The GHBA held a virtual Membership Drive throughout the month of June. Since we were unable to call on site at the GHBA, 38 member volunteers called from their homes, offices and even their cars …
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City of Houston to Require Floodplain Identification on General Plans
Starting on July 24, 2020, the City of Houston Planning Department will require that the 100-year, 500-year floodplains and floodway be identified on all general plans submitted to the department with the Plat Tracker application. …
Building ‘Homes for Good’ Begins with the Developer
This 40th anniversary of the GHBA Benefit Homes Project is a milestone, with nearly $12 million raised since its inception. And it all begins with the developer who identifies a lot they are willing to …
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U.S. Army SFC Justin Reuber and Family Receive Keys to an OFH Built by the PulteGroup Built to Honor Program
Operation FINALLY HOME live-streams its first-ever virtual dedication U.S. Army SFC Justin Reuber and his family received keys to their new mortgage-free home Friday, May 22 during a small, socially-distanced dedication ceremony at the homesite …
On-Demand Training Courses Go Live
The GHBA is excited to announce the launch of a new virtual learning platform, now available to members. “The GHBA has taken a proactive approach to the current COVID-19 climate and is reshaping its professional …
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Signorelli and First America Homes Construct Playhouse for Annual HomeAid Fundraiser
Mission Control, the 2020 HomeAid Houston Project Playhouse is under construction and will launch soon, on a date to be announced. Raffle ticket sales are currently underway online at www.homeaidhouston.org or from HomeAid representatives and …
GHBA Remodelers Council Donates Garage Sale Items to Family Promise of Lake Houston
The Greater Houston Builders Association’s Remodelers Council (RMC), recently donated dozens of new and slightly used items that were to be part of their annual Garage Sale to Family Promise of Lake Houston (FPLH), a …
2020 Scholarship Applications Open
GHBA’s Scholarship Program, presented annually by the Associate Council, provides assistance to members’ children in pursuing a college degree. These scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous association members. Can you help? Donations …
Homebuilders Rally to Donate PPE Equipment to Health Care Industry
With the shortage of masks and eye protection among healthcare workers continuing at a crisis level, HomeAid Houston and HomeAid America have joined both the U.S. President and Vice President to ask the building industry …
Sandcastle Homes Completes Renovation of Agape Development Home in Third Ward
Renovation work has been completed on Agape Development’s Paris House in Houston’s Third Ward, thanks to a partnership between Sandcastle Homes and GHBA’s Custom Builders Council (CBC). The project was led by Sandcastle’s Nicole Keown …
EPA Releases Final Navigable Waters Protection Rule
In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army published the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) in the Clean Water Act (CWA). …
Houston Remodelers Council Receives National Awards
Houston Remodelers Council honored with Awards from the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. The Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Remodelers Council was honored to receive three national awards, and a longtime member …
GHBA Names “Of the Year” Award Winners for 2019
Every year GHBA honors six of its members for their outstanding work and service to the community and to the association throughout the year. These members were honored at the 2020 GHBA Installation Celebration event …