Home Builders Assn Of Des Moines

What Home Builders Assn Of Des Moines does

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines (HBA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit regional trade association headquartered at 6751 Corporate Drive, Johnston, Iowa, serving residential construction professionals in the Greater Des Moines metro. It is a regional affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Home Builders Association of Iowa (HBAI), and its members include home builders, remodelers, building material suppliers, and skilled trade service providers. Core offerings span events (the annual HomeShowExpo at Saddle Ridge Development in Norwalk, Tour of Remodeled Homes, Uncoastal Social, Networking After Hours, and a 17-week HBA Golf League), member services (Buyers Guide, searchable Member Directory, Job Board, HBA Cares community outreach), professional development (NAHB credential programs, Dale Carnegie workshops, EPA RRP Lead-Safe Renovation training), and publications (the monthly Blueprint digital magazine distributed via Bluetoad). Sub-brands include HomeShowExpo, Metro Showcase, HBA Cares, Blueprint, and the Professional Women's Building (PWB) council.

The HBA is a membership-based organization financed through a combination of membership dues, event registrations, sponsorships, and merchandise sales (via a Shopify-powered Member Store); specific dues and aggregate revenue are not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market relies on direct membership enrollment through members.dsmhba.com and in-person HBA 101 orientations, supplemented by event ticketing on Eventbrite and ChamberMaster, a consumer-facing Buyers Guide, and an active content and social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, X, and WhatsApp. Operational posture is active and stable, with a publicly visible event calendar extending through at least late 2026, a 2021 logo/brand refresh, and ongoing engagement with twelve Platinum partners spanning lumber supply, windows/doors, banking, automotive retail, and home fixtures.

Name

Home Builders Assn Of Des Moines

Legal name

Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines

Website

https://dsmhba.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines is a non-profit regional trade association serving home builders, remodelers, suppliers, and skilled trades in the Greater Des Moines metro through events (HomeShowExpo), networking, advocacy, and NAHB-aligned professional development programs.

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Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pre-Sale / Move-In Whole-Home Refresh & Modernization (HSAPAEAJ)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Home builder advocacy
• Industry networking events
• Professional credential programs
• Residential construction membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines is a non-profit trade association that provides membership services, advocacy, networking events, and professional development to home builders, remodelers, suppliers, and service providers in the Greater Des Moines metro. Its core offerings include the annual HomeShowExpo and Tour of Remodeled Homes consumer events, the monthly Blueprint publication, online member and buyer directories, NAHB credential programs, and ongoing networking and educational programming.

Product overview

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines operates as a membership-based trade association offering a portfolio of member services, events, and publications for professionals in the residential construction industry. The core offerings include the Metro Showcase event series (featuring the annual HomeShowExpo, Tour of Remodeled Homes, and Uncoastal Social), the monthly Blueprint publication, the Buyers Guide consumer directory, and a Member Directory for business-to-business connections. The association provides professional development through NAHB credential programs, Dale Carnegie training workshops, and lead-safe renovation certification. Member engagement is facilitated through recurring committees (Ambassador Committee, Executive Committee, DevCo, PWB), networking events (Networking After Hours, Lunch Bunch), and recreational activities like the HBA Golf League. Additional services include a Job Board for industry employment and a Member Store for branded merchandise.

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Brands

• HomeShowExpo: Annual home show expo featuring model homes, products, and services from HBA members in the Greater Des Moines area
• Metro Showcase
• HBA Cares
• Blueprint
• PWB (Professional Women's Building)

