FHBA Legislative Update—Week VII 2022 Regular Legislative Session As we enter the last two weeks of the 2022 Regular…
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FHBA Legislative Update – February 14, 2022
FHBA Legislative Update—Week V 2022 Regular Legislative Session Legislators were focused this week on passing their respective budgets through…
FHBA Legislative Update – February 7, 2022
FHBA Legislative Update—Week IV 2022 Regular Legislative Session Week IV of the 2022 Regular Session ended with lawmakers sending…
Committee Weeks Legislative Update
The second and final committee week of January was highlighted by Commissioner, and former FHBA President, Bill Truex’s presentation before…
HB 7 Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19
In week one, HB 7 “Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19,” successfully passed through the House Civil Justice and…
Looking To 2021 FHBA Legislative Priorities
Twelve-months ago the topics of the day were a Florida law that went into effect allowing teachers to carry firearms…
Marion BIA Hosts FHBA Leaders
Last Wednesday, FHBA visited the Marion County Building Industry Association for the first in person meeting following the 2020 Legislative…
Session Week 8
With two weeks remaining in the 2020 Legislative Session, the FHBA team is stepping back up to the plate on…

FHBA Legislative Half Time Report
It is Halftime in Tallahassee! Wednesday, February 12th, marked day 30 of the 60 day Legislative Session. This is FHBA’s…

FHBA Legislative Conference Wrap Up
Today marks the half-way point for the 2020 Florida Legislative Session: Day 30 of the 60-day session. Today at 4…

FHB PAC’s Online Silent Auction is Open for Bidding!
Back by popular demand, the FHB PAC Online Silent Auction is open for bidding! This is your chance to score…

Jon Mast, Sarasota, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Jon…

Are You a Florida Certified Master Builder?
As Florida’s housing market continues to experience growth in new construction, great strides in remodeling, and substantial rebuilds due to…

Legislative Session: Week 1 Wrap-Up
The Florida Legislature started its 2020 Legislative Session this week and lawmakers are set to consider a number of bills…

Extended! FHB PAC Collecting Items for Upcoming Online Silent Auction
The deadline to get your items submitted for the 2020 Online Silent Auction has been EXTENDED until Friday, January 24,…

Bradley Shee, St. Johns, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Bradley…

FHBA’s Bennett Promoted to USMC Captain
Over the weekend, FHBA Director of Governmental Affairs, Dane Bennett was promoted to the rank of Captain in the United…

2020 Legislative Session Begins in Tallahassee
Tomorrow morning, the 2020 Florida Legislative Session will kick off here in Tallahassee, giving lawmakers just 60 days to debate…

Register NOW For Spring Conference
The 2020 FHBA Spring Conference is rapidly approaching! Don’t miss this three-day event held in Tallahassee during the heart of…

FHB PAC 1,000 Club Hosts Legislators on Call
FHBPAC 1,000 Club members were offered an exclusive opportunity to meet with the legislators supporting the FHBA priority bills via…

FHBA Past President, Bill Truex, Meets With White House
This week, Charlotte County announced that FHBA Immediate Past President and Charlotte County Commissioner, Bill Truex, participated in the White…

Gene W. Slone, Palm Coast, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Gene…

Builder Confidence Climbs to a 20-Year High
via NAHB Now Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December off…

Joshua J. Klugger, Ocala, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Joshua…

FHB PAC Collecting Items for Upcoming Online Silent Auction
Time is running out to get your items submitted for the 2020 Online Silent Auction! With the 2020 election cycle…

Last Day for Private Health Exchange Enrollment
It’s your last chance to take advantage of the 2020 individual open enrollment for the FHBA Private Health Exchange. Open…

FHBA Well Represented During Final Committee Week
Last week marked the final interim committee meetings for the Florida Legislature in advance of the 2020 legislative session. As…

FHBA Urges Lawmakers to Examine True Reasons for Rising Housing Costs
On Monday, the Sadowski Coalition gathered in the Florida Capitol once again to urge Lawmakers to stop diverting money from…

Builders Not to Blame for Area’s Growth Challenges
via Pensacola News Journal There is a huge misperception held by some in our community when it comes to the…

Michael Bourré, Fleming Island, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Michael…

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Sandra Einhorn, Ryan Benson and Bill Gulliford to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation….

