Greater Fort Worth Builders Association

What Greater Fort Worth Builders Association does

The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association (GFWBA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas, operating under Section 501(c)(6) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. It represents more than 600 member companies across seven counties — Tarrant, Johnson, Hood, Wise, Parker, Somervell, and Palo Pinto — serving as a regional chapter within the three-tier federation of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Texas Association of Builders (TAB). Membership is segmented into Builder members (production, custom, multi-family, remodelers, developers) and Associate members (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, attorneys, finance, title professionals across 100+ classifications), with a third Young Professionals track and a Professional Women in Building Council extending the addressable base.

GFWBA monetizes through two primary revenue streams: subscription recurring membership dues (Builder $1,080/year or $101/month; Associate $930/year or $86/month; Affiliate $185/year, all non-refundable with 12-month minimum commitments and auto-renewal), and event-driven sponsorship plus registration fees for an active calendar of committee meetings, Business After Hours, Clay Shoots ($350–$3,500+ sponsorship tiers), and the Awards Banquet ($500–$7,500 tiers). Distribution runs through a Wild Apricot-powered website (gfwbatx.com), in-person events, and direct staff engagement from a 2–10 person team housed at 100 E. 15th Street in downtown Fort Worth. GTM motion is event-driven and relationship-led rather than digital-led, with no native mobile app and no public API or SDK surface.

Beyond dues and events, GFWBA delivers member value through the online Member Directory for business referrals, the annual Marketing Guide as a structured sponsorship product, federation-level advocacy (BuildPAC at the federal tier, Hammer & Nails PAC at the state tier, TAB-level insurance and rebate programs), and a slate of insurance, rebate, and discount partnerships funneled down from NAHB and TAB. Kimberly Eaton-Pregler serves as Executive Vice President and primary staff liaison.

Name

Greater Fort Worth Builders Association

Legal name

Greater Fort Worth Builders Association

Website

https://gfwbatx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1945 that serves 600+ homebuilding member companies across seven Texas counties as a local chapter of the Texas Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Home builders association
• Trade association membership
• Construction industry advocacy
• Builder networking events
• Homebuilding education

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly recurring membership dues from Builder and Associate members. Builder membership is $1,080/year or $101/month (12-month payment plan). Associate membership is $930/year or $86/month. Membership dues are non-refundable.
2. Event Sponsorships and Registration Fees: Revenue generated from event hosting including sponsorships (e.g., Board Meeting Host $500, Clay Shoot sponsorships from $350 to $3,500+, Awards Banquet tiers from $500 to $7,500, GA Meeting sponsor $250) and registration fees (e.g., New Member Orientation $15, Flooring Best Practices $20 member/$30 non-member).
3. Affiliate Membership Inquiries: Affiliate Memberships available at $185.00 for additional membership categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greater Fort Worth Builders Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1945 that serves home builders, remodelers, developers, and associate businesses across seven counties in the greater Fort Worth, Texas area. The association delivers advocacy, networking, education, and member services, and is affiliated with the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Product overview

The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association offers a membership-based platform providing industry networking, advocacy, and professional development services. The core offering consists of membership subscriptions (Builder and Associate tiers), an online member directory for business referrals, and a calendar of events including committee meetings, educational programs, and annual signature events. The association also provides marketing guide sponsorship opportunities as an add-on service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Builder Membership
• Associate Membership
• Affiliate Membership
• Parade of Homes
• Member Directory
• Industry Advocacy and Government Affairs

