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Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association announces Award Winners In December, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Awards Committee announced the following winners of the annual builder, sub-contractor, associate and member of the year award. Awards were presented by the 2022 Awards Chair Caryn Huff -Sufferling, Wharton Smith Builder of the Year was awarded to Justin Robbins, DR…

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…

  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…

  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,…

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…

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.  …

James Sanders Jr., CAPS, CGR, CGP, GMB, 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 James Sanders Jr., CAPS, CGR, CGP, GMB of Arthur Rutenberg/Sandstar Homes in Punta Gorda, is now a Florida Certified Master Builders.…

TJ Thornberry, Punta Gorda- Florida Certified Master Builder     Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Thomas “TJ” Thornberry of Thornberry Custom Builders in Punta Gorda, is now a Florida Certified Master Builder. Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers…