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GHBA’s Scholarship Program, presented annually by the Associate Council, provides assistance to members’ children in pursuing a college degree. These scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous association members. Can you help? Donations …
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 …
Each year, the GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) awards two $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are named in memory of Leo Meerman and Bill Carter. Both Leo and Bill were longtime, active members and supporters of the …
About 1,000 middle and high school girls from Aldine High School donned hard hats and carried an air of anticipation and awe as they attended the She Builds Houston Construction Conference in October. The event, …
During my time as a member of the Greater Houston Builders Association, and especially this year as president, the most common question I am asked is some variation of, “How do I get the most …
Ben Franklin said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Continuing education will help enhance your career, boost your professional image, increase your level of expertise, and put you at the cutting-edge of your …
Our nation continues a great economic boom. We have historically low unemployment, the stock market is at record highs, and yet many of today’s youth entering the workforce are just surviving instead of thriving. There are …
Each year, the GHBA Associate Council awards scholarships to students whose parents are members of the association. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of our members. This year, $15,000 was raised by …
One of the main goals of Don Klein’s presidency (my predecessor), was to expand our commitment to the future of homebuilding through programs of partnership and education. I share this vision and would like to …
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), was awarded the Home Builders Institute (HBI) Local Community Service Award at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. HBI is a national leader in career training through certification …
This spring, the City of Houston’s Permitting Center will be moving to 100% electronic plan submittal for all residential projects. While the EPR option has been available for years, it will now be mandatory. City …
Each year, the GHBA Associate Council awards scholarships to students whose parents are members of the association. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of our members. Thank you to all our donors …
On June 28, GHBA CEO Casey Morgan and GHBA President Don Klein joined City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Home Builder Institute (HBI) President and CEO John Courson, and Norbord President and CEO Peter Wijnbergen …
Generations of skilled laborers have been the backbone of the construction industry, and no one will argue that time and circumstance have taken a toll on this invaluable pool of resources. Helping to solve this …
This question has been on the minds of homebuilders and contractors for the last several years. In the past, finding labor was relatively easy. The general scope of people were those from South and Central …