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, …
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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 …
Greater Houston Builders Association Names 2016 Houston’s Best PRISM Award Winners
Volume Builder, Darling Homes; Custom Builder, The Frankel Building Group; Remodeler, Morning Star Builders and Renovations and Developer, Crescent Communities all walked away with the 2016 Houston’s Best PRISM Grand Award on October 1, 2016, …
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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 …
GHBA Gets the First Quarterly Progress Report on Special Revenue Fund
As we have previously reported, in the fall of 2015 the City of Houston Planning and Development Department (P&D) introduced a proposal to create a special revenue fund (SRF) to collect development fees, along with …
It’s Good to be in Houston, Texas!
Well, not so much in the summer. The Houston Association of Realtors reported that Houston set a record for the first half of 2016, with over 36,000 sales. This was a 2.7% increase over the …
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Texas Comptroller Offering Waiver Regarding Sales and Use Tax
As part of an ongoing effort to help Texas businesses ensure they comply with state laws, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has initiated an outreach program to help educate homebuilders about their tax liabilities …
2012 CODE WORDS Effective Immediately
The City of Houston publishes an interpretation document referred to as CODE WORDS to provide a single source of written interpretations, policies, procedures and information to aid in the successful administration of the Construction Codes …
Understanding the Differences Between Independent Contractors and Employees
“Ignore No More” Article by C. Stephen Tobin, Attorney & Counselor at Law The Tobin Firm | www.thetobinfirm.com When it comes to distinguishing between independent contractors and employees, many companies may simply want to close their eyes, cross their fingers, …
Guide to a Better Foundation
The Custom Builders luncheon in June 2016 was a packed house as Ken Maas and Jason Rice of StrucSure Home Warranty along with Karl Breckon with Tri-Tech/Bec-Lin Engineering and Toner Kersting of Snyder Energy discussed …
Find Skilled Labor with Workforce Solutions
The Gulf Coast Workforce Board and its operating affiliate Workforce Solutions are the public workforce system in the 13-county Houston-Galveston region. Helping employers meet their human resource needs and individuals build careers, the board guides …
Operation Finally Home Dedicates 100th Home to Wounded Veteran & Family
On April 14, Operation Finally Home celebrated its 100th home dedication in League City. The 100th home was built by BABA member Murphy Yates with Harbour Classic Builders and the lot was dedicated by BABA …
Roofing Safety
GHBA wants to remind members of the importance of roofing safety! Please click the links below for guidance from the NAHB and OSHA.
GBGC Adopts 2012 National Green Building Standard
On April 1, 2016, the Green Built Gulf Coast (GBGC) program will adopt the 2012 National Green Building Standard. This endeavor is not as daunting as it sounds. With the current criteria most builders already …