On Monday, Harris County began accepting applications for the Harris County Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) program with the application period running until July 24. This is a $30 million grant program designed to assist …
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An Open Letter on Coronavirus Safety from GHBA President Rob Hellyer
GHBA Members: Thank you for your dedication to building and remodeling our region’s homes and for your steadfast commitment to jobsite safety during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted local housing affordability …
Planning for Hurricanes and Natural Disasters Amid COVID-19
Repost from NAHB Now The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects an above-normal hurricane season with a total 13-19 named storms forecasted. This forecast comes at a very challenging time for many, particularly in …
Standing Strong
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …