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Granger MacDonald, Texas Housing Legend, Dies
Granger MacDonald, Texas Housing Legend, Dies It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of former TAB and NAHB President Granger MacDonald. Granger passed away at his home in Kerrville on June 17, 2020. Granger led our association through the very challenging “great recession” and set the association on a course…
Read More2020 Star Awards Finalists Announced
2020 Star Awards Finalists Announced Winners will be revealed on July 16 at the Sunbelt Builders Show™. AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is excited to announce 394 projects have made the finals of the 2020 Star Awards. This year saw a record breaking 624 entries from 54 cities across the state of…
Read MoreCANCELED – TAB BOD & Committee Meetings
CANCELED – TAB BOD & Committee Meetings As the concerns over coronavirus/COVID-19 escalate around the country, we have seen multiple official actions by local, state and national officials to limit the spread of the virus. Since our last communication on Friday, the President has declared a national emergency over the epidemic, Governor Abbott has declared…
Read MoreTAB COVID-19 Information
TAB COVID-19 Information Dear TAB Members, With concerns about COVID-19 on the rise, the Texas Association of Builders has the health and safety of our meeting and conference attendees and participants in mind. Currently, all our in-person events are scheduled to proceed as planned. We will continue to monitor developments in Texas and nationally and…
Read MoreTAB Introduces “Stormwater Training Webinar and Self-Certification Program”
TAB Introduces “Stormwater Training Webinar and Self-Certification Program” In an ongoing effort to increase compliance with stormwater regulations and acknowledge good construction site management practices, over the last year TAB, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have developed an updated stormwater training program that is now available online.…
Read MoreTAB 2019 Award Winners Announced & 2020 Senior Officers Installed
TAB 2019 Award Winners Announced & 2020 Senior Officers Installed AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) swore in El Paso’s Randy Bowling of Tropicana Homes as its 75th association president at the prestigious 2019 Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 21 in Austin, Texas. TAB also inducted Lyle Johansen, Granger MacDonald, Eddie Martin and the late Dan…
Read MoreTAB honors 2019 Star Awards Winners
TAB honors 2019 Star Awards Winners AUSTIN, Texas (Aug. 14, 2019) – The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced the 2019 Star Awards winners on Aug. 8 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. The Star Awards are given annually in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show™ to recognize excellence in all areas of the homebuilding…
Read MoreTAB Picks Up Five AEA Awards
TAB Picks Up Five AEA Awards The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) recently received an Association of Excellence Award in the following categories from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders: Best Web 2.0 Program; Best Revenue Effort – Non Parade, Tour or Show; Best HBA Partnership/Coalition; Best Membership Recruitment/Retention Plan Implemented; and…
Read More2018 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards
2018 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards are presented to members and HBAs that go above and beyond their volunteer service to work towards the betterment of the association throughout the year. These individuals and local associations provided valuable counsel and considerable hours of their time to TAB in 2018. These awards…
Read MoreAward Winners Announced & Senior Officers Installed
Award Winners Announced & Senior Officers Installed The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) swore in its 2019 President, Robert Wood, inducted Patsy Smith and George Lewis into the Texas Housing Hall of Honor and handed out six “Of the Year” awards at the prestigious 2018 Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 15. The 2019 Board of…
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