October is for so much more than puffer vests, Halloween decorations and pumpkin spiced lattes…it is also Careers in Construction Month for homebuilders! This month, we’ll be celebrating students of local programs — in school …
First-Place LEGO Design on Display at GHBA Office
A unique annual tradition has just wrapped up its third year, as GHBA closed out the 2022 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition. GHBA received dozens of unique home design entries from kids aged 3 to 100, …
GHBA to LAUNCH Students into Industry Careers
New workforce fund supports next generation of builders, remodelers, trades The Greater Houston Builders Association announces the creation of a new fund to support workforce development in our industry, thanks to a generous member of …
Workforce Updates & Opportunities
The first half of 2022 has been an active one for furthering our goals for increasing the residential construction workforce in our community. Here are a few highlights of the work that has been put …
LEGO Future Home Builders Competition
Calling all kids (and kids-at-heart)! Looking for a fun challenge this summer? The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is challenging all LEGO builders to show off your master homebuilding, design and architectural skills. Competition winners …
Ericka Hill Named TAB Excellence Under 45 Award Winner
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced Ericka Hill as one of two 2022 Excellence under 45 Award winners. Excellence Under 45 honorees have committed themselves to their careers and to advancing the residential construction …
Meet Scout Odegaard, GHBA Government Affairs Assistant
Meet the newest member of our GHBA team, Scout Odegaard! Scout joins GHBA as government affairs assistant. She will work with Troy Allen to serve our government affairs program including our Government Affairs Committee, HOME-PAC, …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2022
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from GHBA members and its councils. Eligible recipients are college-bound children of association members, and participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs. Thanks to our …
Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2021
Repost from NAHB Eye on Housing According to the latest May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), half of …
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 …
Sara Alhalabi Joins GHBA Government Affairs Team
The Greater Houston Builders Association is delighted to announce that we have a new member of our team. Sara Alhalabi joined GHBA in October as the Government Affairs Coordinator. She works closely with Director of …
More Young Workers Join the Construction Labor Force
Reposted from NAHB’s Eye on Housing The latest labor force statistics from the 2019 American Community Survey show that more young people are entering the construction trades. The share of workers under the age of …
2021 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition Winner Showcase
The GHBA is excited to announce the 2nd annual LEGO Future Home Builder Competition winners! The Future Homebuilder contestants were incredibly creative with their designs and photos. Their written descriptions helped capture the imagination of …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2021
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from association members, the Associate Council and the Sales & Marketing Council. Applicants must be the child of a full-time employee of a GHBA member company …
GHBA Announces 2020 “Of the Year” Honorees
Every year GHBA honors six members for their outstanding work and service to the community and to the Association throughout the year. A team of judges who are the last winners of each of these …