June 2019 -

Reports from FHBA Members Attending NAHB Legislative Conference

FHBA News, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / By Candace Yeager

Federation Equals Advocacy on All Levels By: Greg Matovina, NAHB State Representative Many members of a local builders association are not aware that their dues result in them being part of a local, state and national federation, including their local HBA, the Florida Homebuilders Association (FHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Each …

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Marvin Fretwell, Daytona Beach, Florida Certified Master Builder

FHBA News, Local HBA / By Candace Yeager

Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Marvin Fretwell, of Fretwell Homes in Daytona Beach, FL, is now a Florida Certified Master Builders. Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors who are dedicated to excellence in building and client …

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NAHB Sees Success in Current Code Development Cycle

FHBA News, Florida Building Code, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / By Candace Yeager

Thanks in large part to NAHB members and their tireless efforts to educate codes officials, none of the 26 high-priority code change proposals opposed by NAHB passed the first stage of International Code Council (ICC) I-Code development…read more

Job Fair Jumpstarts Careers for Tech Graduates

FHBA News, Future Builders of America (FBA), Local HBA / By Candace Yeager

Local students had the chance to start their careers prior to graduation last week. Crestview High School has three students graduating in the Electrical/HVAC Program and there are three students from Laurel Hill in the Carpentry Program. The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce held a job fair on Thursday for the students…read more

BANCF Member Highlight

FHBA News, Local HBA / By Candace Yeager

Legacy is the Builders Association of North Central Florida’s (BANCF) theme for 2019. This has carried through in our membership and recruitment efforts, member events and governmental affairs work. It started with the Installation of our President, a third generation BANCF President, Jason Robinson . His grandfather, Elwyn Robinson was President in 1970 when the …

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James Sanders Jr., CAPS, CGR, CGP, GMB, Florida Certified Master Builder

FHBA News, Local HBA / By Candace Yeager

Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce James Sanders Jr., CAPS, CGR, CGP, GMB of Arthur Rutenberg/Sandstar Homes in Punta Gorda, is now a Florida Certified Master Builders. Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors who are dedicated …

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TJ Thornberry, Punta Gorda – Florida Certified Master Builder

FHBA News, Local HBA / By Candace Yeager

Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Thomas “TJ” Thornberry of Thornberry Custom Builders in Punta Gorda, is now a Florida Certified Master Builder. Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors who are dedicated to excellence in building …

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It’s Officially Hurricane Season

FHBA News / By Candace Yeager

With the 2019 hurricane season officially underway, check out this helpful Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit via www.ready.gov. Additionally, click here to visit AlertFlorida for the latest statewide notifications during hurricane season.