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Florida Task Force Will Tackle Construction Industry Labor Shortage

The state of Florida and the pool industry residing in it are making moves to address the crippling labor shortage that has plagued the construction industry since the Great Recession. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is investing $50,000 into a Construction Industry Workforce Task Force. The think tank will include 22 members …

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Dean Asher Supported by the FHBA in SD 13 Race

Advocacy, FHBA News / By Candace Yeager

On Friday, the Florida Home Builders Association announced their endorsement for Realtor Dean Asher in his bid for the Florida Senate, District 13. The FHBA, is a professional organization comprised of over 7400 members, and employs thousands of workers throughout the state of Florida. “Because the majority of our members are small business owners, a …

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President’s Report

Advocacy, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

On behalf of the Florida Home Builders Association, we want to thank you for the support and response to action during the 2016 Legislative Session. FHBA worked hard this past session to create a favorable climate for the Development and Home Building industry in Florida. Passage of HB 535 (the Building Code Bill) scales back …

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Estero Fire District Repeals Resolution

Advocacy, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Local HBA, President's Report / By Candace Yeager

I am pleased to report to the FHBA membership that the Estero Fire Rescue District voted to repeal its resolution requiring sprinklers in all new construction of one and two family dwellings. Three weeks ago, the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) and the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) jointly filed a motion seeking judicial injunction …

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