GHBA’s top recruiters for 2017 were honored at the association’s annual Installation Celebration, January 31 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Brian Stevenson was tapped as “Spike of the Year.” The “Retention Spike of the Year” …
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Contracting Practices for a Post-Hurricane Harvey World
In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, we want to remind builders and contractors of certain best practices and laws that apply to the industry as a whole and specifically for disaster …
GHBA Remodelers Council Wins 2017 CADRE Award
The Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) was honored with a national award, the Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADREs), for outstanding membership recruitment and retention from the National Association of …
Trendmaker Homes Announces Retirement of President Will Holder After 25 Years with the Company
Senior Vice President and Longtime Executive Joe Mandola to Succeed Holder Effective April 1 Trendmaker Homes, a member of the TRI Pointe Group (NSYE: TPH), announced today the retirement of President Will Holder effective March …
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GHBA’s Annual Scholarship Program Benefits Future Leaders
Each year, the GHBA Associate Council awards scholarships to students whose parents are members of the association. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of our members. Thank you to all our donors …
Operation Finally Home Dedicates New Coventry Home to Wounded Soldier
For the first time, U.S. Army SFC Demitra Jarrett came home to Woodforest last week, accepting the keys to a newly built Coventry Homes’ design through the Operation FINALLY HOME program and receiving a few …
GHBA Members Confirmed in City of Houston Commission Positions
On October 4, 2017, several Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) members were confirmed in City of Houston commission positions. Developers Mark Kilkenny, Mischer Investments LP, and Lisa Clark, Ryko Development Inc., were both re-appointed to …
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GHBA is Talking About Harvey!
The word is out on Harvey! In the days and weeks since the storm passed, GHBA has been front and center with media outlets to address Hurricane Harvey recovery. Here’s what’s being said:
Houston Local Kevin Vick Named NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Kevin Vick, CAPS, CGR, CGP, of Vick Construction & Remodeling Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers October Remodeler of the Month. Vick was selected for his …
2017-2019 TAB Contract Package is Here
TAB recently updated the Texas Residential Construction Contracts package for the current legislative session year 2017-2019. Every two years the contracts expire in order to adopt any new legislative changes that occur during session.The 2015 …
Disaster Loans Available to Businesses through SBA
Information reposted courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration How SBA Can Help SBA offers low-interest, long-term disaster loans to small businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters to repair or replace …
Additional Disaster Links & Resources
Texas Association of Builders Texas Department of Public Safety | (512) 424-2138 Red Cross Salvation Army USA Better Business Bureau Federal Emergency Management Agency | (800) 621-FEMA Small Business Administration If your insurance policy information …
OSHA’s New e-Reporting Requirements for Workplace Injuries and Illness
OSHA issued a final rule in May 2016 to revise its Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses regulation. The final rule became effective on January 1, 2017, and requires employers in certain industries to …
WCR Application Process Reset
The Houston Permitting Center is working to improve the Wastewater Capacity Reservations (WCR) application process. On May 1, the Houston Permitting Center launched a new process that introduced an appointment feature to schedule and process …
GHBA Announces 2017 Houston Star Awards Winners
The Greater Houston Builders Association is proud to announce the Houston winners of the 2017 Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star Awards. The TAB Star Awards are the only statewide tribute to excellence in the …