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Defender Outdoors Clay Sports RanchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for the 2026 Annual Clay Shoot event. Located at 8137 FM1902, Joshua, TX 76058. The association toured this venue for its 2026 clay shoot, describing it as an elevated experience venue.
• Pella Windows & DoorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Regular host venue for membership committee meetings and Young Professionals events throughout 2026. Located at 3901 West Fwy Ste 101, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
• Reece Bath + KitchenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for Professional Women in Building General Membership Meeting and August Young Professionals Committee Builder Panel Discussion in 2026. Located at 5001 Bryant Irvin N., Fort Worth, TX 76107.
• Texas Appliance & Builders SupplyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for Business After Hours event on August 6, 2026. Located at 840 Airport Fwy, Hurst, TX.
• Fox Energy SpecialistsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Regular host venue for Governmental Affairs/Hammer & Nails meetings. Located at 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
• StarpowerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for Education Committee Meetings and Kitchen Ventilation event. Located at 1600 E Southlake Blvd., Suite 160, Southlake, TX 76092.
• Springhill Suites by MarriottminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for Board of Directors Meetings. Located at 3250 Lovell Ave., Fort Worth, TX.
• Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026TAB's preferred insurance agency partner providing members insurance products and services including builder's risk, commercial general liability, home & auto, and health insurance through relationships with an expansive network of carriers.
• HBA RebatesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner program through which TAB members can access rebates from dozens of leading manufacturers. Free State & Local HBA benefit for active Builder & Remodeler members.
• NAHB Member Savings ProgramminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Thousands of members of local and state home builders associations utilize NAHB member savings programs for exclusive discounts on products and services.
• SBGP (Business Diagnostic & Plan of Action)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026TAB Members have exclusive access to the SBGP Business Diagnostic & Plan of Action tool built specifically for builders, remodelers, and trade companies.
• Chesmar HomesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor/host for ROAD SHOW Membership Committee Meetings in 2026. Listed as a co-host for Johnson County Roadshow event.
• Texas Association of Builders (TAB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1946GFWBA is one of 28 local associations that make up the Texas Association of Builders. TAB was founded in 1946 as an affiliate of NAHB and has nearly 10,000 members across Texas, representing over 315,000 jobs and more than $21 billion in the Texas economy. TAB provides state-level advocacy, education, and resources.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1945GFWBA is affiliated with NAHB as part of the three-tiered federation structure. NAHB was founded in the 1940s and is a federation of more than 700 state and local associations representing more than 140,000 members. NAHB maintains the nation's third largest trade association Political Action Committee (BuildPAC) and actively lobbies in Washington.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National federation of 700+ state and local HBAs with 140,000+ members and the third-largest trade association PAC (BuildPAC); GFWBA is a direct affiliate and shares advocacy, member savings programs, and education infrastructure.
• Texas Association of Builders (TAB): State-level federation to which GFWBA belongs; covers all 28 local Texas HBAs with ~10,000 members and represents $21B+ in economic impact — the parent-tier industry association with overlapping governance, advocacy, and member benefits.

Direct peers

• Austin Home Builders Association: Texas local HBA chapter serving Greater Austin; same tiered membership model, event calendar (golf tournaments, awards banquets), and federation structure as GFWBA — comparable scale and GTM.
• Greater Houston Builders Association: Another Texas local HBA chapter under TAB and NAHB; comparable builder/associate membership, advocacy, and event-driven GTM in the Houston metro — most directly comparable in scale to GFWBA.
• Dallas Builders Association: Sister local HBA serving the Dallas half of the DFW metro; identical model as a 501(c)(6) trade association hosting monthly committee meetings, Clay Shoots, Awards events, and providing government liaison to builder/associate members.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Austin: Regional HBA serving Central Texas with overlapping builder/associate membership categories and a comparable event-driven calendar; structural and operational mirror to GFWBA at smaller scale.
• San Antonio Builders Association: Texas local HBA peer serving the San Antonio market; mirrors GFWBA's structure of builder/associate tiers, events, advocacy, and committee-driven engagement under the TAB/NAHB umbrella.

Regional players

• Building Industry Association of Southern California: Large regional HBA operating in Southern California with similar builder/associate membership tiers, advocacy, and event programs; comparable model but materially larger geographic and membership footprint than GFWBA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gfwba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-fort-worth-builders-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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