Home Builders & Contractors Association of Brevard Announces New Executive Officer, Josh Clark
The HBCA of Brevard is proud to announce and welcome Josh Clark as its new Executive Officer. Mr. Clark will be responsible for…

Governor Recommends Full Funding of Sadowski
For the second year in a row, Governor Ron DeSantis released a statement calling for the full funding of Sadowski…

Introducing Business Growth Partners for FHBA Members
We are excited to introduce a new business planning Pilot Program offered by FHBA. It is with a cutting-edge small…

Robert Salzman, Lakeland, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Robert…

FHB PAC Collecting Items for Upcoming Online Silent Auction
The FHB PAC is excited to announce we are collecting items for our Online Silent Auction! The 2020 election cycle…

Home Building Industry Represented in Legislative Committee Meetings
This past week, was the fourth of six interim committee meetings taking place before the 2020 Legislative Session convenes on…

NEFBA Member Highlight
Melanie Coomer has been a Northeast Florida Builders Association member since 2017. In 2019, Melanie became a Sales & Marketing…

VBIA Member Highlight
Since joining VBIA less than four years ago, Jay Bryant, President of HydroShield SunCoast, has been selflessly engaged in the…

H.R. 3702 Vote Delayed
Thank you for your advocacy! Following the outpour of grassroots efforts, Congressional leaders have agreed to wait until November 11…

Private Health Exchange Enrollment Period Now Open
The 2020 individual open enrollment dates for the FHBA Private Health Exchange insurance are as follows: November 1, 2019 –…

Federal Bill Puts Florida in the Bullseye
We need your help to contact your member of congress. Legislation is pending that puts Florida in the bullseye. Language…

Robert D. Krieff, Tampa, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Robert…

DOL Apprenticeship Plan: Experts Argue Pros, Cons
Last month, Department of Labor officials considering a new rule for apprenticeship programs received a groundswell of opinion on the…

FHB PAC’s First Online Silent Auction!
FHB PAC’s FIRST Online Silent Auction just opened! Help us support pro-housing candidates this election season by bidding on hotel…

Gregory Griffin, Naples, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Gregory…

It’s All About the Drive…
…and friendly competition. This October 15-16, 2019, your local HBA is gearing up for some serious membership recruitment action. There…

FHBA Welcomes Dane Bennett as Interim Director of Governmental Affairs
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) Director of Governmental Affairs Director, Douglas Buck will conclude his long-term, and successful, commitment…

FBA Wins Prestigious FFA Award!
At the Annual Convention in Orlando for the Florida Future Farmers of America Association, the Future Builders of America (FBA)…

Submit Your Q3’19 Member Rebate Claim!
All of your Builder & Remodeler members can claim for any completed residential addresses from July 1 – September 30,…

William G. Truex, Englewood, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce William…

Gold Coast BA Member Highlight
Deb Giarratana, of Orion Integrated Systems, has just celebrated her 1st year as a member. In her business she helps builders and…

Russell A. Budd, Naples, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Russell…

TBA Member Highlight
Jackie Johnson Hubbard is a proud member of the Tallahassee Builders Association and shows it every day! Not only is…

Members Honored In St. Augustine During the Florida Home Builders Association Fall Leadership Conference
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announced today members of the building industry who were given high honors, a recognition…

Join Council Webcast on Membership Recruitment & Retention
Interested in learning insider tips and tricks proven to gain and retain council members? Join NAHB on Oct. 9 at…

How Should Florida Adopt Its Building Code – The Debate Continues
The debate on how the building code is adopted continues. The next several FBC meetings will address how future codes…

Associate Appreciation Month Member Highlight
Robyn Bonaquist has been an associate member of CBIA involved in all aspects of our mission since becoming a member…

John R. Spinks, Neptune Beach, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce John…

Associate Appreciation Month Member Highlight
Jackie Suarez, President of Architectural Artworks, has been a member of The Marion County Building Industry Association for over 20…

Associate Appreciation Month Member Highlight
Richard Gailey has been an Associate member since opening his business in 2011. One of the outstanding features of his…

Meet Contractor Licensing Investigator Paul Traider
When it comes to illegal or fraudulent contractor activity, Paul Traider has just about seen it all. And there’s a…

