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The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association June 2011|Volume 24|Number 6
FEATURES 6 President’s Message: Calling all Leaders
The GHBA Leadership Development Committee is looking for new blood! Could you serve on the board of directors? How about stepping up on the leadership ladder of GHBA or one of its many councils and divisions? A leadership role is a great way to gain visibility for yourself and your company, all while helping the association thrive.
8 Government Affairs Update: A Legislative Snapshot 10 'Green 101'
As the 82nd Texas Legislature wraps up, senators and representatives are working under the wire to pass or kill critical measures. Plus, find a Texas economy update, AD&C news and redistricting information.
‘Green’ branding your company or services may be both intimidating and exciting, but either way it is simply becoming absolutely essential in order to compete in today’s markets. As the market focus shifts, builders, remodelers, developers and construction associates are realizing a new and growing demand.
12 Trends in Outdoor Living 14 Benefit Homes Update
More and more custom home and remodeling clients are asking their contractors to "bring the indoors outside!" Find out how you can wow your customers with just the right mix of style and function.
Bridgeland donates a homesite for GHBA's 2011 "Home for Good," to be constructed by David Weekley Homes.
20 "Take a Minute" for HomeAid Houston News 27 Wanna Stand Out? 42 CEO's Final Thought
GHBA welcomes a new chief operating officer. HomeAid Houston's hosts its 2011 Charity Golf Tournament. Promote your products and services in creative ways with GHBA.
Photo by Keechi Creek Builders. Find outdoor living and more at the 19th annual New Home and Remodeling Show, GHBA's premier public event of the year, coming to Reliant Center June 11 and 12. For exhibitor information visit
www.GHBAshows.com or see page 16. And for more on the hottest trends in outdoor living, see page 12.
Departments 6 President’s Message 8 Government Affairs 22 People & Projects 28 Education Calendar 31 HOME-PAC Roster 32 New Members & Renewals 33 New Member Profiles 36 Associate Council 37 Bay Area Builders Association 38 Montgomery County Division 38 Multi-Family Council 39 Custom Builders Council 40 Remodelors Council 42 Sales & Marketing Council 42 Housing Activity Survey 44 CEO's Final Thought 44 Sustaining Associate Members 47 Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events 11 Product Expo 16 New Home & Remodeling Show 18 Houston's Best Call for Entries 23 Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon
Photo Album 40 Remodelors Council Vendor Showcase
43 Sales & Marketing Council "Battle of the Builders"
Greater Houston Builders Association Mission To provide advocacy, education, and meaningful services to benefit its members and the housing industry.
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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 | JUNE 2011 3
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