Greater San Antonio Builders Association

What Greater San Antonio Builders Association does

The Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA) is a Texas-incorporated not-for-profit trade association representing residential construction professionals — builders, remodelers, developers, general contractors, and associate suppliers — across a 22-county jurisdiction in the Greater San Antonio area. The organization is governed by industry professionals and operates as a local chapter affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Texas Association of Builders (TAB), giving members three-tier advocacy representation at city, state, and federal levels through an in-house government affairs team that monitors 22 local jurisdictions. Its legal name is "Greater San Antonio Builders Association" and it does business as GSABA from its headquarters at 3625 Paesanos Parkway, Suite 100, San Antonio, Texas.

GSABA's core "products" are membership services and member programming rather than technology. The product portfolio includes tiered membership (Builder/Developer/Remodeler/General Contractor at $845 per year, Associate at $745), signature annual events (Parade of Homes, Summit Awards since 1985, San Antonio Home & Garden Show, Sporting Clay Tournament, Pro-AM Golf, BBQ Cook-Off, Holiday Gala), education and workforce programs (Education Foundation scholarships at St. Philip's College, NAHB Student Chapters at Careers Construction Academy, St. Philip's College, and UTSA), government affairs resources (BuildSA Portal Training, DSD Training, PAC support), the Building Careers Network job board, the Builder Brief newsletter, the Member Directory, and the rentable Ray-Ellison Ballroom. Technology exposure is limited to its GrowthZone association management platform, a WordPress website, and member-facing portals; the source explicitly characterizes core technology as "Not applicable."

The revenue model is multi-stream and membership-anchored: recurring annual membership dues (subscription), transaction-based event fees and sponsorships, voluntary PAC contributions (BUILD PAC, HOMEPAC, SABPAC), donations to the Greater San Antonio Education Foundation (ranging $20 to $1,000,000), and rental fees for the Ray-Ellison Ballroom. GTM motion is sales-led through direct outreach, member referrals via the Spike Club program, networking events, and community engagement, supported by a tiered online application process. Customer base is heavily SMB-weighted, geographically bounded to the San Antonio region, and no customer concentration or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Greater San Antonio Builders Association

Legal name

Greater San Antonio Builders Association

Website

https://sabuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing residential builders, remodelers, developers, contractors, and industry associates across a 22-county Greater San Antonio jurisdiction, delivering advocacy, networking events, education, and government affairs services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Home Builders Association
• Construction Trade Organization
• Building Industry Membership
• Home Builder Advocacy
• Residential Construction Association

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

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: Annual membership dues collected from builders, remodelers, developers, general contractors, and associate members. Tiered pricing structure with Builder/Developer/Remodeler/General Contractor at $845 and Associate at $745 annually.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from signature events including Summit Awards, Parade of Homes, Sporting Clay Tournament, Pro-AM Golf Tournament, BBQ Cook-Off, Holiday Gala, and various networking mixers. Event sponsorships also contribute revenue.
3. Political Action Committee Donations: SABPAC (San Antonio Builders Political Action Committee), BUILD PAC, and HOMEPAC collect voluntary personal donations from members to support pro-housing candidates for local office. SABPAC donation option at $50 one time.
4. Education Foundation Donations: The Greater San Antonio Education Foundation accepts donations to award scholarships to students attending St. Philip's College in construction technology programs. Donation range from $20 to $1,000,000.
5. Ballroom Rental: The Ray-Ellison Ballroom facility generates revenue through rental fees for events, with approved caterers list provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA) is a not-for-profit trade association that represents builders, remodelers, developers, and affiliated industry members in the Greater San Antonio area. It provides membership tiers, advocacy, education, networking events, awards programs, and industry publications across a 22-county jurisdiction in South Texas.

