The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), was awarded the Home Builders Institute (HBI) Local Community Service Award at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. HBI is a national leader in career training through certification …
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2018 Spikes of the Year Honored
GHBA’s top recruiters for 2018 were honored at the association’s annual Installation Celebration, January 18 at the Houston Stampede Event Center. Terry Nesch with TONER Home Matters was tapped as “Spike of the Year.” The …
City of Houston “Electronic Plan Review (EPR)” Training
This spring, the City of Houston’s Permitting Center will be moving to 100% electronic plan submittal for all residential projects. While the EPR option has been available for years, it will now be mandatory. City …
The 86th Texas Session is Rolling Along
As the legislative session enters its third month, we have reached the turning point and the time when legislation actually begins to get moving. Members only have 140 days to complete the business of the …
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Chili Cookoff 2019 Brings the Heat
Competition was HOT at the annual GHBA Chili & Salsa Cookoff, held Friday, February 8, 2019, at Tri-Tech. Competition was fierce as teams vied for top honors in chili, salsa and dessert categories. A special …
86th Texas Legislature Now in Session
On January 8 at noon, members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives gathered in their respective chambers at the Capitol to gavel in the 86th legislative session. That began the 140 day countdown …
City of Houston 2015 Wood Frame Construction Manual Seminars
The Customer Assistance and Code Development group will host two day-long seminars on the 2015 Wood Frame Construction Manual provided by the American Wood Council. The seminars will take place on February 13, 2019 and …
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Highland Homes Vendors and Trades Donating to Benefit Home
Highland Homes has spent years building not only beautiful, quality homes, but also solid relationships with their vendors, suppliers and trades. Led by Highland’s purchasing manager, Sindee Cox, this team of professionals has also committed …
Houston, We Have a Problem
Houston is facing some serious problems, but the good news is that YOU are the answer. There is turmoil in the housing industry caused largely by costs escalating beyond the consumer’s ability to afford them. …
Chesmar Homes to Build GHBA Benefit Home
Chesmar Homes has joined the 2019 GHBA Benefit Homes team. This will mark the sixth home Chesmar has constructed for this 39-year-old charity fundraiser.
Untapped Potential
Resolve to make 2019 the best yet for our association and our businesses Hello. My name is John Williams and it is my great honor and privilege to serve as your 2019 president of the …
Adopt-a-Family Project Brings Joyous Holiday to Houston Families, Harvey Victims
In the spirit of the season, the GHBA and its members partner with the Houston Housing Authority each year to support those less fortunate in our community and provide a more joyous holiday for local …
Combat Marine Receives New Mortgage-Free Home In Humble
Operation FINALLY HOME along with Highland Homes, Ashlar Development and the Greater Houston Builders Association teamed to build a mortgage-free home for this American Hero and his family When Marine veterans USMC Corporal Michael Byrne …
NAHB Regulatory Achievement
Important Step Forward on Waters of the U.S. Rule We are pleased to announce that the Trump administration today released its proposed new definition for “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) that will resolve years …
President’s Message: GHBA Year in Review
I couldn’t believe a year could pass this quickly, but with so much happening at our association, I should not have been surprised. What a year! There have been so many accomplishments that stand out, …