Source: National Association of Builders (NAHB) From May through December, the number of new residential construction jobs that were created offset the total amount of jobs that were lost earlier in 2020 due to the …
PPP Rules Updated as New Loans Begin on Jan. 11
Source: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department have released new regulations on the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as amended through the $900 billion coronavirus relief package …
COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down
NAHB encourages members and all other residential construction companies to halt work for at least 10 minutes the week of January 11-15, 2021, for a COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down to remind workers what they …
CenterPoint Slab Requirement Change
After a thorough review of CenterPoint Energy’s current policy requiring a slab prior to the installation of the joint trench, the company will no longer consider a home start as a prerequisite for a final …
GHBA Announces New Executive Vice President and CEO, Aimee Bertrand
The GHBA is pleased to announce that Aimee Bertrand has been named the new executive vice president and CEO of the association, effective January 4, 2021. She will oversee the executive management and daily operations …
Mayhan Tapped as 2021 Benefit Homes Chair
The GHBA is excited to announce that Patrick Mayhan, vice president of purchasing for M/I Homes, is the new chairman of the Benefit Homes Project, a 40-year-old charity fundraiser that has raised over $12 million. …
Adopt-a-Family Project Spreads Holiday Cheer in Drive-by Gift Exchange
In the spirit of the season, the GHBA and its members partner with the Houston Housing Authority each year to support those less fortunate in our community and provide a more joyous holiday for local …
Chesmar Homes Breaks Ground on Charity Build
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Chesmar Homes’ groundbreaking ceremony for its seventh GHBA Benefit Home was held with a limited number of attendees, but each individual plays a significant role to ensure the Benefit Home is …
Big Data Creates Big Opportunities for Your Business
Three insights for any size enterprise Big data is critical to business success because it provides leadership with important insights and information. Large enterprises use sophisticated systems to track data and often have internal analysts …
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 …
HOME-PAC Election Recap
While the race for the presidency is still undetermined, we do have positive results for a number of races that were of great importance to HOME-PAC and our Houston region. With a highly anticipated blue …
USACE Releases Buffalo Bayou Study Interim Report
Last month, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released an interim draft of its Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the current conditions of Buffalo …
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 …
Member Newsmaker: Ian Faria
Ian P. Faria is the Houston Office Managing Partner at Bradley, a national law firm providing business clients around the world with a full suite of legal services in dozens of industries and practice areas. …