Products and services

• HomeShowExpo Annual home show event featuring model homes open for public viewing, typically held in September; 2026 edition features 11 homes in the Saddle Ridge Development in Norwalk. Tickets sold via Eventbrite at $13 July sale price.
• Metro Showcase Parent brand umbrella for the HomeShowExpo, Tour of Remodeled Homes, and Uncoastal Social events that showcase member-built and remodeled homes to the public.
• Tour of Remodeled Homes Annual event showcasing remodeled homes completed by HBA member companies and open to public viewing.
• Uncoastal Social Networking social event for HBA members in the homebuilding and trades industry.
• Blueprint Monthly Publication Monthly digital publication/magazine for HBA members featuring industry news, association updates, and member spotlights, distributed via Bluetoad platform.
• Buyers Guide Online directory helping consumers find and connect with HBA member builders, remodelers, and associate members.
• Member Directory Searchable directory of HBA member businesses organized by category including Builder Members, Remodeler Members, and Associate Members.
• Job Board Online platform connecting employers in the homebuilding industry with job seekers, featuring positions at member companies.
• Lead-Safe Renovation Training Training program for members on lead paint safety and EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) rule compliance.
• HBA Golf League 17-week golf league running April through August at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk, with two-person teams, networking and social activities; $750 per person for the full season.
• PWB (Professional Women's Building) Events Series of events including PWB Exec meetings, PWB Coffee Club gatherings, and PWB Golf Get-Together for professional women in the homebuilding industry.
• HBA 101 Orientation Orientation session introducing prospective members to HBA mission, benefits, networking opportunities, and ways to get involved.
• NAHB Credential Programs Professional development credentials offered through National Association of Home Builders including Certified Master Building and Remodeling Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and Housing Credit Certified Professional.
• Networking After Hours Open house-style networking event hosted at member business locations, allowing industry peers to connect.
• Dale Carnegie Training Workshops Professional development workshops on soft skills including remembering names, building relationships, and improving interpersonal communication.
• Member Store Online store selling HBA-branded merchandise through the Shopify platform.
• HBA Cares Charitable community outreach program supporting local causes through volunteerism and donations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Premier Chevy DealersminorOthersPlatinum partner of HBA of Greater Des Moines. Listed as a sponsor supporting association events and programs.
• Windsor Windows & DoorsminorOthersPlatinum partner of HBA of Greater Des Moines. Windows and doors supplier supporting association events.
• Community State BankminorOthersPlatinum partner providing financial services sponsorship. Host of Networking After Hours event in Ankeny.
• Beisser Lumber CompanyminorOthersPlatinum partner and building materials supplier supporting HBA events.
• Munn LumberminorOthersPlatinum partner and lumber supplier. Host of November Networking After Hours event at their 990 E Broadway location.
• Ferguson HomeminorOthersPlatinum partner supporting HBA events and programs.
• Lake Lumber Co.minorOthersPlatinum partner and building materials supplier.
• Kohles & BachminorOthersPlatinum partner supporting HBA events.
• Pella Windows & Doors of Central IowaminorOthersPlatinum partner and windows/doors supplier supporting association.
• Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co.minorOthersPlatinum partner and lumber supplier. Sponsor of HBA Golf League.
• Leachman LumberminorOthersPlatinum partner and lumber materials supplier.
• Builders FirstSourceminorOthersPlatinum partner and building materials distributor with Des Moines location.
• Plumb Supply Co.minorOthersSponsor of HBA Golf League events.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing credential programs (Certified Master Building and Remodeling Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, Housing Credit Certified Professional), industry research, advocacy, and educational resources.
• HBAI (Home Builders Association of Iowa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliation providing legislative advocacy, statewide resources, and connection to Iowa home building industry.
• Vista Real Estate and Investment CorporationminorOthersDeveloper partner featuring homes in Saddle Ridge Development in Norwalk for the 2026 HomeShowExpo.
• Middlebrook NeighborhoodminorOthersDevelopment in Cumming featured in 2021 HomeShowExpo, built by Ground Breaker Homes.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Houzz: Digital marketplace and lead-generation platform for home remodeling and design professionals. Represents a partial substitute for the HBA's Buyers Guide/consumer-directory value proposition, making it a relevant adjacent competitor for member attention and dues.
• Angi (formerly Angie's List / HomeAdvisor): National lead-generation platform connecting homeowners with local contractors and remodelers. Comparable as a substitute channel for the lead-gen value HBA provides to its builder/remodeler members.

Regional players

• Home Builders Association of Iowa (HBAI): State-level home builders association providing legislative advocacy and statewide resources. Same trade-association model as HBA of Greater Des Moines but operating one tier up at the state level, with overlapping affiliate structure.
• Home Builders Association of Metro Denver: Regional HBA serving the Denver metro with a comparable membership model, Parade of Homes-style signature event, and NAHB affiliation. Represents a larger-market example of the same trade-association playbook.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City: Regional HBA serving the Kansas City metro with similar builder/remodeler membership, advocacy, and home show event programming. Closest geographic and structural analog to the subject.
• Builders Association of the Twin Cities: Regional trade association for home builders in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, with parallel membership dues, home show programming (Parade of Homes), and NAHB affiliation. Functionally a near-twin to the subject organization.
• Greater Houston Builders Association: One of the largest regional HBAs in the U.S., offering membership, advocacy, and the annual Houston Remodeling Show/Custom Builder Awards. Larger-scale analog of the same regional trade-association model.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National-level trade association for the residential construction industry. Directly comparable as the parent affiliate of HBA of Greater Des Moines, offering overlapping credential programs, advocacy, and member services but at national scale.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): National trade association for professional remodelers. Comparable as a parallel industry association model, though focused on remodeling rather than new construction; HBA of Greater Des Moines serves both builders and remodelers.

Others

• Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS: Local REALTOR trade association in the Des Moines market. Complementary rather than competitive — HBA represents builders/remodelers while DMAAR represents real estate agents — but operates the same trade-body business model in the same metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dsmhba

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