Robbie Richmond, Palm Coast, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Robbie…

Associate Appreciation Month Member Highlight
Peay’s Electric II, Inc. is a licensed and insured state certified electrical contractor in Melbourne, FL. They specialize in residential…

FHBA Member, Barry Rutenberg, Featured in Florida Trend’s Top 500 Influential Leaders
Congratulations to Builders Association of South Florida (BASF) remember, Barry Rutenberg of Arthur Rutenberg Homes on being featured in Florida…

NAHB Hosts Membership Drive Training for Florida
Over 50 FHBA Members and Local HBA staff participated in the NAHB Florida Membership Drive Training. The Greater Orlando Builders…

Glenn Harris III, Fort Myers, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Glen…

FHBA Model Contracts Updated
We are proud to announce that the FHBA Model Contracts have been updated to included changes to provisions affected by…

2019 Associate Appreciation Month
As we begin the month of September…Football season begins, we all begin to think Fall Season is right around the…

Florida Housing Finance Corporation 2019 Homeownership Pool (POOL) Program
Overview: Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Homeownership Pool (“HOP”) Program is designed to be a non-competitive and on-going program, with Developers…

Associate Appreciation Month Member Highlight
Stan Lindsey has been a Bay Building Industry Association (BBIA) member since 1999. In 2018 Stan became a Life Spike…

Frank Severino, Daytona Beach, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Frank…

Hurricane Preparedness and Resources
While the exact track and strength of Hurricane Dorian are uncertain, you should begin now preparing construction sites. Here are…

FHBA 2nd Vice President Speech from SEBC
After attending our summer conference for FHBA at the Southeast Builders Conference, I received some requests regarding the Associate Member…

100% Waterproof Wall System
Upgrading your homes style is simpler and more affordable than you might believe. Fibo’s innovative wall panel system offers a…

FHBA – Committee/Council Interest Survey
Your participation in these roles ensures the success of improving the economic environment of the building industry. If you have…

Submit Your Q2’19 Member Rebate Claim!
All of your Builder & Remodeler members can claim for any completed residential addresses from April 1 – June 30,…

Florida Building Commission (FBC) Approaching Completion of the First Draft of the Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)
The Florida Home Builders Association established a great track record over the last 18 months of the code change process….

Final ESA Rules will Streamline the Permitting Process
In a victory for NAHB, the Trump administration today released final rules updating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7…

FGBC ‘Florida Green’ Hits Major Milestone with 20,000 Certified Projects
The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction, land developments and local governments…

Industry Award Winners Announced During the Florida Home Builders Association Summer Conference
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announced high honors given to members of the building industry; a recognition awarded by…

FHBA Announces Champions of Housing Awards at SEBC
The Florida Home Builders Association honored Senator Joe Gruters and State Representative Byron Donalds with its Champion of Housing Award,…

SEBC, Getting Stronger
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) was held on August 1-2, 2019 in Kissimmee, Florida and has grown to become the show for…

Gregg Carlson, Sarasota, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Gregg…

Jonathan B. McGrath, Altamonte Springs, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Jonathan…

GOBA Announces 2019 Parade of Homes Winners
The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), the authority, educator and promoter of the housing and building industry, announces the winners…

Ricardo Morales III, Jacksonville, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Ricardo…

It’s A Wrap: Governor Signs Major FHBA Priority Bill Concluding a Very Successful 2019 Session
Governor Ron DeSantis signed off on the remaining two FHBA priority bills, bringing a successful 2019 Legislative Session to conclusion….

In Memory of FHBA Member Quincy Ray Johnson, III
Quincy Ray Johnson III, AIA, MIRM, NCARB, former Boca Raton Architect extraordinaire, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, June…

Reports from FHBA Members Attending NAHB Legislative Conference
Federation Equals Advocacy on All Levels By: Greg Matovina, NAHB State Representative Many members of a local builders association are…

Marvin Fretwell, Daytona Beach, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Marvin…

NAHB Sees Success in Current Code Development Cycle
Thanks in large part to NAHB members and their tireless efforts to educate codes officials, none of the 26 high-priority…

Job Fair Jumpstarts Careers for Tech Graduates
Local students had the chance to start their careers prior to graduation last week. Crestview High School has three students…

