Local builder Mike Dishberger, president of Sandcastle Homes Inc., was named the 2016 Texas Association of Builders (TAB) J.B. Sandlin Builder of the Year at the Excellence in Leadership Celebration Dinner on November 18. These …
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David Weekley Inducted to Texas Housing Hall of Honor
David Weekley, the founder and chairman of David Weekley Homes, was recognized on Friday, November 18 by the Texas Association of Builders as the 2016 Honoree for the Texas Housing Hall of Honor. The Texas …
Giving Thanks: Members Share Benefits of Active Involvement in GHBA
In this season of thanksgiving, the GHBA would like to express our warm appreciation to all of our members, tireless volunteers and generous sponsors. The GHBA has had a great 2016 and Houston continues to …
2016 Election Recap
Pundits and professors say that every election is historical, and that is true, but we have never seen anything like what happened on November 8, 2016, or throughout much of what was a nearly two-year …
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City of Houston IECC Solar Readiness Requirements In Effect Nov. 28
During the 84th Texas Legislative Session, the legislature passed House Bill 1736 which mandated a new minimum energy code for most new residential construction and some remodeling work beginning on September 1, 2016. In September, …
GHBA Partners with Jones Futures Academy High School
Get involved in training future builders, developers! On September 20, the GHBA Young Professionals Committee greeted 20 Jones Futures Academy High School students to the GHBA ABC’s of Building Series class. The builder class was …
Product EXPO 2016 a Hit with Builders & Remodelers
The 14th annual EXPO was probably one of the most talked about the GHBA has ever held—and in a very good way! We had an impressive showing at the Sam Houston Race Park, sponsored by …
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Simone Castille Joins GHBA as Administration & Builder Programs Coordinator
On October 21, Simone Castille joined the GHBA staff as Administration and Builder Programs Coordinator. Simone will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Department as well as assisting Peggy Means and Donna Buenik with special …
GHBA Membership Drive Grows Association Ranks
We would like to thank all the participants of this year’s GHBA Membership Drive. The event was a huge success, bringing in 45 new members! Special thank you to Builders-Post Tension for sponsoring the drive …
GHBA Hosts Senator John Cornyn for BUILD-PAC Fundraiser
On September 23, the GHBA hosted Senator John Cornyn for the fourth consecutive year for a fundraiser to benefit the NAHB’s BUILD-PAC. The event, co-hosted by GHBA past president and NAHB’s incoming BUILD-PAC chair, Eddie …
What’s Not Being Said About MUDs
Recently, the Houston Chronicle published an article about a Municipal Utility District, Fort Bend County MUD 187, and the dissatisfaction of some homeowners that the MUD might issue bonds, which they believe could raise their …
What You Need to Know About the New Statewide Energy Code
Beginning with all new homes permitted September 1, the statewide move to the 2015 energy code ushers in some significant changes for single-family and low-rise (three stories and lower) multifamily construction. The catalyst for these …
Charity Garage Sale has Another Successful Year
The GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) just wrapped up its annual Charity Garage Sale at the Texas Home & Garden Show on September 24-25, 2016. Every charitable thing the Council does begins with the funds raised …
NAHB Defender of Housing Awards
In late September 2016, the NAHB announced its recipients for the inaugural Defender of Housing Award in the 114th Congress. The award was given to legislators that have a strong record of standing with the …
“Building an Appetite” Cookbook Collection
Share your culinary skills with the industry! *Submissions are due Friday, Sept. 23.* NAHB is working on a special building project. Only for this project, you will need to trade your hammer and hard hat …