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Villas at Caliza Courts ALYS BEACH, Fla. -   Alys Beach Construction was honored with six prestigious AURORA Awards, including four for Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) “Florida Green” certified homes, during the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) in Orlando. “FGBC members work every day to make homes more sustainable, healthier and happier living environments, setting an example for what is possible in green building throughout the state,” said FGBC President Jeremy Nelson. “I commend the commitment and leadership in sustainable building from these recipients.” This year’s competition drew 400 entries in 55 categories, including single-family homes, custom homes, multifamily projects, kitchen and bath design, interior detailing, and interior merchandising. “It was a great night for Alys Beach, a mixed-use, traditional neighborhood on Scenic 30-A fronting the Gulf of Mexico, and these remarkable “Florida Green” homes,” noted FGBC member and Alys Beach Certifying ...

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. - Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are celebrating Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week highlighting the many contributions women make to the residential construction industry. St. Augustine’s Cora Johnston tops the “A” list of area industry leaders. Starting in traditional residential sales, then as a builder’s sales representative, followed by management positions and now as owner of her custom construction firm, Generation Homes. “I always say, ‘Be conscious of the conscious and subconscious goals you set for yourself,’" Johnston said in a recent interview. “I was 12 years old. I’ve loved homes my whole life. And since I got into the homebuilding industry, there has never been a day when I didn’t want to go to work.” Now building distinct coastal style homes in Sea View on 28 lots on AIA in St. Augustine Beach, Generation Homes also builds custom homes in premier communities along the First Coast from Ponte Vedr...

TALLAHASSEE – The storm may be over, but the worst may be yet to come. Unlicensed contractors have taken to the streets in communities devastated by Hurricane Irma, and are preying on vulnerable Floridians. The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) urges Floridians affected by Hurricane Irma to be on the lookout for dishonest individuals posing as licensed contractors. “Hurricane victims should be on alert for unlicensed contractors, especially door-to-door solicitors, that require large sums of money up front,” said Jeremy Stewart, President of the FHBA and a Crestview home builder. “Licensed contractors will show proof of insurance and licensure, their license can be verified with the State of Florida, and they will never ask for money up front.” Unlicensed contracting is illegal, and it can be easily avoided if the appropriate precautions are taken. FHBA, a member of the Disaster Contractors Network, encourages homeowners to follow these safety measures: • Obtain at ...

JOHN CROSSMAN In "Career Killer/Career Builders" author and lecturer John Crossman brings the depth of his personal and professional experience, that transcends professions and lifestyles, to the surface. The eye-opening book that helps young professionals and college students reach their full potential by avoiding life choices that can cause them to ruin their careers is ranked No. 1 on the 2017 Goodreads Choice Awards and recently won a prestigious Gold Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association. Goodreads has always been about the readers, bringing together authors and their fans in a truly personal way. The Choice Awards are no exception, and is the only major book award decided by readers. The Nonfiction Book Award is a year-round program honoring the best in nonfiction books. Hosted by the Nonfiction Authors Association. Crossman shares his expertise and insight based from his most requested speech, The Top 5 Ways to Get Fired and The Top 5 Ways to Kee...

WASHINGTON -- The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) and CEDIA, the leading trade association for the residential technology industry, today announced that Design & Construction Week will once again feature a CEDIA Technology Solutions Pavilion. DCW, the co-location of IBS and the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), will be held Jan. 9-11 in Orlando, Fla. For the second straight year, the IBS show floor will feature the CEDIA Technology Solutions Pavilion, designated specifically for exhibitors who specialize in technology solutions for the home. "We are thrilled that CEDIA will once again have a prominent role in Design & Construction Week, the industry's premier event that brings residential construction and design professionals from across the globe under one roof," said NAHB CEO Jerry Howard. "For the past four years, DCW has exhibited tremendous growth. CEDIA's focus on residential technology solutions will add to this forw...