The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is monitoring an arctic cold front that is expected to arrive in the area Saturday evening. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), freezing temperatures are …
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PWB Welcomes 2025 Leadership & Celebrates Outstanding Members
The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) recently installed its 2025 board of directors. We are excited to welcome D’Ann Brown from StrucSure Home Warranty as the new PWB president! Her leadership will continue to …
First Place LEGO Homes on Display at GHBA
Make sure to stop by the GHBA office sometime soon! A few of the winning homes from the 2024 LEGO: Future Homebuilder Competition are on display in the lobby through the end of January. Built …
Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing – Request for Qualifications
Houston Habitat for Humanity invites qualified Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractors to submit proposals for its single-family home construction projects. Contractors will be responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of efficient MEP systems, …
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Beware of Phishing Scams Posing as GHBA Staff or Members, Fraudulent RFPs
Due to an increase in the number of phishing attempts and their sophistication, we want to make sure our members know when you are receiving a legitimate email from the GHBA versus a phishing scam. …
Brett Martin Inducted as 2025 TAB President
During the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Board of Directors and committee meetings on November 19-21, TAB swore in its 2025 senior officers, including Brett Martin as president. Brett Martin has been involved in the …
Meet Kourtney Keller!
Meet Kourtney Keller, GHBA’s new education and workforce outreach specialist. Kourtney joined the GHBA team in November, and will be the staff liaison for the Education Committee and Workforce Committee. GHBA CEO, Aimee Bertrand, asked …
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Top Remodeling Trends in Houston for 2025
By Morgan Peters, Greater Houston Builders Association In today’s housing market, home renovations offer a practical, more cost-effective path to live in your dream home without the expense and hassle of buying and moving into a new house. Plus, if you love …
Frequently Asked Questions on NAR Settlement
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a lawsuit a class action lawsuit on Realtors’ commission structure. Many members have asked how this will affect their relationships with Realtors and what it means for home …
PWB Partners with HomeAid Houston to Distributes a Cornucopia of Thanksgiving Baskets
Over the course of a few weeks, the GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) collected donations of canned goods and items to make baskets containing ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Led by the …
Harris County Housing & Community Development Notice of Funding Availability
Program Year 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Block Grant Public Facilities and Infrastructure (CDBG PFI) RFP Available: December 6, 2024 Estimated CDBG PFI available based on PY2024: $7,000,000 Applicant Conference: December 11, 2024 …
The Pape-Dawson Engineers Camp Up FUNdraising Efforts to Support Local Nonprofits
Article by Areebah Haider, GHBA Government Affairs Intern During the month of August, Pape-Dawson Engineers engaged in an exciting “FUNdraising” initiative benefitting the Pape-Dawson Engineers Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015 to honor …
Alair Homes Builds Miniature Masterpieces to Benefit Family Houston
Article by Areebah Haider, GHBA Goverment Affairs Intern Alair Homes, known for building elegant custom homes and renovations in the Houston area, is building eight intricate dollhouses to be sold at the silent auction at …
Harris County Commissioners Court 2025 Schedule
You can also look up the schedule and the agenda by visiting the Harris County Commissioners Court website.
CBC Volunteers Build a Foundation for Skills and Community at The Hangar Unity Center
On Saturday, November 16, members of the Custom Builders Council (CBC) joined forces at The Hangar Unity Center in Brookshire, TX, for their annual charity project. This year, the focus was on constructing a concession …