The Greater Houston Builders Association is delighted to announce that we have a new member of our team. Sara Alhalabi joined GHBA in October as the Government Affairs Coordinator. She works closely with Director of …
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 …
Houston Economic and Homebuilding Outlook Remains Resilient
By LAWRENCE DEAN, Regional Director, Zonda Intelligence Houston continues to see remarkably strong new home starts growth in the face of supply chain and lot availability challenges. As the scorching hot Houston summer cedes to …
GHBA Names 2021 Houston’s Best PRISM Award Winners at “Lights on Broadway” Gala
The 2021 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards event was live and in-person on October 2 at the Hilton Americas downtown hotel. This black-tie gala showcased “The Lights on Broadway” and lit up the evening by honoring …
Special Session Number Two Concludes, Third Special Session Begins
As you may have seen on the news, the Texas Legislature has been in session for most of the summer. That said, it wasn’t until late August before they actually began hearing and debating legislation. …
Legend Homes and HomeAid Present Playhouse Key to Winners
Team members from Legend Homes, the engineers and builders of the 2021 HomeAid Project Playhouse, were on hand to present the ceremonial key to the Union Station Playhouse winners on August 25 prior to the …
2021 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition Winner Showcase
The GHBA is excited to announce the 2nd annual 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 of …
GHBA and Industry Partners Host Construction Hiring Event
It is no secret that one of the most significant challenges the residential building industry has been facing over the past several years is the cost and availability of workers. The fallout includes delays in …
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 …
Texas Legislative Session is Over… for Now
Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die On January 12 at noon, members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives gathered in their respective chambers at the Capitol in Austin to convene the 87th legislative session. …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2021
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from association members, the Associate Council and the Sales & Marketing Council. Applicants must be the child of a full-time employee of a GHBA member company …
Catching up with J.S. “Mickey” Norman
1960 GHBA President Shares Memories of Houston’s Boomtown Days GHBA 80TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL An out-of-the-blue phone call to Aimee Bertrand, the new CEO of the GHBA, turned into a sort of surreal conversation for Aimee …
Texas Delays Adoption of NEC Code Requirement
Last year, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation adopted the 2020 National Electric Code (2020 NEC) with an effective date of November 1, 2020. That adoption included Section 210.8(F) of the 2020 NEC which …
GHBA Membership Team Wins TAB Award for Recruitment Efforts
GHBA is proud to announce the association was awarded the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) 2020 Membership Drive first place trophy for Most New Members. “2020 was a difficult year for everyone, but our Membership …