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FHBA Bill a Victory for Affordable, Energy-Efficient Housing

Affordable Housing, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative / By Candace Yeager

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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The Bottom Line

FHBA News, Member Benefits, The Bottom Line / By Candace Yeager

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 …

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CSI & FBA Announce Partnership Supporting the Future of the Construction Industry

FHBA News, Future Builders of America (FBA) / By Candace Yeager

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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FHBA Chair of FHB PAC, Suzanne Graham, Recieves Florida Pest Management Association Award

FHBA News, Local HBA / By Candace Yeager

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 …

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SEBC 2016 Registration Opening Next Month!

Conferences, Education, FHBA News, Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) / By Candace Yeager

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 …

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5 Ways Construction Companies Can Attract & Retain the Best Employees

FHBA News / By Candace Yeager

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

Special Message from FHBA President

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

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 …

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Free Webinar Explores Builder Confidence

FHBA News / By Candace Yeager

Nationwide housing starts dropped 3.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.099 million units in January, according to data from HUD and the Commerce Department. How does this affect builder confidence? Join NAHB Wednesday, March 16, at 11 a.m. ET for the quarterly NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index Webinar…read more

Greater Orlando Parade of Homes Judges Needed

FHBA News, Local HBA, Parade of Homes / By Candace Yeager

The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) is in need of judges for their upcoming Parade of Homes. Judging will take place Thursday, March 31, and Friday April 1, 2016. The following week, Grand Award Judging will take place on Friday, April 8, 2016. Overnight accommodations will be provided for out of town judges. Click here …

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Upcoming 2017 FBC Code Change Cycle Webinar

FHBA News, Florida Building Code / By Candace Yeager

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation will be hosting a free webinar/conference call for the 2017 FBC code change cycle (which started July 1, 2015). The webinar will take place March 18, 2016 at 2:00PM and will go over the process of reviewing the reports (Detailed Reports and Tracking Charts) published on proposed code …

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