How Clients of ROC Homes Benefit from Using Design Studio

Based in Houston, Texas, Eric Hymowitz holds a bachelor of science degree in management from Tulane University and has served as the president of ROC Homes, Inc. since 2002. Under the direction of Eric Hymowitz, the company provides clients with an extraordinary home buying and building experience.

ROC Homes offers clients a range of support during the home building process, including providing them with access to the company’s Design Studio. The ROC Homes Design Studio is located next to the company’s corporate offices and provides a place for homebuyers to learn about and interact with thousands of potential items for use in their home, by experiencing them in reality. Clients who conceptualize their home in the design studio prior to commencing the home building process benefit from saving time and making informed decisions.

While visiting the Design Studio, clients are encouraged to bring along photos of their dream home to seek advice and guidance from the company’s experienced in-house designer. An inspirational photo album is also present in the Design Studio and intended to provide clients with valuable insight into the latest home features, trends, and additions.

The Greater Houston Builders Association’s Prism Awards

Eric Hymowitz has served as the founding president of ROC Homes in Houston for over 19 years. Alongside his leadership of his company, Eric Hymowitz maintains membership in the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), which has awarded ROC Homes several Houston’s Best Prism Awards.

Presented by the GHBA Sales and Marketing Council, the Houston’s Best Prism Awards highlight the work of outstanding construction industry professionals and companies. Each year, GHBA bestows the honors at a gala attended by construction leaders from throughout the Houston area.

Eligibility for the Prism Awards is reserved for GHBA members in good standing. The more than 100 award categories cover contractors, products, and promotions. Award recipients include sales and marketing professionals, mortgage specialists, developers, remodelers, and, of course, builders.

Home builders can receive Prism Awards for their design and construction of both interior and exterior living spaces. GHBA also hands out Grand Prism Awards, which are presented to construction professionals and companies that qualify for multiple awards in the entry categories. To learn more about the annual awards, please visit http://www.ghba.org/prismawards.

An Overview of ROC Homes Award Wins

Eric Hymowitz studied business management at Tulane University. He has spent 18 years as president and owner of ROC Homes in Houston, Texas. In this position, Eric Hymowitz manages all activities of the award-winning home construction company.

ROC Homes has garnered a number of industry accolades over the last two decades, particularly in recognition of the company’s unique 1st Floor Lifestyle approach to home design. The company has been especially successful with the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) and the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) STAR AWARDS.

ROC Homes has been a staple at the Houston’s Best Prism Awards in recent years, receiving five nominations in 2018 alone. The event, supported by GHBA, saw ROC take home awards for Best Custom Garden/Patio Home and Design Center Associate of the Year in the Custom Builder category. Dating back to 2012, the company has garnered 20 nominations and seven wins, including multiple wins for Design Associate of the Year. Other accolades include Patio Home of the Year in 2013 and Jennifer Moore being named On Site Sales Person of the Year in 2012.

To learn more about ROC Homes awards, or how the company can provide support on a new home project, please visit http://www.roc-homes.com.

20 Clubs with the National Association of Home Builders

The president of Houston homebuilder ROC Homes for more than 18 years, Eric Hymowitz has led the firm in constructing high-quality homes at accessible price points. Eric Hymowitz maintains membership in the Builder 20 group associated with the National Association of Home Builders.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 20 Clubs invite builders and construction professionals from non-competing markets to connect several times a year in order to share insights and expertise. Rather than networking with competitors, builders can bounce ideas off fellow professionals who can offer objective and impartial feedback.

In addition to attending several formal meetings a year, 20 Club members cultivate ongoing camaraderie through phone conversations and emails that inform the development of business, marketing, and strategic plans for their companies. The NAHB 20 Club program is the only industry-related initiative that connects CEOs with CEOs, presidents with presidents, and so on. Because all members come from different markets and sign confidentiality agreements, they are able to freely share insights and ideas.

GHBA Attends She Builds Houston Construction Conference

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Eric Hymowitz is the president of ROC Homes, a construction company he co-founded in 2002. In this role, Eric Hymowitz is responsible for the daily management of the firm. Alongside this, he is a member of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), an organization that looks to advance the needs of construction workers in the city.

The GHBA team recently attended the She Builds Houston Construction Conference, where a reported 1,000 middle and high school girls were in attendance. Taking place at the M.O. Aldine Education Center, the event was hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction and the Construction Career Collaborative.

