The residential construction industry faces demand for skilled labor and GHBA members are responding by supporting local workforce programs to build a greater Houston. Greater Houston Builders Association members have been busy this spring supporting …
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Industry’s ‘Of the Year’ Awards Announced at Trailblazing Extravaganza
On January 13, the GHBA hosted its annual Installation Celebration that was themed “Blazing New Trails,” at the historic Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel. Incoming President Matthew Reibenstein, president of Royal Design Build Co., …
GHBA Celebrates Whimsical Winners of 2023 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition
The GHBA is committed to nurturing the future of homebuilding through education and advocacy. The association’s annual LEGO Future Homebuilder Competition serves as a small avenue to ignite the imagination of children and young minds, …
LEGO Future Homebuilders Competition
Calling all kids (and kids-at-heart)! Looking for a fun challenge? In honor of Careers in Construction Month, the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is challenging all LEGO builders to show off your master homebuilding, design …
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GHBA Awards 13 Scholarships to Deserving Students
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from GHBA members and its councils. Eligible recipients are college-bound children of association members, and participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs. Thanks to our …
First-Place LEGO Design on Display at GHBA Office
A unique annual tradition has just wrapped up its third year, as GHBA closed out the 2022 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition. GHBA received dozens of unique home design entries from kids aged 3 to 100, …
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Workforce Updates & Opportunities
The first half of 2022 has been an active one for furthering our goals for increasing the residential construction workforce in our community. Here are a few highlights of the work that has been put …
Ericka Hill Named TAB Excellence Under 45 Award Winner
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced Ericka Hill as one of two 2022 Excellence under 45 Award winners. Excellence Under 45 honorees have committed themselves to their careers and to advancing the residential construction …
Meet Scout Odegaard, GHBA Government Affairs Assistant
Meet the newest member of our GHBA team, Scout Odegaard! Scout joins GHBA as government affairs assistant. She will work with Cody Miller to serve our government affairs program including our Government Affairs Committee, HOME-PAC, …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2022
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from GHBA members and its councils. Eligible recipients are college-bound children of association members, and participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs. Thanks to our …
Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2021
Repost from NAHB Eye on Housing According to the latest May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), half of …
GHBA Names Industry’s ‘Of the Year’ Award Winners for 2021
On January 15, the GHBA hosted its annual Installation Celebration that was themed “Inspiring the Future,” at the JW Marriott Hotel. Jennifer Keller, president and COO of Hamilton Thomas Homes, and the 2022 GHBA board …
Sara Alhalabi Joins GHBA Government Affairs Team
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 …