1960 GHBA President Shares Memories of Houston’s Boomtown Days GHBA 80TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL An out-of-the-blue phone call to Aimee Bertrand, the new CEO of the GHBA, turned into a sort of surreal conversation for Aimee …
Q&A: GHBA President Keith Luechtefeld discusses power, plumbing, frozen pipes after Winter Storm Uri
(Community Impact Newspaper) – Winter Storm Uri froze Texas during the week of Feb. 14, but the damage done to buildings by bursting pipes has created a surge in demand for plumbers, said Keith Luechtefeld, …
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 …
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 …
Renewed Focus on ‘Home’ Sees Sales, Remodels Surge
Happy August everyone! Seems like just yesterday I was penning this column for June and by the time you read this summer will be two-thirds over. Of course, from a weather perspective, the worst is …
An Open Letter on Coronavirus Safety from GHBA President Rob Hellyer
GHBA Members: Thank you for your dedication to building and remodeling our region’s homes and for your steadfast commitment to jobsite safety during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted local housing affordability …
Standing Strong
Those of you who attended the 2020 GHBA board installation in January may remember the theme “Standing Strong, Tenacity Takes Root in Houston.” NEVER, did I imagine that it would be a prophecy for the …
A Call for Unity
Dear GHBA Members:Given recent events across our country and here locally, I thought it was important to take a moment to reflect on the value of diversity, tolerance and unity. GHBA represents an industry that …
GHBA Offers Guidance in Our Path Back to ‘Business as Usual’
I am someone who normally finds writing to come relatively easy, but these are not normal times. I never imagined that the most challenging task as president of the GHBA would be writing this monthly …
United We Stand
When I sat down in January to put pen to paper, digitally of course, and write my first article for Houston Builder, I also compiled a list of possible topics for upcoming issues. It never …
Giving Back Through GHBA
On the evening of Saturday, January 19, the 2020 GHBA board of directors were installed and I formally began the privilege of serving as the board president. Now it is time to turn my attention …
Building a ‘Good Place for All’ to Live & Work
Allow me to first introduce myself; I am Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS. I am greatly honored to serve as your 2020 GHBA President—the third remodeler to serve in the role. The previous two, Dan …
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 …
Building a Life of Gratitude
John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” November is the time of year we …
Make a Smart Investment… In You!
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 …