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Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed Treasury Regulations which, if enacted, would greatly change the guidelines for defining a “political subdivision” for purposes of issuing tax-exempt bonds. Specifically, to be considered …
As part of an ongoing effort to help Texas businesses ensure they comply with state laws, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has initiated an outreach program to help educate homebuilders about their tax liabilities …
HomeAid Houston’s 2016 Project Playhouse was a game-changer this year as the event raised a total of $80,496 for Houston’s mission “to build new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach.” …
Each year, the GHBA Associate Council awards scholarships to students whose parents are members of the association. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of our members. Thank you to all our donors …
The City of Houston publishes an interpretation document referred to as CODE WORDS to provide a single source of written interpretations, policies, procedures and information to aid in the successful administration of the Construction Codes …
The City of Houston’s Planning and Development Department has announced updates to the recently implemented Expedited Review Service. Please note the expedited review process is for the Planning and Development Department review only. Following are …
HomeAid Houston joined more than 50 David Weekley Homes managers and team members who volunteered their time and expertise for a rebuild project for Casa de Esperanza on May 16 for Weekley’s CARE Build Month …
Dozens of HomeAid Heroes were honored before a crowd of nearly 750 attendees at the May Greater Houston Builders Association GHBA Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon. HomeAid Heroes is a program that offers builders, developers, remodelers, mortgage …
OSHA Reaches Confined Spaces Litigation Settlement On May 24, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement regarding the settlement to the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction final rule. This settlement comes …
The GHBA mission is to “provide advocacy, education, professional development and valuable services to its members and to the home building industry.” Some GHBA members truly take this mission to heart by serving in advocacy-related …
As we reach the mid-year point for 2016, I wanted to take the time to thank GHBA members for your continued involvement and support. 2016 got off to a great start and we have continued …
“Ignore No More” Article by C. Stephen Tobin, Attorney & Counselor at Law The Tobin Firm | www.thetobinfirm.com When it comes to distinguishing between independent contractors and employees, many companies may simply want to close their eyes, cross their fingers, …
The Custom Builders luncheon in June 2016 was a packed house as Ken Maas and Jason Rice of StrucSure Home Warranty along with Karl Breckon with Tri-Tech/Bec-Lin Engineering and Toner Kersting of Snyder Energy discussed …
The Gulf Coast Workforce Board and its operating affiliate Workforce Solutions are the public workforce system in the 13-county Houston-Galveston region. Helping employers meet their human resource needs and individuals build careers, the board guides …
GHBA members and guests celebrated the recent groundbreaking for Trendmaker Homes and Meridiana’s 2016 Benefit Home, a 36 year old GHBA fundraiser. Dark skies and torrential rain in the forecast did not stop the ceremony …