BANCF Member Highlight
Legacy is the Builders Association of North Central Florida’s (BANCF) theme for 2019. This has carried through in our membership…

James Sanders Jr., CAPS, CGR, CGP, GMB, Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce James…

TJ Thornberry, Punta Gorda – Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Thomas…

It’s Officially Hurricane Season
With the 2019 hurricane season officially underway, check out this helpful Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit via www.ready.gov. Additionally, click here…

University of North Florida Students Visit a Residential Building Site
Students enrolled in the Construction Management degree program at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville visited a luxury custom…

Commissioner Truex to Attend White House Immigration Ceremony
Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex accepted President Donald J. Trump’s invitation to attend Thursday’s Rose Garden ceremony where the president…

E-mail Governor DeSantis to Support HB 7103 and Rein-In Local Government Abuses
The FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2019 Legislative Session. As part of HB 7103, we passed language reining-in local government…

NEFBA Member Highlight
David Hacker, owner of Construction Specialties of North Florida, and Michael Lenahen, owner of Aurora Builders serve the Northeast Builders…

FBA to Receive Florida FFA Distinguished Service Citation
Congratulations to the Future Builders of America (FBA) who will be receiving the Florida FFA Association Distinguished Service Citation! The Distinguished…

The 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
If I had to sum up the 2019 Legislative Session for the home building industry in one word, OUTSTANDING! The…

BASF Member Highlight
The Building Association of South Florida (BASF) is hosting its’ 75th Anniversary and Installation Gala on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Our…

Association Health Plan Strategy
National Association of Home Builders in partnership with FHBA has expressed a growing interest in the possibility of jointly purchasing…

Opportunity to Change Fire and Building Codes
If you’ve ever wanted to make changes during the establishment of Florida Fire and Building Codes, this is your opportunity!…

Volusia BIA Member Highlight
Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Frank…

Beyond Moral High Ground To Help Friends
Today begins the final week of the 2019 Legislative Session. Our impact fee bill passed both chambers a few weeks…

Week Seven of Legislative Session
We are at that point in session, where it is much like watching paint dry, conversations and strategy are being…

Week Six of Legislative Session
Growth Management Package CS/CS/HB 7103 by Rep. Fischer – Passed favorably out of State Affairs on a vote of 14…

Week Five of Legislative Session
For those following this year’s Legislative Session, you know that an enormous amount of construction related legislation has been filed….

Week Four of Legislative Session
The frantic pace of the legislature continues. The building permit transparency bill sponsored by Senator Keith Perry and Representative Jayer…

New Builder Certification Unveiled, Readily Identified By Homeowners
As Florida’s housing market continues to experience growth in new construction, great strides in remodeling, and substantial rebuilds due to…

New Southern Home at SEBC to Be Certified FGBC ‘Florida Green’
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), 15 LightYears and builder Steve Robertson announced today the…

It’s a Wrap for the FBA 2019 Leadership Summit!
It’s a wrap for the FBA 2019 Leadership Summit! With over 60 students and 40 volunteers participating from across the…

Week 3 of Session and the Circus Continues
A circus is not always a bad thing, I enjoyed them growing up. I like the 3 rings of activity…

HBA of West Florida Executive Officer Wins PACE Award
David Peaden, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of West Florida, was honored at the Pensacola Area Commitment to…

FHBA Hosts Successful Day on the Hill
The FHBA hosted a successful Spring Conference last week, highlighted by Tuesday’s Day on the Hill. Over 100 FHBA members…

Help End Years of Regulatory Uncertainty and Higher Permitting Costs
The proposed new “waters of the U.S” rule is an important victory for our members but we need your help…

The Bottom Line: Construction Issues Bountiful During the 2019 Session
Here we are, starting the second week of the 2019 Legislative Session on the eve of our annual Day on…

Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Announces Recipients of 2018 Awards
On December 4, 2018, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Awards Committee announced the following winners of the annual builder, sub-contractor,…

FHBA Award Nominations Now Open!
FHBA is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2019 Awards listed below are open! Winners will be announced during…

Flagler HBA Member Highlight
Working in the Mortgage Industry for many years, Katie Ditton takes great pride in providing her customers with an exceptional…

2019 FHBA Legislative Briefing Webinar
Join in as FHBA’s legislative staff, Rusty Payton, CEO/Chief Lobbyist, and Douglas Buck, Director of Governmental Affairs, review FHBA’s legislative…

