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The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association May 2014|Volume 27|Number 5
FEATURES 6 President’s Message: Ask Them to Join 8 Government Affairs Update
Do your part to support the GHBA Membership Drive in May. Recruit and let all of your vendors, suppliers and builders know about the many benefits of GHBA, including having a good time!
See GHBA’s endorsements for the May 10 Special Election and the May 27 statewide primary runoff, along with proposed revisions to Chapters 9 and 13 of the City of Houston’s Infrastructure Design Manual, and a problematic EPA proposed rule that expands the Clean Water Act.
12 Managing Your Buyer from the Ground Up 16 2014 Home Remodeling Trends
Build a strong relationship with your clients by communicating, educating, setting limits, and finishing strong.
May is National Home Remodeling Month! Here are 10 on-trend ideas for your next remodeling project.
20 Benefit Homes Project: “A Home for Good”
M/I Homes has tapped into its list of top-name vendors and trades to help construct a Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Home, a home that when sold, will benefit three important charities. Many of these vendors attended an appreciation luncheon in the community where the home is being constructed.
26 What We’re Up To: GHBA Q1 2014 Report Card 28 "Take a Minute" for HomeAid Houston News
The GHBA staff is always looking for ways to improve member services, advocacy and education. Here’s a quick look at what the association has been up to lately.
A quick look at how HomeAid, a GHBA sponsored charity, is driving out homelessness.
Greater Houston Builders Association Mission To provide advocacy, education, and meaningful services to benefit its members and the housing industry.
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ON THE COVER
Since 1996, more than 7,000 homebuilders in Texas and across the county have trusted StrucSure Home Warranty for their risk management products and services. Pictured on the cover is StrucSure’s Vice President of Sales, South Texas, D’Ann Brown, CGA, CGP, a proud 2014 GHBA Pinnacle Partner. See page 10 for more information.
Departments 6 President’s Message 8 Government Affairs 14 HOME-PAC Roster 22 Education Calendar 30 New Members & Renewals 33 New Member Profiles 34 Remodelers Council 36 Sales & Marketing Council 36 Housing Activity Survey 38 Custom Builders Council 40 Associate Council 42 Montgomery County Division 43 Bay Area Builders Association 44 GHBA Partners / SAMs 45 The Network 47 Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
35 Sandcastle Weekend 37 Texas Bash 39 Product Expo 41 Project Playhouse
Photo Gallery 43 BABA Fishing Tournament
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 2014 3
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