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Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Installs Jimi Smith Feliciano as President, and 2024 Slate of Officers
On December 5,2023, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association installed the 2024 President, Executive Officers and Board of Directors. 2024 CDBIA President Jimi Smith Feliciano is the President of AJF Construction. After growing up on construction sites, Jimi found his passion in building. In 2011, Jimi earned his Florida General Contractor license and when his good…
Read MoreCharlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association announces 2023 Award Winners
Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association announces Award Winners At the CDBIA Installation & Awards Banquet, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Awards Committee announced the following winners of the annual builder, sub-contractor, associate, young professional and member of the year award. Awards were presented by the 2023 Awards Chair Jim Weisberg, Quality Homes of Port Charlotte Builder…
Read MoreCharlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association awards $19,500 in scholarships
Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association awards $19,500 in scholarships. The Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association supports local high schools through mentorship and on the job training throughout the year. This year, as we have for the past 16 years, celebrate 11 students earning construction scholarships, totaling $19,500. Scholarships are awarded to students entering the…
Read MoreMembers: Please watch this message from our FHBA & NAHB family
While attending the National Association of Home Buildersmeetings, leaders from NAHB and Florida Home Builders Association wanted to share gratitude for all your hard work and dedication to rebuilding SWFL and being devastated by #HurricaneIan. Please enjoy this message from FHBA President and NAHB NAC Frank Severino (Volusia Building Industry Association) We are family and…
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State of the building industry
In February 2020, NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz shared data about the upcoming year at the International Builders Show. Dr. Dietz is very conservative in his numbers and nationwide, his numbers showed about a 2% decrease in new home startups. Then, COVID. March of 2020, the world shut down. People were safer at home, trying…
Read MoreCDBIA Celebrates women in the building industry at the PWB Bella Donnas
Media Release: CDBIA Celebrates women in the building industry at the PWB Bella Donnas The Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association started a local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building in October 2020. This council is dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting members at the local levels through…
Read MoreCharlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association Grows to 4th largest building industry association in the state of Florida
Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association Grows to 4th largest building industry association in the state of Florida February 21, 2022: Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) is affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The CDBIA is a professional organization of industry leaders who advocate,…
Read MorePaul H Schaefer II, CAPS, CGP, CGC, CPA , Punta Gorda Florida Certified Master Builder
Paul H Schaefer II, CAPS, CGP, CGC, CPA, Punta Gorda, Florida Certified Master Builder For Immediate Release: Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Paul H Schaefer II, CAPS, CGP, CGC, CPA of Sage Homes LLC in Punta Gorda is now a…
Read MoreBill Truex, Englewood Florida Certified Master Builder
Bill Truex, Englewood Florida Certified Master Builder For Immediate Release: Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors who are dedicated to excellence in building and client satisfaction. The builders who request certification hold themselves to a higher standard than required by the State of Florida for licensure. …
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