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The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association March 2012|Volume 25|Number 3
FEATURES 6 President’s Message: Why Be a GHBA Member? 8 Southern Pine: New Design Values
GHBA's mission is to provide advocacy, education and meaningful services to its members, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Learn how you can take advantage of the many opportunities available with your membership.
The recent approval of the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau’s (SPIB) new design values for visually graded Southern Pine lumber by the American Lumber Standard Committee Board of Review has generated many questions among producers and customer groups. Get answers to the most commonly asked questions.
14 "Of the Year" Awards Presented at Extravaganza 2012
The Greater Houston Builders Association recently announced its 2011 “Of the Year” awards for the top Production Builder, Custom Builder, Developer and Remodeler. Presidential Citations were also announced. The event also included the installation of incoming GHBA President Will Holder and his 2012 board of directors.
18 Benefit Homes Update
Chesmar Homes is constructing its fourth home for the annual Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Homes Project, a fundraiser that benefits three Houston charities. Chesmar is building the Apollo Plan on a homesite donated by NewQuest in the community of The Reserve at Brazos Town Center.
22 "Take a Minute" for HomeAid Houston News 24 Realtor Corner: Are You an App-oholic?
HomeAid Houston team dedicates U.S. Veterans Initiatives Mid-Town Terraces facility remodel, led by GB General Contractors and Lynne T. Jones Interior Design.
The technology that we use on a daily basis not only helps us keep our worlds in sync, but also provides for a better consumer experience. But where do you start? What apps do you really need, and how do you use them?
26 Raising the Bar with a Professional Designation
Are you looking for a way to differentiate yourself in a competitive market, demonstrate your skills and experience and respond to consumer demand for professionalism in the home building industry?
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
Departments 6 President’s Message 8 Government Affairs 28 Education Calendar 30 People & Projects 31 HOME-PAC Roster 32 New Members & Renewals 34 New Member Profiles 36 Sales & Marketing Council 36 Housing Activity Survey 38 Associate Council 40 Remodelors Council 41 Montgomery County Division 42 Bay Area Builders Association 43 Custom Builders Council 44 Sustaining Associate Members 47 Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events 12 GHBA Spring Golf Tournament 25 Purchasing Manager Speed Selling
37 Houston's Best PRISM Awards
Photo Album 14 Extravaganza 2012 20 Chili Cookoff 33 Member Orientation & Networking
39 Associate Council Luncheons
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 | MARCH 2012 3
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