Source: National Association of Builders (NAHB) From May through December, the number of new residential construction jobs that were created offset the total amount of jobs that were lost earlier in 2020 due to the …
PPP Rules Updated as New Loans Begin on Jan. 11
Source: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department have released new regulations on the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as amended through the $900 billion coronavirus relief package …
COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down
NAHB encourages members and all other residential construction companies to halt work for at least 10 minutes the week of January 11-15, 2021, for a COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down to remind workers what they …
Adopt-a-Family Project Spreads Holiday Cheer in Drive-by Gift Exchange
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 …
Big Data Creates Big Opportunities for Your Business
Three insights for any size enterprise Big data is critical to business success because it provides leadership with important insights and information. Large enterprises use sophisticated systems to track data and often have internal analysts …
Contact 811 Before Building That Fence
Did you know that fence builders are required to contact 811 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) prior to installing a fence? While the common misconception about 811 is it’s only for large-scale …
Membership Drive-Thru
GHBA’s September Membership Drive kicked off with a ‘Membership Drive-Thru’ serving up hot & fresh lunch and leads. Volunteer recruiters stopped by throughout the day to pick up a packet of leads and grab a …
2020 Houston’s Best PRISM Winners Honored at Virtual Extravaganza
NOTE TO OUR WINNERS: First of all, congrats! Please note that the crystal display awards are NOT yet available for pick-up. We expect to have them for you in about a week. We will notify you …
Builders & Remodelers: Renew Your Contract Access on October 15
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 …