The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association
HOUSTON
Builder
Volume 23, Number 1
January 2010
About the Cover...
Happy New year from Cervelle Homes! As we look forward to 2010,
incoming GHBA President Kevin Holland (right) and partner Jeff
Payson (left) encourage association members to stay active, stay "at
the table," and keep their businesses lean and green.
TABlE Of COnTEnTs
features departments
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President’s Message 6 President’s Message
if you're not at the table, you could be on the menu. Make
8 Government Affairs
your voice heard in the industry, and take advantage of your
collective strength within the organization.
30 New Members & Renewals
8
Government Affairs update
34 Montgomery County Division
The results are in! See the new City of Houston leadership
36 Bay Area Builders Association
lineup, and consider what you can do on the political front
to help keep the Houston homebuilding industry strong.
38 Remodelors Council
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Houston Remodelers Did it Again!
40 Sales & Marketing Council
The GHBA Remodelors Council was honored with two CADRE
42 Associate Council
awards in the categories of Public Relations and Community
Service. This is the seventh year in a row that the council
has achieved this prestigious accolade. in every issue
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HomeAid Houston news 22 People & Projects
The Houston Astros teamed up with HomeAid Houston to
28 Education Calendar
host a special "Take a Minute" event at Minute Maid Park.
The event commemorated annual Hunger and
29 HOME-PAC Roster
Homelessness Awareness Week.
31 New Member Profiles
14
Realtor
®
Corner 40 Housing Activity Survey
Positive changes to the Custom Builders Council contracts
43 Final Thought
render them more consumer and Realtor friendly.
46 Calendar of Events
16
Benefit Homes update
Highland Homes sells its Benefit Home in the community
of Cinco Ranch. The Woodlands Development Co., also a
upcoming events
Benefit Homes developer partner, makes a generous
donation to Texas Children's Hospital.
7 Forecast Luncheon
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strong leadership = a strong Association
19 New Home & Remodeling Show
As we look forward to the year ahead, GHBA would like to
23 Spring Fling Golf Tournament
introduce you to some of its key members—the incoming
board of directors.
photo album
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Immigration—An Ongoing Challenge

12 Astros/HomeAid "Take a Minute"
As the emphasis on enforcement shifts from the
individuals to the employers, here are some tips for staying
26 BBQ & Wild Game Cook-off
in compliance, and what to do if you are contacted by
37 BABA Casino Night/installation
immigrations and Customs Enforcement (iCE).
Greater Houston Builders Association
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Houston, Tx 77064
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