Every year GHBA honors six of its members for their outstanding work and service to the community and to the association throughout the year. These members were honored at the 2020 GHBA Installation Celebration event …
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Remodelers Council Scholarship Honors Legacy, Academic Excellence
Each year, the GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) awards two $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are named in memory of Leo Meerman and Bill Carter. Both Leo and Bill were longtime, active members and supporters of the …
GHBA Benefit Homes Project Anticipates Another Banner Year
The Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Homes Project’s charity fundraiser is celebrating its 40th year of giving back to the community. Since 1980, members of the GHBA have been donating construction, materials, labor and time …
Congress Approves Major North American Trade Deal
In December 2019, after more than a year of negotiations, the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly (89-10) in favor of ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which is a new trade agreement between the countries that …
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Sierra Vista is Site of GHBA Benefit Home
Land Tejas, a Houston residential developer for 20 years, has delivered more than 28,000 homes across 16,500 acres. One community is home to one of the GHBA’s Benefit Homes. Land Tejas donated a lot to …
GHBA Donates $15,000 to Imelda Assistance Fund
In December, GHBA members and staff met with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and presented a check for $15,000 to the Imelda Assistance Fund. The GHBA appreciated the opportunity to partner with Judge Hidalgo on …
Building a ‘Good Place for All’ to Live & Work
Allow me to first introduce myself; I am Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS. I am greatly honored to serve as your 2020 GHBA President—the third remodeler to serve in the role. The previous two, Dan …
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HomeAid and First America Homes Break Ground on Life Skills Center
On December 11, an unused field in Humble was officially designated as the site for a 5,800 sq. ft. building that will help families in crisis rebuild their lives. HomeAid and First America Homes, the …
M/I Homes Presents Benefit Home Funds to GHBA
M/I Homes recently sold and closed on a home constructed for the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project. The Benefit Home was built with donated materials, labor and services by GHBA members. The …
HomeAid Raises Funds at HALO
HomeAid held its 11th annual HomeAid’s Amazing Ladies’ Organization (HALO) luncheon on November 1 at The Westin/Memorial City. This year’s theme was “New Beginnings.” Nearly 500 women and several gentlemen, representing a variety of industries …
Honoring Local Vendors Who Built M/I Benefit Home in Bridgeland
Dozens of vendors and trades attended a recent award luncheon hosted by M/I Homes, The Howard Hughes Corporation and the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), where they were honored for their donations to help construct …
GHBA Members Honored at 2019 TAB Excellence in Leadership Dinner
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) held the 2019 Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 21 in Austin, Texas. Several local GHBA members were recognized at this prestigious black-tie event including Eddie Martin, Tilson Home …
GHBA Participates in She Builds Houston Construction Conference
About 1,000 middle and high school girls from Aldine High School donned hard hats and carried an air of anticipation and awe as they attended the She Builds Houston Construction Conference in October. The event, …
2019 General Election Recap & Runoff Review
As previously reported (and if you live in and around Houston you know), the City of Houston held a major election last month. Aside from one council seat special election in 2018, this was the …
Be Your Best Member
During my time as a member of the Greater Houston Builders Association, and especially this year as president, the most common question I am asked is some variation of, “How do I get the most …