Although the effective date of OSHA’s revised silica rule was Sept. 23, the agency said it will not begin issuing fines and citations for another 30 days to companies that have taken steps toward meeting the new reguation’s requirements, Engineering News-Record reported…read more
The goal for the 2018 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is to bring together you and your peers for an information-sharing and world-class educational event. This conference program addresses the success stories, challenges, opportunities, tangible action items, and takeaways with regard to the construction industry today. The 2018 SEBC Call for Speakers application deadline is November …
Irma left Florida, and I say good riddance. As if FHBA did not have enough on its platter (readying for Fall Conference, preparing next year’s budget and working with key legislators on our 2018 legislative priorities), Irma left us more work to be done. First, it is worthy to note that FHBA members report the …
Physicians, lawyers, educators, accountants, hairstylists — careers that require continuing education long after initial school and training are complete. Yet, not one of these professions requires its licensing board to scrap industry practices, have an entirely new core set of standards automatically accepted in totality and then reviewed as to whether they are appropriate or …
How Florida Updated Building Codes – FHBA President Jeremy Stewart Read More »
When Hurricane Wilma pummeled Florida in 2005, it nearly ripped the roof from Stephany and Michael Carr’s house in Naples, which was built before a 2002 building code took effect statewide. After the storm, the couple retrofitted their house to comply with the new code. They added a standing seam metal roof with continuous panels …
Homes Built to Stricter Standards Fared Better in Storm Read More »
FHBA Member and Manatee-Sarasota BIA Executive Officer, Jon Mast, sat down with local ABC7 news station to discuss the new Florida Building Code. Click here to watch his interview.
Way to go to all who work hard recruiting others in the industry to join our local HBAs, FHBA, and NAHB. You deserve kudos! Local HBA Member Name Company Collier BIA Dave Dunnavant Peninsual Construction and Engineering Collier BIA Terry Kelly Surety Construction Co. Tampa Bay BA Steven Svopa Minto Communities Volusia BIA Paul Rechichar …
As NAHB has reported recently, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began enforcement of the silica rule in construction on Saturday, Sept. 23. NAHB’s Silica in Construction Toolkit, found at nahb.org/silica, provides background on crystalline silica as well as resources for helping home builders and remodelers comply with the rule…read more
As recovery and rebuilding efforts begin in Texas and Florida following devastating hurricanes, many may wonder if EPA’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule still applies to these post-disaster renovations. Normally, renovations in homes built prior to 1978 must be supervised and/or performed by a certified renovator using lead-safe work practices…read more
Recovering from extensive flooding — caused by a hurricane or other natural disaster – can be a stressful situation for everyone, especially home owners. Once the waters recede, a home owner will need to take several steps to begin the water remediation and reconstruction process. The 2017 NAHB Remodelers Chair Dan Bawden, president of Legal …
