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...
Archive for month: March 2019

New Builder Certification Unveiled, Readily Identified By Homeowners
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...

New Southern Home at SEBC to Be Certified FGBC ‘Florida Green’
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...

It’s a Wrap for the FBA 2019 Leadership Summit!
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...

Week 3 of Session and the Circus Continues
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...

HBA of West Florida Executive Officer Wins PACE Award
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...

FHBA Hosts Successful Day on the Hill
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...

Help End Years of Regulatory Uncertainty and Higher Permitting Costs
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...

The Bottom Line: Construction Issues Bountiful During the 2019 Session
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...

Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Announces Recipients of 2018 Awards
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...
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