Associations

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

The National Association of Home Builders is one of the largest trade associations in the United States, representing the interests of home builders, developers, contractors, and associated businesses. NAHB represents the largest network of craftsmen, innovators and problem solvers dedicated to building and enriching communities.

Founded in the early 1940s, NAHB has served as the voice of America’s housing industry. We work to ensure that housing is a national priority and that all Americans have access to safe, decent and affordable housing, whether they choose to buy a home or rent.

NAHB helps its members build communities. Each year, NAHB’s members construct about 80% of the new homes built in the United States, both single-family and multifamily.

A Federation of more than 700 state and local associations, NAHB represents more than 140,000 members. About one-third are home builders and remodelers. The rest work in closely related specialties such as sales and marketing, housing finance, and manufacturing and supplying building materials.

 

Texas Association of Builders (TAB)

Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 26 local associations and nearly 10,000 builder, remodeler, developer and associate members across the state. Representing over 723,000 jobs and more than $67.5 billion annually in the Texas economy, the state and local associations play a crucial role in providing housing for Texans.

The Texas Association of Builders is dedicated to creating a positive business environment for the housing industry by addressing the housing issues of the people of Texas.

 

Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA)

The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) proudly represents all aspects of the residential building industry in the greater Houston area.

Chartered in 1941, GHBA is a trade organization whose members are involved in the development, homebuilding, and remodeling industry in 11 counties—Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Waller, Liberty, Wharton, Galveston, Matagorda, Austin and Colorado counties.

With more than 1,400 member companies, GHBA is the fourth largest builders’ association in the country and the largest in Texas.

GHBA is the voice of Houston’s residential construction industry, serving our members and the community by education and advocating professionalism and quality housing. The association interacts with the government, community and public to enhance the business climate for its members, and to provide quality obtainable housing to the community it serves. The association is also active in community outreach and charitable events.

 

Remodelers Council (RMC)

The GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) is an organization of remodelers and industry associates dedicated to the promotion of excellence and professionalism within the organization, and public awareness of the Remodelers Council. This is achieved through education, certification and service to the membership, industry and the community.

The GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) stresses high professional standards in the home improvement industry through the continuing education of its members and the consumer.

Texas Association of Builders (TAB)

Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 26 local associations and nearly 10,000 builder, remodeler, developer and associate members across the state. Representing over 723,000 jobs and more than $67.5 billion annually in the Texas economy, the state and local associations play a crucial role in providing housing for Texans.

The Texas Association of Builders is dedicated to creating a positive business environment for the housing industry by addressing the housing issues of the people of Texas.

 

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Founded in 1975, ASID is the oldest, largest and only multi-disciplinary professional organization for interior designers, interior design students and the manufacturers and suppliers who support the profession.

The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers is dedicated to promoting design excellence, serving its members and the public, demonstrating the value of the profession, and strengthening the partnership with industry and related professions.

 

National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)

The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade group that promotes professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry. Established in 1963 as a network of kitchen dealers, it has evolved into the premier association of designers, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, installers and other industry professionals.

The organization offer certifications that raise the level of professionalism by inspiring, leading and empowering its members.