COVID-19 BUILDING INDUSTRY UPDATES
GHBA Members:
While we might be 'socially distant,' your GHBA TEAM is working diligently to stay close virtually and keep you informed of the breaking news and updates that affect the homebuilding, remodeling and development industry. Stay tuned for these messages on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Be safe and be well!
-Your TEAM GHBA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATE:
On March 20, the City of Houston announced the following changes to local permitting and planning commission operations effective today.

At 7 a.m. today, GHBA sent the following communication to local mayors and county judges, advocating that should a “shelter in place” type of order be considered, residential construction be deemed an essential service and permitted to continue operations locally. At this time, no local “shelter in place” order has been issued.

STATE GOVERNMENT UPDATE:
On March 22, Governor Abbott made the following announcement:
  • He waived several regulations to expand Texas' active nursing workforce;
  • Governor Abbott also issued an executive order calling all licensed health care professionals and all licensed health care facilities to postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately medically necessary;
  • Additionally, the Governor announced the creation of a temporary Supply Chain Strike Force, which will be tasked with guiding collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure health care facilities have the supplies and resources they need to respond to COVID-19.

Also on March 22, Dallas County became the first county to issue a “shelter in place” executive order through April 3. See this communication from TAB advocating that, should other counties follow suit, they implement the same language as the Dallas County order, exempting construction.
GHBA SCHEDULING CHANGES
  • All classes and events scheduled for the month of April are cancelled.
  • The Associate Council Tex/Mex Cookoff, previously scheduled for May 1, has been cancelled. For more information email Peggy Means.
  • The most up-to-date event schedule is available at ghba.org/calendar
HOW TO HELP
Want to donate equipment locally?

Please see this urgent email from the Texas Medical Center regarding urgently needed personal protective equipment. Many of our member companies utilize this type of equipment on a daily basis, and they are requesting your help to ensure TMC has the supplies they need in the coming weeks.
For more visit ghba.org/covid19