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 …
HOME-PAC Voter Guide
Early voting for the 2020 Republican & Democratic Primary Election Runoff is underway and runs through July 10 with the Primary Runoff Election Day on July 14. Electing the most qualified, pro-housing candidates for office …
LEGO Future Home Builders Competition
Calling all kids and kids-at-heart! Looking for something fun to do while you’re stuck at home? The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is challenging all LEGO builders ages 3-100 to show off your master homebuilding, …
Building ‘Homes for Good’ Begins with the Developer
This 40th anniversary of the GHBA Benefit Homes Project is a milestone, with nearly $12 million raised since its inception. And it all begins with the developer who identifies a lot they are willing to …
Harris County Mandates Masks
Last month, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued an executive order that requires all people 10 years or older wear face coverings while in businesses or on commercial properties, including employees and all visitors and …
Member Newsmaker: Kendall McDermott
Kendall began her residential construction career in 2015 with RoofTec, a turnkey residential roofing company. In 2018 she joined Allpoints Surveying where she enjoys her role as customer relations manager overseeing customer satisfaction and builder …
Member Newsmaker: Dana Rodgers
Dana Rodgers is fairly new to the GHBA as an official member through First American Title, but she has been involved with the association as a long-time supporter through her husband, Keith Rodgers’ 25+ years …
Member Newsmaker: Denny Patterson
Denny Patterson is the vice president of Lone Star Air Systems. Denny leads a great team who is passionate about providing superior customer service, living out their core values each day, doing the right thing, …
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 …
U.S. Army SFC Justin Reuber and Family Receive Keys to an OFH Built by the PulteGroup Built to Honor Program
Operation FINALLY HOME live-streams its first-ever virtual dedication U.S. Army SFC Justin Reuber and his family received keys to their new mortgage-free home Friday, May 22 during a small, socially-distanced dedication ceremony at the homesite …
Member Newsmaker: Pat Wilson
Pat Wilson, president and owner of Legends Architectural Stone, has been working in the Houston area since 2006 when he relocated from Michigan. Legends Stone opened in the summer of 2013. Pat’s leadership style and …
Member Newsmaker: Greg Tomlinson
Greg grew up in Houston (Kingwood) and graduated from Kingwood High School in 1984. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he graduated in 1989. Upon graduation he came back to Houston and took a …
OSHA Reverses Course and Now Requires Employers to Track COVID-19 Cases
Article reposted from NAHBNow The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration this week announced a significant reversal of previous policy on an employer’s obligation to record work-related cases of COVID-19 on OSHA injury and illness …
On-Demand Training Courses Go Live
The GHBA is excited to announce the launch of a new virtual learning platform, now available to members. “The GHBA has taken a proactive approach to the current COVID-19 climate and is reshaping its professional …
Homeowners Grow Frustrated with “Small Spaces” During Shelter-in-Place
After the Pandemic, Will Consumers Want Larger Housing? (Realtor Magazine) – In a survey of 1,300 homeowners conducted by Realtor.com and Toluna Insights, “small spaces” were cited as the biggest complaint from homeowners about their …