The GHBA would like to introduce its Distinguished Members for 2024. This new program recognizes those members who go above and beyond in support of the association, volunteering on committees, advocating for homebuilding through HOME-PAC, …
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Meet Cecilia, GHBA’s New Controller
Meet one of the newest members of the GHBA team, Cecilia Buice. Cecilia is a certified public accountant and is taking over the role of controller, as Griff Godwin retires following 10 years of service …
Get to Know Lauren, GHBA’s Government Affairs Administrator
Meet a new addition to TEAM GHBA, Lauren Fuller. Lauren joined GHBA in February as the government affairs administrator. She will be working with the Government Affairs team, to oversee and support HOME-PAC, the Government …
2024 Primary Election Voters Guide
HOME-PAC, the political action committee of the Greater Houston Builders Association, is an essential part of GHBA’s advocacy program. HOME-PAC directs financial support of the homebuilding industry and is committed to protecting housing affordability and …
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Top Membership Recruiters Honored at Installation Celebration 2024
Congratulations to GHBA’s 2023 Spikes of the Year! These annual membership awards were presented at the Installation Celebration in January at the historic Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel. The Membership Spike Winner of the Year …
Presidential Citations Awarded by Outgoing President Mike Dishberger
Every year the outgoing GHBA president selects members who have supported them throughout the year. These individuals have shown a tremendous amount of loyalty and a commitment to the association through their interaction with other …
Industry’s ‘Of the Year’ Awards Announced at Trailblazing Extravaganza
On January 13, the GHBA hosted its annual Installation Celebration that was themed “Blazing New Trails,” at the historic Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel. Incoming President Matthew Reibenstein, president of Royal Design Build Co., …
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Get to Know Your New Communications Director: Morgan Taylor Peters
Recently, GHBA’s longtime contract public relations manager, Terry Swenson, notified us that she was planning to retire. After trying to talk her out of it, of course, I sat down with staff and member leaders …
Fort Bend Streamlines Approval of Permits and Bonds
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court recently passed a resolution streamlining the approval of driveway and right-of-way permits, which will now be handled at the staff level. Under this resolution, the county engineer has been …
2021 Building Code Now in Effect
The 2021 Building Code went into effect on January 2, 2024. These updated building codes usher in a new era of construction standards for our city. We encourage all stakeholders, contractors, and interested parties to …
Empire Communities Honors Vendors & Trades Donating to Benefit Home
Empire Communities recently honored dozens of their generous vendors and suppliers at a GHBA Benefit Homes Project Vendor Appreciation Luncheon held at the GHBA offices. These companies were honored for donating materials, labor, and services …
Honor Your Million Dollar Top Producers
Show your appreciation to your top sales associates with a Million Dollar Circle award. These coveted awards will be presented on Fat . Enjoy “A Night in the French Quarter” with your favorite Sales & …
GHBA Celebrates Whimsical Winners of 2023 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition
The GHBA is committed to nurturing the future of homebuilding through education and advocacy. The association’s annual LEGO Future Homebuilder Competition serves as a small avenue to ignite the imagination of children and young minds, …
Election Recap & Runoff Voter Guide
The candidates endorsed by GHBA’s HOME-PAC had an excellent showing on election night. Our mayoral candidate, Senator John Whitmire, will head into a runoff with Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee. On election night, Whitmire garnered 42.5% …
New Detention Requirements Take Effect Nov. 27
Following meetings by GHBA members with Mayor Turner, city council members, and other City of Houston officials, new detention requirements for single-family lots have been modified by the City of Houston and will take effect …