June 2018 Builder Spotlight – Bella Custom Builders
Founded by Tony Ruggiano, Bella Custom Builders is a luxury custom home service that specializes in custom remodeling and new construction. Bella Custom Builders has locations in Port Charlotte on the west coast of Florida, and Melbourne on the east coast of Florida; allowing for easy accessibility for all of central Florida. To start the […]
May 2018 Associate Spotlight – Will Jimenez Construction Trades Specialist for Dewalt
Will Jimenez, Construction Trades Specialist for Dewalt, joined the HBCA to connect with and assist local construction professionals. Dewalt is proud to be the only power tool company headquartered in the United States, boasting seven factories. Dewalt manufactures power tools, mechanical and adhesive anchors, hand tools, technology and accessories. At the end of 2017, Dewalt […]
May 2018 Builder Spotlight – United Contractors Building Corporation
United Contractors Building Corporation joined the HBCA of Brevard in 2015 to support their belief of supporting the industry that they are apart of. With a combined team of experts and all the accompanying resources, United Contractors is your one and only source for estimating, materials, labor, construction, and completion. United’s ability to complete phases […]
April 2018 Associate Spotlight – Green Turtle Catering
Green Turtle is a full service catering company with an impeccable reputation. Culinary innovation and premier service has been the cornerstone of the locally owned and operated business since its founding in 2000 by Tim Dwight and Partner/Executive Chef Ercan. They joined the HBCA of Brevard back in December of 2017 to take advantage of […]
April 2018 Builder Spotlight – ODC Builds
ODC Builds kicked off their New Year by joining the HBCA of Brevard in January 2018. Charley Barley, East Florida Account Manager, joined the association to build quality relationships with other building industry professionals in Brevard County. ODC Builds has been in business for approximately 15 years building success for production and custom homebuilders every […]
Canadian Softwood Lumber
From: https://www.nahb.org/en/research/nahb-priorities/canadian-softwood-lumber.aspx Click here to contact your member of Congress and ask them to encourage the President to re-start softwood lumber trade negotiations with Canada. American home builders need reasonably priced lumber to build homes that average working families can afford. U.S. domestic production is not sufficient to meet demand. NAHB is working with the Forest Service […]
March 2018 Associate Spotlight – Klass Act Solutions
Klass Act Solutions is a technology integration company that specializes in computer, networking, audio/video, smart home/business, and home/business automation. Klass Act Solutions joined the HBCA of Brevard less than six months ago to take advantage of the networking opportunities with local building professionals and make a difference with government and legislative issues. Kurt Kruel, Vice […]
March 2018 Builder Spotlight – Mai Design Build
mai Design Build joined the HBCA of Brevard just last year in hopes to increase exposure, gain valuable industry contacts and have access to continuing education opportunities. Despite only being a members for a year, Crane Creek Landings Townhomes, a mai Design Build project, is a three time Parade of Homes Platinum Award Winner. Crane […]
March 5 Webinar Helps Members Understand Impact of Tax Reform on Their Bottom Lines
The landmark tax reform legislation that took effect Jan. 1 created significant changes in the tax code that will affect the housing industry and our small business members. To help NAHB members understand how these changes could impact their business, NAHB is hosting a members-only webinar, Tax Reform and Your Bottom Line, at 1 p.m. ET […]
Small Gain for Custom Building in 2017
NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates that with a small gain for the year, 2017 set a post-recession peak for custom home building starts (homes built on an owner’s land, with either the owner or a builder acting as the general contractor). There were 40,000 total […]
