We would like to thank all the participants of this year’s GHBA Membership Drive. The event was a huge success, bringing in 45 new members! Special thank you to Builders-Post Tension for sponsoring the drive …
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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, …
GHBA Hosts Senator John Cornyn for BUILD-PAC Fundraiser
On September 23, the GHBA hosted Senator John Cornyn for the fourth consecutive year for a fundraiser to benefit the NAHB’s BUILD-PAC. The event, co-hosted by GHBA past president and NAHB’s incoming BUILD-PAC chair, Eddie …
What’s Not Being Said About MUDs
Recently, the Houston Chronicle published an article about a Municipal Utility District, Fort Bend County MUD 187, and the dissatisfaction of some homeowners that the MUD might issue bonds, which they believe could raise their …
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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 …
Charity Garage Sale has Another Successful Year
The GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) just wrapped up its annual Charity Garage Sale at the Texas Home & Garden Show on September 24-25, 2016. Every charitable thing the Council does begins with the funds raised …
Building Industry Recognized with Two HBJ 40 Under 40 Honorees
More than 500 individuals from across all industries were nominated this year as the Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award honorees. The individuals range from CEOs and other leaders at major for-profit and nonprofit …
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“Building an Appetite” Cookbook Collection
Share your culinary skills with the industry! *Submissions are due Friday, Sept. 23.* NAHB is working on a special building project. Only for this project, you will need to trade your hammer and hard hat …
The Remodeling 550
Congratulations to the GHBA members who made the 2016 Remodeling 550 list! These companies represent the top full-service remodelers, replacement contractors, insurance restoration firms, and franchisers across the country. Local honorees include: #47 – Craftsmanship …
John Williams and John Leggett Honored at 2016 Excellence Under 45 Awards
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) recently announced the winners of the 2016 Excellence Under 45 Awards. Two of the three winners are GHBA’s very own! Congratulations to: John Williams, VP of Construction Services of K. …
GHBA Members Strongly Represented in 2016 Star Awards Roster
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced and presented the 2016 Star Awards winners on Thursday, August 4 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine. The highly coveted Star Awards are given …
HomeAid’s Project Playhouse Raises Over $80,000 for the Homeless
HomeAid Houston’s 2016 Project Playhouse was a game-changer this year as the event raised a total of $80,496 for Houston’s mission “to build new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach.” …
GHBA’s Annual Scholarship Program Benefits Deserving Students
Each year, the GHBA Associate Council awards scholarships to students whose parents are members of the association. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of our members. Thank you to all our donors …
OSHA, OSHA, OSHA
OSHA Reaches Confined Spaces Litigation Settlement On May 24, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement regarding the settlement to the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction final rule. This settlement comes …
Mid-Year Review
As we reach the mid-year point for 2016, I wanted to take the time to thank GHBA members for your continued involvement and support. 2016 got off to a great start and we have continued …