Home Building
There’s a simple reason why Jennifer Clarke Johnson has pushed forward in a profession where she doesn’t look like the other industry leaders. “It’s for our daughters,” said the 45-year-old businesswoman. Johnson is one of the leading women in the building industry tapped to join the Dallas Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building committee. The…
As conflict escalates in Ukraine, the Dallas housing community is left wondering how to help, what to do, and what the lasting effects will be on the local industry. Texas Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, will address the state of the housing industry at a summit on March 23 organized by…
To celebrate Career and Technical Education Month, we’re excited to share an announcement from the National Association of Home Builders. Each year, the NAHB honors housing professionals who excel in teaching NAHB education courses. These courses are designed to keep builders on top of current trends while continually improving their skillsets. This year, three Dallas…
Members of the Dallas Builders Association descended on Dallas City Hall on Monday, Jan. 31, for a Festivus-style airing of the grievances. The City of Dallas asked for feedback from stakeholders at the special called Government Performance and Financial Management Committee meeting. And builders did not hold back. “Nearly every day for the last two…
I hope the City of Dallas is truly prepared to get an earful. If what we’ve heard from builders, tradesmen, and insiders is any indication, there’s a lot to be said when it comes to improving the city’s often excruciatingly slow permit process. The problem stems from the City of Dallas’ move to a system…
