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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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Upcoming Events
- January 31, 2012 11:30 amTexas Land & Cattle Hickory Creek
Price: 15 - January 31, 2012 3:00 pmHBA of Greater Dallas
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- February 2, 2012 11:30 amMaggiano's
- February 6, 2012 11:30 amHBA of Greater Dallas
- February 7, 2012 10:00 amHBA of Greater Dallas
Government Relations
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 [...]
Gross sales volume of $500K or more? Remember your requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Last week, HBA staff received a visit from Domingo Castillo, a community outreach official for the Department of Labor. He provided the association with some information regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and overtime pay requirements. Mr. Castillo mentioned that there has been a directive for his regional office for FLSA compliance. As such, emphasis will be [...]
Eye on Housing
- Federal Open Market Committee January Meeting Statement – Enjoying the View January 27, 2012The communication following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) two day meeting January 24-25 comes in three parts. The standard statement is joined by the release of tables and charts summarizing the economic projections and the target federal funds rate projections of the meeting participants, as well as an additional statement explaining the Fed’s […]
- New Home Sales Dip in December January 27, 2012Sales of new homes fell 2.2% in December from an elevated November level. The fourth quarter average seasonally-adjusted rate was 309,000, up 4.4% from the third quarter. For 2011, new sales did hit an all-time low of 302,000, which is 6.5% below than the next worst year, 2010. For the year, the Midwest showed no […]
Green Built Texas
- Texas Green Home Summit to Focus on Water Conservation: April 18 January 20, 2012
- Green Built Texas to Update Construction Protocol January 20, 2012
- EPA to host webinar on how to sell Energy Star v3 – Jan. 17. January 10, 2012
TAB News Briefs
- North Texas Tollway Authority board member gets new appointment January 26, 2012A member of the North Texas Tollway Authority board is swapping his seat for one on another state commission. Robert Shepard of Weatherford announced last week that he is leaving the nine-member tollway agency board, and it was confirmed that he will join the Texas Historical Commission. […]
- Sandy Creek accident could impact Texas' power grid January 26, 2012An accident at the Sandy Creek power plant, outside of Waco, has been shrouded in secrecy since October. Mose Buchele of KUT News and StateImpact Texas reports on how a delay in operations there will affect the state's electricity supply. […]
NAHB news
- New-Home Sales Slip 2.2 Percent in December January 26, 2012
- Remodeling Market Index Rises to Five-Year High January 26, 2012
- Builders Commend White House Focus on Helping Home Owners, Seek Additional Steps to Spur Housing January 25, 2012











