Alan Hoffmann

Dallas Builders Association Bids ‘Pharewell’ to Longtime Executive Officer Phil Crone

By April Towery / June 29, 2023 /

As Phil Crone prepares for his departure from the Dallas Builders Association after 17 years, those who work alongside him are preparing for a new leader to take the reins.  The longtime executive officer, known to speak his mind when advocating for the building community at the Texas Capitol or in front of the horseshoe…

With Winter Ahead, Savant Offers Smarter Solutions to Get Off The Grid During Power Outages

By Daniel Lalley / October 22, 2022 /

Texas is no stranger to the woes of a harsh winter. In February 2021, one of the most catastrophic winter weather events on record wreaked havoc across the entire state of Texas. Winter Storm Uri, otherwise known as Snowmageddon, demanded a record 69,692 megawatts of electricity. Then, the storm subsequently caused the biggest outage the…

Sustainable Building Pioneer Alan Hoffmann Earns Top Honors from Dallas Builders Association

By April Towery / October 18, 2022 /

Alan Hoffmann was a green builder when green building wasn’t cool.  Now at the forefront of the sustainable building industry, Hoffmann was honored by his peers this month as the recipient of the Dallas Builders Association’s 2022 Hugh Prather Trophy.  “I was really pretty surprised,” Hoffmann told CandysDirt.com. “They were introducing the winner of this…

Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Rebate is Great, But One Builder Says It’s Not a Green Building Magic Bullet

By April Towery / August 18, 2022 /

The Inflation Reduction Act represents the most ambitious climate spending package in U.S. history, but will it fix our energy woes?

How the Luxury Home Market is Dealing With Higher Costs

By Daniel Lalley / July 4, 2022 /

It’s no secret that Americans are grappling with grave economic implications across myriad of industries. As inflation and energy prices hit new highs, many of our biggest business sectors experience slowed growth and stagnant sales. Sectors hit hardest often include discretionary categories like electronics, clothes, or furniture. Therefore, it’s not surprising that the market for…