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D’ANN BROWN, CGA, CGP Insurance Agent License #1755172 832.814.3942 | [email protected] | www.strucsure.com HOW THE NATION’S BEST BUILDERS Copyright 2018 StrucSure Home Warranty. All Rights All Reserved. Warranty. Home 2018 StrucSure Copyright PROTECT THEIR BUYERS GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | JUNE 2018 7 CONTENTS ON THE COVER HOUSTON BuilderThe Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association June 2018|Volume 31|Number 06 Traditional Design, Endless Possibilities. FEATURES Milgard Windows and Doors is a 2018 GHBA Platinum Partner. Milgard's Tuscany Series of vinyl windows and patio doors offer premium Challenge: 1,800 in 2018 features, traditional styling and a full lifetime 10 The GHBA membership roster swelled to more than 1,700 thanks to the efforts of our warranty. pg 9 top recruiters at the recent Membership Drive. Let's keep the momentum going and work towards 1,800! Government Affairs: Advocacy Report Departments 12 A recap of the May elections, and GHBA's involvement. Over-regulation and misguided 10 President’s Message policy can threaten housing affordability and it’s critical that we are proactive in 12 Government Affairs supporting the most qualified, pro-housing candidates for elected office. 14 HOME-PAC Roster 22 Benefit Homes Project 26 HomeAid Houston 16 Trade Wars: It's All About Leverage 31 GHBA Partnerships Dr. Elliot Eisenberg This article looks at international trade, trade deficits and in 32 Education Department particular the impact of a trade war with China. The article suggest that trade wars are 33 New Members & Renewals painful and while we may have some very strong economic advantages if we have a 38 Montgomery County Division trade war with China, the Chinese have some very strong political advantages over us. 40 Bay Area Builders Association 44 Associate Council Innovative Program Helps Address Skilled Labor Shortage 45 Sales & Marketing Council 20 The Construction Career Academy in San Antonio is taking a unique approach to 46 Custom Builders Council prepare high school students for careers in the construction industry. Read on about 48 Remodelers Council this hands-on teaching facility, and additional efforts right here in Houston. 49 Sustaining Associate Members (SAMs) 50 Volume Builders 52 Officers & Leadership 22 Taylor Morrison and GHBA Break Ground for Charity Fundraiser 53 Calendar of Events GHBA members gathered at the new community clubhouse in Grand Vista to help 54 The Network mark the official groundbreaking of the first GHBA Benefit Home for 2018. Upcoming Events Take a Minute for HomeAid Houston 18 Texas Bash 26 Following Harvey's devastation, BuildAid is partnering with local builders to restore 24 HomeAid Houston's "Project Playhouse" homes and neighborhoods throughout the city for displaced homeowners. 28 Houston's Best PRISM Awards 39 MCBDD Home on the Range Networking 30 GHBA Remodelers Council Renovates Wellsprings Village, 47 Product Expo a Transitional Residence for Women Wellsprings Village is a nonprofit charitable organization that has assisted hundreds Photo Album of women by offering a safe environment, counseling services, and career-spon- 42 BABA Fishing Tournament & Crawfish Boil sored workshops. In April, the GHBA Remodelers Council worked to improve the 51 Volume Builders Top Golf Speed Selling facility—and the lives of these women. Greater Houston Builders Association Mission Advertising/Editorial Information: To provide advocacy, education, professional development, and Contact Brittany Feldmann at (832) 215-7232 or valuable services to its members and the homebuilding industry. [email protected]. Houston Builder encourages members to submit articles for publication. Articles should relate to members and to the homebuilding 9511 West Sam Houston Pkwy North, Houston, TX 77064 industry. For questions or to submit a letter to the (281) 970-8970 phone; (281) 970-8971 fax editor, email [email protected]. 8 JUNE 2018 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE Milgard Tuscany® Series Vinyl Patio Doors. Traditional design, endless possibilities. Step inside to a more comfortable home with Tuscany® Series vinyl patio doors. Whether you are looking for elegant French Doors or Sliding Doors, there is a Tuscany Series option for you. Customize everything from glass to grids to reflect your taste. Each patio door is custom made from Milgard’s signature vinyl formulation and crafted with award-winning hardware. Tuscany® Series patio doors are built to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® standards in all climate zones for your comfort. Milgard® vinyl patio doors feature the Milgard Full Lifetime Warranty with glass breakage coverage for superior peace-of-mind. 705 Wildlife Pkwy #105 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 MILGARD® VINYL PATIO DOORS Call (817) 525-2601 ARE AVAILABLE IN TEN or visit milgard.com EXTERIOR FRAME COLORS GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | JUNE 2018 9 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Challenge: 1,800 in 2018 A Strong Voice: Numbers Show, and most importantly, GHBA’s 10 equal political clout import- Product Expo. ant to our industry to affect change. The more people (constituents) who Professional Recognition: You belong to the GHBA the more voting 3 can gain increased status in our power we have for local, state, and market and industry by belonging to national elections. and participating in one of the GHBA’s many committees. A Strong Source of Funds: There 9 are more funds to hire staff to work Part of a Larger Team: You will on issues important to our industry, 2 be part of the NAHB, which rep- again to defend the industry against resents over 140,000 members, and onerous regulations or to improve TAB, which represents 27 local home builder associations across the state. By GHBA President DON KLEIN, regulations by increasing efficiency. Chesmar Homes Critical News and Information: Bonus Reason: We are members 8 With a greater staff, the GHBA 1 of a very charitable and generous our GHBA recently set a record is in a better position to disseminate industry and GHBA serves as the for membership, exceeding information important and critical to conduit for members to give back to 1,700 member companies in its members. the community, whether it is through Ythe first quarter. The association hasn’t HomeAid, Operation Finally Home, been at this number since 2008! Valuable Networking BuildAid, the RMC Garage Sale, CBC 7 Opportunities: Whether you are charity projects or the 38 year old The membership roster swelled to a builder, a developer, or an associate, charity fundraiser, the Benefit Homes 1,739 after May 10, 2018 as a result of you have an unprecedented opportu- Project. The GHBA enables you to the Membership Drive and our mem- nity to meet people and companies participate in what the industry does bers' diligence.
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