Before Hurricane Katrina, before Superstorm Sandy, there was Hurricane Andrew. The intense Category 5 hurricane, a compact buzzsaw that ripped the roofs off thousands of South Florida homes 25 years ago, was so catastrophic that it led to sweeping changes in the insurance industry, weather forecasting and disaster response…read more
As Hurricane Andrew Memories Fade, Florida Weakens Building Codes Read More »
As FHBA recovers from a successful Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), members ask me what is next? For an organization whose priority is advocacy, no down time exists. This week, FHBA will be with the Florida Building Commission working to establish a Residential Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The advances made to the building code development process
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SEBC, The Original Regional Industry Trade Show Continues To Grow For Immediate Release: With over 20% more of everything – exhibitors, attendees, educational offerings, and networking events – this year’s Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), held on July 27-28, 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida continues to be the place to grow the building industry. “This year’s show
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With over 20% more of everything – exhibitors, attendees, educational offerings, and networking events – this year’s Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), held on July 27-28, 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida continues to be the place to grow the building industry. “This year’s show has been sold out with an exhibitor waiting list since the beginning of
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As Congress works to advance tax reform, lawmakers should think twice before taking action to undermine the nation’s existing and longstanding support for homeownership by eliminating or diminishing the effectiveness of the mortgage-interest deduction. Going down this path would harm the interests of tens of millions of homeowners and those who aspire to own a
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One of the linchpins of President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was that he would eliminate some regulations on business operations — including WOTUS, a move supported by construction industry leaders. As the regulation’s standards were being crafted, farmers and developers said the Obama administration’s unclear definition of the rule’s scope would qualify seemingly insignificant water
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With today’s construction activity at 2007 levels and with 100,000 fewer skilled workers industry-wide, more construction teams on and off the job site are turning to technology for productivity solutions. Telematics is one solution that is gaining steam in the industry, with major companies like Komatsu, Caterpillar and John Deere making investments in such technology…read
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Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces members of the building industry who were given high honors by over 7,900 FHBA members across the state. Specifically, the FHBA recognizes three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and honors its
As construction companies work to fill the skilled labor gap, industry and government groups are pushing for more programs to help recruit and retain workers. In June, the House also voted to reauthorize the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, allocating money to secondary schools and higher education institutions…read more
ABC Urges Congress to Back Apprenticeship Expansion Read More »
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces members of the building industry who were given high honors by over 7,900 FHBA members across the state. Specifically, the FHBA recognizes three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and honors its 2017 Builder of the Year and Associate of the Year. Awards will be presented during
