A highlight of the quarter was the annual Texas Bash. The Houston Astros gave a lot to cheer about at this fun family night out at Minute Maid Park. Over 400 members and guests enjoyed the good food, good company and a huge win. Our title sponsor, Mark Cady delivered a perfect strike as he threw out the first pitch.
Volume Builders Committee
Volume Builders held the second annual Speed Selling event at TopGolf with over 40 builders attending. Many associates raved that the event was once again a huge success and that the builders were very receptive to this venue. The builders also felt this was a great way to visit with new vendors and to keep up with what’s happening in the marketplace.
Developers Council
In April, Lisa Clark delivered an update on dry utilities issues, and Planning Department Director Pat Walsh addressed the council. At the May meeting, Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal spoke about transportation in the region, and Josh Stuckey from Permitting discussed the rollout of a new electronic permitting system. At the Developers meeting in June, Ed Taravella and Aaron Alford updated the group on the Cypress Creek overflow development guidelines and the City of Conroe’s burdensome tree ordinance, respectively. Howard Cohen then delivered an update on legislation that could impact developers from the 2015 session.
Young Professionals
On May 7, the YPs hosted a President’s Reception following the GHBA board meeting. About 80 young professionals and GHBA members enjoyed BBQ under the new pergola provided by Bill Ellison and All Services Group. In June, the YPs volunteered to sell raffle tickets for the 2015 Project Playhouse, benefiting HomeAid Houston, at Minute Maid Park. Together, they sold 213 tickets, by far the most of any team of volunteers!
Green Built Gulf Coast
The GBGC has certified 800 homes year to date! The program has 31 builder members, 22 associate members and seven verifying companies. GBGC recently welcomed Zander Homes and Texas Elite Builders to the program. The program’s first multi-family home by Camden broke ground, and we will follow its progress until the projected completion in January.
Education
A total of 531 people took classes at the GHBA in the second quarter. GHBA held seven designation courses from the NAHB University of Housing, and nine were in attendance to earn the Certified Aging- in-Place (CAPS) designation in April.
More than 200 people attended the popular “ABC’s of Home Building” seminars: Plumbing, HVAC, and Concrete (Bay Area edition). GHBA also offered two seminars from the Sticks and Bricks of Sales & Marketing series: MLS For Builders, and FANatical Follow-Up: Convert More Prospects to Purchasers!
David Eastwood presented “Guidelines for the Design & Construction of Inground Pools.”
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