Source: NAHBNow According to the 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey data and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), half of payroll workers in construction earn more than …
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GHBA’s Annual Scholarship Program Benefits Deserving Students
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. This year, $15,000 was raised by …
Texas Legislature Passes Historic Flood Control Legislation
The GHBA is a founding member of Houston Stronger, a coalition of development stakeholders from around our region. The group’s initial purpose when it formed shortly after Hurricane Harvey was to push for what became …
Mid-Year Economic Forecast 2019: Beginning Our Initial Approach
More than 700 guests were on-hand at the May 21, Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon held at Hilton Americas. Popular real estate economist Dr. Mark Dotzour shared his expertise, wisdom, humor and “crystal ball” predictions for the …
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Insurance Restoration: An Untapped Resource
Many construction companies are missing an untapped source of business—insurance restoration. Insurance restoration is when an insurance company pays for the repairs on a home or business by construction professionals in the event of a …
GHBA Remodelers Give Back
In April the Greater Houston Builders Association’s Remodelers Council continued its history of giving back to the Houston-area through its annual charity renovations. Partnering with HomeAid Houston, the council renovated the facilities of Santa Maria …
A New Frontier?
Selling ‘lifestyle’ with creative updates to the forgotten room “Amenities are the key to enticing home buyers,” according to a consumer survey by Meyers Research (Meyers, Jeff. Builder and Developer Magazine, May 2018). Meyers Research …
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Why is Wage Growth So Lousy
While the most recent jobs report showed the unemployment rate at 4.0% — the lowest rate in almost 50 years — it also showed annual wage gains running at just 3.2%. While that is the …
Legislative Session Coming to a Close
The 86th Texas Legislative Session will adjourn Sine Die on May 27. And while there is less than a month remaining in the 140 day session, the next few weeks will see a frenzy of …
GHBA Goes to Austin
Rally Day 2019 On the morning of March 20, GHBA members left Houston to make their way to Austin to participate in the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) biennial Rally Day at the Texas Capitol. …
Houston Remodelers Council Receives National Awards
2018 Council Awards for Demonstrating Excellence (CADRE) Continuing its award-winning history, the Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Remodelers Council (RMC) was honored to receive two Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) from the National …
Make Your Voice Heard at Rally Day
March 20 in Austin, TexasCost: $55Registration Deadline: Friday, March 1 Rally Day is an advocacy event hosted at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. It is a valuable opportunity for association members to talk with …