RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERT
ABOUT ALLEN W. GRIFFIN GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP

Allen W Griffin is the founder and president of Griffin Interests LLC, which owns and operates Construction Claims Experts, Gryphon Builders and Viewpoint Designs. He is a Graduate Master Builder, Certified Graduate Remodeler and Certified-Aging-In-Place specialist with 30 years of experience in the building industry.
As an eighteen-year member of the National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Home Builders & locally with the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), Allen's commitment to raising the bar in his industry led to him receiving the 2007 National Certified Graduate Remodeler of the year award early in his career and drove him to complete the first Certified Green Renovation in the Nation. He is passionate about positively impacting the industry and helping other builders be their best by serving locally on the GHBA's Board of Directors, Education Committee, Membership Committee, Custom Builder Council & Remodelers Council.
While president of the GHBA Remodelers Council in 2009, Allen, his board of directors, and their committees were able to increase membership and received three national council awards for outstanding accomplishment in Membership, Charity Projects and Community Outreach. The Remodelers Council Charity Garage Sale held at the annual Texas Home and Garden Show was created under his term. His legacy has raised over $250,000 for the council’s annual charity projects.
Allen served on the TAB Board of Directors leading the Remodelers Council and served on the Contracts council, membership committee, Government relations and Code and Standards committee. He is currently serving as the 2022 Custom Builders Council Chairman.
Allen has a newfound passion to help lead the way for vocational training for our youth in careers in the trades and as builders. Working with the Hangar Unity Center's Trades program in Brookshire Tx and HomeAID Houston he has donated his accumulation of tools to fill their classrooms and taught classes in estimating, plan reading and general business aspirations.
In addition to his career achievements, Allen and his wife Larissa are blessed with five children, who are finding success in fields they're passionate about. Allen believes in giving back to the community and teaching his children the same, they have worked alongside him on countless community charity projects through their church and the builder’s association.
Construction
Industry Involvement & Leadership
2022 GHBA Custom Builders Council Chairman, 2021 TAB Life Director.
Government Affairs, Education, Codes & Standards







Construction
Awards & Recognition
2022
GHBA Custom Builders Council Chairman
Greater Houston Builders Association.
2021
Texas Association of Builders - Life Director
TAB- Texas Association of Builders
2020
GHBA Custom Builders Council Board of Directors
Greater Houston Builders Association.
2013
Best Specialty Room, WINE ROOM, "Star Award"
by the Texas Association of Builders
2013
Best Remodeled Specialty Room, WINE ROOM
by the Greater Houston Builders Association.
2011
Best Print Ad, Remodeler, "Star Award"
By the Texas Association of Builders
2011
Best Website Design, "Star Award"
by the Texas Association of Builders
2010
Green Home Remodel of the Year
by the Greater Houston Builders Association
2010
Nation's First Certified Green Renovation
by the National Association of Home Builders
2010
Best Print Ad, Remodeler, "Star Award"
by the Texas Association of Builders
2009
Remodeler of the Year
by the Greater Houston Builders Association
2009
GHBA Remodelors Councils Chairman
Greater Houston Builders Association
2008
Best Home Remodel & Addition $100k to $250k, "Star Award"
by the Texas Association of Builders
2007
NAHB Certified Graduate Remodeler of the Year
by the National Association of Home Builders
2007
Best Home Remodel & Addition $100k to $250K, "Star Award"
by the Texas Association of Builders
2003
Best Whole House Renovation, "Lone Star Award"
by the Texas Association of Builders
2002
Best Home Remodel & Addition $100k to $250k, "Star Award"
by the Texas Association of Builders
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GMB -Graduate Master Builder, CGR- Certified Graduate Remodeler, CGP - Certified Green Professional.
These are the values that are of the highest importance to us as your Construction Expert. Providing unparalleled service and offering an immediate response to all of our clients makes us different in the expert industry.
Construction Industry Leader
Allen's commitment to raising the bar in his industry led to him receiving the 2007 National Certified Graduate Remodeler of the year award early in his career and drove him to complete the first Certified Green Renovation in the Nation
He is passionate about positively impacting the industry and helping other builders be their best by serving locally on the GHBA's Board of Directors, Education Committee, Membership Committee, Custom Builder Council & Remodelers Council.
At the State Level, Allen serves on the Texas Association of Builders Board, leading the Remodelers Council and serves on the Contracts council, membership committee and has a new-found passion to help lead the way for vocational training for the future trade and builder careers of our youth.
Professional Remodeler Magazine, Qualified Remodeler Magazine, Houston Builder Magazine, Houston Business Journal, Custom Builder Guide, Texas Builder, Houston Remodeling Guide, Facets Magazine, Houston Chronicle, Houston Design Resource, Texas Home and Garden show Educator, SunBelt Builders Show Educator & GHBA Educator.
Allen's construction background includes; the basics of hands-on experience where in the late 80’s he started out as a framer and then worked for small custom builders. This experience has been invaluable to Allen in directing others as a builder and business owner.