Dallas Builders Association

Collin College Breaks Ground on The Construction Industry’s Future

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 7, 2018 /

By Phil Crone Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association  Craig Johnson had no idea who, if anyone, would turn up for Collin College’s first construction management course offerings. The newly hired instructor only had a few weeks to get the program up and running. Johnson expected around five students. He ended up with nearly 20. These…

More Than 100 Students Expected at the Dallas Builders Show

By CandysDirt / October 31, 2018 /

From Staff Reports When it comes to skilled workers, Dallas and North Texas are feeling the pinch. To help generate interest in trade education, the Dallas Builders Association has partnered with Dallas ISD campuses, mentoring students and offering real-life experience through the building trades program. On Nov. 13, more than 100 Dallas ISD students, including…

John Todd Receives Dallas Builders Association 2018 Hugh Prather Award

By CandysDirt / October 29, 2018 /

From Staff Reports The Dallas Builders Association has awarded the 2018 Hugh Prather Trophy to John Todd of Elite Remodeling. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the association and has been presented annually for the past 68 years to a builder, remodeler, or developer member who has done the most for the betterment…

Matt Robinson Installed as 76th Dallas Builders Association President

By Joanna England / October 5, 2018 /

From Staff Reports Matt Robinson of Walton Global Holdings was installed Sept. 28 as the 76th president of the Dallas Builders Association during ceremonies held at Noah’s of Fairview. The Installation was presented in partnership with StrucSure Home Warranty. Tim Jackson, past president of both the Texas Association of Builders and the Dallas BA, served…

Housing Affordability: Escalation of Tariff Conflict Exacerbates Construction Costs

By Joanna England / September 24, 2018 /

From Staff Reports With lumber tariffs already adding more than $6,000 to the price of every new home in Dallas, President Trump’s decision this month to escalate the trade conflict with China has builders bracing for more challenges to housing affordability. This decision could wind up imposing a $2.5 billion tax increase on residential construction,…