The Custom Builders Council offers a forum to discuss the challenges faced by small volume builders while providing members with hands-on information they can incorporate in their everyday business activities. Issues and opportunities addressed include contract standardization, education programs, political updates, builder/REALTOR™ relations, codes and standards, and co-op purchasing.

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Our members know the importance of excellent customer service, quality products and professional standards.

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What Can the Council do for Me?

The mission of the Custom Builders Council is to form an alliance among custom builders to achieve the highest level of professionalism and integrity; to offer our customers quality construction and excellent customer service in the industry; to offer continuing education to enhance our abilities; to provide an open forum for communication and exchanging ideas; and to strengthen our political position to help our industry.

The mission of the Custom Builders Council is to form an alliance among custom builders to achieve the highest level of professionalism and integrity; to offer our customers quality construction and excellent customer service in the industry; to offer continuing education to enhance our abilities; to provide an open forum for communication and exchanging ideas; and to strengthen our political position to help our industry.


Standardized Contracts


Protect your business with iron-clad construction contracts, written specifically for Texas builders. This member benefit can save you thousands in legal fees.



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Members-Only Discounts


The council offers unified, competitive purchasing power through co-op purchasing. Enjoy discounts on products you already use, including 10-15% savings on Builders Risk Insurance.



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Continuing Education


Stay at the top of your game with world-class training courses offered at the GHBA. Learn the latest and greatest building techniques, develop improved products, and promote safer job sites.


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Professional Public Image


Council members enjoy the benefit of being identified as reputable builders and upholding standards of practice as well as offering a unified "quality" image to the buying public.


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Dedicated Advocacy


Stay up to date on the latest in local codes & standards. The CBC supports "pro-industry" political candidates and legislators and actively fights legislation that could raise the cost of housing.


Current Issues

UPCOMING CUSTOM BUILDERS COUNCIL EVENTS

Monthly Luncheons

CBC luncheons provide a forum to discuss the specific needs and challenges faced by small volume custom builders.

It's not just builders anymore! All members are now invited to join the Custom Builders Council.

The Custom Builders Council meets the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. (No meeting in July, October, December.) Registration is required.

Custom Builder Invitational

  • FOR BUILDERS...
    Build relationships with new vendors and suppliers in a laid-back environment. Attendance is free for builder participants.

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  • FOR ASSOCIATES...
    Get face-to-face interaction with custom builders! Come test your skills against your fellow CBC colleagues and friends, network, and support GHBA!  Events typically last approximately four hours. (Must be a member of the CBC to attend.) 
    RESERVE YOUR SPACE

The Speed Selling event is the most effective activity GHBA has created. I was introduced to subs and suppliers I did not know existed, found out information to help my clients, and started the development of important relationships that will make my service to my clients better and in a very short time....It would have taken weeks if not months to set up those meetings and some I did not even know existed. I also was able to determine that I should not quit my day job and go on the bowling circuit... unless I want to be the person that got bugs out of the gutters!
—JOHN ST. JOHN, John R. St. John Construction, Inc./JS

The Product Expo

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This is THE show where GHBA builders and remodelers turn for new trends and great ideas to stay on the cutting edge and ahead of changing consumer demands.

This is your opportunity to connect with old friends and business associates and make new ones. Not only will you and your company benefit from a full day on the show floor, the EXPO will be the most fun you'll have at work all year as exhibitors participate in hourly prize drawings, including chances to win CASH in the wildly popular Money Ball Game, and a vacation get-away! Associate member attendance is limited to exhibitors only. The EXPO is a "must-do" event!

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Custom Builders Council Leadership

President: Zach Gavos, Keepsake Custom Homes
Past President: Chris Bolio, Alair Homes
Vice President: Drew Ondrey, Southern Green Builders
Secretary/Treasurer: George Gomez, Res Com Custom Builders
Education Chair: Bryan Phillips, Alair Homes | Cason Graye Homes
Special Events Chair: Bo Butler, Butler Brothers Construction
Speakers/Sponsor Chair: Curtis Lawson, CRAFTED Custom Homes + Renovations
Charity Project Co-Chair: David Herzog, Herzog Homes
Education Co-Chair: Ted More, Stately Homes
Government Affairs: Brian Silver, BAS Concepts
Special Events: Theresa Meyer, Wamhoff Design Build
Charity Project Co-Chair: Matt Currie, Legends Architectural Stone
Speakers/Sponsors: Mike England, Energy Ogre
Membership: Del Westmoreland, Detering Company
Special Events: Jennifer Jones, Farmhouse Stone
Membership: Greg Madrey, Builders Post-Tension
Associate VP/Charity Project Co-Chair: Alan Martinez, DataSmart/Duncan Security
Special Events: Sonia Hernandez, Crestron
Special Events: Regina Robbins, TONER Home Matters
Social Media: Sonora Storm, Lincoln Jacob Construction

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