Reposted from the National Association of Home Builders As market conditions for construction employment stabilize and construction jobs continue to open, now is a great time for students — anyone looking to make a career …
Sizzle & Spice: Fajita Fiesta ‘26 Delivers Rainy Day Fun
The 2026 Fajita Fiesta Tex-Mex Cookoff brought together 14 competitive cooking teams and more than 200 hungry members for one of the year’s most flavorful networking events. A little rain couldn’t dampen the spirit, and …
Why Real Estate Endures: How War Has Historically Shaped the Housing Market
By Kendall Powell, 2026 Associate Council President, Broan NuTone Geopolitical conflict may feel far removed from local housing markets, but history shows that war has a consistent and measurable influence on real estate. From buyer …
Making Holiday Magic: Adopt-a-Family Project Spread Cheer to 40 Families
The GHBA Associate Council wrapped up another heartwarming year of the Frank Aranza Adopt-A-Family Holiday Project, GHBA’s longest-standing holiday tradition, held December 5-6, 2025, in partnership with the Houston Housing Authority. Thanks to the generosity …
Lights, Camera, BBQ! 2025 Cookoff Winners Announced
What a blockbuster event! GHBA’s 2025 BBQ Cookoff rolled out the red carpet for more than 1,500 attendees on November 14, 2025, transforming the Rock Materials lot into a full-blown movie studio packed with smoky …
Adopt-a-Family Project 2024 Spreads Holiday Cheer
The GHBA Associate Council wrapped up another year of the GHBA’s longest-standing holiday tradition, the Frank Aranza Adopt-A-Family Project under the leadership of AC President Jeremy Linzer! Thanks to the generosity of our members, …
GHBA Awards 13 Scholarships to Deserving Students
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from GHBA members and its councils. Eligible recipients are college-bound children of association members, and participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs. Thanks to our …
Adopt-a-Family Project Spreads Holiday Cheer
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 …
Top Membership Recruiters Honored
Congratulations to GHBA’s 2021 Spikes of the Year! These annual membership awards were presented at the Installation Celebration in January. “Members are the lifeblood of the GHBA, and peer-to-peer recruiting is key to strengthening the …
Adopt-a-Family Project Spreads Holiday Cheer in Red Carpet Gift Exchange
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 …
GHBA Celebrates 80th Anniversary at Kitchen Remodel Unveiling
GHBA members and staff recently gathered to observe the 80th anniversary of the Association with a beautiful spread of appetizers and cocktails, as well as photo opportunities made possible by the generous sponsorships of Builders …
Local GHBA Members Honored at Texas Star Awards
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced the 2021 Star Awards winners in conjunction with the 20th Sunbelt Builders Show™ at Hilton Anatole Dallas on July 15, 2021. The highly coveted Star Awards are presented …
McCalle Fryar Wins ‘Excellence under 45’ Award
Texas Association of Builders Acknowledges Fryar’s Relentless Work for HomeAid McCalle Fryar at 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, is the winner of the “Excellence under 45” award for her work with HomeAid Houston and Austin, the …
Member Newsmaker: Chris Hawkins
Chris Hawkins is the managing partner for Bayou City Risk. The company specializes in homebuilder and construction insurance/risk management. Chris has been a member of the GHBA since 1990—and an active one since day one. …
GHBA Members Support Jones Futures Academy Families Affected by Freeze
“It’s organizations like Jones Futures Academy that are crucial to the future of homebuilding in our community.” Aimee Bertrand, Executive Vice President & CEO Several GHBA members donated a variety of household necessities to Jones …