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Office Orders Slightly Larger Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rate Decrease for 2018

FHBA News, Legislative /

via the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued an Order late yesterday notifying the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) that its 2018 rate filing has been disapproved and, if amended by November 7, 2017, will be approved with a slightly larger workers’ compensation rate decrease. Approval of a revised…

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Hurricanes Strain Construction Industry Resources

FHBA News /

Existing labor shortages could be exacerbated by the impact of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, while managing materials will be key as rebuilding efforts get underway, according to industry sources. Robust construction activity in Texas and Florida had already strained the regions’ labor supply, even before rebuilding efforts and even more demand loomed after the

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Build a Solid Career in Construction Management

FHBA News /

NAHB has been promoting the rewarding job opportunities in the skilled trades for Careers in Construction Month but let’s not forget that the construction manager also offers an exciting career path in the housing industry. Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget and supervise construction projects from inception to completion. He or she ensures that all the

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In Memoriam

FHBA News, Local HBA /

The FHBA would like to extend its condolences to family and friends of long time supporters and members of the FHBA: Kenny Harley, first Executive Director of the Florida Home Builders Association. Click here to read more on Kenny. Marcia Bartley, a long time member of Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard.

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FHBA Immediate Past President Testifies Florida’s Lien Law

Advocacy, FHBA News, Legislative /

Jeremy Stewart, Immediate Past President of the FHBA,  testified on Wednesday before the House Careers and Competition Subcommittee. The 9 person panel was called together to discuss Florida’s Lien Law. While there was no bill to be discussed before the panel, the subcommittee wanted to find out what problems might exist with the law. The

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Private Health Exchange Enrollment Period Begins November 1st

FHBA News, Member Benefits /

The 2018 individual open enrollment dates for the FHBA Private Health Exchange insurance are as follows: November 1, 2017 – First day you can shop for 2018 coverage. December 15, 2017 – Last day of 2018 Open Enrollment Period. January 1, 2018 – First date 2018 coverage can start. Shop for your 2018 Health Insurance

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OSHA Issues Interim Guidance for Inspectors as Silica Rule Goes Into Full Effect

FHBA News, Legislative /

Full implementation of the new silica rule began today, Oct. 23, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has now issued additional “interim” enforcement guidance for regional OSHA administrators. A final compliance directive is under review and not yet released. Earlier this month, we spoke with home building safety compliance specialist Dan Johnson for

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