The Harris County Commissioners Court has adopted changes to development regulations that were based on the updated Atlas 14 study of historical rainfall data. These changes are effective immediately. Atlas 14 is a study conducted …
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Aschmann and Rodriguez Honored as TAB Excellence Under 45 Winners
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is proud to announce that two local members were honored with the 2019 Excellence under 45 Award. Presented annually by the Texas Association of Builders (TAB), the Excellence under …
HistoryMaker Homes Breaks Ground for GHBA Benefit Home
Dozens of vendors, suppliers, trades and other guests joined HistoryMaker Homes for a groundbreaking ceremony on a lot where the GHBA Benefit Home will soon be built. The lot is located in Sierra Vista, a …
HomeAid and GHBA Welcome Carole Brady
Carole Brady has been named the new executive director of HomeAid Houston beginning July 1. She comes to HomeAid from Family Promise of Lake Houston in Humble, Texas where she held the position as executive …
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That’s a Wrap: Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
On January 8 at noon, members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives gathered in their respective chambers at the Capitol to convene the 86th legislative session. That began the 140 day countdown to …
GHBA Goes to Washington
Last week, GHBA leadership attended the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 2019 Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. This biennial trip gives us the opportunity to visit with our Houston-area congressional …
GHBA’s Annual Scholarship Program Benefits Deserving Students
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 …
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Texas Legislature Passes Historic Flood Control Legislation
The GHBA is a founding member of Houston Stronger, a coalition of development stakeholders from around our region. The group’s initial purpose when it formed shortly after Hurricane Harvey was to push for what became …
Mid-Year Economic Forecast 2019: Beginning Our Initial Approach
More than 700 guests were on-hand at the May 21, Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon held at Hilton Americas. Popular real estate economist Dr. Mark Dotzour shared his expertise, wisdom, humor and “crystal ball” predictions for the …
Howard Hughes Corporation Donates Bridgeland Lot
Bridgeland is the site of a 2019 Benefit Home. Bridgeland is a development of The Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC), and managed by The Woodlands Development Company. HHC generously donated the lot for a Benefit Home …
GHBA Remodelers Give Back
In April the Greater Houston Builders Association’s Remodelers Council continued its history of giving back to the Houston-area through its annual charity renovations. Partnering with HomeAid Houston, the council renovated the facilities of Santa Maria …
The Unveiling: Satterfield & Pontikes and Newberry Architecture Reveal Project Playhouse Design
Representatives from Satterfield & Pontikes and Newberry Architecture paid a special visit to HomeAid’s April board meeting to unveil the new Playhouse design they created for HomeAid’s 13th annual Project Playhouse fundraiser. The Satterfield & …
M/I Homes to Build Benefit Home in Bridgeland
M/I Homes is joining the GHBA Benefit Homes Project as they prepare to break ground in Bridgeland. M/I Homes is donating the construction management of its Roseville Plan on a homesite donated by the Howard …
City of Houston Proclaims “HomeAid Houston Day”
Mayor Sylvester Turner declared March 19, 2019 “BuildAid Houston Day,” as he presented BuildAid with a City of Houston Proclamation at a ceremony held at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The proclamation lauded BuildAid’s …
GHBA Goes to Austin
Rally Day 2019 On the morning of March 20, GHBA members left Houston to make their way to Austin to participate in the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) biennial Rally Day at the Texas Capitol. …