The Home Builder - September 2024
VOLUME LXXI
No. 2
February 2024
Early Bird entry deadline ends Feb. 12 for McSAM Awards presented by Southern Roofing
Industry Investors
Save $50 per McSAM Awards entry by submitting materials with payment by Feb. 12. Entry fee for all categories except People’s Choice is $150 before the Early Bird deadline. After this date, the fee goes up to $200. The final deadline is March 1 for People’s Choice entries and March 11 for all other categories. This year’s McSAM Awards presented by South- ern Roofing will be held on Saturday, April 20, at the Statler Hotel in Dallas. Visit McSAMAwards. com for details. The 2024 awards show will include 84 categories and two People’s Choice Awards: Community of the Year and Builder of the Year. Again this year, sev- eral categories previously exclusive to the ARC Awards, are included in the McSAM lineup. These include cat- egories for custom builders: Best Interior Design, Best Kitchen, Best Architectural Design - Modern, Traditional and Transitional and Custom Builder of the Year. Four remodeling categories are also included: Best Addition; Best Kitchen Remodel; Best Bathroom Remodel; and Best Whole House Remodel. Other awards categories will be in the areas of Profes- sional Achievement; Market- ing, Advertising, Signage, Online; Interior Merchandis-
modelers, architects, brokers, builders, developers, interior designers and sales and mar- keting professionals. Contact Dallas BA Ex- ecutive Officer Gena Godinez, 214-615-5012, if you are interested in partnering.
ing; Design, Home/Builder/ Developer and Community of the Year. Sales Achievement Awards, which are non-judged volume-based recognitions, will be made in four dollar volume categories ranging
from $5 million to over $35 million. A variety of partnership opportunities are available. Market directly to decision makers including volume builder CEOs, division presi- dents, custom builders, re-
Homebuilding Start Up Panel
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The 2024 Marketing Guide is now online! The Guide provides a snapshot of all the various advertising and promotional op- portunities available to members. It gives infor- mation on partnership levels, event details and benefits to expect with your marketing investment. n n n New members and vet- eran members alike are invited to the Member Welcome Breakfast on Feb. 13. Network with the Association’s newest members while learning about the great benefits and discounts available through mem- bership. RSVP. n n n The International Builders’ Show will be held Feb. 27-29 in Las Vegas. Details.
February 21 | 5:30-7:30pm
Moderated by: Don Dykstra Co-Founder & Chairman of Bloomfield Homes
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This event is free to attend, but advance reservations are requested to make sure the proper amount of food and beverages are ordered for the meeting. If you are not a member of the Dallas BA or do not fall in the Young Professional category, you may still attend, but there will be a fee collected when registering.
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The HomeFront Government Affairs News and Info
David Lehde Director of Government Affairs
No Winter of Discontent – Just Work
supply and affordability, caveats such as subsidizing transit passes or not calculating parking spaces into the overall cost of the development could mean the projects’ investors just decide not to do the projects. Meanwhile, the City of Celina’s four-day week for city operations is now in effect. And Dallas BA is already hearing from builders who are facing various challenges with the loss of a day to get reviews and inspections completed. We have been in contact with city staff regarding options to allevi - ate challenges that were expected and predicted by our Association. Celina’s development services staff appears equally concerned and we will update our members as information becomes available. These are just some of the items we are chasing down at the local government level on behalf of our members. But there are items at the national level, such as funding for Job Corps — the successful education program that provides many needed trades, efforts to help the production of needed transformers, and the need to protect state and local abilities to adapt certain codes to the benefit of their region, that also require a team approach. NAHB has announced the dates for the 2024 National Legislative Conference. On June 12, teams from HBA’s around the country will visit with our members of Congress to voice the need and benefits of protecting our business and industry. The Capitol Hill meetings, which take place in conjunction with NAHB’s four-day Spring Leadership Meetings in Washington, D.C., are a critical part of our industry’s advocacy efforts.