Casey Morgan, the CEO of GBHA, also took part in a panel alongside Sadie Rucker, the CEO and principal of the Horizon Group, where they each spoke about their respective fields. Ms. Morgan spoke specifically about the ongoing trend of more women working in construction in an array of positions, among other topics.

GHBA Attends She Builds Houston Construction Conference

Eric Hymowitz

Based in Houston, Texas, Eric Hymowitz is a construction professional who has three decades of experience in the industry and oversees ROC Homes, which he founded in 2002. Throughout his career, Eric Hymowitz has been involved in several professional organizations, including the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), which represents all aspects of the industry across the area.

The organization’s senior leaders participated in the She Builds Houston Construction Conference, which was attended by approximately 1,000 students from Aldine High School. The event, which was held at the M.O. Aldine Education Center in October 2019, featured over two dozen companies with booths designed to educate the schoolgirls about employment opportunities.

According to the GHBA, the event is believed to be the largest such gathering that featured all-female attendees. The conference, which was hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction and Construction Career Collaborative, also included a panel of female leaders in various construction fields.

During the panel, participants discussed several topics, including the growing number of women working in leadership roles in the industry.

ROC Homes – Prospering in Houston’s Housing Market

Factors to Consider When Starting A Construction Business

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As owner and president, Eric Hymowitz oversees the construction of homes in the Houston area. Eric Hymowitz began his construction career in 1994, and shortly after, started his own construction business, ROC Homes Texas, LTD.

Like many other ventures, starting a construction business requires a passion for the industry, but more than passion, prospective business owners should keep a few considerations in mind.

Of the major considerations, funding is central to launching a new venture. Entrepreneurs can fund a venture in a few ways. In addition to the conventional loan, SBA loans are a great alternative for people who are turned down for traditional loan programs and the conditions are more advantageous. Another way to finance a business is through the accounts receivable purchase (AR), which is a way for businesses to fund their venture if they have a lot of business but few assets.

When setting up the business, consider business structure and taxes. Most businesses file as a sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or corporation. When setting up a business structure, keep in mind that filing status can impact the amount of taxes a business pays.

Finally, when setting up the infrastructure of the venture, businesses should consider what type of bookkeeping and accounting system works for the business. Entrepreneurs can use any of the available construction software available to handle a host of tasks like keeping track of sales, jobs, and other activities. In many cases, this software can make bookkeeping convenient and efficient.

ROC Homes Provides a Charitable Contribution with Each Sale

An award-winning entrepreneur in the Houston, Texas area, Eric Hymowitz serves as president and owner of ROC Homes. With an emphasis on giving back to local nonprofits, Eric Hymowitz seeks out ways in which ROC Homes customers can be involved in charitable contributions.

In 2018, ROC Homes announced an innovative program designed to provide buyers of its homes with the opportunity to select a Houston-area nonprofit to support. For each sale, ROC Homes will contribute $1,000 toward the charity of the buyer’s choosing.

As Mr. Hymowitz describes it, the aim is to get residents more involved in the local community. He also sees customers as part of the ROC Homes extended corporate family.

ROC Homes is a family-run operation with a long-term commitment to homebuyer satisfaction and quality of life. Active in the Houston area since 2002, ROC Homes emphasizes attention to detail throughout every step of the homebuilding process, ensuring customers enjoy everything from private driveways to luxurious green space.

Texas Association of Builders Star Awards

A management graduate of Tulane University, Eric Hymowitz has led as president of Houston-based home-building company ROC Homes since 2002. Under the direction of Eric Hymowitz, ROC Homes has won and has been a finalist in numerous industry honors, including a finalist in several Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star Awards.

An affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders, TAB has been serving the Texas homebuilding industry for more than 70 years. Today, the organization comprises nearly 11,000 members across 27 local associations, with member-companies generating over $36 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs that benefit Texans and the Texas economy. Each year, TAB honors the best in the state’s home-building industry through its Star Awards.

The only statewide program honoring home-building professionals, the Star Awards have recognized outstanding home builders, architects, designers, sales and marketing professionals, and other members of the industry for the past 25 years. The prestigious awards are distributed in over 100 categories, with a panel of home-building experts choosing winners and finalists from a pool of hundreds of nominees.

Finalists for the 2019 Star Awards will be announced on June 1, 2019, and all winners and finalists will be honored at a black-tie event in August. The ticketed awards gala will be held in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show, an important regional industry event held in Grapevine, Texas.