Ting Qiao, CEO of Wan Bridge, a Texas-based builder and operator of build-to-rent (BTR) communities across the state since 2016, has been active in the acquisition, development and operation of their communities located in high-demand …
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SMC’s Million Dollar Circle Tops $10 Billion in New Home Sales for 2022
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) recently honored the Million Dollar Circle winners at a Mardi Gras themed event held at the House of Blues. The Million Dollar Circle awards …
Industry’s ‘Of the Year’ Awards Announced at Jungle-Themed Extravaganza
On January 14, the GHBA hosted its annual Installation Celebration that was themed “Take a Walk on the Wild Side,” at the Houston Zoo. Mike Dishberger, CEO of Sandcastle Homes, and the 2023 GHBA board …
Top Membership Recruiters Honored at Installation
Congratulations to GHBA’s 2022 Spikes of the Year! These annual membership awards were presented at the Installation Celebration in January at the Houston Zoo. [MORE EVENT PHOTOS] The Membership Spike Winner of the Year is Sonora …
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HOME-PAC Trustees Recognized at End-of-Year Reception
On November 30, GHBA’s political action committee, HOME-PAC, brought back a once-favored tradition of coming together for a yearly reception to reflect on and celebrate the success of our PAC and the many candidates it …
2022 Houston’s Best PRISM Award Winners Honored at “Golden Jubilee” Gala
The 2022 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards, a GHBA Sales and Marketing Council event, rocked the evening with a near sell-out crowd on October 1 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. This black-tie gala showcased the 50th …
Member Newsmaker: Kena Aagesen
Kena Aagesen, a commercial insurance agent with Hotchkiss Insurance for 21 years, became involved with the GHBA through the Bay Area Builders Association (BABA) in 2004. “GHBA and BABA have been an integral part of …
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Aimee Bertrand Wins NAHB David Lloyd New Executive Officer of the Year Award
GHBA would like to congratulate our very own Aimee Bertrand, executive vice president and CEO of the Greater Houston Builders Association, who was recently honored with the David Lloyd New Executive Officer Award from the …
2022 LEGO Future Builder Competition Winners Announced
The GHBA is excited to announce our 3rd annual 2022 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition winners! The Future Homebuilder contestants were incredibly creative with their designs and photos. Their written descriptions helped capture the imagination …
Ericka Hill Named TAB Excellence Under 45 Award Winner
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced Ericka Hill as one of two 2022 Excellence under 45 Award winners. Excellence Under 45 honorees have committed themselves to their careers and to advancing the residential construction …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2022
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 …
Member Newsmaker: Chris Bolio
Chris Bolio, owner and partner of Alair Houston, has been an active member of the GHBA for 17 years. He is a Texas A&M graduate and has 20 years of experience in the custom home …
Frankel Building Group Wins NAHB Custom Builder of the Year
Congratulations to local GHBA member Frankel Building Group, which has been selected as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2021 Custom Home Builder of the Year, one of the highest honors in our industry. …
Houston Remodelers Win CADRE
The GHBA Remodelers Council has done it again! The Council was honored with a national award—the Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADREs), for Large Council of the Year from the National Association of Home …
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 …