On April 1, 2016, the Green Built Gulf Coast (GBGC) program will adopt the 2012 National Green Building Standard. This endeavor is not as daunting as it sounds. With the current criteria most builders already …
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Houston Real Estate Radio Features Benefit Homes Project
The GHBA would like to extend a great big “thank you” to Shannon Register, owner of RREA Media, who donated air and studio time to the Benefit Homes Project on “Houston Real Estate Radio.” In …
Construction Industry Voices Concerns With Silica Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its final rule that aims to protect workers from exposure to silica dust. The new rule would reduce the allowed exposure to silica from 250 micrograms …
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The Million Dollar Circle Honored
Need proof that Houston’s home sales market is booming? The GHBA Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) held its annual Million Dollar Circle Awards on March 22, 2016 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The long list …
GHBA Benefit Homes Project Supports HomeAid Houston
The Benefit Homes Project, a 36 year old fundraiser sponsored by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), has been raising funds for HomeAid Houston since 2007. Each year two Benefit Homes are constructed with donated …
New Rules Now in Effect for Developing in the Addicks, Barker and Cypress Creek Watersheds
After many months of negotiating and working with GHBA, West Houston Association and ACEC, the Harris County Flood Control District has now released the “Supplemental Guidelines and Criteria for Developing in the Addicks Reservoir Watershed, …
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GHBA Participates in NAHB’s Bringing Housing Home
The congressional spring recess periods provide the GHBA an opportunity to meet and engage our local federal congressional delegation and participate in the NAHB’s Bringing Housing Home event right here in Houston. These meetings, especially …
Castletree Homes Receives Vendor Support for Benefit Home
Castletree Homes has tapped into its list of top-name vendors and trades to help construct a GHBA Benefit Home, a home that when sold, will benefit three important charities. Many of these vendors attended an …
GHBA Actively Meeting with COH Mayor and Council
Following the election of a new City of Houston Mayor and five new council members last fall, nearly one-third of those that occupy the City Hall Horseshoe are freshman. In an effort to further introduce …
COH Electronic Plan Review (EPR): Changes to the Requirements
Effective January 18, 2016, plans approved electronically no longer have to be printed in color. The approved plan set can be printed in black and white and must be kept at the jobsite throughout the …
Graduate Real Estate Program Adds New Level of Knowledge Within the Industry
The question kept popping up, “Why is there no certified program in Real Estate that would help groom me for a job in the building industry?” Bright, young students, and seasoned employees in various industries …