The Home Builder - December 2024
No. 12
VOLUME LXXI
December 2024
Past President Jeff Dworkin honored with Prather Trophy
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taught construction manage - ment classes there. Known as an outspoken and tireless advocate for the housing industry, Dworkin has met with countless area building officials—most re - cently in Dallas—to keep the building process on track and keep costs affordable for homebuyers. In Dallas espe - cially, when the permitting process “blew up” despite the Association’s best efforts, Jeff Dworkin was one of the builders who was front and center fighting to get things back on track, Hoffmann said. “His background brings us a CPA, a former division president of a volume builder and now a successful custom builder who serves our indus- try with an unquestionable commitment,” concluded Hoffmann.
The Dallas Builders As- sociation has awarded the 2024 Hugh Prather Trophy to Jeff Dworkin of JLD Custom Homes. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Dallas BA and has been presented annually for the past 74 years to a builder, remodeler or developer member who has done the most for the better - ment of the community and the industry as a whole. The award was named for the Association’s first president, Hugh Prather, in hopes that his principles would serve as a guide for fu - ture generations of builders. It is not meant to be simply a “Builder of the Year,” but something more that reflects credit to the building industry. Past recipients include homebuilding icons such as Dave Fox, W.W. Caruth Jr., Bob Folsom, Fred Roach, Harold Peek, Kent Conine, Tommy Ford and Harold Pollman, among others. 2022 Prather recipient Alan Hoffmann of Hoffmann Homes presented the award. at the Nov. 7 Past Presidents Dinner celebrating the As- sociation’s 80th Anniversary. Jeff Dworkin has been active with the Dallas BA for two decades, serving as presi- dent in 2014. He has served on numerous committees and has just begun his third term as president of the Dallas Division. He also has served for years on the Construction Management Advisory Com - mittee for Collin College and
BRIEFLY
New members and vet- eran members alike are invited to the Member Welcome Breakfast on Dec. 10. Network with the Association’s newest members while learning about the great benefits and discounts available through mem- bership. RSVP. n n n Dallas BA offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. n n n Last call to advertise in the 2025 Member- ship Directory, which is being published by E&M Consulting. The campaign will wrap up this month. RATES. n n n The 2025 Marketing Guide is here! The Guide provides a snap- shot of all the advertis- ing and promotional opportunities available to members.
Past President Jeff Dworkin is the 2024 recipient of the Hugh Prather Trophy. The presentation was made during the Nov. 7 Past Presidents Dinner held at Dallas BA offic - es to mark the Association’s 80th anniversary this year.
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The HomeFront Government Affairs News and Info
David Lehde Director of Government Affairs
‘Tis the Season for Advocacy
authority.
and associate members from across the state to voice our industry’s stance on housing related issues. As the session begins, there can be a litany of bills filed that impact home building. The Texas Association of Builders always does a great job ad - vocating for the industry. Our members have the opportunity to support that work by participating in Rally Day. The day begins with our attend- ees meeting at the bus for a beautiful morning drive to our State Capitol. Af - ter lunch nearby and a brief overview, we break into teams, each under the guide of an experienced captain, and cover more than 30 brief meetings with our service area’s state representatives and senators, or their appropriate leg- islative staff. Members board the bus and depart for home by late afternoon. Partnerships are available. For more information, contact the Director of Government Affairs.
dent-Elect did mention concern about how regulations are responsible for nearly a quarter of the cost of a new single-family home, and more than 40% of the cost for multifamily. And he indicated a desire to address that. If the attitude is one of deregulation, there could be moves that streamline the development permitting process. The issue of tariffs has also been mentioned. For years, NAHB has been leading the fight against lumber tariffs, due to the effect on housing affordability. And it is a safe bet they will be on the watch for any policy related to tariffs, labor, taxes, and anything else that impacts the ability to build the American dream. The incoming Administration gets sworn in during the designated January inauguration. And President Biden has assured a smooth transition, as our founding fathers envisioned. But this is December. Take a deep breath, go enjoy life and fellowship with others, and maybe turn off the news every now and then. The Dallas Builders Association takes this opportunity to thank our members for supporting our industry’s advocacy efforts this year. Thank You “We remain in Statu quo, and all unite in offering you, & yours, the compliments of the season; and the return of many, many more, and hap- py ones.” – Former President George Washington, in letter to Thomas Law, December 25, 1797.
