Please help us welcome the newest member of our GHBA team, Kat Creech! Kat joins GHBA as director of special events. She will succeed Mel Audain, as she retires at the end of the year. …
Voter Guide: 2022 Midterm Elections
Midterm elections are right around the corner, with early voting beginning October 24 and Election Day scheduled for November 8. GHBA encourages its members to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the midterm election. …
Aimee Bertrand Wins NAHB David Lloyd New Executive Officer of the Year Award
GHBA would like to congratulate our very own Aimee Bertrand, executive vice president and CEO of the Greater Houston Builders Association, who was recently honored with the David Lloyd New Executive Officer Award from the …
HomeAid Project Playhouse Winner Announced
The electric buzz at the August 10 Astros game at Minute Maid Park became a fevered pitch as the winners of HomeAid Houston’s Imagination Station joined the Playhouse team on the ball field for the …
U.S. Army Veteran Fernando DelPozo Jr. and Family Surprised with News They Are Receiving a New Mortgage-Free Home in Fulshear
U.S. Army SPC Fernando DelPozo Jr. and his family were surprised on Wednesday, June 22, with the news they are receiving a new mortgage-free home in Jordan Ranch in Fulshear. A special groundbreaking ceremony followed …
Ericka Hill Named TAB Excellence Under 45 Award Winner
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced Ericka Hill as one of two 2022 Excellence under 45 Award winners. Excellence Under 45 honorees have committed themselves to their careers and to advancing the residential construction …
NAHB Urges Congress to Take Steps to Get More Women in the Workforce
Reposted from NAHB Now To get more women working in the residential construction sector and overall workforce, lawmakers must pursue flexible, targeted and incentive-based strategies to tackle the high cost of childcare and availability of …
Four Important Points to Consider with Energy Code Compliance
Changes are happening throughout the construction industry, especially related to energy code compliance and tax credits. Here are answers to trending questions that will impact all Texas homebuilders. 1 – House Bill 3215 — Why should …
Harris County Urges Residents to Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and last through November 30. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management urges residents to take four easy steps to prepare. Get a Kit Building an …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2022
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from GHBA members and its councils. Eligible recipients are college-bound children of association members, and participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs. Thanks to our …
Matthew Reibenstein Elected GHBA Board Secretary
Matthew Reibenstein, president of AR Homes – Royal Design Build Co., a member of the GHBA for 11 years, was recently elected to the vacated position of GHBA board secretary in a special election in …
Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2021
Repost from NAHB Eye on Housing According to the latest May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), half of …
Member Newsmaker: Chris Bolio
Chris Bolio, owner and partner of Alair Houston, has been an active member of the GHBA for 17 years. He is a Texas A&M graduate and has 20 years of experience in the custom home …
PWB Offers Fellowship and Support for Women in the Industry
NAHB’s Professional Women in Building leadership recently welcomed a new chapter—GHBA’s local PWB council. This action supports a growing network of female professionals in the homebuilding industry, spotlighting their achievements and voice in our industry. Adding …
Frankel Building Group Wins NAHB Custom Builder of the Year
Congratulations to local GHBA member Frankel Building Group, which has been selected as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2021 Custom Home Builder of the Year, one of the highest honors in our industry. …