On the morning of January 29, 2021, at his home in The Woodlands, Texas, Max passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord. He joins his beloved Donna, his wife of 58 years, and their …
How to Unfreeze in Texas
Article courtesy of Greymark Construction First, we hope that you and your family are safe and well through this disaster. It has been a scary time and it appears we are through the worst of …
Harris County Home Damage Survey
If your home in Harris County was impacted by the winter storm, please fill out this form. This home damage report will allow damage assessment teams to quickly deploy to those locations to assess the …
Fort Bend Residents – Report Your Damage ASAP
Fort Bend County NEEDS your help. If you have suffered damages to your home from the recent winter weather, please report your damage as soon as possible. This form will not get you reimbursement from …
Stay Safe During Winter Weather
Source: Ready.gov Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high …
Using Portable Generators Safely
Portable generators are internal combustion engines used to generate electricity. They are useful when temporary or remote power is needed, and are commonly used during cleanup and recovery efforts following disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, …
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 …
Don’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor
There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often …
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 …
Hellyer Awards Presidential Citations for 2020
Every year the outgoing GHBA president selects association 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 …
GHBA Marks Eight Decades Serving the Homebuilding Industry
The Greater Houston Builders Association begins 2021 on a celebratory note as the GHBA marks its 80th anniversary. “That’s approaching a century, a long time for an organization to endure,” said Keith Luechtefeld, president of …
Call for Entries! Houston’s Best PRISM Awards 2021
The Houston’s Best PRISM Awards is the premier industry event of the year. These coveted awards recognize the industry’s finest in more than 100 categories spanning from People to Product and Promotion. Showcase your best …
Understanding Land Use Updates in the 2020 National Green Building Standard
Source: National Association of Home Builders The ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS), released in spring 2020, updated two key sections that should be bookmarked for home builders engaged in land use and housing …
COVID-19 Continues to Impact Home Purchasing Plans
Source: National Association of Home Builders According to NAHB’s latest Housing Trends Report (HTR), the share of Americans who are considering the purchase of a home in the next 12 months was 15% in the …
The Missing Middle: A Solution for Adding More Housing
Source: National Association of Home Builders In many communities, 2-4 unit multifamily housing (structures with two, three or four units) is the key to expanding the existing housing stock, in order to solve the housing …