Home Builders Institute - Future Builders of America Program

Congratulations to Bill Truex and Truex Preferred Construction for renewing their Founder's Circle Commitment for the 10th Year!!! Thank you!!!

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We have THREE Schools competing at SEBC in Orlando next month: Gadsden Tech, Somerset Career Academy and Wildwood High School. Come on out and cheer them on! We need Prize Sponsors! Won't you help? Check out more information below.

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We are a little more than 5 weeks until SEBC! Are you going? Email from Future Builders of America Prize Sponsors Needed for SEBC   DONATE NOW NextGen Builders Newsletter In this issue: SEBC Design Competition FACTE Conference THE ANNUAL FBA DESIGN COMPETITIO

Just wanted to give a BIG shoutout to Jeffrey Braun and Coastal Building Contractors for renewing their Founder's Circle Commitment for the 14th Year!!! Thank you!!!

Founder's Circle funds support our Scholarship Program and Chapter Development. Find out how you can help: https://www.futurebuildersofamerica.org/donate

Super big "Thank you!" to Beau Monde Builders (1st Place Prize Sponsor) and Builders Association of South Florida (Travel Sponsor) for sponsoring our Design Challenge at Southeast Building Conference next month! Come by and see us at Booth #1255 and get your Raffle Tickets! Here's a sample of the Doghouses. Can't wait to see their designs! 😊 Home Builders Institute - HBI

More than 72 volunteers and 92 students from 10 schools gathered for the 21st Annual FBA Leadership Summit at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp in Lake Wales, Florida, from April 29-May 2, 2026. Over two and a half days, students, instructors, industry partners, alumni, and volunteers worked side-by-side in a hands-on construction environment while building confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
This year’s featured build was a new head counselors’ cabin on the boys’ side of the property. Several schools completed prebuild work before the Summit, including floor decking and long walls, which FBA alumnus Tyler Smith with SmithBilt Sheds transported to Circle F. On site, students and volunteers brought the structure together while practicing multiple trades.
The project exposed students to many phases of construction, including septic and drainfield work, plumbing, roofing, electrical, framing, and finishing. Students also helped move the existing cabin to a new location, adding another memorable hands-on learning experience.
Students also rotated through construction-related classes in landscaping, masonry, carpentry, screens, swimming pools, and welding, gaining exposure to different trades and career paths. The amount accomplished in just two and a half days was impressive.
Beyond the jobsite, students took part in leadership and team-building activities that encouraged communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. From construction tasks to the famous cardboard boat races, they built friendships, confidence, and teamwork.
FBA Florida thanks every volunteer, instructor, school, sponsor, alumni member, and industry partner who made the 21st Annual Leadership Summit possible. Their support created an unforgettable student experience and advanced FBA’s mission to prepare the next generation of builders and leaders. See photos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureBuildersofAmerica or watch the Summit Video here:
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The FBA Leadership Summit was AWESOME! Check it out! Email from Future Builders of America SEBC Design Competition   DONATE NOW NextGen Builders Newsletter In this issue: Leadership Summit Wrapup SEBC Design Competition The 2026 Leadership Summit Was

A beautiful Saturday morning to close out the 2026 Summit! Awards were given, to students and volunteers.

Fun in the water to wrap up a great Friday!

Boat races before dinner on Friday night! Thanks MaxPak of Lakeland (https://teamtrg.com/locations/maxpak/) for donating all of the cardboard and Shurtape Technologies, LLC for donating the duct tape! The designs were very interesting!!!