During my time as a member of the Greater Houston Builders Association, and especially this year as president, the most common question I am asked is some variation of, “How do I get the most …
Harris County Issues Clarification on Development Regulations
In June, Harris County adopted new drainage and floodplain management regulations, as well as new development requirements based on the updated Atlas 14 study of historical rainfall data. At the time the GHBA, along with …
HomeAid and RoofTec Provide New Roof for Vita Living Group Home
In HomeAid‘s search to identify agencies that need construction related assistance to continue their service to those less fortunate, Vita Living was an ideal fit. The agency is a 37-year-old nonprofit that provides long term …
HistoryMaker Partners with Local Vendors on GHBA Benefit Home
HistoryMaker Homes and Land Tejas are partnering on a GHBA Benefit Home, one of three being built in 2019. HistoryMaker’s vendors and suppliers stepped up when the request was made for donations of materials, services …
GHBA Names 2019 Houston’s Best PRISM Award Winners
A sold-out crowd of more than 1,000 enjoyed “A Tribute to Prince” at the 2019 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards, a celebration of the city’s finest in residential homebuilding, held October 5 at the George R. …
NAHB Remodeler of the Month: Not Just a Job
Sherry Pruitt enjoys being able to give back as Remodelers Council president and head of its annual charity garage sale. Reposted from Qualified Remodeler Magazine Who started your company? I started the company in 2014 …
EPA Repeals 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed the 2015 joint Clean Water Act (CWA) “Waters of the U.S.”(WOTUS) definition and rule. That rule would have dramatically expanded jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and …
Charities Receive Funds from Sale of GHBA Benefit Home
The Greater Houston Builders Association board members joined the beneficiaries of the Benefit Homes Project charity fundraiser at the official check presentation reflecting funds raised from the sale of a Chesmar Homes Benefit Home. The …
New State Laws Effective September 1
The 86th Texas Legislature has come to a close with hundreds of bills signed into law. Here are three that should be on your radar as a Texas homebuilding professional. House Bill 2439 by Representative …
Military Veteran Receives Keys to Mortgage-Free Home
GHBA JOINS THE HOWARD HUGHES CORP AND OPERATION FINALLY HOME AT KEY PRESENTATION IN THE WOODLANDS HILLS U.S. Army Sergeant Roland Sengstock and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME (OFH), Century Communities, The …
GHBA Congratulates Local Star Award Winners
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced and presented the 2019 Star Awards winners on August 8 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. The highly-coveted Star Awards are given annually in conjunction with the …
Harris County Adopts New Development Regulations Based on Atlas 14 Data
The Harris County Commissioners Court has adopted changes to development regulations that were based on the updated Atlas 14 study of historical rainfall data. These changes are effective immediately. Atlas 14 is a study conducted …
Aschmann and Rodriguez Honored as TAB Excellence Under 45 Winners
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is proud to announce that two local members were honored with the 2019 Excellence under 45 Award. Presented annually by the Texas Association of Builders (TAB), the Excellence under …
HistoryMaker Homes Breaks Ground for GHBA Benefit Home
Dozens of vendors, suppliers, trades and other guests joined HistoryMaker Homes for a groundbreaking ceremony on a lot where the GHBA Benefit Home will soon be built. The lot is located in Sierra Vista, a …
HomeAid and GHBA Welcome Carole Brady
Carole Brady has been named the new executive director of HomeAid Houston beginning July 1. She comes to HomeAid from Family Promise of Lake Houston in Humble, Texas where she held the position as executive …