The frantic pace of the legislature continues. The building permit transparency bill sponsored by Senator Keith Perry and Representative Jayer Williamson was approved by both the House and Senate and sent to the Governor for his approval. FHBA President Bill Truex has already transmitted a letter to Governor DeSantis recording our support. Representative Byron Donalds …
As Florida’s housing market continues to experience growth in new construction, great strides in remodeling, and substantial rebuilds due to recent devastating hurricanes, homeowners seek builders and remodelers they can trust. That is why the Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB) was created. Premiering during the 2018 Southeast Building Conference in Kissimmee, Florida, FCMB has now …
New Builder Certification Unveiled, Readily Identified By Homeowners Read More »
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), 15 LightYears and builder Steve Robertson announced today the “New Southern Home” at this year’s conference will be certified Florida Green by FGBC. Celebrating its 41st year, SEBC will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Aug. 1-2. …
New Southern Home at SEBC to Be Certified FGBC ‘Florida Green’ Read More »
It’s a wrap for the FBA 2019 Leadership Summit! With over 60 students and 40 volunteers participating from across the state, students participated in some great activities – from masonry to carpentry, welding to electrical and many other hands-on activities, we had 9 schools participate this year along with 12 Alumni Counselors, 6 teachers and …
It’s a Wrap for the FBA 2019 Leadership Summit! Read More »
A circus is not always a bad thing, I enjoyed them growing up. I like the 3 rings of activity and never having to focus on the same thing for too long. Yes, week 3 of the 2019 Legislative Session was a three ring circus. No less than 30 industry related bills were considered, 14 …
David Peaden, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of West Florida, was honored at the Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards with Business Leader of the Year. Congratulations! Click here to view highlights from the awards ceremony.
The FHBA hosted a successful Spring Conference last week, highlighted by Tuesday’s Day on the Hill. Over 100 FHBA members attended the conference, walking the halls of the Capital lobbying for our interest. Key issues lobbied included: Impact Fees, Growth Management, Construction Workforce, Affordable Housing, Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems, Mitigation Banking, Industry De-regulation, the …
The proposed new “waters of the U.S” rule is an important victory for our members but we need your help now: Contact the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers today and tell them you support this new rule. This revised rule will save home builders that rely on a predictable permitting process time and money. …
Help End Years of Regulatory Uncertainty and Higher Permitting Costs Read More »
Here we are, starting the second week of the 2019 Legislative Session on the eve of our annual Day on The Hill. The FHBA is proud to announce that we have over 100 participants registered to attend our Legislative Conference. Frankly, we can use the help. Our tracking list is over 40 pages! Why are …
The Bottom Line: Construction Issues Bountiful During the 2019 Session Read More »
On December 4, 2018, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Awards Committee announced the following winners of the annual builder, sub-contractor, associate and member of the year award Builder of the Year was awarded to Rodney Luke, Luke Brothers Custom Homes. Rodney is a hands-on builder who works side by side with his sub-contractors, building one …
Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Announces Recipients of 2018 Awards Read More »
