August 2018

FHBA Mourns the Loss of Joseph Daniel “Dan” Gilmore

The Florida home building industry lost one of its most influential advocates on August 5, 2018 with the passing of prominent Pensacola developer Joseph Daniel “Dan” Gilmore. A Past 2nd Vice President of the Home Builders Association of West Florida (HBA) and President of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), Gilmore was a strong and articulate voice for …

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FHB PAC Silent Auction – Thursday August 16 at SEBC!

Amongst the magical events celebrating SEBC’s 40th Anniversary, FHB PAC will host a Silent Auction to help financially support pro-builder candidates who are in favor of less governmental regulation and support our ability to build quality, affordable homes so that more Floridians can achieve the American Dream. This is a political watershed year in Florida: Senate …

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Report from NAHB Mid-Year Meeting

Florida was well represented at the NAHB Mid-year meeting. In spite of being hosted on the West Coast, over 30 members of the Florida delegation participated. Below are some highlights from the meeting and future opportunities. Online application and membership portal at nahb.org/JoinNow is up and running with information confirmed for 620 locals. Online applications …

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DOH Adopts New Septic Tank Rules

On Wednesday, August 1, FHBA staff met with leadership of the Florida Department of Health (DOH). The focus was to emphasize our desire for DOH to approve an additional passive septic tank system that meets the advanced nitrogen reduction requirements of the Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP). The latest new passive systems have finally been …

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