Construction Monthly Magazine |Houston 2022 Build Expo Show Edition

GBHA BUILDING THE FUTURE OF THE RESIDENTIAL
HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY
by Aimee Bertrand
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) welcomes
you to the Houston Build Expo! Our region has one of the
fastest growing housing markets in the country and the GHBA
is the largest home builders’ association in Texas.
Our more than 1,500 member companies not only consist of
residential home builders, but also residential land developers,
remodelers, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, all
affiliated with the home building industry. Together, the GHBA
has the largest Remodelers Council and the largest Sales
& Marketing Council in the National Association of Home
Builders. Our new-in-2022 Professional Women in Building
Council, is already making news as the largest in the country,
with nearly 200 members. Our membership also includes
the Custom Builders Council, Bay Area Builders Division and
Northern Counties Builders & Developers Division.
building regulators and inspectors at the local level, and provide
insight and expertise on local development commissions
and taskforces. And at the state level, legislators propose
thousands of new bills every session, many that affect home
building, and we take an active role in advocating on behalf of
our industry.
The past 12 months have been opportunities for reengagement
and reinvigoration for our industry. As our members have dealt
with labor shortages, we have worked to build collaborations
with education, training and employer partners, to ensure that
we don’t lose students in homebuilding education programs
to other industries. GHBA has also created a free job board
for members to post their open positions at www.ghba.org/
careers-in-construction.
These groups meet regularly, hold educational luncheons,
provide material to GHBA members through online and inperson
learning, host networking events and dedicate time and
resources to GHBA charities, including Operation Finally Home
and HomeAid Houston.
The GHBA also participates in a very robust government affairs
advocacy program. Member builders work closely with local
officials during each code cycle review, meet regularly with
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In partnership with our members, the GHBA continues its
mission to interact with government, the community, and the
general public to enhance the business climate for its members,
and to provide quality, attainable housing to the community it
serves.
Please visit www.ghba.org for more information on
opportunities for education and networking at the GHBA. We
look forward to building a GREATER Houston, with you.