This newsletter for luxury home builders and remodelers offers a holiday gift, updates on OSHA PPE rules and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and explores sustainable construction using data center waste heat. It also previews upcoming industry conferences, showcases design trends emphasizing wellness and personalization, and features a historical farmhouse renovation as a case study in preserving historical charm while incorporating modern amenities.

This document is the fourth-quarter 2024 edition of Plans & Specs, a publication of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. It features a chairman's report summarizing the year's activities, including numerous networking events and political advocacy successes. A significant portion details financial reporting for construction professionals, outlining audits, reviews, and compilations. Finally, it highlights the ABC Cares Foundation's hurricane relief efforts and celebrates a court decision against the Department of Labor's overtime rule, alongside commentary on wealth management for business owners.

This newsletter for luxury home builders and remodelers covers key industry trends and updates for 2025. Bookkeeping best practices, new federal regulations, and cybersecurity threats are highlighted, alongside workforce trends and design inspiration. The newsletter also features a client spotlight and offers advice on leveraging current design trends, such as Pantone's Color of the Year. Finally, it promotes the company's services, including hiring solutions and financial strategies.