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 …
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Mid-Year Review
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 …
Understanding the Differences Between Independent Contractors and Employees
“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, …
Guide to a Better Foundation
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 …
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Find Skilled Labor with Workforce Solutions
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 …
Trendmaker Homes and Meridiana Break Ground for GHBA Fundraiser
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 …
Real Estate Economist: Houston Housing’s Best Years on the Horizon
Despite the oil slump, the Houston housing market is on the verge of its best years yet, according to Dr. Mark Dotzour, former chief economist for Texas A&M’s Real Estate Center. Dotzour shared this optimistic …
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Texas Moves to 2015 in 2016
Article by GHBA Codes & Standards Chair Dave Yelovich, Tilson Home Corporation Have you heard the big secret? Not many people know this but there are big changes coming in how we build houses in …
OSHA Reaches Confined Spaces Litigation Settlement
On May 24, 2016, 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 a year after issuing the rule and …
Senate Committee on Property Tax Reform Holds Hearing in Houston
Property tax relief was a top priority of the Texas Legislature during the 84th Legislative Session in 2015. That relief was the result of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1, which increased the …
Stephen McNiel Named to the Remodeling Big50 List for 2016
Congratulations to GHBA member Stephen McNiel, Creative Property Restoration, for being named to the Remodeling Big50 list! Read Stephen’s story Every year since 1986, Remodeling has searched for 50 remodelers at the top of their …
Remodelers’ Charity Work Day Benefits Casa de Esperanza Foster Mother
On Saturday, April 30, the GHBA Remodelers Council, led by Sherry Pruitt, CGR, CAPS, with Whodid It Design, completed the 2016 Charity Project at the Casa de Esperanza – Mary Scalise home. The RMC volunteers …
OSHA Announces New Recordkeeping Rule Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Wednesday, May 11, announced it has issued its final electronic recordkeeping rule. The rule requires covered industries, including construction, that are employers with 250 or more employees …
GHBA Benefit Homes Builders Tour Texas Children’s Cancer Center
The 2016 Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Homes Committee were honored guests at the Texas Children’s Cancer Center recently, where builders, Castletree Homes and Trendmaker Homes joined developer Rise Communities and other Benefit Homes committee …
Operation Finally Home Dedicates 100th Home to Wounded Veteran & Family
On April 14, Operation Finally Home celebrated its 100th home dedication in League City. The 100th home was built by BABA member Murphy Yates with Harbour Classic Builders and the lot was dedicated by BABA …