State of Florida Seeking Additional General Contractors to Rebuild Thousands of Homes Still Damaged by Hurricane Irma
In support of the state of Florida’s goal to help Floridians recover from disasters, the Florida Department of Business and…

Doug Wenzel Achieves National All-Time Big Spike Designation
A longtime Florida sales representative for a national new home warranty company, Doug Wenzel has been honored as one of…

Tell Your Legislator to Fully Fund Affordable Housing Budget – Sadwoski Funds
When you head to the Capitol this Legislative Session, be sure to prepare by heading to SadowskiCoalition.org for the brand…

The Bottom Line: 2019 Pre-Session Observations
For anyone who has joined a recent FHBA Governmental Affairs call, the 2019 Legislative Session has the look and feel…

Tallahassee BA Member Highlight
Having literally grown up on a construction site, it should come as no surprise that Brandon Jett has become one…

In Memory of FHBA Member Howard Head
Howard Head, a home building industry icon, passed away on February 6, 2019 after an incredibly rich life that spanned…

Submit Your Q4’18 Member Rebate Claim!
All of your Builder & Remodeler members can claim for any completed residential addresses from July 1 – September 30,…

CBIA Announces 2019 Board of Directors
The Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) has announced its 2019 Board of Directors. The 2019 Board features a range of…

FHBA Supports John Wiseman for Florida Building Commission Chair!
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) is in full support of Governor Ron DeSantis appointing FHBA member John Wiseman as…

Finalists Announced for Florida Green Building Coalition Awards
The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, has announced finalists for the…

Columbia County BA Parade of Homes
Columbia County Builders Association is excited about their upcoming Parade of Homes April 27th and 28th, 2019. A number of…

CBIA Member Highlight
Ryan Benson, principal with A. Vernon Allen Builder, has been named president of the Collier Building Industry Association. The CBIA…

Home Building Issues Highlighted at Capital
Not only are we in “pre-session” mode – analyzing bills for impact on the construction industry, working to get our…

Housing Starts Are on Hiatus
Source: MarketWatch | By Andrea Riquier With the U.S. government partially closed, the housing market will miss out on one of…

Aubuchon Team of Companies Presents $12,000 to Lee BIA Builders Care
Source: PRLog.org Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), has received a…

Jay Carlson Celebration of Life: Friday Night Event
To the family and friends of Jay Carlson visiting Charlotte County for the Celebration of Life: I would like to…

5 Reasons 2019 is THE Most Important Year for Housing in 10 Years!
Source: Forbes | Joshua Pollard In the midst of the longest US government shutdown in history, a volatile stock market,…

Five BMAPs and Associated Septic Tank Rules Delayed!
Earlier this month, FHBA sent every FHBA member a reminder that new Septic Tank regulations delayed for six months by…

Septic Tanks, Focus of Upcoming Legislation
FHBA, through its many years addressing the reoccurring issue of septic tanks, has worked amicably with governing bodies to determine…

Bill Truex Wins National Contest for NAHB!
by Donna Barrett • Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Bill Truex wins National Contest for National Association of Home Builders During…

An Interview with Skilled-Trades Evangelist Jim Painter
Source: Business in Greater Gainesville Members of the Painter family have been masons since the early 20th Century, and Painter…

Homebuilder Earns Industry Association’s Top Distinction
Source: Business Observer It was a big year for A. Vernon Allen Builder principal Ryan Benson. First he was re-elected as…

Sadowski Projected SHIP Distribution Estimates
The Sadowski Housing Coalition released their current funding and estimates of future local impact. The numbers reflect in the projected…

Jay Carlson Celebration of Life
The family of Earle Jay Carlson, 60, of Port Charlotte, Florida is profoundly sad to announce Jay passed away Friday,…

Two FHBA Members Finalists for National Award!
NAHB has just announced their finalists for the annual Young Professionals Award, and Florida has two in the running: Joe…

Lee BIA Builders Care’s Raises Over $125,000 for Needy Families
Lee BIA Builders Care recently hosted the food and wine fundraiser known as the “Burly Wine Experience,” bringing the building industry…

