HomeAid Houston Plants Seeds of Support at Compassion United Sometimes the most meaningful projects don’t involve a hammer or a hard hat. Sometimes they just require a willingness to show up, dig in, and do …
The Value of Connection
By Chris Bolio, 2026 GHBA President, Alair Homes As I reflect on the first six months of my term as president of the Greater Houston Builders Association, one theme continues to emerge: the value of connection. We’ve …
These GHBA Members Are BARC-ing Up the Right Tree!
By Nadine Heffernan, GHBA Communications Manager GHBA member company Alair Homes Houston recently opened its doors for a good cause, hosting Paws for a Cause, a fundraiser benefiting BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions. Owned by …
This One Hits Home: Missi Taylor’s Lasting Legacy
By Nadine Heffernan, GHBA Communications Manager Melissa “Missi” Taylor, who helped pioneer Operation Finally Home’s Big Heroes, Tiny Homes project with Humble Independent School District, was recognized by the City of Houston following the completion …
Building Beyond the House: Robin’s Landing Redefines Sustainable, Attainable Community Development
By Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair When discussing sustainable housing, conversations often focus on energy-efficient equipment, insulation values, or green certifications. While those elements remain important, truly sustainable communities are built …
A Thousand Reasons to Say Thank You
Debbie Page Reaches Milestone Spike At GHBA’s Mid-Year Forecast, President Chris Bolio stopped to recognize someone whose impact on this association runs deep. With the room’s full attention, he honored Debbie for crossing a threshold …
Houston Holds Strong: Housing Outlook Takes Center Stage at GHBA Mid-Year Luncheon
By Nadine Heffernan, GHBA Communcations Manager More than 800 homebuilding professionals, elected officials, community leaders, and members of the residential construction industry gathered at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott on June 16 for the Greater Houston …
Built on Generosity: $92,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 23 Future Industry Leaders
From first-generation college students to future architects, this year’s recipients reflect the depth and diversity of tomorrow’s building industry. On June 18, the GHBA celebrated 23 deserving students at the Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon at Bayou …
Kyle Luong Recognized by Texas Business Hall of Fame
A Legend in the Making Kyle Luong, strategy director at Project Luong Architects and a member of the GHBA Young Professionals Committee, has been named a 2026 Texas Business Hall of Fame Future Texas Business …
From Houston to the Hill: GHBA Members Advocate for Housing
By Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs In early June, more than a dozen Houston-area GHBA members attended the National Association of Homebuilders’ Spring Meetings and Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. alongside more than …
Young Adults Report More Interest in the Construction Trades: 2026 Survey
Reposted from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) NAHB estimates the U.S. has a structural housing deficit of 1.2 million units. Among the myriad of headwinds home builders face trying to close that gap is the …
Help Fill the Bin. Support Those Who Served.
In partnership with HomeAid Houston, the GHBA Sales & Marketing Council is collecting new athletic shoes through August 31 — and every pair makes a difference for veterans on the road to recovery. For veterans …
America’s Housing Comeback
Elected Officials, Planners and Builders Chart Workforce Solutions to Boost Housing Affordability Reposted from NAHB State Affairs Newsletter The NAHB State and Local team brought together mayors, city leaders, planners and builders during the 2026 …
Why We Got Involved: Voices from the GHBA Young Professionals Committee
By Amanda McIntire, 2026 Young Professionals Committee Chair, Highland Homes Houston, LTD In a relationship-driven industry like home building, growth happens through connection. The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Young Professionals Committee provides opportunities for …
Sizzle & Spice: Fajita Fiesta ‘26 Delivers Rainy Day Fun
The 2026 Fajita Fiesta Tex-Mex Cookoff brought together 14 competitive cooking teams and more than 200 hungry members for one of the year’s most flavorful networking events. A little rain couldn’t dampen the spirit, and …