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The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association May 2011|Volume 24|Number 5
FEATURES 6 President’s Message: GHBA, a Leader in the Community 8 Government Affairs Update: Call to Action – AD&C
The GHBA is recognized as the voice of home building in the Houston area. What many people do not know is that the GHBA is involved in many charitable projects that make a difference in people’s lives. Find out how you can help.
For many years, builders and developers have faced an AD&C financing “crunch” due to the overreaction by banking regulators and examiners that have created blocks in home financing. On May 2, the NAHB will be introducing the ‘Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act,’ which addresses the lack of liquidity in the AD&C loan market and allows banks to start lending again.
12 Remodeling Trends for 2011 14 Benefit Homes Update
May is Remodeling Month! Find out what projects top the list for consumers in 2011. David Weekley Homes to build a Benefit Home in the Bridgeland community.
20 "Take a Minute" for HomeAid Houston News 24 EPA Enforcement has Begun
HomeAid breaks ground for Volunteers of America project.
Well, for those contractors who have been waiting for the EPA to begin fining companies for lead-related violations, it has happened! These recent fines have caused a huge panic in the building industry because it is now crystal clear that the EPA will enforce residential lead-based paint regulations.
27 What We're Up to...
The GHBA staff is always busy looking for ways to improve members services, advocacy and education. Following is a quick look at what the association has been up to over the last three months.
42 CEO's Final Thought GHBA welcomes a new chief operating officer.
Photo by Tilson Home Corporation, premier show sponsor of the 2011 New Home and Remodeling Show, GHBA's premier public event of the year. The 19th annual NHRS11 is coming to Reliant Center June 11 and 12. For exhibitor information, see page 16, visit
www.GHBAshows.com, email Lyn Foster at
lfoster@ghba.org or call (281) 635-3673.
Departments 6 President’s Message 8 Government Affairs 22 People & Projects 28 Education Calendar 33 New Members & Renewals 34 New Member Profiles 35 HOME-PAC Roster 36 Bay Area Builders Association 38 Associate Council 39 Custom Builders Council 40 Housing Activity Survey 40 Montgomery County Division 41 Remodelors Council 42 CEO's Final Thought 43 Sales & Marketing Council 44 Sustaining Associate Members 47 Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events 16 New Home & Remodeling Show 18 Houston's Best Call for Entries 23 Product Expo 25 Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon 41 Remodelors Council Product Expo
Photo Album 26 Spring Golf Tournament
ON THE COVER
Greater Houston Builders Association Mission To provide advocacy, education, and meaningful services to benefit its members and the housing industry.
www.ghba.org
9511 West Sam Houston Pkwy North, Houston, TX 77064 (281) 970-8970 phone; (281) 970-8971 fax
Advertising/Editorial Information: Contact Brittany Feldmann at (832) 215-7232 or
bfeldmann@ghba.org. Houston Builder encourages members to submit articles for publication. Articles should relate to members and to the homebuilding industry. For questions or to submit a letter to the editor, email
bfeldmann@ghba.org.
GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | MAY 2011 3
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