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Researchers Developing World’s First 3-D-Printed Excavator

The team from Georgia Tech is designing the excavator’s boom and bucket with integrated hydraulics, and the University of Minnesota is working independently on the hydraulic oil reservoir, heat exchanger and cooling system. In addition to the “pre-printed” excavator, the conference will also feature a second one to be printed live on the exhibition floor…read more

Estero Fire District Repeals Sprinkler Ordinance

Faced with a looming legal battle, Estero Fire Rescue District officials decided to back off their controversial sprinkler ordinance. Immediately after an hourlong private session with their lawyer last week, the fire district’s commissioners unanimously repealed their ordinance that required automatic fire sprinkler systems in new one- and two-family homes built in the district, Dick …

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Florida Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers’ Comp Fee Law

In a major victory for injured workers and stinging defeat for businesses, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law limiting attorney’s fees in workers’ compensation cases. The 5-2 ruling is a setback for business groups who say legal fees drive up the cost of workers’ compensation insurance and threaten Florida’s economy and …

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State Of Florida Adopts Energy Rating Index Compliance

The State of Florida has joined the ranks of states and municipalities that have adopted the Energy Rating Index energy code performance option when the Florida State Legislature passed HB 535 that modified the Florida Building Code by adopting Section 406 of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code’s Energy Rating Index compliance option. The legislation …

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NAHB Urges Congress to Stop New Silica Rules

NAHB Chairman Ed Brady today urged Congress to take action to keep the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new silica standards from taking effect. Testifying before the House Education and Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Brady said that “our members are deeply committed to taking meaningful action to provide a safe work and …

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Estero Fire District Repeals Resolution

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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Register Today for the 2016 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)!

Registration for the 2016 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is now open. Where else can you get over 70 hours of education and seminars, network with hundreds of exhibitors in the building industry, and attend various social events for only $69!? Join us and the leaders of the building industry July 28 & 29, 2016 at …

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