Insight and opinions regarding the regulatory expansion of federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction based on “significant nexus” by Jim Coody, P.E. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corps of Engineers (the agencies) recently published new …
Get the Facts About the Recent Gas Stove Controversy
Recently, major news outlets and social media have been full of commentary on a so-called ban on gas stoves in private homes. Here’s what the news outlets have gotten right and wrong. Comments published by …
Join Rally Day 2023: Advocate for Your Industry
Legislative Rally Day at the Texas Capitol is fast approaching! Make plans to join the GHBA, the Texas Association of Builders, and various other regional home builders’ associations as we converge at the Texas Capitol …
Top Membership Recruiters Honored at Installation
Congratulations to GHBA’s 2022 Spikes of the Year! These annual membership awards were presented at the Installation Celebration in January at the Houston Zoo. [MORE EVENT PHOTOS] The Membership Spike Winner of the Year is Sonora …
GHBA Prepares for Code Modernization Process
Throughout 2023, the City of Houston plans to adopt a Code Modernization plan and adopt the 2021 International Residential Code. The GHBA, through its Code Committee is working to participate in this process and provide …
Adopt-a-Family Project Spreads Holiday Cheer
In the spirit of the season, the GHBA and its members partner with the Houston Housing Authority each year to support those less fortunate in our community and provide a more joyous holiday for local …
HOME-PAC: An Investment in the Future of Texas Homebuilding and Development
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 …
PWB Commits to Philanthropy, Mentorship and Continuing Education
By Jennifer Taylor, Professional Women in Building Council Chair, Brookfield Properties Development As we close out the first year of the GHBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB), we do so with a grateful heart. …
Home Economics: The New Math
By Miguel Salomon, P.E., Sandcastle Homes The year 2022 has been a whiplash for the real estate market. We started with a frenzied market. Interest rates were low (3.45 percent, per Freddie Mac). There were …
Record-Breaking HALO Luncheon Raises Funds for HomeAid’s Mission
HomeAid held its 14th annual HomeAid Amazing Ladies’ Organization (HALO) luncheon on November 4 at The Westin/Memorial City. In a triumphant return to in-person after two years of virtual luncheons, this year’s “Finding the Way …
City of Houston Building Code Enforcement Plan Review Section Pilots New Booking Site for Plan Review
The City of Houston’s Building Code Enforcement Plan Review Section is beginning to pilot a new booking site called Microsoft Bookings. Earlier this year, the City Engineer’s Public Utilities and Permits office was the first …
Taylor Morrison Honors Vendors and Trades Donating to Benefit Home
Dozens of generous vendors and suppliers were honored at a recent vendor appreciation luncheon hosted by Taylor Morrison. The companies donated materials, labor and services to the construction of the Benefit Home that was completed …
City of Houston City Council Set to Vote on Sidewalk Ordinance on November 30
In August 2020, the Houston City Council passed an ordinance (Chapter 40, Article XXII) requiring home builders and property owners to install sidewalks along the public streets in front of newly built or substantially remolded …
U.S. Army Veteran and Family Receive Keys to Their New Mortgage-Free Home in Fulshear
On Friday, November 4, U.S. Army SPC Fernando Del Pozo Jr. and his family received the keys to their newly completed, mortgage-free home in Jordan Ranch in Fulshear, Texas. Operation Finally Home, along with Highland …
Midterm Election Recap
With the 2022 midterm elections behind us, 49 of the 53 candidates endorsed by the GHBA’s HOME-PAC won their election. Our supported candidates were successful in their statewide, local, and several county-wide races. At the …