With the shortage of masks and eye protection among healthcare workers continuing at a crisis level, HomeAid Houston and HomeAid America have joined both the U.S. President and Vice President to ask the building industry …
FAQs for Those Seeking Small Business Loans Under New Stimulus Law
Source: National Association of Home Builders The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act expands the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program to include nearly $350 billion for a small business program called …
Construction Jobsite Safety Guidance for Coronavirus
While most of the counties and cities in our region are complying with “Stay at Home” orders and construction of housing, including remodeling, has been deemed an essential service, it is imperative that the industry …
Remodeler Sees Business Grow Through Steadfast Customer Service
Local GHBA Member Richard Lee is the NAHB Remodeler of the Month for March. Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction is easier said than done, especially for a company that is continually growing. But …
COVID-19 Interview with GHBA President Rob Hellyer
How is your business operating under the unusual and unpredictable constraints of COVID-19? We have maintained normal operations for the most part. We are a small company with fewer than 10 employees so meetings are …
Resources for Businesses Amid COVID-19 Threat
In an effort to keep our members informed on the latest news, resources and information during this unprecedented time, we’d like to share some practical guidance for maintaining safe work practices, preventing the spread of …
2020 Scholarship Applications Open
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 …
Sandcastle Homes Completes Renovation of Agape Development Home in Third Ward
Renovation work has been completed on Agape Development’s Paris House in Houston’s Third Ward, thanks to a partnership between Sandcastle Homes and GHBA’s Custom Builders Council (CBC). The project was led by Sandcastle’s Nicole Keown …
EPA Releases Final Navigable Waters Protection Rule
In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army published the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) in the Clean Water Act (CWA). …
Houston Remodelers Council Receives National Awards
Houston Remodelers Council honored with Awards from the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. The Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Remodelers Council was honored to receive three national awards, and a longtime member …
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 …
HomeAid and First America Homes Break Ground on Life Skills Center
On December 11, an unused field in Humble was officially designated as the site for a 5,800 sq. ft. building that will help families in crisis rebuild their lives. HomeAid and First America Homes, the …
M/I Homes Presents Benefit Home Funds to GHBA
M/I Homes recently sold and closed on a home constructed for the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project. The Benefit Home was built with donated materials, labor and services by GHBA members. The …
GHBA Members Honored at 2019 TAB Excellence in Leadership Dinner
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) held the 2019 Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 21 in Austin, Texas. Several local GHBA members were recognized at this prestigious black-tie event including Eddie Martin, Tilson Home …
GHBA Participates in She Builds Houston Construction Conference
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, …