The upswing in new home construction that the Daytona Beach area is currently experiencing should keep rising in the coming years. That was some of the good news delivered by Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, who spoke at a Volusia Building Industry Association luncheon Wednesday…read more
The U.S. Green Building Council Florida Community (USGBC Florida), along with its partners Eco Relics and Norsk Tiny Homes, are celebrating the groundbreaking of the United State’s first LEED certified tiny home on Saturday, August 26, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at 106 Stockton St., Jacksonville, FL 32204. The project, known as LEEDing Tiny, is …
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Using the anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, opponents continue to create public hysteria by smearing a smarter Florida Building Code Development Process. Click here to view the latest interviews by local media outlets, where FHBA President, Jeremy Stewart, and FHBA Chief Executive Officer/Chief Lobbyist, Rusty Payton, defend the new process and how moving forward strengthens Florida’s …
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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 Manatee-Sarasota BIA Bill Smock Gator Plumbing Inc Collier BIA Dave Dunnavant Peninsula Construction and Engineering Gold Coast BA Stefani Glaser The Glaser Marketing Group Inc Collier …
FHBA is proud to announce that Governor Scott reappoints former FHBA President Jay Carlson for another term on the Florida Building Commission, with his term ending February 11, 2021. Jay, an active member of the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association and FHBA, and president of Carlson and Soforth Construction, is one of six appointed by the …
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The Florida Building Commission (FBC) took up two FHBA priority issues last week: the establishment of a Residential “TAC” and the transition of the new code process passed by the 2017 Legislature (HB 1021) into operational rules. (See full summary of FHBA actions here). FHBA staff members, Douglas Buck, Director of Governmental Affairs, and Joe …
The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, honored Manatee County as Florida’s first platinum-certified county government in a ceremony at the Manatee Board of County Commissioners meeting. “We commend Manatee County, your Green Team and the leadership of Manatee County for pursuing certification,” said C. J. Davila, …
With Congress in its August recess, members are encouraged to visit their lawmakers in their home districts and seek action on two issues – flood insurance and lumber. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) must be reauthorized by Sept. 30. Congress requires all properties within the 100-year floodplain that are purchased with a federally backed …
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 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 …
