We’re proud to announce that the GHBA has received a national Award of Excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The award recognized the GHBA Custom Builders …
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Help Texas Flood Victims — Ways to Volunteer, Donate & Support Relief Efforts
Information courtesy of HomeAid Houston The devastating floods over the July 4th holiday left many Texas communities facing heartbreaking loss and overwhelming recovery needs. As neighbors begin the long road to rebuilding, there are many …
Double Your Impact: GHBA Launches $25,000 Flood Relief Match
Heavy rains over the July 4th holiday brought devastating flooding to communities across Texas, damaging homes, displacing families, and leaving many in urgent need of assistance. Many of our neighbors and industry partners are facing …
A Labor of Love
GHBA Benefit Homes Project Partners Share Their Stories Article by Morgan Peters, GHBA Director of Communications First America Homes, a Signorelli Company, sat down with their Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Homes Project vendor partners …
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City of Houston Launches 30-Day Permit Pilot
In a decisive move to streamline development and eliminate costly delays, Mayor John Whitmire announced the launch of the City of Houston’s new 30-Day Residential Permitting Pilot Program, a key step toward fulfilling his commitment …
Paving the Path: PWB’s Mentorship Program Makes Its Mark
Mentorship is one of the foundational principles of the Professional Women in Building Council (PWB). The award-winning PWB Mentorship Program is currently in its third year, and we are immensely proud of the important role …
Design Tech Homes and Legends Architectural Stone Build a Home for an American Hero
In April, Design Tech Homes and Legends Architectural Stone completed a special project in partnership with Helping a Hero, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Texas that has provided custom-built homes for veterans who have sacrificed …
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Building Dreams: GHBA Awards More Than $130K in Scholarships to Future Leaders
The GHBA hit an exciting new milestone at this year’s Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon on June 17, presenting a record-shattering $136,000 in scholarships to 34 exceptional students through the annual GHBA Scholarship Program, powered by the Associate …
Empowering Women, One Outfit at a Time
The GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) recently delivered a generous donation of professional clothing to Dress for Success Houston as part of PWB’s annual charity drive. During their visit, PWB board members had …
Houston Housing Market Faces Shifting Tides: Insights from GHBA’s Mid-Year Forecast
“Stay Calm & Keep Building!” Article by Greg Tomlinson, President/Owner of Builders Post-Tension The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) welcomed nearly 900 members and guests to this year’s Mid-Year Economic Forecast, held June 17 at …
Magnolia Set to Lift Development Moratorium After Major Water System Upgrades
Magnolia’s development moratorium was originally implemented in December 2022 to manage limited water infrastructure. The moratorium restricted new water connections, effectively halting numerous large-scale residential and commercial projects. Since then, the city has invested $30.2 …
City of Conroe Pauses Citywide Development Moratorium Effort
Article by Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs At a special-called City Council meeting on Friday, May 30, the Conroe City Council voted unanimously to pause further discussion on a proposed citywide development moratorium …
Scam Alert: Fraudulent Ad Renewal Invoices Circulating
Protect Yourself from Scam Companies Posing as Our Publisher We want to alert you to a potential scam that has recently come to our attention. Several GHBA members have reported receiving suspicious emails and invoices …
Stormwater Reboot: Houston’s IDM Gets an Update
The 2023 edition of the City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) was effective November 27, 2023. The manual is being updated to reflect changes to stormwater detention requirements. These updates are a result of …
GHBA Members Speak Out on Conroe Citywide Moratorium
GHBA member Jeremy Linzer with Builder’s Post-Tension, recently addressed the Conroe City Council to share his concerns about the negative impact of the citywide water moratorium. Linzer, who lives in Conroe with his wife and …