB lobbyist for Florida, in meeting with the chief of staff for Senator Marco Rubio, an aid …
Contractors told Mindy Gronauer that repairs on her four-bedroom Houston house – whose main floor was destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Harvey – should be completed in about four months. “That’s not going to happen,” says the 64-year-old retiree. She figures it will take more like a year, noting that all 159 homes in her neighborhood sustained …
Hurricane Harvey: Worker Shortage Slows Rebuilding After Storms Read More »
Ryan Benson, principal with A. Vernon Allen Builder in Naples has been named a National Association of Home Builders Region A finalist for the 2017 NAHB Young Professional Award. The NAHB Young Professional Awards recognizes young building industry professionals under the age of 45 who propel their careers forward; advance in all three levels of …
CBIA Member Named National Association of Home Builders Young Professional Finalist Read More »
The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) held its annual Installation and Awards Dinner at The Mezz in Downtown Orlando, Florida on Thursday November 2nd. Members of the Greater Orlando Builders Association came together to celebrate their 2017 leadership and install its president, officers and directors for the year 2018. Bill Silliman of Silliman Cityside Homes, …
The House Republican tax bill would eliminate tax breaks for a popular funding mechanism used by public-private partnerships (P3s) and put an end to electric vehicle tax credits, according to The Hill. The GOP measure would do away with the tax-exempt benefit of private-activity bonds (PAB’s), which many private companies have used in the past …
Construction Industry Pushes Back Against GOP Tax Reform Provisions Read More »
By Douglas Buck, Director of Governmental Affairs In the lifelong career that I’ve had with the Florida Home Builders Association – focusing on statewide issues such as the Florida Building Code – I can honestly say that Richard Browdy stands out as consensus builder, true gentleman, and a staunch advocate for the home building industry …