Introducing the Nissan/Infiniti Member Savings Program
Nissan North America and NAHB are excited to present members, their employees and HBA staff with the opportunity to purchase…

BANCF Installation
The Builders Association of North Central Florida, a 575-company member professional and trade association representing the building industry recently installed…
Government Shutdown: FEMA and Flood Insurance
As many of you are aware, FEMA recently declined to issue additional flood insurance policies claiming the sale of such…
Right-Energy® is Approved
RESNET recently took action against Right-Energy®. As a contractor, the question is can you continue to use Right-Energy® software? In…
GOBA Member Highlight
Richmond American Homes is pleased to announce that Kenny Smith has been appointed Division President for Orlando. Kenny brings more…
Lee BIA Builders Care’s Second Annual Charity Clay Shoot Raises $34,000
Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), raised more than $34,000 during…
Building Dreams a Passion for Vanacore Brothers
For Scott and Todd Vanacore of Vanacore Homes, quality and value are not just meaningless words. Quality and value are…
FHBA Mourns the Passing of Jay Carlson
Jay Carlson, FHBA 2009 President and CDBIA 1989 & 1995 President, passed away on December 7, 2018. Jay was a…
Florida Building Leader on Member Recruiting: “Whatever it Takes”
It would be easy to excuse Bill Truex from member recruiting efforts. As the president of Truex Preferred Construction, president…
GOBA Member Highlight
John Riddle is vice president and partner at Turning Leaf Construction, LLC, where he is focused on the business development…
Five Macro Consumer Trends for 2019
Home builders, it’s sometimes taken for granted, are in the consumer durables business, among others. The list includes marketing, logistics,…
3 Months FREE from ADP!
Make tax season easy with a limited time offer for FHBA members who enroll with NPP. Click here to join…
GOBA Member Highlight
Tony Hartsgrove has been Installed as the 2019 Vice President of The Greater Orlando Builders Association. Tony is the CEO…
Wiseman Appointed to Building Commission, FHBA Members Serve in Legislature and Recounts Result in Little Change
Though most of Tallahassee focused, and rightfully so, on the installation of the Florida House and Senate Leadership, FHBA enjoyed…
FHBA Member Appointed to Florida Building Commission
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of one and the appointment of three to the Florida Building Commission. Hamid…
GOBA Announces New Leadership & Annual Awards
The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) installed its elected senior officers and directors for 2019. The annual Installation and Awards…
GOBA Member Highlight
Rick Caccavello has been installed as the 2019 secretary/treasurer of the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA). Rick is the president/owner…
GOBA Member Highlight
Mattamy Homes US is pleased to announce that David Baselice has been appointed President of the company’s Orlando Division, effective…
2019 SEBC Call for Speakers
The goal for the 2019 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is to bring together you and your peers for an information-sharing…
Home Builders Winning Advocacy Effort on Display Last Night
Wow! What a night to be watching election results. With Ron DeSantis winning the race for Governor, a sweep of…
Private Health Exchange Enrollment Period Now Open
The 2019 individual open enrollment dates for the FHBA Private Health Exchange insurance are as follows: November 1, 2018 –…
Emergency Order in Response to Hurricane Michael
DBPR Secretary Jonathan Zachem issued an Emergency Order suspending Florida statutes and rules that may prevent, hinder or delay necessary…
Donate to Hurricane Michael Victims Today!
In an effort to help facilitate charitable donations to support relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Michael, the Northeast…
Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Builders Care
The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s (NEFBA) Builders Care would like to send out a huge thanks to Bryan Judah, construction…
Homeownership Pool (HOP) Program Workshops
**UPDATE** Notice of Rule Development Workshop – Rule Chapter 67-57 F.A.C. Florida Housing has changed the date of the Rule…
FHBA Leaders Execute Hurricane Relief Effort
As Hurricane Michael unleashed its furry on Florida’s Panhandle, FHBA 2nd Vice President, Rick Ilmberger, began ringing the bell for Hurricane…
Don’t Forget to VOTE!
As members of the FHBA, we want to help you make an informed decision on election day. Click here to…
Donate to Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts
When Hurricane Michael touched down this week in the Florida Panhandle as an historic category 4 storm, it devastated entire…
FHBA Takes Positions on Two Key Constitutional Amendments
This past weekend, the FHBA Board of Directors voted to Oppose Amendment 1, and voted to Support Amendment 2. Both…
