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Industry Associations

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Building Associations

1. ACES Builders’ Warranty. The ACES Builders' Warranty provides clearly written performance standards describing the builder's responsibilities during the first year of the warranty, first and second year on certain mechanical systems and a full 10 years on major structural integrity of the home. It also gives homeowner maintenance tips and assigns maintenance responsibility for these items.
» click here to visit the ACES web site

2. National Association of Home Builders. NAHB exists to represent the building industry by serving its members and affiliated state and local builders associations. To achieve an overall mission of member satisfaction, NAHB concentrates on the following goals:

• Balanced national legislative, regulatory, and judicial public policy.
• Public appreciation for the importance of housing and those who provide it.
• The premier resource for industry information, education, research, and technical expertise.
• Improved business performance of its members and affiliates.
• Effective management of staff, financial, and physical resources to satisfy the association’s needs.

» click here to visit the NAHB web site

3. Greater Houston Builders Association. Chartered in 1941, the Greater Houston Builders Association is a trade association representing all aspects of the residential building industry in the greater Houston area. The association interacts with the government, community and general 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.
» click here to visit the GHBA web site

Green Building and Green Home Associations

4. Energy Star. Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details of energy-efficient construction. Instead, look for the government-backed ENERGY STAR label to easily identify homes that are truly energy efficient. Find the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets strict energy efficiency guidelines.
» click here to visit the Energy Star web site

5. Green Building Initiative. The mission of the Green Building Initiative is to accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for residential and commercial construction.

» click here to visit the Green Building Initiative web site