Dallas Builders Association

DBA 2019 Year in Review: Celebrating Our Past, Focusing on Our Future

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 1, 2020 /

By Phil Crone, JD, CGP, GSP Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association I must admit, I really enjoy writing this “year in review” column. It gives me a chance to take inventory of all we accomplished. Especially this year as we celebrated the Dallas Builders Association’s 75th anniversary and all who contributed to it. Much of…

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How to Rebuild With Confidence in The Wake of The Dallas-Area Tornado

By Candy's Dirt / October 31, 2019 /

By Phil Crone, Executive Officer Dallas Builders Association The collective hearts of all members of the Dallas Builders Association are with the victims of the recent tornadoes that affected the Dallas area. As our community begins to rebuild and recover, the Association wants to ensure that those affected are not victimized by unscrupulous storm chasers…

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Executive Officer Phil Crone And Dallas Builders Association Win Big at NAHB Conference

By Candy's Dirt / August 1, 2019 /

From Staff Reports It’s been a pretty big year for Phil Crone, the executive officer of the Dallas Builders Association, and getting recognized by your industry has to be the icing on the cake for him. The Dallas Builders Association relaunched their Parade of Homes, hosted a City Council debate, and worked to get more…

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Housing Industry Braces For More Tariffs Amid Affordability Crisis

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 17, 2019 /

By Phil Crone Executive Officer Dallas Builders Association In the midst of a nationwide, 10-year low in affordability, the housing industry is bracing for additional tariffs. From tile to countertops, laminates, lighting, and furnishing, about 450 products commonly found in new homes and remodeling projects are seeing tariffs rise from 10 percent to 25 percent…

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40th Annual McSam Awards Honored Best of Dallas Builders on April 13

By Joanna England / April 18, 2019 /

  Staff Reports The Dallas Builders Association has announced winners of its 40th Annual McSAM Awards, presented April 13 in partnership with StrucSure Home Warranty. The McSAM Awards are held each spring to recognize “maximum creativity in sales and marketing.” Almost 400 entries were received this year, and winners were named in 67 categories. Dale…

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