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See more online. • 18 gauge steel doors that are built strong and secure. • Windstorm rated options available (80 DP Ratings). GlassCraft products are available at your leading millwork distributors and dealers nationwide. Contact us for details: Visit www.glasscraft.com / 713-690-8282 Visit www.glasscraft.com® CONTENTS ON THE COVER HOUSTON BuilderThe Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association December 2018|Volume 31|Number 12 BMC Express Delivery BMC, a 2018 GHBA Pinnacle Partner, offers a "never leave your jobsite" guarantee. With four-hour express delivery, you can get what FEATURES you need, when you need it, exactly how you want it. PICTURED ABOVE: Yan Alvarez embodies A Year in Review BMC's core value of customer priority—a 08 A look back on association accomplishments, stand-out events and local advocacy true professional who strives to "get it right wins from 2018. the first time" in every customer interaction. A seasoned BMC associate, Yan is top of the class pulling over 140,000 linear feet a week Government Affairs: Advocacy Report while maintaining an impeccable safety 10 This government affairs year-in-review reflects on the 2018 general election, "Bringing record. See pg 17 Housing Home Week" in D.C., Waters of the U.S. Rule, and Harvey-related issues including the floodplain ordinance and passage of a $2.5 billion flood control bond in Harris County. Departments HomeAid Reaches Milestone at 10th Annual HALO Event 8 President’s Message 18 HomeAid Houston's 10th annual HALO fundraiser brought together more than 10 Government Affairs 18 HomeAid Houston 460 women from a variety of industries and raised nearly $130,000 to propel the 20 Education Department charity's work with the homeless of Houston. 21 Benefit Homes Project 24 New Members & Renewals HomeAid & BuildAid Team Honored as Harvey Heroes by AFP 30 Sales & Marketing Council 19 The Association of Fundraising Professionals selected HomeAid Houston/BuildAid as 31 GHBA Partnerships "Outstanding Volunteer Service Harvey Heroes." 32 Associate Council 34 Montgomery County Division 20 A Day with Dr. Joe Lstiburek 36 Custom Builders Council The "House Whisperer" Dr. Joe Lstiburek is the No. 1 authority on building science, 38 Remodelers Council known for diagnosing what ails modern homes. On December 12, he will present 40 Officers & Leadership three unique education sessions covering all things building science. Build better. You 41 Calendar of Events won't want to miss this opportunity. 42 The Network Highland Homes Partners with Vendors for Charity Upcoming Events 21 With the generous help of dozens of vendors and suppliers, Highland Homes is 7 2019 Forecast Luncheon constructing its Windemere Plan in the community of Balmoral. Home sale proceeds 14 2019 Board Installation & Celebration will benefit two local charities. 16 Chili Cookoff 28 SMC Million Dollar Circle Awards Meeting the Millennial Challenge 22 As more millennials join the workforce, learn how to best capitalize on their Photo Album unique skillset. 27 Fall Membership Drive 33 BBQ & Wild Game Cookoff 35 Montgomery County Golf Tournament 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]. 6 DECEMBER 2018 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETT ER FUTURE Tickets Order by Jan. 23 & save! Individual Tickets: $85 Table of 10: $850 GHBA ECONOMIC Individual Tickets: $95 FORECAST Table of 10: $950 Register at ghba.org/calendar 2019 Schedule WED., JANUARY 30, 2019 THE MARRIOTT MARQUIS HOTEL Registration Texas Ballroom, 4th Floor 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77010 Luncheon & Presentation Economic Outlook for the Houston Housing Market Contact Mel Audain Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, “The Bowtie Economist,” will offer a glimpse into the 2019 [email protected] housing market. He will discuss the economic outlook locally in Houston, the (281) 664-1428 State of Texas, and at the national level. PANELIST: Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., The Bowtie Economist ELLIOT EISENBERG, Ph.D. is an internationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making the arcana and minutia of economics fun, relevant and educational. He earned a B.A. in economics with first class honors from McGill University in Montreal, as well as a Masters and Ph.D. in public administration from Syracuse University. Eisenberg, a former senior economist with the National Association of Home Builders, is the creator of the multifamily stock index (the first nationally recognized index to track the total return of public firms principally involved in the ownership and management of apartments), the author of more than 85 articles, serves on the Expert Advisory Board of Mortgage Market Guide and is a regular consultant to sever al large real estate professional associations, hedge funds and investment advisory groups. He has spoken to hundreds of business groups and associations, often as keynote speaker. Dr. Eisenberg has been invited to testify before lawmakers and is often asked to comment on proposed legislation. His research and opinions have been featured in Bloomberg, Business Week, Bureau of National Affairs, Forbes, Fortune, and many other publications. He is a regularly featured guest on cable news programs, Sponsorships LUNCHEON SPONSOR: PROGRAM SPONSOR: VIDEO SPONSOR: TABLETOP SPONSORS: Available! 2 Speaker 1 Lunch & Tabletops *Refunds are only allowedGREATER HforOUSTON reservations BUILDERS AcanceledSSOCIATION prior – BUILDIN to sevenG A BETTER days F UTUREof any | event.HOUSTON Registered BUILDER | no-showsDECEMBER will 2018 be invoiced. 7 Event details and sponsorship availability are subject to change without notice. 3/15 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE A Year in Review for all of your hard work and dedication with a whopping 85 percent of voters helping to make this event one of the voting ‘YES.’ best at the GHBA. Also impressive was the 17th annual Associate Council BBQ Administrating the GHBA is no small Cookoff that had an increase in booths task, but as our membership knows, it this year from 34 to 41, and in spite of is done professionally and efficiently the cold, wet weather, nearly 2,000 with a small group of dedicated staff. wrist bands were sold. The numbers Special thanks to Janet Todd for keep- for EXPO were also impressive with ing everyone in line and Griff Godwin 560 builders/remodelers attending the and Lincoya Ferguson for the timely, contract seminars vs. 499 last year. The accurate completion of financial annual RMC Charity Garage Sale, an records and managing the day to day event that is always popular with the accounting. The GHBA is in the best By GHBA President DON KLEIN, general public, grossed $27,000. financial condition it's ever been. It is anticipated that income for the year Chesmar Homes The year would not be complete will be the highest ever. The thanks for without mentioning the best attended, this achievement goes to those who’ve couldn't believe a year could pass highest money raiser, and best-dressed worked on GHBA events and those this quickly, but with so much event of the year. PRISM continues who have brought in new members. happening at our association, I to grow, both in attendance and in Ishould not have been surprised.