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Magnolia’s development moratorium was originally implemented in December 2022 to manage limited water infrastructure. The moratorium restricted new water connections, effectively halting numerous large-scale residential and commercial projects. Since then, the city has invested $30.2 …
Article by Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs At a special-called City Council meeting on Friday, May 30, the Conroe City Council voted unanimously to pause further discussion on a proposed citywide development moratorium …
Protect Yourself from Scam Companies Posing as Our Publisher We want to alert you to a potential scam that has recently come to our attention. Several GHBA members have reported receiving suspicious emails and invoices …
The 2023 edition of the City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) was effective November 27, 2023. The manual is being updated to reflect changes to stormwater detention requirements. These updates are a result of …
GHBA member Jeremy Linzer with Builder’s Post-Tension, recently addressed the Conroe City Council to share his concerns about the negative impact of the citywide water moratorium. Linzer, who lives in Conroe with his wife and …
To better promote the benefits of joining and getting involved in the GHBA, GHBA Membership Committee Chair Del Westmoreland of Detering Company of Houston partnered with Curtis Lawson of CRAFTED Custom Homes + Renovations and …
By D’Ann Brown, 2025 Professional Women in Building Council President, StrucSure Home Warranty For women working in the construction and building industry, finding a community of support, professional growth, and opportunities to make a real …
By Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair Homebuilders will undoubtedly navigate a complex landscape in 2025. As we face challenges ranging from rising material costs, labor availability, governmental regulation, environmental impact, and …
GHBA’s “Spring Training” Membership Drive kicked off April 3 with a great turnout and even better energy! More than 30 members joined us throughout the day to grab leads, make calls, and rally for growth—all fueled by some …
By Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs It’s been a busy spring on the advocacy front, and GHBA continues to stay engaged on the issues that impact our industry most, from development regulations in …
Article by Morgan Peters, GHBA Communications Director Since breaking ground on January 27, the 2025 Benefit Homes Project home, built by First America Homes in partnership with The Signorelli Company, has made significant progress. Located …
HOME-PAC, the political action committee of the Greater Houston Builders Association, is an essential part of GHBA’s advocacy program. HOME-PAC directs financial support of the homebuilding industry and is committed to protecting housing affordability and …
By Morgan Peters, GHBA Director of Communications The Remodelers Council (RMC) Charity Garage Sale is arguably the council’s favorite tradition because it provides them with the funds necessary to give back to the community. This …
Article by Morgan Peters, GHBA Communications Director On Tuesday, April 8, Operation Finally Home, the Greater Houston Builders Association and the SBCA Foundation partnered to host a “Notes of Love” event at the future site of …
The City of Houston will launch a new version of its online development application portal, PlatTracker, on Monday, April 14, 2025. This updated system will replace the more than decade-old in-house platform and is designed …