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The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association January 2012|Volume 25|Number 1
FEATURES 6 President’s Message: You're a Member, Too!
The GHBA has more than 1,500 member firms. And every employee of those companies is a member of GHBA. That adds up to nearly 15,000 members! Do those employees know that they are a member, too? The new "You're a Member, Too" initiative aims to reach out to these individuals and help them take advantage of the many association resources at their disposal.
8 Government Affairs Update: Energy & Local Issues 14 Strong Leadership = A Strong Association 18 Benefit Homes Update
Get the latest updates on International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), copper and metal theft prevention plans, and Chapter 42 development code issues.
Meet the newest members of the 2012 GHBA board of directors. This is part one of a two-part series profiling the association leadership.
Bridgeland, an 11,400 acre community has, for the third year, donated a homesite for construction of a Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Home. This year, Bridgeland donated a lot in Lakeland Heights, where David Weekley Homes recently completed its Bernard Plan. Since the Project began 32 years ago, more than $7 million has been raised for Houston-area charities
20 Social Media, Networking, Land Deals Help Builders Thrive 24 "Take a Minute" for HomeAid Houston News 26 Wanna Stand Out?
Proven strategies for success, even in today's downturn market. Homeaid dedicates completion of women's shelter renovations. Promote your products and services in creative ways with these affordable plans.
Wishing you a prosperous New Year, from 2012 GHBA President Will Holder, the new board of directors and all of Team GHBA. Cover image provided courtesy of James Evans—Premier Photography.
Departments 6 President’s Message 8 Government Affairs 22 Sustaining Associate Members 28 Education Calendar 30 New Members & Renewals 31 New Member Profiles 34 Sales & Marketing Council 39 Remodelors Council 41 Bay Area Builders Association 41 Housing Activity Survey 43 HOME-PAC Roster 47 Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events 11 Forecast Luncheon 12 Extravaganza & Board Installation 15 Chili Cookoff 17 GHBA Spring Golf Tournament 21 HomeAid Houston Charity Golf 32 International Builders Show 35 Million Dollar Circle Awards
Photo Album 27 Adopt-a-Family Program 37 Sales & Marketing Council "Vote & Vino" Networking
39 Remodelors Council Holiday Party & Installation Dinner
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 | JANUARY 2012 3
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