Dear Fellow Builders:
‘Green’ building in Houston is here to stay. Over the last decade the business of ‘green’ crossed-over to the building industry. Green is the new buzzword in construction and is consistently stealing the limelight and getting publicity on television and in print.
MIKE DISHBERGER, GMB, PRESIDENT
The GHBA offers an exemplary and voluntary green program, Green Built Gulf Coast (GBGC). The program is a recognized adopting entity of the ICC 700- the National Green Building Standard, the only ANSI approved green building program.
WILL HOLDER VICE PRESIDENT
To date, there are over 30 builders participating in GBGC and more than 1,500 homes certified, including Sandcastle Homes, Trendmaker Homes, Lennar Homes, Beazer Homes, Village Builders, Frankel Building Group, Highland Homes and many more. These builders are using GBGC to enhance their competitive edge in the market and to appeal to those forward thinking consumers concerned about the future resale value of their home.
Last month a new study on green certification costs for home building and remodeling in the Chicago market demonstrated the National Green Building Standard is a more flexible, affordable alternative for certifying single-family homes, townhouses and condos compared to other programs such as LEED-H.
The GHBA was committed to adopting GBGC to provide Houston homebuilders an achievable and affordable means of certifying a home as green. Other programs can cost upwards of $250 in yearly fees and $350 or more per project. GBGC costs $50 to $100 a year to participate and $25 to $50 for each home certification. GBGC also has opportunities available for developers, remodelers and associates.
From one builder to another, I encourage you to sign-up and get your homes registered under GBGC.
Please learn more today and visit the website at www.
GreenBuiltGulfCoast.org. If you have any questions or if you're interested in getting involved, call Donna Buenik or Maggie Yancey at 281-970-8970 ext 141 or email
greenbuiltgulfcoast@ghba.org.
Sincerely,
2011 GHBA President Mike Dishberger, Sandcastle Homes
2011 GHBA Vice President Will Holder, Trendmaker Homes
Past GHBA President DAVID PRESNELL
GHBA Past President David Presnell, 79, passed from this life on September 25, 2011 in Ashville, NC. David was a 28 year veteran Custom Builder in North Harris County and The Woodlands, TX. He served as President of the Association in 1995, serving on the Board of Directors from 1990-1996 and the NAHB Board of Directors during the same period.
He was especially proud of being selected by fellow builders to construct the New American Home for the 1996 NAHB Convention held in Houston. David was also instrumental in maintaining relationships with Texas Children’s Hospital and Alzheimer Association for the annual Benefit Homes Program.
He is survived by his wife and business partner, Maryann, along with many friends in the Greater Houston area. Internment was in Ashville, NC September 28, 2011.
God Speed, David. GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | NOVEMBER 2011 25
In Memoriam
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