Alan Hoffmann Selected as September CGP Designee of the Month
Presented by DuPont
Alan Hoffmann is well known as a pioneer around Dallas. When he founded Hoffmann Homes in 1995 he had a vision and a drive to enhance the environmental building movement. He became the first builder in North Texas to introduce a new method of building exterior walls. With that, the Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) system was introduced to Dallas. Alan was the first to build ICF homes in Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, Mansfield, Terrell, Gunner, Lake Whitney, Rockwall, Oak Point, Flower Mound and Kerens, TX. Being the trailblazer he is, Alan went on to design and build the first two homes certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as LEED Platinum in Dallas.
Because of his commitment to sustainability and environmentalism, the Dallas BA Education Committee was honored to award him as the Certified Green Professional Designee of the Month.
To become a Certified Green Professional, Alan was required to satisfy the National Association of Home Builders course curriculum, which included an education on high-performance building techniques along with business management. He completed this in 2016 and continues his education through classes offered by the Dallas BA and is often a featured instructor. Within the past two years, Alan and his staff have completed over 24 hours of continuing education.
As a company, we are committed to the training and education we can get with the Dallas BA. We currently have a candidate working on his own CGB and his CGP also. There are also a great many non-designation courses that we value and attend just to stay current with building trends as well as staying sharp with our knowledge.”
— Alan Hoffmann
Due to his extensive knowledge and background, the City of Dallas called upon him to help create the first green building ordinance in 2007, and Dallas became one of the first cities to address all types of structures in the building environment. Following that in 2009, for his efforts and the successes of his company, he received a Special Recognition by the Mayor of Dallas’ Inaugural Environmental Award. His recognition didn’t stop there; he has received numerous awards from the North Texas Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Dallas Builders Association, including serving as the Association President in the 2017-2018 term. Most recently Mr. Hoffmann was asked by the Director of Sustainable Development and the Assistant City Manager for the City of Dallas to serve on a Blue Ribbon task force to assist with the improvement of the development process in the city. He also serves on the Affordable Housing Committee for the City of Dallas
Hoffmann Homes’ mission is focused on an effort to construct buildings and communities that are sustainable, beautiful and efficient with processes that are cost-effective and sensible. With each build, his company proves and accomplishes its mission over and over again.
Ever the pioneer, Alan’s company is in the process of developing and building custom homes in the first exclusively green community in East Dallas. This infill project will feature high-performance Insulated Concrete Homes, Xeriscaping with a rain garden, and a rain-water cistern that will irrigate the common areas of the development. You can find out more about the company at www.hoffmannhomes.com.
To learn how you can earn a nationally recognized certification, contact Sheena Beaver, Education Director, at sheena.beaver@dallasbuilders.com. Check out upcoming classes on the course calendar.
How do you market your certification?
“I make my clients aware of my certification in our design process.”
What does the certification add to your business?
“The certification is a great way to indicate to consumers that a builder has strived toward professional processes. It is also a strong indicator of a commitment to professionalism in general.”
How do your customers respond to your certification?
“I believe they understand our commitment to Green education.”
Why did you select this certification?
“I selected CGP because it is one of our primary drivers and focuses on our business.”
What does this certification mean to your customers?
“For our customers, they get a builder that is committed to learning and staying current with best practices.”
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