August 2019

FHBA 2nd Vice President Speech from SEBC

After attending our summer conference for FHBA at the Southeast Builders Conference, I received some requests regarding the Associate Member numbers I provided in my 2nd VP speech.  Below are the numbers of Associates only. There are no Builders or Affiliates included and are numbers I received from Florida Home Builders Association & the National …

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100% Waterproof Wall System

Upgrading your homes style is simpler and more affordable than you might believe. Fibo’s innovative wall panel system offers a safe, easy-to-install solution to transform your kitchen, bathroom or functional walls. Save time, save money- without compromising quality. Install directly onto existing surfaces, Fibo Aqualock protects your wet spaces (bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms) from water-and …

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Florida Building Commission (FBC) Approaching Completion of the First Draft of the Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

The Florida Home Builders Association established a great track record over the last 18 months of the code change process. The process entailed at least thirty-three TAC meetings, more than 1200 proposed code modifications,  and approximately 352 public comments. Those supporting adoption of all the I-codes filed amendments ranging from snow loads to mandatory solar …

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Final ESA Rules will Streamline the Permitting Process

In a victory for NAHB, the Trump administration today released final rules updating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultation requirements and new regulations governing the designation of critical habitat that will improve the overall efficiency of the ESA’s permitting process and make compliance less onerous for home builders and developers…read more

FGBC ‘Florida Green’ Hits Major Milestone with 20,000 Certified Projects

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction, land developments and local governments in the state, has surpassed the 20,000 mark with certified projects. The milestone achievement was announced during the annual Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Fla. “SEBC is the perfect venue …

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Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference

The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announced high honors given to members of the building industry; a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. In addition to these outstanding achievements, the FHBA announced three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and recognized its 2019 Builder of the Year and Associate of …

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Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference

The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announced high honors given to members of the building industry; a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. In addition to these outstanding achievements, the FHBA announced three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and recognized its 2019 Builder of the Year and Associate of …

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