Sherwin-Williams announced it intends to acquire its paint-industry rival Valspar in a $11.3 billion deal, according to MarketWatch managing editor Tim Rostan. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017. Fitch Ratings promptly placed Sherwin-Williams on ‘Rating Watch Negative’ following the announcement, according to a news release. The $11.3 billion deal …
National Association of Home Builders economist Robert Denk takes a look at the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Producer Price Indexes (PPI) for February, staying on guard for signs of inflation creeping into what builders need to manage as they convert their backlogs of sold homes. Everybody knows, those conversions–from orders to …
FHBA bill a victory for affordable, energy-efficient housing For Immediate Release: March 25, 2016 – Today, members of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), over 7,700 builders and trade partners in the state, applaud Governor Rick Scott for signing into law the Building Code Bill, which represents the collaborative work of many diverse organizations in the …
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Today, members of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), over 7,700 builders and trade partners in the state, applaud Governor Rick Scott for signing into law the Building Code Bill, which represents the collaborative work of many diverse organizations in the construction and homebuilding industry. “Builders and trade partners worked hard with the legislature to make …
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Not only are we at the FHBA working to effectively advocate for the homebuilding industry, we are constantly seeking ways to provide enhanced tangible benefits. Click here to view the full array of FHBA business benefits. Amongst our newest products are SmartBiz SBA Loan Program, the Career Center, and BuilderTREND. SmartBiz SBA Loan Program is …
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Tampa Bay and Future Builders of America (FBA) today announced the integration between the two organizations. With the goal of using CSI educational and financial resources to nurture the future development of construction related educational programs for students at the high school level, CSI Tampa Bay has partnered with FBA and …
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Suzanne Graham, Director of Government Affairs for Massey Services, was recently honored with the Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) Doug Vander Poest Extra Mile Award. This award was given to Graham in recognition of her exemplary leadership and dedication to co-chairing the FPMA’s Governmental Affairs and Political Action Committees in 2015. “I am very humbled …
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with suppliers and colleagues during our exciting and vibrant beach themed Southeast Building Conference (SEBC). As the premier home building trade show in the Southeast, SEBCville is the can’t miss event of the Summer. If you want to see the newest building products, learn about the latest home design trends, or network in paradise at our social events, SEBCville is …
Construction is facing a severe skills shortage at all levels of the industry. According to a December survey by Building Design + Construction, the lack of experienced professionals and project managers is creating a hiring crisis that has “stymied” architecture/engineering/construction firms in the U.S…read more
There are a lot of well-deserved high fives, accolades and appreciation flowing from the passage of the code bill, CS/CS/CS/HB 535. As much as I want to join the celebration, we must first cross over the goal line and finish the game. Both the House and Senate approved the 2016 Building Code Bill, but it …
