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 …
HomeAid Raises Funds at HALO
HomeAid held its 11th annual HomeAid’s Amazing Ladies’ Organization (HALO) luncheon on November 1 at The Westin/Memorial City. This year’s theme was “New Beginnings.” Nearly 500 women and several gentlemen, representing a variety of industries …
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, …
2019 General Election Recap & Runoff Review
As previously reported (and if you live in and around Houston you know), the City of Houston held a major election last month. Aside from one council seat special election in 2018, this was the …
Be Your Best Member
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 …
Harris County Issues Clarification on Development Regulations
In June, Harris County adopted new drainage and floodplain management regulations, as well as new development requirements based on the updated Atlas 14 study of historical rainfall data. At the time the GHBA, along with …
HomeAid and RoofTec Provide New Roof for Vita Living Group Home
In HomeAid‘s search to identify agencies that need construction related assistance to continue their service to those less fortunate, Vita Living was an ideal fit. The agency is a 37-year-old nonprofit that provides long term …
HistoryMaker Partners with Local Vendors on GHBA Benefit Home
HistoryMaker Homes and Land Tejas are partnering on a GHBA Benefit Home, one of three being built in 2019. HistoryMaker’s vendors and suppliers stepped up when the request was made for donations of materials, services …
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. …
NAHB Remodeler of the Month: Not Just a Job
Sherry Pruitt enjoys being able to give back as Remodelers Council president and head of its annual charity garage sale. Reposted from Qualified Remodeler Magazine Who started your company? I started the company in 2014 …
EPA Repeals 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed the 2015 joint Clean Water Act (CWA) “Waters of the U.S.”(WOTUS) definition and rule. That rule would have dramatically expanded jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and …
Charities Receive Funds from Sale of GHBA Benefit Home
The Greater Houston Builders Association board members joined the beneficiaries of the Benefit Homes Project charity fundraiser at the official check presentation reflecting funds raised from the sale of a Chesmar Homes Benefit Home. The …
New State Laws Effective September 1
The 86th Texas Legislature has come to a close with hundreds of bills signed into law. Here are three that should be on your radar as a Texas homebuilding professional. House Bill 2439 by Representative …
Military Veteran Receives Keys to Mortgage-Free Home
GHBA JOINS THE HOWARD HUGHES CORP AND OPERATION FINALLY HOME AT KEY PRESENTATION IN THE WOODLANDS HILLS U.S. Army Sergeant Roland Sengstock and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME (OFH), Century Communities, The …