#COVID19SafetyStandDown

Stand Down for Coronavirus Safety on April 16, 2020 The Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association takes safety seriously. That is why we are asking our members to join forces with all building industry companies throughout the nation to come together for job safety. On Thursday, April 16, we are urging members, and all residential and commercial…

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Essential Letter

After numerous calls for our members, we want to keep you informed about the Executive Order from Governor Ron Desantis and what this means for you and your staff. On April 1st, Governor Ron Desantis issued a “Safer- At- Home” order. This is an order requesting people to stay at home and only leave their…

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Jobsite Safety

Good morning,   We want to make sure that all contractors are following the guidelines for jobsites, specifically making sure you limit the number of workers on a jobsite.   If an inspector comes to your jobsite and there are too many people at the jobsite, you may fail the inspection. Please be mindful of…

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Construction is deemed essential in Gov. Desantis’ Executive Order

Construction is deemed essential in Gov. Desantis’ Executive Order Today, April 1st, Florida Governor Ron Desantis has issued Executive Order 20-91 issuing a safer at home order. Construction has been deemed an essential business. Please review pages 8-20 to view the businesses that can remain open. Click here to review the order. Governmental entities are also deemed…

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From the Punta Gorda Building Official: COVID-19 Notice to Contractors

From Randy Cole, Punta Gorda Building Official: We want to inform all that the City of Punta Gorda Building Division is still running regular hours for both our office and inspections. We would like to express the following in an effort to limit exposure to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Please ensure that you are not sick…

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Viral Economic Stress from NAHB’s Chief Economist

Viral Economic Stress The last two weeks have seen growing concern and economic stress related to coronavirus mitigation efforts and social distancing. These recommended strategies will continue to place large sections of the U.S. economy on pause for at least the next few weeks — and potentially much longer. Postponed events, cancelled travel plans and deferred service consumption…

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Charlotte County Building Division COVID-19

From Charlotte County Building Department:   This correspondence is to notify the construction industry that the Charlotte County Community Development is conducting business as usual but are asking for your help in limiting exposure to COVID-19. Our lobby is open but we’d ask that you would consider using our Citizen Access Portal and online permitting…

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