After hearing from Dallas BA, allied stakeholders, and city staff, the City Council on Jan. 24 agreed to further postpone the ordinance until March to allow further negotiation and needed ordinance language cor- rections. Dallas BA will continue to weigh in on the collaborative effort to ap - propriately fund DSD needs, but with our focus on protecting housing af- fordability. At the same time, the City of Dallas is also pursuing amendments to the city’s parking codes. Dallas’ desire is to shift focus from the quantity of required off-street parking spaces to quality and location of off-street parking areas with the apparent intent of “aligning the Dallas Development Code with a citywide transportation, environmental and land use policies by reducing the priority of single- occupant vehicle trips and increasing the opportunity for housing” (Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee staff report summary for Jan. 30, 2024). This would include a possible requirement for a Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDMP) that would apply to qualifying devel- opment projects. The report also indicates that ad- ditional design standards would ensure new parking lots support a walkable environment. The staff report goes on to say, with regards to minimum parking requirements, that they are regulatory tools that “have resulted in a land use arrangement that perpetuates our dependency on cars …” Obviously, the development sec- tor has some concerns. While the relief from minimum parking requirements could help in the battle for housing
“An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told.” (William Shake- speare, “King Richard III”, Act 4, scene 4) 2024 is in full swing and the emo- tions of an election year are as present as the grey tinged skies of February. But while some may be abundantly focused on pundits and campaigns, a vast majority of the people are primar- ily focused on day-to-day life and the tasks assigned. This is the case for the home building industry and Dallas BA membership who are focused on their responsibility, and the accompanying challenges, of providing a place to call home for thousands in the region. And that has driven Association advocacy as we work for a fair outcome in fees and ordinances in the region. As mentioned last month, the City of Dallas is deep into the process of updating building and development fees for the first time in a near decade. With the city’s Development Services Department (DSD) having received a third-party study and taking input from stakeholders, including the Dallas BA, a proposed fee schedule and ordinance was scheduled for Dallas City Council on Dec. 13. For their part, DSD staff, after hearing from builders, agreed that the study’s recommendation on some fees were too high, and proposed a fee schedule that included lower amounts. After hearing from Dallas BA and oth- ers about not having enough time to fully vet the updated ordinance draft and remaining concerns about as- sumptions made in the study, the City Council approved our recommenda- tions and postponed discussion on the item until Jan. 24.
Dallas BA typically sees 10 to 12 or so members travel to Washington to join in the effort. It is a show of dedication to the industry as they give of their time and resources. Per the opening scripted allusion, this is an election year. And the Dallas BA service area includes seats up for election at the local, state, and federal levels that can have a major impact. Two well respected DFW region members of the House of Representa- tives, Congresswoman Kay Granger and Congressman Michael Burgess, have announced they will retire at the end of this session. Both have had distinguished careers, and both have done some heavy lifting at the request of NAHB and the members of Dallas BA and the Greater Fort Worth Build - ers Association. Also deciding not to run for re-election is State Senator Drew Springer, who has carried and support- ed home builder legislation in Austin. With their departure, it opens up a near cattle call of candidates who are auditioning to be the next decision makers. Just as important are other legislators, county commissioners and city council members who are up for re-election this year. Dallas BA will monitor these elections closely. If you are interested in helping, there are opportunities to participate through HOMEPAC of Greater Dal - las. Members with questions should contact the Dallas BA Director of Government Affairs . A phrase from the opening line of Shakespear’s Richard III is often used regarding political situations that occur during the frigid months. However, for Dallas BA — no winter of discontent; just work.
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Laurie Nord with LWI Homes is also a door prize winner.
Susan Horak of Managed Homes wins a grill set.
Builder Jackpot Winner! Congratulations to Past President Matt Mitchell of James Andrews Cus- tom Homes, who won the Builder Jackpot at the Jan. 25 After Hours hosted by Allied Gallery. From left are Katie Fleischer and Jordan Her- rera with Allied Gallery, Matt Mitchell and Dallas BA Executive Officer Gena Godinez.
