Association Offices Are Now Open in a Gorgeously Renovated Space!
The Dallas Builders Association has reopened its newly renovated headquarters in Plano following catastrophic flood damage sustained during 2021’s winter storm. More than 100 members and dignitaries gathered May 24 for an official ribbon cutting followed by a celebration presented by StrucSure Home Warranty in the remodeled 8,500-sq.-ft. office space.
“A silver lining is that the damage and disruption created an opportunity to modernize the building and make it a truly outstanding place for association members and staff,” said Dallas BA Executive Officer Phil Crone.
Association members stepped up with amazing generosity to provide funds, material and labor needed for items that fell outside the scope of the insurance claim. Nearly 100 companies and individuals contributed to the Rebuilding Better Together fundraising campaign, which has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders with an Association Excellence Award.
Past President Michael Turner of Classic Urban Homes served as general contractor and chairman of the rebuilding task force, going far beyond the call of duty and spending countless hours to see the project to completion.
“I can unequivocally say that Michael’s work to rebuild our office was one of the most selfless and extraordinary efforts in the nearly 80 year history of this Association,” Crone stated. “There’s no way we can ever repay him except with our heartfelt gratitude and ardent appreciation.”
“A large multi-purpose conference room, smaller meeting areas, a refurbished patio and deck, improved drainage, exterior paint and some of the most sophisticated building materials and amenities available make this a headquarters befitting one of the largest builders association in one of the nation’s most active new home markets,” said President Andrew Pieper of Hillwood Communities.
Just a few of the building’s new features include:
- Foam encapsulation in the attic and other energy efficiency upgrades that resulted in reducing the number of HVAC units, which will lower operating costs and increase indoor air quality.
- A state-of-the-art audio/video system optimized for hybrid meetings and an enhanced experience for the Association’s educational classes.
- Modernized design with white painted brick on the outside and a clean, comfortable interior.
- Upgraded staff cubicles into modern enclosed offices with LED lighting.
- An upgraded kitchen showcasing the newest appliances, a large island and custom cabinetry.
- Installation of a backup generator to better protect against future winter storms.
- A reimagined outdoor patio that is a stunning extension of the building’s other gathering spaces.
Contributors are recognized with a plaque in the lobby and commemorative bricks in the building’s Walk of Friends leading to the front door.
Key Club contributors of $1,000 and more are:
George & Jeanne Lewis; Highland Homes; National Association of Home Builders; Burgess Construction Consultants Inc;. Andersen Windows; Kent & Meg Conine; Texas Door & Trim Inc.; Altura Homes; Bloomfield Homes LP; Coats Homes LLC; KWA Construction, L.P;. Lingenfelter Custom Homes; Scott & Debra Roberts; Tim Jackson Custom Homes LP; 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty; Acme Brick Company; Alan & Pam Hoffmann; Anderson Hanson Blanton; Andrew & Morgan Pieper; Cole Baker; Cresswell Builders; Donnie & Toni Evans; Elite Remodeling; Enterprise Plumbing of Texas, LLC; Fashion Glass & Mirror; Fox Energy Specialists; Frasercon “Concrete Experts”; Highland Classic Homes; Huber Engineered Woods; James Andrews Custom Homes; James L. Falgout, PC; JLD Custom Homes; Joshua & Patty Correa; KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living; LDJ Gutters; LeComte Group, LLC; Lone Star Iron Doors; Lorraine Urey; Matt & Melody Robinson; Maverick; Millenia Homes; MLAW Engineers; National Window & Door; Phil & Heidi Crone; PlainsCapital Bank; RJA Construction LLC; Sterling Brook Custom Homes, LLC; StrucSure Home Warranty; Texas Counter Fitters; Thomas Signature Homes; Tommy Ford Construction; Traditional Classic Homes Inc.; TrussWorks LLC; and Winston Custom Homes LLC.
Other cash contributors were Bob Morris; Gage Prichard Sr.; Hennessey Engineering Inc.; Hudson Construction Group; K & S Heating & Air Conditioning; Keen Homes; Longacre Construction Company; McKinley Built Homes; Mishler Builders, Inc;. Noble Classic Homes, Inc.; Olise Construction & Renovations Group; Patrick Roffino; Robert Hansen; Ronnie & Andrea Lyles; Steve Puckett; Underwood Custom Homes, LLC; and Wynne/Jackson Inc.
Contributors of materials and services Include 3F Custom Painting; Acme Brick Company; American Masonry Supply; Arnulfo Rangel; Artisan Style Ironworks; Azek Building Supply; Benedettini Cabinetry; Big D Lumber Company; Bravas DFW; Burgess Construction Consultants Inc.; Cade Studio; Classic Urban Homes; DH Interiors; Dave Hambley; Decks By Design; DeWeerd Construction; Eagle Cleanup; FACETS Appliances, Kitchens & Baths; Glasshouse; Great Southwest Plumbing; Jorge Martinez; Julio Ramirez; Kelly-Moore Paint Co.; Kidd Roofing; KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living; LDJ Gutters & Construction; Lights Fantastic Pro; Marek Brothers; National Window & Door; Nu Image Custom Painting; Performance Spray Foam; Property Loss Advocates; Prosource Wholesale; Refugio Hernandez; Richardson Ready Electric; Servall Contractor Services; Tempo Mechanical; Texas Counter Fitters; TR7 Construction Services LLC; Westway Site Services; and Yellow Rose Landscape Services. .
View Completed Building Photos, Courtesy of Demorris Ashley Byrd, Lifestylevisualz LLC
View Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Photos, Courtesy of Demorris Ashley Byrd, Lifestylevisualz LLC
