The word is out on Harvey! In the days and weeks since the storm passed, GHBA has been front and center with media outlets to address Hurricane Harvey recovery. Here’s what’s being said:
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Houston Local Kevin Vick Named NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Kevin Vick, CAPS, CGR, CGP, of Vick Construction & Remodeling Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers October Remodeler of the Month. Vick was selected for his …
The Tree Bill: A Victory for Property Rights
Texas Legislative Special Session Has Adjourned Sine Die On Tuesday, August 15, the Texas Legislature adjourned the First Called Special Session of the 85th Texas Legislature, concluding on the 29th day of the constitutionally mandated …
GHBA Announces 2017 Houston Star Awards Winners
The Greater Houston Builders Association is proud to announce the Houston winners of the 2017 Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star Awards. The TAB Star Awards are the only statewide tribute to excellence in the …
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D’Ann Brown Earns TAB’s 2017 Excellence under 45 Award
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is recently announce the winners of the 2017 Excellence under 45 Award Winners. Congratulations to local GHBA member D’Ann Brown, vice president of sales for StrucSure Home Warranty, who …
HomeAid’s Project Playhouse Raises More Than $106,000 for the Homeless
HomeAid Houston’s 2017 Project Playhouse was a World Series performance as the event raised a total of $106,625 for Houston’s mission “to build new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach.” …
Approaching the Redline: Mid-Year forecast offers bullish outlook for 2017
The annual Greater Houston Builders Association’s Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon was held in May at the Hilton Americas and hosted hundreds of GHBA members who anticipated an informative and entertaining presentation by economic expert, Dr. Mark …
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The 2017 Session Scoop
85th Texas Legislature adjourns Sine Die; Governor Abbott calls special session to begin July 18 Although the 85th Texas Legislative Session adjourned Sine Die on May 29, the work of the members of the House …
GHBA Members Named as NAHB Life Directors
Five GHBA members were recently recognized as NAHB Lifetime Directors. The announcement was made at NAHB’s mid-year board meeting in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Congratulations to Dan Bawden, KC Cox, Mike Dishberger, …
Westin Homes Begins Construction of Benefit Home in Lago Mar
Westin Homes is full speed ahead on construction of its 2017 GHBA Benefit Home. This 37 year old GHBA charity fundraiser has raised $10 million for local charities. This is Westin Homes’ second Benefit Home, …
Sandcastle Homes Teams with HomeAid on ‘Caring Safe Place’ Project
Sandcastle Homes teamed up with HomeAid Houston to remodel a transitional living facility for A Caring Safe Place, an agency that provides crisis intervention services for men living with HIV who are also victims of …
HomeAid and GHBA Remodelers Council Change Lives Through Charity Renovations
On April 29, members of the Remodelers Council partnered with HomeAid Houston to give the young men and women at Agape Development’s Gateway Houses safe, updated living spaces in which they would be proud to …
Collaborating to Make a Difference
Ongoing charity work at Casa de Esperanza lands “2017 Group of the Year” distinction for Greater Houston Builders Association and HomeAid Houston The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) and HomeAid Houston were honored as the …
Lumber Prices and Canadian Tariffs
NAHB has been closely monitoring the situation regarding U.S.-Canadian lumber trade. To provide a quick background, the Softwood Lumber Agreement between the United States and Canada expired on October 12, 2015. There was a one-year …