Check out GHBA’s one-and-only Executive Vice President and CEO, Aimee Bertrand, on the latest episode of Builder Straight Talk! Aimee sits down with host Michael to talk about her personal journey, from journalism school to …
Celebrating Another Year of Mentorship
Another cohort is in the books for GHBA’s Professional Women in Building Mentorship Program! In August, we recognized the mentees who completed the 2026 program and the mentors who dedicated their time, experience, and guidance …
Beware of Email Scams for Purchasing ‘Expo Attendee List’
As the 2026 GHBA Homebuilding and Remodeling Expo approaches, we are hearing from some of our members and exhibitors that they have received emails inquiring about their interest in purchasing the GHBA Expo’s attendee list. …
ASID Houston Returns to GHBA, Opening New Opportunities for Design Professionals
By Aimee Bertrand, GHBA Executive Vice President & CEO The Greater Houston Builders Association is pleased to welcome the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Houston Chapter back to the GHBA family. Through this renewed …
Welcome Eliza Wernick – GHBA’s New Office Manager and Special Events Assistant
The Greater Houston Builders Association is thrilled to welcome a new member to TEAM GHBA. Eliza Wernick joined the GHBA staff as office manager and special events assistant in July. Prior to joining GHBA as full-time …
Building the Future: Inspiring Young Women to Explore Careers in Homebuilding
The homebuilding industry is evolving, and one of its greatest opportunities lies in attracting the next generation of talent — especially young women. From construction management and architecture to sales, design, marketing, and skilled trades, …
Breaking Down Barriers to Entry: Strategies That are Moving the Needle on New Home Sales
By Laurie Wilson, 2026 Sales & Marketing Council President, First American Title – Homebuilder Services In today’s market climate, homebuilders are reportedly laser-focused on attracting both first-time and move-up buyers by offering aggressive financial incentives …
New Joint Trench Portal Enhances Customer Experience and Project Visibility
CenterPoint Energy is introducing the new Joint Trench Portal, a modernized platform designed to improve collaboration, increase transparency, and make it easier for developers, builders, utility partners, and CenterPoint teams to coordinate throughout the Joint …
One Year Later: GHBA Members Continue Supporting Texas Hill Country Recovery
By Nadine Heffernan, GHBA Communications Manager Just over one year after devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, the Greater Houston Builders Association reflects on the generosity of its members and the lasting impact of the …
Immigration Enforcement
Reposted from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Members have expressed concern about the mass deportation program instituted early in the second Trump Administration, which includes jobsite raids. Many residential construction business owners are …
Must Be Present to Win
By Aimee Bertrand, GHBA Executive Vice President & CEO If we have ever spoken about the value of Greater Houston Builders Association membership, you have likely heard me say that this is a “must be …
The Jobs AI Can’t Take: Building the Next Generation of Trades
By George Gomez, 2026 Custom Builders Council President, CEO and Co-Founder of Res Com Custom Builders In today’s world, it seems like everywhere we turn there is a new conversation about AI, automation, and technology. While …
Manvel Reverses Course on MUD Policy
By Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs The City of Manvel recently considered adopting a Municipal Utility District (MUD) policy that would have established new requirements and approval processes for future MUDs. GHBA raised …
The Cost of Hesitation: That Thing You’re Avoiding, Might Just Be the Thing Holding You Back
By Danielle Gonzalez, P.E., Young Professionals Committee, ATWELL, LLC Working in the land development industry has taught me that time is not something that happens to us—it is something we invest. Every neighborhood begins long …
What the Chronicle Story Leaves Out About Floodplain Development
By Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs A recent Houston Chronicle article has generated a lot of conversation about development, floodplains and the process of removing land from FEMA’s mapped floodplain. Flood risk is …