Product overview

Greater San Antonio Builders Association operates as a not-for-profit trade organization representing builders, remodelers, developers, and affiliated industry members. The organization offers a comprehensive membership program that includes access to networking events, advocacy services, education resources, and industry awards. Key programs include the annual Parade of Homes showcase, Summit Awards ceremony, San Antonio Home & Garden Show, Education Foundation scholarships, and Student Chapters program. The association also provides a ballroom venue for member events, maintains a Building Careers Network job board, publishes the Builder Brief magazine, and advocates for members through Government Affairs initiatives and Political Action Committees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greater San Antonio Education Foundation: Education foundation that awards one- and two-year scholarships to students attending St. Philip's College for construction technology programs.
• Summit Awards
• BUILD PAC
• SABPAC

Products and services

• GSABA Builder/Developer/Remodeler/General Contractor Membership
• GSABA Associate Membership
• Parade of Homes
• Summit Awards
• San Antonio Home & Garden Show
• GSABA Education Foundation
• Student Chapters Program
• Ray-Ellison Ballroom Rental
• Government Affairs Advocacy
• Building Careers Network
• Builder Brief Magazine
• GSABA Membership Directory
• Political Action Committees (BUILD PAC, HOMEPAC, SABPAC)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, premier and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSABA is a local chapter affiliated with NAHB, the national trade association for the home building industry. This partnership provides members with access to national resources, research, advocacy, education materials, student chapter programs, and representation at the federal level.
• Texas Association of Builders (TAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSABA works closely with TAB on state-level advocacy, government affairs, and legislative initiatives affecting the residential construction industry in Texas.
• Security Service Federal Credit UnionpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner providing financial services to GSABA members.
• CPS EnergypremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner and utility provider for the San Antonio area.
• StrucSure Home WarrantypremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the annual ProAM Golf Tournament. Home warranty provider serving the residential construction industry.
• Builders FirstSourcepremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner and building materials supplier for the industry.
• James HardiepremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner providing fiber cement building products. Sponsor for various events including ProAM Golf Tournament and student chapter activities.
• MG Building MaterialspremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner and building materials supplier. Sponsors various events including ProAM Golf Tournament lunch.
• Hollywood CrawfordpremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner - door and window solutions provider.
• Parrish & CompanypremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner providing financial and business services.
• View HomespremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner - custom home builder in the San Antonio market.
• The Schrader GrouppremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner - real estate and development services.
• Hearst TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partner for the Real Estate Summit event.
• Small Business Growth PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for TAB (Texas Association of Builders) programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The national federation that GSABA is a local chapter of; comparable industry/mission alignment as the apex residential construction trade body providing federal advocacy, research, education, and student chapter programs.
• Texas Association of Builders (TAB): State-level HBA that GSABA feeds into and partners with on legislative advocacy; comparable as the umbrella Texas construction trade body for builders/remodelers and a natural structural peer.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National open-shop construction trade association with state/chapter affiliates and tiered membership; broader commercial-tilt than GSABA but operationally analogous as a multi-tier construction trade body offering advocacy, education, events, and awards.

Direct peers

• Building Industry Association of San Diego: California-based NAHB local chapter running tiered membership, sales/promotion councils, awards, and government affairs — a structurally equivalent HBA peer operating in a different regional market.
• Greater Houston Builders Association: Local NAHB-affiliated home builders association serving the Houston metro area, operating a tiered-membership model and signature events (e.g., awards, home shows) very similar to GSABA; directly comparable as fellow Texas regional HBA chapter.
• Dallas Builders Association: Another major Texas-based NAHB local chapter serving the Dallas region with a comparable suite of membership tiers, advocacy, Parade of Homes-style events, Summit-type awards, and student/workforce programs; structurally identical to GSABA.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Austin: Austin-area NAHB affiliate HBA offering membership, advocacy, awards, and remodeler councils aligned to GSABA's product set; close peer given overlapping Texas geography and member base dynamics.
• Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis: Mid-size metro HBA chapter providing membership, government affairs, awards, Parade of Homes-style showcases, and education foundation scholarships — closely comparable to GSABA's operating model.
• BIA of Clark County (Vancouver, WA): Pacific Northwest NAHB local chapter offering membership, advocacy, awards, and remodeler councils comparable to GSABA's program mix; useful peer for benchmarking membership-pricing and event monetization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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