Update on Association Headquarters and How Members Can Help
The Dallas BA offices were severely damaged Feb. 16 by significant flooding resulting from a broken fire sprinkler pipe. Fortunately no members and staff were in the building at that time. However, the entire lower floor was covered in nearly a foot of water and many portions of the ceiling collapsed under the weight of the onrushing water.
Association member First Response Restoration is now hard at work removing the damaged contents and materials from the office and restoring what was spared from the flooding. Additionally, thanks to help from Tonti Properties, the broken sprinkler pipe that was the culprit for the flooding was repaired by a licensed contractor.
Property Loss Advocates was selected by the Dallas BA’s Board of Directors on Feb. 23 to manage this project. Their team includes a local representative based in Denton. They will be working alongside a task force, chaired by Michael Turner of Classic Urban Homes, also appointed by the Board to oversee the day-to-day aspects of rebuilding efforts.
In addition to mitigation efforts, priorities include reconnecting staff and organizing surviving office supplies so that Association work can continue efficiently.
“It is difficult seeing so much of the office many of us have worked in for so long be hauled off in a soggy mess,” said Executive Officer Phil Crone. “However, browsing through salvaged photos from when our headquarters was built over 20 years ago that are drying on our conference room table provided inspiration that we can and will do it again; even better this time.”
First Response will be on the job for several more weeks before the project will transition to rebuilding.
Financial Donations: We will gladly accept financial donations from members and the community. Checks can be mailed to the Dallas Builders Association at 5816 W. Plano Pkwy. Plano, TX 75093. Please indicate “rebuilding fund” in the memo field. Tax deductible online donations can be made HERE. In the coming weeks, we will have a better understanding of the specific financial needs for this extensive project.
As the rebuilding progresses, we will be reaching out to Association members interested in specific aspects of the work. If you are interested in contributing products or services, please email info@dallasbuilders.com.
“We have no doubt that the fortitude that kept our industry working last year and the resilience we’ve shown in leading our region’s economic recovery will see us emerge from this stronger than ever,” said Crone. “Thank you for your support and assistance.”
