Due to the aftermath and devastation caused by Winter Storm Uri, the City of Houston will now require protection on all water, soil or waste pipes that are subject to freezing temperatures and are located …
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GHBA and Industry Partners Host Construction Hiring Event
It is no secret that one of the most significant challenges the residential building industry has been facing over the past several years is the cost and availability of workers. The fallout includes delays in …
COH Planning Department Recordation Appointment Change
For all Plat Tracker applicants, the Planning Department is aware of the extended wait times for scheduling recordation appointments on TimeTap. In an effort to address the issue and improve customer service, the Planning Department …
Local GHBA Members Honored at Texas Star Awards
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced the 2021 Star Awards winners in conjunction with the 20th Sunbelt Builders Show™ at Hilton Anatole Dallas on July 15, 2021. The highly coveted Star Awards are presented …
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Donations from Surface Systems of Texas and BPT Further Benefit Homes’ Mission
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), Benefit Homes Project has raised more than $12 million for local charities since its inception in 1980. This charity fundraiser benefits two local charities, HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally …
McCalle Fryar Wins ‘Excellence under 45’ Award
Texas Association of Builders Acknowledges Fryar’s Relentless Work for HomeAid McCalle Fryar at 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, is the winner of the “Excellence under 45” award for her work with HomeAid Houston and Austin, the …
Texas Legislative Session is Over… for Now
Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die On January 12 at noon, members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives gathered in their respective chambers at the Capitol in Austin to convene the 87th legislative session. …
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Lago Mar and Chesmar Host Vendors and Trades
The Land Tejas Lago Mar Amenity Clubhouse was the venue that hosted dozens of vendors, suppliers and trades who donated to Chesmar’s Benefit Home. Land Tejas donated the homesite in Lago Mar. Patrick Mayhan, chairman …
Member Newsmaker: Patrick Mayhan
Patrick Mayhan, VP of purchasing for M/I Homes, has been a fixture within the homebuilding industry for decades. He is also a huge part of the GHBA, the Benefit Homes Project and HomeAid Houston, to …
Supporting the Next Generation of Homebuilders
In a 2020 survey of National Association of Homebuilders members, 85 percent of respondents reported that the availability and cost of workers is the most significant challenge builders will face in 2020. This translates into …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2021
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from association members, the Associate Council and the Sales & Marketing Council. Applicants must be the child of a full-time employee of a GHBA member company …
Catching up with J.S. “Mickey” Norman
1960 GHBA President Shares Memories of Houston’s Boomtown Days GHBA 80TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL An out-of-the-blue phone call to Aimee Bertrand, the new CEO of the GHBA, turned into a sort of surreal conversation for Aimee …
Texas Delays Adoption of NEC Code Requirement
Last year, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation adopted the 2020 National Electric Code (2020 NEC) with an effective date of November 1, 2020. That adoption included Section 210.8(F) of the 2020 NEC which …
City of Houston Adopts Water & Wastewater Impact Fees
Last month, the Houston City Council adopted new water and wastewater impact fees that will be effective on July 1, 2021. Impact fees are charged to developers before a newly developed property can connect to …
Member Newsmaker: Dave Castle
Dave is really enjoying his new job as account development manager at Ironwood Connection, the leading supplier of stair and railing parts in Texas. He is currently focused on nurturing his existing relationships with production …