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Stay on top of current events, education classes, and Government Relations updates that affect your next build or site remodel. Everyone can … [More]
DFW Builders Construct More Than 12,000 Homes in 2011; Contribute $3.7 Billion to North Texas Economy
Our friends at Construction Monitor have released the final DFW area permit figures (linked below) for 2011. DFW builders completed a strong year with … [More]
2012 McSAM Awards call for entries
Call for Entry information is now available for the 2012 McSAM Awards, which recognizes excellence in sales and marketing among HBA members. … [More]
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Use the HBA member search to find the Builder or Remodeler for your next project. … [More]
Upcoming Events
- February 22, 2012 10:00 amHBA of Greater Dallas
Price: 40.00 - February 22, 2012 11:30 amStonebriar Country Club
- February 23, 2012 9:00 amHBA of Greater Dallas
Price: 210.00 - February 23, 2012 6:00 pmForestwood Antique Mall
- February 28, 2012 11:30 amTexas Land & Cattle Hickory Creek
Price: 15 - February 28, 2012 3:00 pmHBA of Greater Dallas
Government Relations
Drought May Still Mussel up Water Restrictions
by Phil Crone, Director of Government Affairs and Green Building Programs A few weeks ago, I wrote that the North Texas Municipal Water District is considering a move to Stage 4 water restrictions (their highest contemplated level). Such a move would have a significant impact on the 1 million customers that get their water from [...]
ALSC Approves Design Value Changes for Some Southern Pine by June 1; Others Pending Tests
The American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) approved today a reduction in some design value changes for visually graded No. 2 Southern pine 2x4s, but said it lacked the authority to change any other grades and sizes of the species until testing occurs. The changes reduce by 25% to 30% some of the design values for [...]
Eye on Housing
- Existing Sales Up, Inventory Down February 22, 2012
- A Look Inside Builders’ Books February 22, 2012
Green Built Texas
- Drought May Still Mussel up Water Restrictions January 31, 2012
- Texas Green Home Summit to Focus on Water Conservation: April 18 January 20, 2012
TAB News Briefs
- Galveston public housing foes target mayor February 21, 2012
- Bank of America tells Fed it would consider selling Texas operations February 21, 2012