Boundaries
A county’s authority on building setbacks is basically limited to public roads, including major highways and roads, per the Texas Local Govern - ment Code. Section 233.032 of the state statute allows the county to prohibit location of a new building in that setback, but it limits the extent of how those setbacks are drawn, with a designation of a major highway or road being the difference between 25 or 50 feet. The chapter also includes a limitation period should construction of the improvement or widening of the road not begin within four years of the line being established. The Dallas Builders Association has been monitoring issues related to lot widths in the unincorporated county. State law allows for a com - missioners court to adopt minimum lot frontages, but on existing county roads only, per the aforementioned code. Likewise, state statute restricts how a county may require right-of- way on a street or road. Ordinarily, the county is limited to requiring a maxi - mum of 100 feet of right-of-way for a road that functions as a main artery in a subdivision. Counties, however, may adopt a major thoroughfare plan that establishes a right-of-way up to 120 feet for major thoroughfares, but that is subject to rough proportionality. Advocacy Protects Those Boundaries The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins in mid-January. It will be important that our state’s legislators understand the need for an environment that considers the economic benefit of housing. Rally Day, our big grassroots advocacy event, will be Feb. 11. This is the day that Dallas BA members will travel en masse to Austin to join fellow builders
From time to time, we like to remind our members of statutes that protect them from regulatory over - reach. Members who have questions about whether a municipal or county regulation is in keeping with the fol - lowing are encouraged to contact the Dallas Builders Association. In 2019, the legislature deemed it important to prevent practices that restrict property rights, limit con - sumer choice, and impact the ability of Texans to access quality homes by approving HB 2439. The legislation enacted Chapter 3000 of Texas’ Gov - ernment Code. The statute does not allow regu- lations that prohibit or limit, directly or indirectly, the use or installation of building products otherwise approved for use in the last three cycles of the national code. This includes the con - struction, renovation, maintenance or other alteration of a residential or com - mercial building. This also includes the prohibition of design standards for residential structures that contain required percentages of categorized exterior materials for both single- and multifamily residential structures. The statute does include limited and specific exemptions based on certi - fied historical preservation or desig - nated districts of historical, cultural, and/or architectural significance that were enacted prior to April 1, 2019. As property owners in the unin- corporated parts of the county have begun to exercise their right to benefit from their property, it is still a matter of needing to place the appropriate amount of homes in the development to keep housing attainable for incom - ing residents. Lot widths and setbacks can be topics that can arise, and state law sets parameters regarding county
Take a Deep Breath
So, we had an election. What
now?
With the result of the general election, the natural reaction is to wonder what potential impact the in - coming Administration’s policies will have on home building. As for what we can anticipate that all depends on any plans President-Elect Trump rolls out, so for now, it is somewhat of an open conversation. Rest assured that NAHB is already working to make your voice heard. During his campaign, the Presi -
The Home Builder is published monthly by the Dallas Builders Association at 5816 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, Texas 75093. Telephone 972-931-4840. BARCIE VILCHES, Editor
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Dallas BA marks 80th anniversary with reunion of past presidents in November The Dallas Builders Association Shaddock Companies, 1993; John Porizek, M/I Homes of DFW, 2023; Justin Webb, Altura Homes, 2020; Alan Hoffmann, Hoffmann Homes, 2018; Donnie Evans, Altura Homes, 2016; Andrew Pieper, Hillwood Com - munities, 2022; Mike Mishler, Mishler Builders, 2006; Donny Mack, Mack Professionals / Beaver Builders, 2008; Adam Lingenfelter, Lingenfelter Luxury Homes, 2024; Matt Mitch - ell, James Andrews Custom Homes, 2021; Matt Robinson, BGE, 2019; Jeff Dworkin, JLD Custom Homes, 2014; and T.W. Bailey Sr., Bailey Family Builders, 2007. Past Presidents recognized in November President Kelly on Nov. 7 celebrated a momentous oc - casion with its 80th Anniversary Past Presidents Dinner. This event honored the legacy and contributions of the past presidents, with 23 of them in attendance, representing more than 50 years of the Association’s rich history. This gathering was particularly significant as it was the first meeting of the past presidents since 2019. The group reflected on the events of the past five years: challenges posed by the pandemic, the Dallas BA’s dev - astating office flood, the subsequent rebuild headed up by Past President Michael Turner, and leadership and staff changes. Highlight of the evening was special recognitions and awards pre- sented to several past presidents in attendance. The Association’s highest honor, presentation of the Hugh Prather Tro - phy, was made to Jeff Dworkin of JLD Custom Homes. Donnie Evans of Altura Homes was honored with his 400 Spike Pin, a testament to his dedication and efforts in member recruitment. Carl Buck of Quivira Luxury Homes received a Milestone Award for his remarkable 50 years of continuous membership with the Dallas BA. Photo, seated from left: Carol Longacre, Longacre Construction, 2011; Carl Buck, Quivira Luxury Homes, 1996; Harold Peek, Peek Prop - erties, 1971; Keller Webster, KWA Construction, 2012; Kent Conine, Conine Residential Group, 1997; and Jim Siepiela, Siepiela Interests, 1995; standing, from left: Randall Hall, Ran - dall Hall Design/Build/Remodeling, 2002; Ed Harrison, Harrison Homes, 2000; Michael Turner, Classic Urban Homes, 2017; Hershel Pierce, Pierce Homes, 1990; Peter Shaddock Sr., The
President Kelly Hoodwin congratulates Past President Donnie Evans of Altura Homes, who has attained 400 Spike credits for recruiting new members and is at the Super Spike level of the NAHB Spike Club.
