The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is recently announce the winners of the 2017 Excellence under 45 Award Winners. Congratulations to local GHBA member D’Ann Brown, vice president of sales for StrucSure Home Warranty, who …
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Bulls-eye! MCBDD Home on the Range Networking is a Hit
The GHBA Montgomery County Builders & Developers Division (MCBDD) held its inaugural “Home on the Range” Networking Event on June 28, 2017 at Saddle River Range in The Woodlands, TX. An overwhelming turnout of 37 …
President’s Message: The Fastest Growing City… Where?
Conroe is the fastest growing city in the nation?! That seems to be the reaction lately when talking with folks about the recent news. If you live in or around the Montgomery County area, chances …
Residential Foundations in Montgomery County
Throughout most of the country, residential foundations are given little attention due to a long track record of satisfactory performance and cost effectiveness. However, in parts of Texas and specifically in Montgomery County, the soils …
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GHBA Members Named as NAHB Life Directors
Five GHBA members were recently recognized as NAHB Lifetime Directors. The announcement was made at NAHB’s mid-year board meeting in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Congratulations to Dan Bawden, KC Cox, Mike Dishberger, …
Collaborating to Make a Difference
Ongoing charity work at Casa de Esperanza lands “2017 Group of the Year” distinction for Greater Houston Builders Association and HomeAid Houston The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) and HomeAid Houston were honored as the …
Lumber Prices and Canadian Tariffs
NAHB has been closely monitoring the situation regarding U.S.-Canadian lumber trade. To provide a quick background, the Softwood Lumber Agreement between the United States and Canada expired on October 12, 2015. There was a one-year …
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2016 Spikes of the Year Honored
GHBA’s top recruiters for 2016 were honored at the association’s annual Installation Celebration, January 28 at River Oaks Country Club. The “Spike of the Year” distinction went to Brian Stevenson with The Stevenson Group/One Digital. …
Gain a Competitive Edge with a Professional Designation
In today’s evolving market, it’s more important than ever for building industry professionals to maintain their competitive edge. Earning a professional designation from NAHB Education can be a great way to distinguish yourself—and your company—from …
Montgomery County Heads to Austin
On February 22, 2017, the Montgomery County Builders and Developers Division is setting off to Austin for Rally Day. We’ll be hitting the road this month in lieu of the council’s normal monthly luncheon. Rally …
Chili Cookoff 2017 Brings the Heat
Competition was HOT at the annual GHBA Chili & Salsa Cookoff, held Friday, February 10, 2017, at TriTech Surveying/BEC-LIN Engineering. Themed “The Super Bowl of Chili,” the competition was fierce as teams vied for top …
Adjustment to the Makeup Air Requirement in Single and Two Family Dwellings
The City of Houston Mechanical Inspections Section has made an adjustment to the requirement for makeup air in Single and Two Family Dwellings which is in Section M1503.4 of the 2012 IRC. For an explanation …
Dan Bawden Installed as 2017 NAHB Remodelers Chairman
Remodeler Dan Bawden, CAPS, GMB, CGR, CGP, of Houston, Texas, was installed as the 2017 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers on Jan. 10, 2017, during the International Builders’ Show in …
Economic Forecast Luncheon 2017
2016 was a roller coaster year for the homebuilding industry, as builders and remodelers faced labor shortages, tanking oil prices, energy-sector job losses and an uncertain national political climate. At the annual Greater Houston Builders …
John Gillette Named February NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Local member John Gillette, GMB, CGR, CAPS, owner of Craftsmanship By John, Inc. was named the February 2017 NAHB Remodeler of the Month. The purpose of the NAHB Remodeler of the Month award program is …