The GHBA Remodelers Council has done it again! The Council was honored with a national award—the Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADREs), for Large Council of the Year from the National Association of Home …
GHBA Names Industry’s ‘Of the Year’ Award Winners for 2021
On January 15, the GHBA hosted its annual Installation Celebration that was themed “Inspiring the Future,” at the JW Marriott Hotel. Jennifer Keller, president and COO of Hamilton Thomas Homes, and the 2022 GHBA board …
Score Bargain Building Materials at Charity Garage Sale Set for Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show
Hurry out to the 2022 Charity Garage Sale to purchase GARAGE SALE PRICED building materials! There are dozens and dozens of items that are gently used or brand new. They could have just been the wrong …
“Mattress Mack” Honored as TAB Philanthropist of the Year
The GHBA is proud to announce that Jim McIngvale with Gallery Furniture and WorkTexas was named the Texas Association of Builders Philanthropist of the Year for his contributions to the housing industry. There are hundreds …
GHBA Celebrates 80th Anniversary at Kitchen Remodel Unveiling
GHBA members and staff recently gathered to observe the 80th anniversary of the Association with a beautiful spread of appetizers and cocktails, as well as photo opportunities made possible by the generous sponsorships of Builders …
Local GHBA Members Honored at Texas Star Awards
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced the 2021 Star Awards winners in conjunction with the 20th Sunbelt Builders Show™ at Hilton Anatole Dallas on July 15, 2021. The highly coveted Star Awards are presented …
Texas Legislative Session is Over… for Now
Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die On January 12 at noon, members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives gathered in their respective chambers at the Capitol in Austin to convene the 87th legislative session. …
Houston Remodelers Council Named National “Council of the Year”
NAHB Remodelers recently awarded the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Remodelers Council the Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) for Council of the Year in the large council size category. The awards were announced …
Contact 811 Before Building That Fence
Did you know that fence builders are required to contact 811 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) prior to installing a fence? While the common misconception about 811 is it’s only for large-scale …
Texas Adopts 2020 National Electrical Code
On June 30, 2020 the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation adopted the 2020 NEC as the electrical code for the state of Texas and established it as the “minimum standard” for all electrical work …
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 …
Builders & Remodelers: Renew Your Contract Access on October 15
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the 2020 Product Expo has been canceled. But please make plans to join us in 2021. We’ll be back and bigger than ever! The annual contract seminars are STILL ON! We …
HomeAid Houston Chosen as Beneficiary of The Howard Hughes Corporation® Fall Giving Drive
$500 Will Be Donated to Charity for Every Home Sold During September The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) is pleased to announce that its Houston area communities — Bridgeland®, the No. 1 selling master planned …
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 …
Soaring Lumber Costs Affecting Home Prices
With lumber prices at historically high levels, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has calculated that this rise in costs has caused the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $16,148 …