Builders blame pandemic as lumber supplies drop and prices spike
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Builders blame pandemic as lumber supplies drop and prices spike

TAMPA, Fla. - As new home sales soared in the summer months, getting lumber to start and finish home construction has become a challenge.

The pandemic shutdown resulted in short supplies and high prices from lumber mills, and it’s affecting the construction industry from wood needed for framing to indoor trims.

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Marion BIA Hosts FHBA Leaders
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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. President Michael Bourré provided an update on SEBC Reimagined and what to look forward to in 2021.

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Fixing Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis Requires More Than Sadowski Funding
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Fixing Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis Requires More Than Sadowski Funding

Fixing Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis Requires More Than Sadowski Funding

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – December 9, 2019: As the Sadowski Housing Coalition gathers today urging legislators to restore the intended purpose of the Housing Trust Fund, the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) reminds local governments and other affordable housing advocates that fixing Florida’s affordable housing crisis requires a multipronged approach, including reducing local government exactions and regulations.

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Home Building Industry Represented in Legislative Committee Meetings
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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 January 14.

FHBA President, Michael Bourré and Volusia BIA President, Frank Severino, joined the lobbying team in Tallahassee to advocate on priority issues by meeting with key leaders, including; Senator Passidomo, Senator Simpson, Senator Wright, Representative Fetterhoff, Representative Gregory, and Representative Santiago.

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What is a Florida Certified Master Builder?
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What is a Florida Certified Master Builder?

Florida Certified Master Builders (FCMB) are elite home builders, remodelers and commercial contractors who are dedicated to excellence in building and client satisfaction. The builders who seek this certification hold themselves to a higher standard than required by the State of Florida for licensure.

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