Company works to meet challenges of today, Clay’s fast-growing future

The Champlain Towers South collapsed early Thursday. Michael Bourré, founder and president of Bourré Construction Group in Fleming Island spoke with First Coast Connect about the implications this tragedy could have on the building industry in Florida.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of W. Grey Marker II, Michael Bourré and Paul Jones to the Florida Building Commission.

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.

The six are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced six appointments to the Florida Building Commission.

In a digital panel discussion hosted by GrayRobinson, P.A., leaders within Florida's construction industry discussed present and current issues in light of Covid-19.

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.

Florida Certified Master Builder is president of the Florida Home Builders Association and chairman of the Clay County Planning Commission.

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.

Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Michael Bourré, of Bourré Construction Group in Fleming Island is now a Florida Certified Master Builders.

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.

Fleming Island Local, Michael Bourré, Installed as President of the Florida Home Builders Association

Historic renovation is about as far a departure from new homebuilding as Drew Mansion in Springfield is from Michael Bourré’s suburban home in Fleming Island.

So why is the custom homebuilder taking on the $800,000 Drew Mansion project and launching a new historic renovation business line?

There’s a plan for profit, yes.

The 106-year-old castle known as the Drew Mansion in the Springfield historic district was purchased Wednesday by a local contractor who plans to restore the home to its original glory.

Michael Bourre, owner of Bourre Construction Group and former president of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, paid $40,000 for the dilapidated home on 245 W. Third St., which has been rotting away for years after its previous owner abandoned it in 2006.

Northeast Florida builder Michael Bourré, president of Bourré Construction Group, was recently elected chairman of the Florida Home Builders Association’s Local Presidents Council. Bourré is currently serving as the 2011 president of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, the state’s largest local builder association.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA — Construction companies in the region that have survived the recession are running better businesses than they were five years ago, said Michael Bourre, incoming president of the Northeast Florida Builders Association.

“We’re down to the bare bones of the business,” Bourre said. “By basically getting leaner, we’re able to operate a lot more efficiently. We’re not burning dollars on man-hours or overhead expenses that were otherwise being wasted.”