Article by Morgan Peters, GHBA Communications Director Each year, members of the GHBA’s Custom Builders Council (CBC) dedicate a day to giving back, lending their time and skills to a local charity. In recent years, …
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GHBA Custom Builders Council Wins AEA Award for Mental Health Campaign
We’re proud to announce that the GHBA has received a national Award of Excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The award recognized the GHBA Custom Builders …
City of Houston Launches 30-Day Permit Pilot
In a decisive move to streamline development and eliminate costly delays, Mayor John Whitmire announced the launch of the City of Houston’s new 30-Day Residential Permitting Pilot Program, a key step toward fulfilling his commitment …
Five Benefits of New Home Construction
By Morgan Peters, Communications Director, Greater Houston Builders Association In Houston, first-time homebuyers have plenty of options when it comes to purchasing a new or existing home. You can essentially live anywhere in the Greater …
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CBC Volunteers Build a Foundation for Skills and Community at The Hangar Unity Center
On Saturday, November 16, members of the Custom Builders Council (CBC) joined forces at The Hangar Unity Center in Brookshire, TX, for their annual charity project. This year, the focus was on constructing a concession …
2024 PRISM Award Winners Dazzle at Met Gala-Inspired Event
The 2024 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards, hosted by the GHBA Sales & Marketing Council (SMC), turned heads and dropped jaws as it brought the glitz and glamor of the Met Gala to Houston on October …
Post-Flood FAQs for Homeowners: Practical Advice When You Need It
The Water in Your Home is Finally Receding, Now What? Q. What is the first thing I should do if my home got flooded? A. Call your flood insurance company and file a claim. Q. …
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2021 Building Code Now in Effect
The 2021 Building Code went into effect on January 2, 2024. These updated building codes usher in a new era of construction standards for our city. We encourage all stakeholders, contractors, and interested parties to …
Bolio Honored as TAB Excellence Under 45 Winner
Congratulations to Christopher Bolio, who was tapped as the the 2023 Excellence under 45 Award winner by the Texas Association of Builders (TAB). Bolio has committed himself to his career and to advancing the residential …
CBC Volunteers Restore Historic Freedman’s Town Homes
Preserving Houston’s Rich Heritage In the heart of Houston, lies a hidden treasure—the Fourth Ward community, once known as Freedmen’s Town. This historic enclave emerged as a thriving hub of creativity, innovation, and economic vitality …
CBC Builds Pantry for Hanger Unity Center
The Custom Builders Council recently embraced a new construction project in Brookshire, Texas through a newly developed relationship between Allen Griffin, president of Gryphon Builders, and Dennis Turnipseed, director of Eyes On Me (EOM) Ministries, …
GHBA Fights for Consistency in City of Houston Regulation
GHBA members and staff are currently working with several City of Houston departments and committees that have an impact on our industry. GHBA applauds improvements in policy and relations between the City of Houston and …
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. …
Tax Savings Strategies for Home Builders
Despite the tremendous need for new residential construction across the United States, the supply-chain backlogs stemming from the near two-year-old pandemic has frustrated the ability of home builders to truly maximize their profits even with …
GHBA Names Industry’s ‘Of the Year’ Award Winners for 2021
On January 15, the GHBA hosted its annual Installation Celebration that was themed “Inspiring the Future,” at the JW Marriott Hotel. Jennifer Keller, president and COO of Hamilton Thomas Homes, and the 2022 GHBA board …