Florida Home Builders PAC Announces Candidate Endorsements in State Cabinet Races
The Florida Home Builders Political Action Committee (FHB PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsements for state cabinet primary races….
Disaster Contractors Network Portal
The Disaster Contractors Network, a program originally founded by FHBA and other like-minded groups, is a resource that connects homeowners…
Small Business Administration Providing Assistance in the Panhandle
The U.S. Small Business Administration has added more counties to the disaster declaration in Florida for businesses and residents affected…
Submit Your Q3’18 Member Rebate Claim!
All of your Builder & Remodeler members can claim for any completed residential addresses from October 1 – December 31,…
How the Midterm Elections Will Impact the Construction Industry
While many of the country’s voters are focused on issues like healthcare and job creation during this year’s midterm elections,…
Generation Z Has Its Share of Homebuyers
Ready or not, members of Generation Z are buying homes. Americans born after 1995 account for three percent of all…
Hurricane Michael Leaves Path of Destruction in Florida Counties with Older Housing
Hurricane Michael plowed a path Wednesday through parts of Florida’s Panhandle that include greater concentrations of older houses and mobile…
Hurricane Preparation & Resources
As Hurricane Michael approaches the Florida panhandle, click here for a few helpful tips on preparing construction sites for hurricanes and other…
Three Inducted Into Florida Housing Hall of Fame, Florida Home Builders Association
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces its 2018 Florida Housing Hall of Fame inductees, a recognition awarded by over…
Jacksonville Local, Sean Junker, Named Paul Joyal Pinnacle Builder of the Year, Florida Home Builders Association
The Florida Home Builders Association honored Sean Junker, President of Providence Homes, as the recipient of the Paul Joyal Pinnacle…
Punta Gorda Local, Wendy Atkinson, Named Woman of Distinction, Florida Home Builders Association
The Florida Home Builders Association honored Wendy Atkinson of Crossroads Hope Academy as the 2018 Woman of Distinction, a recognition…
Winter Park Local, Paul Gidus, Named Remodeler of the Year, Florida Home Builders Association
The Florida Home Builders Association honored Paul Gidus, of PSG Construction, LLC, as its 2018 Remodeler of the Year, a…
Punta Gorda Local, Sharon Neuhofer, PA, Named as Florida Home Builders Association Associate of the Year
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) honored Sharon Neuhofer, PA, of Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty, as its 2018 Associate of…
Jacksonville Local, Jerry Linder, Named Builder of the Year, Florida Home Builders Association
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) honored Jerry Linder, president of J.L. Linder Group, Inc. and Vintage Homes, as its…
Port Charlotte Local, Rick Ilmberger, Installed as 45th Second Vice President of the Florida Home Builders Association
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) installed Rick Ilmberger as its 45th Second Vice President on Saturday, October 6, 2018,…
Englewood Local, William “Bill” Truex, Installed as 67th President of the Florida Home Builders Association
The Florida Home Builders Association installed William “Bill” Truex as its 67th President on Saturday, October 6, 2018, during the…
The Bottom Line: FHBA Front and Center at Statewide Political Event
This past Saturday evening, FHBA leadership was honored to represent the industry at the Republican Party Victory Dinner. Representing the…
Developers Acquire Remaining Lots in Florida MP
Landeavor, LLC, and affiliates of Walton Street Capital, L.L.C. on Thursday announced the purchase of Oakland Park, a 258-acre, traditional…
New Home Sales Up 3.5% in August Even as Affordability Concerns Persist
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 3.5% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 629,000 units after…
Florida Workers’ Comp Rates Going Down Again, But Future Challenges Remain
Florida businesses could see another significant rate decrease in workers’ compensation rates next year if Florida regulators approve the latest…
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2023 FHBA Fall Leadership Conference
Celebrate 2023 FHBA Award Recipients and help usher in the next generation of leadership for the Florida Home Builders Association Board of Directors!
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Join us as FHBA hosts the 2024 Legislative Conference, January 15 – 17 in Tallahassee, Florida.
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The 2024 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), scheduled for July 24 & 25, 2024 in Orlando, FL.
Programming will include two days of hard-hitting education, the region’s largest building industry trade show, networking opportunities and more!
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