Due to COVID-19 concerns, the 2020 Product Expo has been canceled. But please make plans to join us in 2021. We’ll be back and bigger than ever! The annual contract seminars are STILL ON! We …
RMC Scholarship Applications Open
The GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) will award two $1,000 scholarships in 2020. The scholarships are named in memory of Leo Meerman and Bill Carter. Both were longtime, active members and supporters of the RMC. Scholarships …
The Show Must Go On: PRISM 2020 is “Virtually Yours”
Article by 2020 GHBA Sales & Marketing Council President Shannon Gaskamp, Legend Home Corporation / Princeton Classic Homes It is with a sad but optimistic heart that the Sales and Marketing Council recently announced something …
GHBA Scholarships Awarded to Six Deserving Students
The GHBA Associate Council awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from association members, including Newmark Homes, Jeff Hunt Construction, Allpoints Surveying, Past President Don Klein of Chesmar Homes and the GHBA Sales & …
Virtual Membership Drive Grows Association Ranks
The GHBA held a virtual Membership Drive throughout the month of June. Since we were unable to call on site at the GHBA, 38 member volunteers called from their homes, offices and even their cars …
Harris County Announces Small Business Recovery Fund
On Monday, Harris County began accepting applications for the Harris County Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) program with the application period running until July 24. This is a $30 million grant program designed to assist …
Planning for Hurricanes and Natural Disasters Amid COVID-19
Repost from NAHB Now The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects an above-normal hurricane season with a total 13-19 named storms forecasted. This forecast comes at a very challenging time for many, particularly in …
OSHA Reverses Course and Now Requires Employers to Track COVID-19 Cases
Article reposted from NAHBNow The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration this week announced a significant reversal of previous policy on an employer’s obligation to record work-related cases of COVID-19 on OSHA injury and illness …
On-Demand Training Courses Go Live
The GHBA is excited to announce the launch of a new virtual learning platform, now available to members. “The GHBA has taken a proactive approach to the current COVID-19 climate and is reshaping its professional …
Homeowners Grow Frustrated with “Small Spaces” During Shelter-in-Place
After the Pandemic, Will Consumers Want Larger Housing? (Realtor Magazine) – In a survey of 1,300 homeowners conducted by Realtor.com and Toluna Insights, “small spaces” were cited as the biggest complaint from homeowners about their …
House Bill Would Allow HBAs to Access PPP Loans
(NAHB Now) – At NAHB’s urging, Reps. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Gil Cisneros (D-Calif.) and Greg Steube (R-Fla.) have introduced legislation that would allow trade associations that serve the home building industry — …
Coronavirus Causing Home Owners to Pull Back on Remodeling
Source: National Association of Home Builders A recent NAHB survey of professional remodelers shows the negative effect the coronavirus pandemic is having on the decision to remodel. More than 90% of remodelers in the survey …
Reapplying for Small Business EIDL Loans Under the CARES Act
Source: National Association of Home Builders The new $484 billion aid package approved by Congress includes $60 billion to renew funding for the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program and adds $320 billion to the …
Harris County to Require Face Coverings in Public
On April 22, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has signed an executive order to require anyone 10 and older to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when they are outside of their …
GHBA’S Casey Morgan to Participate in “Reopen Houston Safely Plan”
At the local level, the Greater Houston Partnership announced they are developing a Reopen Houston Safely plan. The Partnership is engaging industry working groups in a series of discussions to better understand how organizations, like …