The 2017 Gift Guide for the Construction Pro in Your Life
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to remember the construction professionals who work hard all year long. Here’s our shortlist of gifts that are sure to please…read more
December 2017
VBIA Announces 2017 Award Recipients!
Volusia Building Industry Association’s 2017 President, Tony DiNizo, honored FHBA 2nd Vice President, Shelley Stewart, as the 2017 VBIA Associate of the Year and Frank Severino as the 2017 Builder of the Year. Congratulations!
Tax Reform Update
via NAHB Chairman, Granger MacDonald As House and Senate conferees work to produce a final tax overhaul package, NAHB is urging congressional leadership to produce a conference report that provides the best outcome for home owners, renters and the small business community. This report must: Adopt the Senate position on the mortgage interest deduction, which retains …
Architects Test Mass Timber Systems for High-Rise Construction
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and Oregon State University released two new studies Monday evaluating a mass-timber composite and a cross-laminated timber (CLT) and concrete floor system that could be supported by structural steel, Architect Magazine reported…read more
Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Installs Jonathan Kapper as President and 2018 Board of Directors
On December 2, 2017, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association installed the 2018 President, Executive Committee and Board of Directors. 2018 CDBIA President Jonathan (John) Kapper, Kapper Contracting has served on the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) board since 2015. John originally joined the CDBIA in 2014. Jonathan is a State Building Contractor, State Residential Contractor and …
BASF Honors Luis Garcia with the 2017 Philanthropist of the Year Award
The Builders Association of South Florida (BASF) honored Luis Garcia, president and CEO of Adonel Concrete, with its “2017 Philanthropist of the Year Award,” at their recently held Installation Gala. “Luis has time and again demonstrated his love for our community through his on-going support of so many worthy organizations,” said Carolina Herrera, president of …
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Tax Reform Update
via the National Association of Home Builders As the tax reform debate continues on Capitol Hill, NAHB has been fully-engaged on this issue for months. Our efforts have been Federation-wide as we work to ensure lawmakers understand the industry’s priorities and the importance of housing to the nation’s economy. NAHB conducted a successful, targeted congressional fly-in Nov. 14-15, …
EPA Proposes Two-Year Delay to WOTUS Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending the effective date of the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule for two years while it works out, with input from those who would potentially be affected by the rule, what exactly is included in the definition of “water of the United States,” according to the Washington …
Vision of Two NAHB Builders Becoming Reality
The first design-build collaboration between NAHB members Mark Batson, owner of Tongue & Groove custom home builders in Wilmington, N.C., and Phil Kean, owner of Phil Kean Design Group in Winter Park, Fla., is making significant progress. We previously reported on how these two builders met at a 20 Club meeting and developed a new …
Lee BIA Honors Clive Daniel Home With 23 Pinnacle Awards
Clive Daniel Home , the upscale Naples home furnishings retailer, has added 23 honors to its portfolio of design and marketing awards with Pinnacle Awards presented by the Lee Building Industry Association. The design powerhouse was also selected Interior Design Firm of the Year and won the prestigious Best Showroom award . The company continues …
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