Milestone Anniversaries
Allen Powell with Architecture Un- limited wins a set of grilling spices
Door prize winner Andrey Shelo- kovskiy with 360 Painting
DuPont – 45 Years Kevin McLain, center, accepts the 45-Year Milestone Award rep- resenting DuPont’s four and a half decades of continuous mem- bership in the Association. Presenting the award are Dallas BA President Adam Lingenfelter and Membership Committee Chair Myra Baginski.
Kelly Reber with Aly is also a door prize winner.
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Jasmine Streete joins Association staff
Jasmine Streete has joined the Association team as the new director of meetings and events. She comes from Gateway Church in Southlake as the associate director of events, where she oversaw the team that executed approximately 9,500 annual events including 4,000-attendee monthly conferences. "We are thrilled to welcome Jasmine to our team,” shared Dallas BA Executive Officer Gena Godinez. “Her experience, positive attitude and eagerness to learn make her an ideal fit for our dynamic group." Jasmine has eight years of work experience in the areas of event man- agement, wedding planning and team management. Prior to her time with Gateway Church, she worked in the medical industry for two years as an office representative for Baylor Family Medicine in Roanoke, TX, handling patient records, insurance claims and scheduling. In her new position, Jasmine will oversee the planning, management and execution of various meetings, special events and fundraisers for the
Metro East Division The Metro East Division got the year off to a great start Jan. 18 with a very informative presentation about roads and water coming to the northeast metro area. Thank you to speakers John Polster of Innovation Transportation Solutions, Inc. and David Kelly of North Texas Municipal Water District. Metro East’s Yearlong Partners are 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, Richardson Ready Electric, First Na - tional Bank, Smith Custom Building & Design and Michael Joyce Properties. At its Feb. 6 lunch meeting, the Multifam- ily Builders Council will offer a program featuring Chelsea Dora-Shibley, president of interior design with HPA Design Group. With 17-plus years of industry experience she has demonstrated remarkable suc- cess in transforming client visions into strategic, impactful and pioneering design solutions. Thank you to these Yearlng Partners: Advanced Concrete Surfaces, KWA Construction, DuPont/Weatheriza- tion Partners, Ltd, Republic Elite Multifam- ily Interiors, GlobalPro and Division Con- struction Supply. Register. Multifamily Builders Council Chelsea Dora-Shibley
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Dallas Builders Association. “Her responsibilities are not just tasks; they are integral to the seamless functioning and future success of the Association,” states Godinez. Jasmine graduated in 2015 from the University of North Texas with a degree in sociology. She enjoys taking care of her Cavapoo puppy, Daisy, traveling and having a “good vibe and a good cocktail.” Originally from Gainesville, FL, Jasmine is a huge Ga - tors fan. She’ll tell you that her blood runs orange and blue.
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Jerry Parks a finalist for Remodeler of Year
Congratulations to Jerry Parks of Traditional Classic Homes, who is a finalist in the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers Council Remodeler of the Year Award. This prestigious award, held in collaboration with the National Sales and Marketing Council and National Awards program, recognizes supe - rior business management, exemplary NAHB involvement at all levels and outstanding contributions to the re- modeling industry. The winner will be announced and the award presented at The Na- tionals Awards Ceremony at the International Builders’ Show Feb. 27 at Caesars Palace. The award is also featured at the Remodeling Awards Celebration Feb. 28 at the Las Vegas National Golf Club. Parks has been in the home build- ing business for 40-plus years and has built over 500 custom homes in the Dallas metro area. In addition to building and re- modeling, he has used his expertise to teach others at one of the largest private real estate training schools in Texas, where he lectured and wrote the course materials. Several other Dallas BA members will be honored during The Nationals gala. Silver winners include: n Casey Gerwer, Homes By J. Anthony, Sales Professional of The Year; n Meredith Chapman, K. Hov- nanian Homes, Sales Manager/Leader of The Year; n Jenny Laible, Hillwood Com- munities, Lifestyle Director of the Year;
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