By Laurie Wilson, 2026 Sales & Marketing Council President, First American Title – Homebuilder Services GHBA members know plenty about building new construction homes. But a fresh approach to building trust needs to be “baked …
Building More Than Homes: Why Social Media Is One of the Most Powerful Tools in Our Business
By George Gomez, 2026 Custom Builders Council President, CEO, Res Com Custom Builders I’ve been in residential construction for over 21 years and co-founded Res Com Custom Builders over a decade ago. We’ve built our reputation …
Advocacy, Leadership and Momentum: GHBA Makes its Mark at TAB Spring Meetings
By Aimee Bertrand, GHBA Executive Vice President & CEO The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Spring Meetings in Bastrop brought together homebuilding leaders from across the state for a few days of productive conversations, collaboration, …
Why Real Estate Endures: How War Has Historically Shaped the Housing Market
By Kendall Powell, 2026 Associate Council President, Broan NuTone Geopolitical conflict may feel far removed from local housing markets, but history shows that war has a consistent and measurable influence on real estate. From buyer …
PWB Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
By Erica Day, 2026 Professional Women in Building Council President, Westin Homes The GHBA Professional Women in Building Council is celebrating its fifth year and has already become the largest chapter in the nation. Its …
Building More Than Walls: HomeAid Houston and Highland Homes Champion a Fresh Start at Compassion United’s Miracle City
What begins as a blueprint eventually becomes a home. But for the women who will walk through the doors of Compassion United’s newest transitional housing unit in Conroe, it will become something far more profound: …
Biophilic Design: Building with Nature in Mind
By Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, GHBA Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair In an era where homes are expected to do more—support wellness, improve efficiency, and create meaningful living experiences—biophilic design is emerging as one of …
From Great Divisions to One Great Association
By Chris Bolio, 2026 GHBA President, Alair Homes In my last article, I shared reflections from national meetings and the growing challenges facing our industry—affordability pressures, workforce constraints, and an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Those challenges …
A Home that Gives Back Breaks Ground
By Nadine Heffernan, GHBA Communications Manager Another Benefit Home is underway! The Greater Houston Builders Association recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest Benefit Home in Bridgeland, marking another milestone in a program that has …
Above & Beyond: The 2025 Remodelers Presidential Citations
Each year, the outgoing president of the GHBA Remodelers Council presents Presidential Citations to members whose contributions have gone far beyond the call of duty. These honors reflect the very best of what the RMC …
Surplus to Support: RMC Charity Garage Sale Fuels Community Impact
The GHBA Remodelers Council’s 2026 Charity Garage Sale is officially in the books. The two-day event, held at the Berry Center during the Home & Garden Show, brought together donors, shoppers, and volunteers for a …
Updated Harris County Floodplain Maps Top of Mind for Developers
Article by Cody Miller, GHBA Director of Government Affairs GHBA hosted leadership from the Harris County Flood Control District at the April Developers Council to discuss the long-awaited updated FEMA floodplain maps. The discussion covered …
From Homelessness to Home: A New Chapter for Veterans at Langetree Community + Eco Resort
By Nadine Heffernan, GHBA Communications Manager In a season that symbolizes renewal, the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) joined partners and community leaders to celebrate the dedication of a new community center at Langetree Community …
Houston City Council Approves After-Hour Review for Office of City Engineering
At the March 25 Houston City Council meeting, Council unanimously passed creating an after-hour program for the disciplines within the Office of City Engineering like the Stormwater and Traffic departments. To utilize the program, applicants …
Updates to GHBA Education Designation Requirements
Good news for GHBA members renewing an education designation — we’ve made it easier to earn your continuing education credits! Following board approval at the end of 2025, the Education Committee has implemented two important …