Dallas Builders Association

What Dallas Builders Association does

Dallas Builders Association is a private, nonprofit trade association chartered in 1944 that represents all segments of the residential building industry across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area. Its membership base spans custom home builders, production builders, remodelers, developers, and industry affiliates, and it serves both member-firm professionals and prospective home buyers/owners in the region. The association is horizontally structured to address industry-wide pain points including regulatory compliance, workforce development, housing affordability, and reputational signaling, and it is affiliated with the Texas Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders.

The association's core "products" are member services rather than software or technology: a searchable "Find A Professional" member directory, a weekly "Home of the Week" showcase, the annual McSAM Awards (39th edition, 65 categories, ~400 entries), the Parade of Homes luxury showcase, market overview reports, a Dallas housing history archive, and educational building/remodeling resources. Underlying technology is limited to a content website (dallasbuilders.com) and a separate member portal (web.dallasbuilders.org); the input explicitly notes the organization does not operate a software product or technology platform. Charitable programs — notably the Operation FINALLY HOME partnership for combat-wounded veterans and a new guest/training build for Patriot Paws service dogs — function as both member-engagement and community-marketing assets.

Revenue mechanics are member-dues-based (subscription/recurring), supplemented by event sponsorships (STELLAR for Parade of Homes, StrucSure Home Warranty for McSAM Awards) and likely directory/marketing fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and no headcount or financial figures are available. The go-to-market motion is sales-led membership acquisition, anchored on advocacy, peer recognition, networking, and exclusive access to the association's consumer-facing lead-generation events.

Name

Dallas Builders Association

Legal name

Dallas Builders Association

Website

https://dallasbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dallas Builders Association is a private, nonprofit trade association chartered in 1944 representing all segments of the residential building industry across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area, serving member builders, remodelers, developers, and prospective home buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Residential builder association
• Home builder membership
• Housing industry advocacy
• Parade of Homes showcase
• McSAM builder awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue generated from membership dues paid by residential builders, remodelers, and industry professionals. Association offers member benefits including networking, advocacy, training, and access to industry events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Dallas Builders Association is a trade association that provides residential builders, remodelers, and industry associates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area with member services including a searchable member directory, industry advocacy, networking events, training and certifications, the annual Parade of Homes showcase, and the McSAM Awards program. It also runs charitable initiatives such as Operation FINALLY HOME and Patriot Paws to support wounded veterans.

Product overview

Dallas Builders Association is a trade association chartered in 1944 representing all segments of the residential building industry in the Dallas Metropolitan area. The organization offers a portfolio of member services including a searchable member directory connecting consumers with vetted builders and remodelers, the Home of the Week program showcasing member-built homes, the annual McSAM Awards celebrating excellence in sales and marketing, the Parade of Homes luxury home showcase, and charitable initiatives such as Operation FINALLY HOME. Additional offerings include market overview reports, housing history archives, and educational building/remodeling resources. The association does not operate a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• DFW led nation in residential building permits in 1983-84 with over 112,000 permits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and moderate.

• Texas Association of Builders (TAB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Affiliated state-level builder association. Dallas BA participates in TAB leadership installations, Texas Housing Hall of Honor inductions, and state-wide builder recognition events. The 2026 leadership inauguration ceremony included Dallas BA representation.
• Operation FINALLY HOMEflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership providing custom mortgage-free homes to combat-wounded U.S. military veterans and their families. Dallas BA has completed multiple projects including Dumas family home and is building guest/training facility for Patriot Paws. This is the association's preferred charity.
• STELLARcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParade of Homes presenter and sponsor. STELLAR partners with Dallas BA for annual luxury home showcase events, benefiting Operation FINALLY HOME.
• U.S. Department of LabormoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecretary Alexander Acosta met with Dallas BA members to discuss workforce challenges and opportunities. Discussion focused on ongoing labor shortage impacting housing affordability and efforts to reach next generation of construction industry professionals.
• Patriot PawsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRockwall-based charity pairing service dogs with wounded veterans. Dallas BA building guest/training home on Patriot Paws property to house veterans during two-week training period, saving veterans thousands in hotel costs.
• Dallas Regional ChambermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource of regional job growth data. Dallas Regional Chamber reports show DFW added 321,000+ jobs from 2019-22, driving housing demand in the region.
• StrucSure Home WarrantycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual McSAM Awards partner. StrucSure Home Warranty partners with Dallas BA for the 39th Annual McSAM Awards recognizing maximum creativity in sales and marketing.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization providing research, advocacy, and industry standards. Dallas BA aligns with NAHB initiatives on housing affordability, workforce development, and builder certifications including CAPS designation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder and six-time Texas Builder of the Year award winner recognized by TAB/DBA ecosystem. Not a peer association but a flagship member/customer that DBA's value proposition is built around serving.
• David Weekley Homes: National production homebuilder and McSAM National Builder of the Year award winner under DBA's recognition program. Represents a key member builder whose participation signals the value of DBA membership to other large builders.

Direct peers

• Greater Houston Builders Association: Regional Texas builder trade association serving the Houston metropolitan market. Closely comparable model: membership dues, advocacy, awards programs, and Parade of Homes-style events for residential builders and remodelers.
• Building Industry Association of Southern California: Regional builder trade association serving Southern California. Comparable in representing all residential construction segments through membership, advocacy, and educational programming in a major U.S. housing market.
• Atlanta Home Builders Association: Regional builder trade association serving the Atlanta MSA. Mirrors DBA's model of representing all segments of the residential building industry through membership, advocacy, and signature events.
• Home Builders Association of Metro Denver: Regional builder trade association serving the Denver metropolitan area. Operates the same member-directory, advocacy, and event-based engagement model for residential builders and remodelers in a fast-growing U.S. metro.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Austin: Regional Texas builder trade association serving the Austin metro. Comparable scope, membership structure, and event programming focused on residential construction industry advocacy and member services.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City: Regional residential builder trade association serving the Kansas City metro. Closely comparable member-based association model with advocacy, education, and signature home showcase events for builder and remodeler members.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Association of Builders (TAB): DBA's state-level parent association running the Texas Builder of the Year awards and Texas Housing Hall of Honor. Operates the same trade association model at state level, coordinating with DBA on leadership and recognition events.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The national parent trade association for the residential construction industry. Directly comparable as DBA's national affiliate providing research, advocacy, and certification frameworks (e.g., CAPS) that DBA delivers locally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dallas-builders-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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