Building Barometer

Building Barometer - May 24, 2016

Going Vertical - Codes Committee Update - May 5th, 2016

At the May 2nd meeting, County staff reported that rollovers were at 31% for Building, 11% for Electrical, 7% for Mechanical and 2% for Plumbing. Residential permit turnaround times were 20 working days at the South County office, 23 working days at County Center and 40 to 45 working days for commercial permits at County Center.  Adam Gormly and Mike Rimoldi are in the process of producing rollover reports by trade and area of the County. The intent is to post these reports on a weekly basis to assist both builders and County staff in anticipating delays and in being proactive in reassigning inspectors to the busier areas to help lower the rollover percentages.

Adam and Mike are considering hosting a series of sessions with the various construction trades to discuss inspector assignments/rollover percentage improvements, red tag trends, new code issues, builder inspection scheduling and other issues as identified.  These sessions will be very helpful for all parties, and it is hopeful that participation will be widespread.

Adam was successful in getting BOCC approval to fund 5 limited duration inspector positions. The costs associated with these positions will be covered by the Building Fund, which as of the end of March stood at $2,224,147. These positions are currently being advertised and are drawing a good deal of interest.

Obviously, the percentages and time frames listed above are of great concern to our building industry. TBBA leadership is actively involved, as are general members, in working with County representatives to reverse these trends through whatever means possible. We welcome any and all participation in these endeavors.

Please contact Dave Ford at davef@hamiltonengineering.us to have new items added to the agenda, or to be addressed prior to the next meeting.

Staff Contact: Jennifer

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Top Golf - May 19th, 2016

It's safe to say our 2nd Annual TopGolf Outing was a Par-Tee. Members  played a series of challenging games under the shade of Tampa's premiere golf and entertainment venue. Connections were made, shots were scored, delicious 'greens' were eaten, and awards were passed out to round off a perfect day! If you didn't get a chance to go this year we encourage you to keep up to date with us for our next event. Facebook photos can be found here!

Winners:

 Julie McKinney - (Floor Interior Services)
Dana Gravett - (ODC Construction)
ODC Construction Team

Thank you to this years sponsors!

ODC - Presenting Sponsor
Carpenter Contractors of America and CCG - Buckets o’ Beer Sponsors
Heritage Drywall - Bar Sponsor
Badger Construction - Lunch Sponsor
Awards Sponsor - BB&T
Landmark Engineering - Longest Drive Sponsor

Staff  Contact: Amy

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President's Reception - May 25th, 2016

Tomorrow we are having another wonderful opportunity on top of the Tampa Club, where we invite you to come and meet with other members and your President, Stew Gibbons. This event is held quarterly, and facilitated by your Membership Director, Lauren Morgan. Refreshments will be served promptly at 5:30PM after the BOD Meeting on May 25th, attire is business casual, attendance is free.

Enjoy the wonderful views of beautiful Downtown Tampa while mingling with TBBA Staff, fellow members, and Mr. Stew Gibbons.

See you there!

Staff Contact: Lauren

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Builder Groups Back Effort to Halt Overtime Rule - May 18th, 2016

Labor Dept. details final rule, Congress mulls bill to nullify it.

The U.S. Labor Department, at the direction of the White House, on Wednesday released details of new rules that double the threshold at which a private-sector employee becomes ineligible for overtime to $47,476 annually, or $913 per week, from roughly half that amount. The rule, which is slated to take effect Dec. 1, effectively adds 4.2 million workers to the pool that must be 1.5 times their hourly wage for each hour worked beyond 40 hours a week.

The rule also raises the threshold for Highly Compensated Employees from $100,000 annually to $134,004 annually.

Reaction from groups representing home builders was swift and fierce.

“The sheer arrogance displayed by the Department of Labor in failing to heed the concerns of the nation’s small business community...."

Click here for full article.

Staff Contact: Jennifer