About Ashworth Construction > Professional Affiliations     Copyright © 2004 - 2010 Ashworth Construction, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Websites by Ideal Serving Houston Since 1983 281-360-6117 As a leader in the industry Ashworth Construction is actively involved with several industry organizations. Through active participation we are better informed about changes in legislation that affects our customers, and us. We are also committed to the continuing education programs offered by these organizations. Ashworth Construction is proud to be involved with the following professional organizations REMODELORS COUNCIL of the GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION is an organization of Remodelers and industry associates.  We are dedicated to the promotion of excellence and professionalism within, and public awareness of the Remodelors Council.  We achieve this through education, certification and service to the membership, industry and the community.  Bruce A. Sommers has served on the Board of Directors and was co-chair of the Government Relations Committee. GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION is a professional trade association, organized in 1941, designed to help builders and associates involved in construction to better contend with their problems through collective action.  As an association, we promote positive relations with city and county governments and other agencies, and deal with issues that affect the construction industry. TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS (TAB) directs its efforts and provides representation on the state level with the primary purpose of working with the Texas legislature when it is in session.  Bruce A. Sommers is an active participant in the continuing efforts of the Remodelors Council of this organization and has served as a member of the Building Standards Task Force sub committee of the Government Relations Committee. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (NAHB) is a trade association whose mission is to enhance the political climate for housing and the building industry, and promotes policies that keep housing a national priority.  Our goal is to provide and expand opportunities for all Americans to have safe, decent and affordable housing.  Bruce participates in many of the educational programs. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING DESIGN - TEXAS SOCIETY is a nationally recognized association providing a code of ethics and educational resources for the professional building designer.  Bruce A. Sommers has served several years on the Texas State Board of Directors and is a two term past President of the Houston Chapter. TEXAS INSTITUTE OF BUILDING DESIGN is committed to developing new improved design and educational standards, encouraging inter-professional relations in the building industry, and promoting research in the aesthetic and technical aspects of the profession.  Bruce A. Sommers has served several years on the Texas State Board of Directors and is a two term past President of the Houston Chapter.