During the 84th Texas Legislative Session, the legislature passed House Bill 1736 which mandated a new minimum energy code for most new residential construction and some remodeling work beginning on September 1, 2016. In September, …
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GHBA Partners with Jones Futures Academy High School
Get involved in training future builders, developers! On September 20, the GHBA Young Professionals Committee greeted 20 Jones Futures Academy High School students to the GHBA ABC’s of Building Series class. The builder class was …
Introducing the 2017 Benefit Homes Project Teams
The 37th annual GHBA Benefit Homes Project will launch in 2017 with two enthusiastic builder/developer teams. At a recent Benefit Homes Committee meeting, representatives from the 2016 team including Trendmaker Homes and Rise Communities joined …
Product EXPO 2016 a Hit with Builders & Remodelers
The 14th annual EXPO was probably one of the most talked about the GHBA has ever held—and in a very good way! We had an impressive showing at the Sam Houston Race Park, sponsored by …
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GHBA Remodelers Win CADRE for Community Service Project
The Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers Council (RMC) was honored with the NAHB’s 2016 Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence for “Community Service.” The awards—known in the industry as the CADREs—were announced during NAHB Remodelers …
Simone Castille Joins GHBA as Administration & Builder Programs Coordinator
On October 21, Simone Castille joined the GHBA staff as Administration and Builder Programs Coordinator. Simone will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Department as well as assisting Peggy Means and Donna Buenik with special …
GHBA Membership Drive Grows Association Ranks
We would like to thank all the participants of this year’s GHBA Membership Drive. The event was a huge success, bringing in 45 new members! Special thank you to Builders-Post Tension for sponsoring the drive …
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Greater Houston Builders Association Names 2016 Houston’s Best PRISM Award Winners
Volume Builder, Darling Homes; Custom Builder, The Frankel Building Group; Remodeler, Morning Star Builders and Renovations and Developer, Crescent Communities all walked away with the 2016 Houston’s Best PRISM Grand Award on October 1, 2016, …
GHBA Hosts Senator John Cornyn for BUILD-PAC Fundraiser
On September 23, the GHBA hosted Senator John Cornyn for the fourth consecutive year for a fundraiser to benefit the NAHB’s BUILD-PAC. The event, co-hosted by GHBA past president and NAHB’s incoming BUILD-PAC chair, Eddie …
What’s Not Being Said About MUDs
Recently, the Houston Chronicle published an article about a Municipal Utility District, Fort Bend County MUD 187, and the dissatisfaction of some homeowners that the MUD might issue bonds, which they believe could raise their …
What You Need to Know About the New Statewide Energy Code
Beginning with all new homes permitted September 1, the statewide move to the 2015 energy code ushers in some significant changes for single-family and low-rise (three stories and lower) multifamily construction. The catalyst for these …
Charity Garage Sale has Another Successful Year
The GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) just wrapped up its annual Charity Garage Sale at the Texas Home & Garden Show on September 24-25, 2016. Every charitable thing the Council does begins with the funds raised …
NAHB Defender of Housing Awards
In late September 2016, the NAHB announced its recipients for the inaugural Defender of Housing Award in the 114th Congress. The award was given to legislators that have a strong record of standing with the …
Building Industry Recognized with Two HBJ 40 Under 40 Honorees
More than 500 individuals from across all industries were nominated this year as the Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award honorees. The individuals range from CEOs and other leaders at major for-profit and nonprofit …
“Building an Appetite” Cookbook Collection
Share your culinary skills with the industry! *Submissions are due Friday, Sept. 23.* NAHB is working on a special building project. Only for this project, you will need to trade your hammer and hard hat …