Dallas Builders Associaiton

Arlington Native Gena Godinez Tapped to Lead Dallas Builders Association

By April Towery / August 22, 2023 /

Gena Godinez doubled the membership of the West Texas Home Builders Association during her 18 years in Lubbock, but she couldn’t get to Dallas fast enough. Godinez took over last week as executive officer of the Dallas Builders Association, succeeding Phil Crone, who left in July to serve as vice president of Leading Builders of…

Builders: Labor Shortage Stabilizing, Affordability Concerns Increasing

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 6, 2020 /

Some customers of Bella Vita Custom Homes said they saw little to no progress on their homes, despite promises by the builder.

By Phil CroneSpecial Contributor A recent survey of Dallas Builders Association members indicates builders are managing the ongoing labor shortage, but affordability concerns are mounting. Faced with a shortage of more than 20,000 construction workers, DFW’s construction industry remains hard-pressed to find the workforce needed to keep up with demand. Nearly 70 percent of builders…

Should Builders Be Forced to Account for Climate Change?

By Joanna England / February 12, 2020 /

It’s a ground-breaking new policy in New Jersey that could keep builders from doing just that — breaking ground. Could Texas be next? Of course, with 130 miles of coastline and a shore that has become a pop culture reference, New Jersey has a lot to lose if sea levels continue to rise and storm…