Hoodwin presents a Milestone plaque to Past President Carl Buck of Quivira Luxury Homes, who has been a contu - ous member of the Dallas BA for the past 50 years. Offering congratulations is EO Gena Godinez.
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December Class Presented by
Brand New Project Management Course: NAHB Certificate Course - December 18 Learn project management con - cepts and strategies designed to help increase your professional value and the value you bring to your company and customers. This course will teach you the basics of successful project management, one that is built on time, on budget and to the customer’s satisfaction.
The course explains the role of project managers during each phase of a project, including the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases. Project management tools and effective man - agement of trade contractors will also be discussed. Graduates of the Project Manage - ment course will be able to: n Develop project management skills specific to the home building
industry;
contractors; and
n Discuss necessary skills to effectively plan, execute, and deliver successful construction projects; n Evaluate the project manager’s role across pre-construction, construc- tion, and post-construction phases; n Explore essential project man - agement tools and techniques for risk management; n Utilize effective strategies for the effective management of trade
n Discuss effective strategies for the effective management of trade contractors. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $159 members; $259 non- member Format: In-person or virtual (In-person option requires students to bring their own laptops and chargers, no excep- tions.) The Expert: Donny Mack, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMB, with Mack Profes - sionals/Beaver Builders. Mack, who is one of only 12 individuals across the country who has earned the title of NAHB Master Instructor, wrote the Project Management book for NAHB. He has been remodeling homes for over 35 years and building new homes for more than two decades. His company has performed remodeling projects from basic bath remodels to whole house renovations and built homes from the low $90’s to $1 million-plus. His commercial proj - ects range from pharmaceutical clean rooms to hospital renovations. Register for the Project Management Class. Great line up of classes planned for next year! The Dallas BA Education Com - mittee has been diligently curating an impressive selection of classes for members this year. An array of courses in various formats were of - fered, including in-person, hybrid and at job sites. The 2025 class series will feature beloved favorites such as Building a Better House, Ask the Builder, and NAHB Certificate Courses. Addition - ally, several new offerings will be introduced, including OSHA classes, Fall Protection Training and the Run a Better Project series. For more information and to stay updated on class registration throughout the year, please visit dal- lasbuilders.org.
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Milestone Anniversaries Congratulations to these companies being recognized for continuous membership in the Dallas Builders Association. Presented by
Acme Brick Company - 60 Years Dallas BA EO Gena Godinez; Greg Spencer and Ray Lobato, both with Acme Brick; Dallas BA President Kelly Hoodwin; Membership Chair Chris Clay
Tommy Ford Construction - 35 Years
Corey Ford of Tommy Ford Construction & Dallas BA President Kelly Hoodwin
KWA Construction, L.P. - 20 Years Multifamily Builders Council Chair Adam Sumrow; EO Gena Go - dinez; and Brain Webster, Corey Pruitt, Kurt Hunter, Mitch Ander - son, Cullen McQuinn & Lily Bustillos, all with KWA Construction.
35 Years Bluffview Builders, L.P. 30Years Halifax Homes Inc. 15 Years CB JENI / Normandy / Southgate Homes
10 Years Camden Homes 5 Years Southwest Sales Inc. 8th & Main Sainton Custom Homes, Inc. Tommy Ford Construction - Jana McAllister
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Dallas Division hosts market update Dec. 12 Professional Women in Building Feature Weinhagen From left are PWB’s Nov. 20 speaker Cheri Weinhagen, Collin Col - lege construction management professor and program lead; student Meka Harrell; PWB board member Jeanine Jones; students Ana Rivera, Emily Saldana and Alexandra Scassera; and PWB Chair Meredith Chapman.
The Dallas Division will pres- ent a market update featuring Bryan Glasshagel with Zonda at its Dec. 12 luncheon. For the December meeting only the division will move to Bent Tree Country Club. Registration and lunch
begin at 11:30 a.m.
