Category: Industry Blog

Prepare Your Home Now for Hurricane Season

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By: Cali Clardy, CBIA President: The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 — making this a good time to get a jump on things and prepare your home for any extreme weather that may come. Regardless of the weather, if you follow these tips, you’ll head into summer having finished some home maintenance that you’d […]

DID YOU MISS IT? ERC Credit?

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Not Yet! In a recent Internal Revenue Service  bulletin, the IRS urges employers to take advantage of the newly extended Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This program is designed to cover essential expenses, retain employees and invest in future growth. This, in turn, promotes employee loyalty, job satisfaction and a sense of stability in the company. […]

Florida’s Immigration Law – FACT VS FICTION

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You may have heard some startling news about the newly passed laws . But a lot of the information you’re hearing isn’t true! Read more to get the facts! Click here for English PosterClick here for Spanish Poster(Call CBIA for copies of the posters – (239)- 436-6100) Click here for a Summary of SB1719Click here […]

Do Contractors Need Errors & Omissions Insurance?

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Errors & Omissions insurance is an important yet often forgotten insurance coverage by many contractors. Almost every contractor carries some form of general liability coverage. While these policies can provide much-needed protection for bodily injury and property damage claims that occur as the result of a contractor’s work, they typically don’t account for all forms […]

Preparing Your Business for Natural Disasters

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Disasters can happen anywhere, at any time. Home building industry members must prepare their homes and businesses to keep their families and employees safe if the worst should occur. Read more

Don’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor

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There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often show up in communities impacted by natural disasters to try to scam distressed homeowners into paying for shoddy repairs or […]

Coronavirus Concerns Spark New Home Design Ideas

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Homeowners are looking to transform their living spaces into classrooms, home offices and gyms this year. With people spending more time at home, the future of home design is being reimagined. As homeowners seek out ways to maximize the functionality of their living spaces, here are some of the budding trends in home design and […]

Thinking About Home Remodeling? Start Here

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Sooner or later you may join the millions of people who remodel their homes each year. Whatever the impetus, the thought crosses your mind: Maybe it’s time to start a home remodel. The reasons for home remodeling are as varied as the projects we undertake. Some of these include: Adding more space Upgrading cabinets, counters, […]