Author Archives: Mike Means

Higher standards in energy efficiency mandated CenterPoint Energy is one of this year's sponsors. Changes to the International Energy Conservation Code and the effects those changes will have on Oklahoma builders is just one of the reasons...

OSHBA past presidents Tom French, left, and Mike Gilles, right, visit with Kelly Parker, president of Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems, morning presenter. Durant, Choctaw Casino - Organizers are excited about this year's attendance number...

Thanks to Dyrinda Tyson with Newsok for this piece! 'Aging in Place' is a concept that allows seniors to remain in their homes safely Kimmi Houston, a homebuilder and Realtor, and Jack Werner, commercial and residential inspector, look...

As published in Builders Magazine by: Stacy Tetloff Elite Quality Homes Brenda Love puts her knowledge and experience to use to build homes she can be proud of. Brenda Love Brenda Love started a career in architecture and enginee...

Once in a while I get one of those chain emails that are really quite cute. Well here is one that I received that I thought was worth sharing. Enjoy. The Green Thing In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that she should bri...

A call to mandate tornado shelters has been on the horizon before. Now, it's blown through town again. There I was watching the television when a local anchor said he thought tornado shelters should be mandated. Here we go I thought - more governme...