Source: National Association of Home Builders The effects of the COVID-19 illness associated with a new coronavirus have already proven to be extraordinarily broad, ranging from the obvious strain on countries’ healthcare systems to a …
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Evaluating Your Contracts in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Source: NAHB Now Home builders should expect delays caused by supply chain disruption, workforce unavailability, and even permitting due to shelter-in-place recommendations to stem the spread of COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus. Companies should …
Temporary Canada Border Closure Will Not Affect Trade
Source: National Association of Home Builders Canada and the United States have agreed to temporarily close their border to “all nonessential travel” in a move to stem the coronavirus but trade will not be affected. …
Resources for Businesses Amid COVID-19 Threat
In an effort to keep our members informed on the latest news, resources and information during this unprecedented time, we’d like to share some practical guidance for maintaining safe work practices, preventing the spread of …
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Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus May be Eligible for Low-Cost Loans
(NAHB Now) – Congress passed an $8.3 billion legislative package on March 4 to help combat the coronavirus. The measure includes a provision that enables the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make an estimated $7 …
Sandcastle Homes Completes Renovation of Agape Development Home in Third Ward
Renovation work has been completed on Agape Development’s Paris House in Houston’s Third Ward, thanks to a partnership between Sandcastle Homes and GHBA’s Custom Builders Council (CBC). The project was led by Sandcastle’s Nicole Keown …
Local Suppliers and Vendors Step Up for the GHBA Benefit Homes Project in its 40th Year
Dozens of companies are helping to celebrate the 40th anniversary of GHBA’s Benefit Homes Project by stepping up to ensure the home is built at little cost by donating their materials, labor and services to …
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EPA Releases Final Navigable Waters Protection Rule
In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army published the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) in the Clean Water Act (CWA). …
RCS Designation Series Offered, beginning in March
March is National Designations Month, and we’re celebrating with discounted courses all month long! In today’s evolving market, it’s more important than ever for building-industry professionals to maintain their competitive edge. Earning a professional designation …
2019 Spikes of the Year Honored
GHBA’s top recruiters for 2019 were honored at the association’s annual Installation Celebration, January 18 at the Briar Club. There was a tie for the Membership Spike of the Year award, between D’Ann Brown with …
12th Annual GHBA Remodelers Council Charity Garage Sale
Update 3/18/20: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been postponed. New dates to be announced. Homeowners wanting to renovate have a unique opportunity to find what they need at a price they can afford …
Houston Remodelers Council Receives National Awards
Houston Remodelers Council honored with Awards from the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. The Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Remodelers Council was honored to receive three national awards, and a longtime member …
Giving Back Through GHBA
On the evening of Saturday, January 19, the 2020 GHBA board of directors were installed and I formally began the privilege of serving as the board president. Now it is time to turn my attention …
Voting for the 2020 Primaries Begins
Although we just wrapped up the 2019 election cycle in December, the start of 2020 brings another significant election cycle that will see us vote not only on numerous federal, state, county and judicial level …
Empire Communities Recruits Donors for Construction of Cottage for Boys in Crisis
Without the donations of materials, labor and services, an 8,100 sq. ft. cottage being built to house eight boys on the Boys and Girls Country Cottage, would not be possible. Empire Communities is leading the …