Based in Dallas, Bryan Glassha - gel leads the Texas advisory/consult- ing practice for Zonda. He has over 23 years of experience in the real estate and banking industries and has direct - ed strategic analyses of residential and commercial development oppor - tunities and acquisitions throughout Texas and the United States, includ - ing major master planned communi - ties, active adult housing, mixed-use projects, and commercial real estate developments. Members are asked to bring gen - tly used coats, socks, gloves and win - ter hats to be donated to North Dallas Shared Ministries.
Bryan Glasshagel
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Unavailable for a photo was the third place team from Turner Forest Indus - tries: Ron Prather, Terry Easley, Dale Smith and Danny Jones
Closest to the Pin: Nino Gonzalez, Andersen Windows and Doors
Longest Drive: Chris Iglesas,Division Construction Supply
Second Place: MFBC Chair Adam Sumrow with Division Construc - tion Supply team members Chris Iglesas, Brett Martin, Brian Searcy
First Place: Spray Foam Genie team, Joe Short, Mike Powell, Brady Dylan, Brad Smith. Also pictured, MFBC Chair Adam Sumrow.
Last Place: Kendra Barnes, RE - HAU Construction; Kash Patel, KREA Construction; Addison Scott & Nate McKown, both with Moore Supply
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KELLY RENTZEL General Counsel Landsea Homes Corporation
Since going public about her mental illness in August 2017, Kelly has spoken to audiences across the country about living successfully with bipolar disorder. She has received several awards for her advocacy, most notably a Distinguished Alumni Award from SMU. Her story has been featured in several publications, including The Dallas Morning News. And her TEDx talk, “Bipolar Book Club,” has been viewed more than 65,000 times.
Kick the year off with a fresh mindset! Join the Professional Women in Building Council for a mental health-focused program featuring guest speaker Kelly Rentzel.
January 15, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 5816 W. Plano Pkwy. Plano, TX
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PWB Members $25 (with promo code) Non-PWB Members $35
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NEW MEMBERS
Membership recruiters achieve Spike honors
BUILDERS Avocet Ventures, LP DBA Indwell Homes Bryce Davis 817-476-0255 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Spike: Tim Lansford, Luxury Homes of Texas Designer Custom Homes Inc. BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Spike: Daniel Bressler, Renu Property Investments LLC Excelsior Builders and De - velopers LLC Inayat Ullah Khilji 469-592-1432 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Integrastruct LLC Jonathan Farrell 239-738-2812 Ashish Sharma 945-340-9120 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Peter Parker Custom Homes Inc Peter Parker 214-282-7404 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Spike: Kristen Martin, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Family Christian Doors Chad Ramsey 817-595-9900 DOORS Renew Home Design Inc. Shawn Shahbazi 817-962-0021 KITCHEN Stone Systems of North Texas Gary Godinez 945-321-6262 SITE PREPARATION/ MANAGEMENT Spike: Kelly Hoodwin, Altura Homes The Home Depot Jesus Walls 214-263-6130 LUMBER/FRAMING/ CARPENTRY Spike: Matt Walls, Winston Custom Homes LLC WFG National Title Bette LeMay 214-620-2275 INSURANCE/WARRANTY Spike: Christopher Clay, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty AFFILIATES/ ADDITIONALS Avocet Ventures, LP DBA Indwell Homes Kevin Stanley 972-345-9292 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL
UTS - BuildPros Joshua Lawrence 972-633-6830 BUILDERS - LAND DEVELOPER
SUSTAINING ASSOCIATES
Bumble Bee Blinds Preetham Michael 469-971-2256
HOME LIVING/DECOR Spike: Susie Moore, Maver - ick Warranties & Insurance Clear Connection Communications, LLC Byron Hatten 214-275-3940 SECURITY/SAFETY/AC - CESSIBILITY Spike: Steven Smith, Smith Custom Building & Design Best Shutters Direct Jordan Alessio 972-612-4728 OUTDOOR LIVING Spike: Shawn Culbertson, Universal Screens BF Mechanical ASSOCIATES
The Association’s newest Spike Club members are Meredith Joyce with Michael Joyce Properties and Adam Sumrow with Republic Elite Multifamily Interi - ors, LLC, who have each brought six new members into the Dallas BA. Offering their congratulations are EO Gena Godinez, President Kelly Hoodwin and Membership Chair Christopher Clay.
Corey Pruitt with KWA Construc - tion is now an official member of the prestigious Spike Club after recruiting six new members. With him is Executive Officer Gena Godinez.
Omar Rivera 214-946-8423 HVAC
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