Source: National Association of Home Builders According to NAHB’s latest Housing Trends Report (HTR), the share of Americans who are considering the purchase of a home in the next 12 months was 15% in the …
Operation Costs per Dollar Value Lower for New Homes
Source: National Association of Home Builders New NAHB research based on the latest 2019 American Housing Survey (AHS) shows that, on average, homeowners spend around $9,240 per year to operate and maintain a single-family detached …
CenterPoint Slab Requirement Change
After a thorough review of CenterPoint Energy’s current policy requiring a slab prior to the installation of the joint trench, the company will no longer consider a home start as a prerequisite for a final …
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 …
Texas Adopts 2020 National Electrical Code
On June 30, 2020 the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation adopted the 2020 NEC as the electrical code for the state of Texas and established it as the “minimum standard” for all electrical work …
President’s Message: Consider Serving in 2021
As we start winding down 2020, truly a year to remember though not for reasons most of us would like to, let’s take a look into 2021. Though the nation has been in the grip …
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 …
We Are Family
This past week we lost a member of our GHBA family, one who I considered not only an important member of the team at Premier Remodeling, but a friend. Tom Claussen with McCoy’s Building Products …
Soaring Lumber Costs Affecting Home Prices
With lumber prices at historically high levels, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has calculated that this rise in costs has caused the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $16,148 …
Contact Your Member of Congress on Soaring Lumber Costs
NAHB is seeking prompt action from President Trump and the Administration regarding soaring lumber prices (80% increase since mid-April) and supply shortages that are harming the housing industry. But to support this effort, we need …
New Coastal Building Code Effective September 1
Starting September 1, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) will require that builders adhere to the 2018 windstorm provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC) if they are building in coastal areas. TDI adopted the …
City of Houston to Require Floodplain Identification on General Plans
Starting on July 24, 2020, the City of Houston Planning Department will require that the 100-year, 500-year floodplains and floodway be identified on all general plans submitted to the department with the Plat Tracker application. …
RCS Designation Series Offered, beginning in March
March is National Designations Month, and we’re celebrating with discounted courses all month long! In today’s evolving market, it’s more important than ever for building-industry professionals to maintain their competitive edge. Earning a professional designation …
GHBA Names “Of the Year” Award Winners for 2019
Every year GHBA honors six of its members for their outstanding work and service to the community and to the association throughout the year. These members were honored at the 2020 GHBA Installation Celebration event …
GHBA Names 2019 Houston’s Best PRISM Award Winners
A sold-out crowd of more than 1,000 enjoyed “A Tribute to Prince” at the 2019 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards, a celebration of the city’s finest in residential homebuilding, held October 5 at the George R. …