by Rene | May 12, 2017 | News & Updates
The “Quash building code bunk” viewpoint in a recent PNJ cannot go unchallenged. The letter contained a number of misleading or false claims. Let’s start with the major theme that the codes are written by “special interest groups”. Full...
by Rene | Apr 13, 2017 | News & Updates
The Miami Herald | April 13, 2017 Legislative proposals that will erode Florida’s strong building code are in play (SB 860, SB 7000, HB 901), and they are forcing us to remember that the horrific devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew was worsened by inadequate codes...
by Rene | Apr 12, 2017 | News & Updates
The Weather Channel | April 12, 2017 Lawmakers in hurricane-prone Florida are considering loosening building codes put in place after Hurricane Andrew. And you’ll never guess who’s backing the legislation. http://wxch.nl/2owj4ta
by Rene | Mar 30, 2017 | News & Updates
Sunburn | March 30, 2017 TOP OP-ED: KEEP FLORIDA COMMUNITIES SAFE, PRESERVE FLORIDA’S STRONG BUILDING CODES via Craig Fugate for the Tampa Bay Times – While it was an incredibly difficult lesson to learn, Florida appropriately responded to this disaster by...
by Rene | Mar 28, 2017 | News & Updates
Craig Fugate, Tampa bay Times | 03/28/2017 Floridians remember Hurricane Andrew. They remember the loss of life, the destruction of homes and businesses, and they remember how long it took to rebuild…...
by Rene | Mar 24, 2017 | News & Updates
Craig Fugate, Huffington Post | 3/24/2017 Floridians remember Hurricane Andrew. They remember the loss of life, the destruction of homes and businesses, and they remember how long it took to rebuild....
