HOME-PAC, the political action committee of the Greater Houston Builders Association, is an essential part of GHBA’s advocacy program. HOME-PAC directs financial support of the homebuilding industry and is committed to protecting housing affordability and …
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City of Houston Planning & Development Department Returns to In-Person Only Meetings
Starting in late April and May, the Planning & Development Department will begin conducting all commission, board, and committee meetings in person only. This return to in-person meetings reflects the city’s continued commitment to ensuring …
DOE Heeds NAHB Concerns When Crafting Final Transformer Rule
Reposted from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a final energy efficiency rule for distribution transformers that explicitly heeded NAHB’s call to ensure that it would not impede …
Distinguished Members Pinned at GHBA Board Meeting
The GHBA would like to introduce its Distinguished Members for 2024. This new program recognizes those members who go above and beyond in support of the association, volunteering on committees, advocating for homebuilding through HOME-PAC, …
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Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering Voices, Building Communities
by PWB President Sherry Pruitt, Whodid It Designs and Remodeling As we commemorate International Women’s Day Month, the Greater Houston Builder Association’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is excited to announce a special upcoming …
Meet Cecilia, GHBA’s New Controller
Meet one of the newest members of the GHBA team, Cecilia Buice. Cecilia is a certified public accountant and is taking over the role of controller, as Griff Godwin retires following 10 years of service …
Get to Know Lauren, GHBA’s Government Affairs Administrator
Meet a new addition to TEAM GHBA, Lauren Fuller. Lauren joined GHBA in February as the government affairs administrator. She will be working with the Government Affairs team, to oversee and support HOME-PAC, the Government …
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Hats Off, Class of ‘23! GHBA Applauds Inaugural Graduates of Professional Designation Program
The Greater Houston Builders Association proudly announces the graduation of its inaugural class of professionals from the newly introduced GHBA Professional Designations program. Nine accomplished home builders and remodelers have successfully completed the requirements of …
SMC’s Million Dollar Circle Tops $14 Billion in New Home Sales for 2023
On February 13, Fat Tuesday, the GHBA Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) enjoyed “A Night in the French Quarter” as we honored the Million Dollar Circle winners. The SMC krewe “let the good times roll” …
Chesmar Homes and Brookfield Properties Partner for Benefit Homes Project
Unveiling a Gorgeous, Contemporary Home in Elyson This year marks the Benefit Homes Project’s 44th anniversary, raising more than $13 million dollars over the years thanks to the generosity of GHBA members who donate everything …
Top Membership Recruiters Honored at Installation Celebration 2024
Congratulations to GHBA’s 2023 Spikes of the Year! These annual membership awards were presented at the Installation Celebration in January at the historic Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel. The Membership Spike Winner of the Year …
Presidential Citations Awarded by Outgoing President Mike Dishberger
Every year the outgoing GHBA president selects members who have supported them throughout the year. These individuals have shown a tremendous amount of loyalty and a commitment to the association through their interaction with other …
Industry’s ‘Of the Year’ Awards Announced at Trailblazing Extravaganza
On January 13, the GHBA hosted its annual Installation Celebration that was themed “Blazing New Trails,” at the historic Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel. Incoming President Matthew Reibenstein, president of Royal Design Build Co., …
Get to Know Your New Communications Director: Morgan Taylor Peters
Recently, GHBA’s longtime contract public relations manager, Terry Swenson, notified us that she was planning to retire. After trying to talk her out of it, of course, I sat down with staff and member leaders …
Fort Bend Streamlines Approval of Permits and Bonds
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court recently passed a resolution streamlining the approval of driveway and right-of-way permits, which will now be handled at the staff level. Under this resolution, the county engineer has been …