* Texas Association of Builders Meetings
TAB member only
$ Ticketed Event
Professional Development Center on Trade Show floor
Exhibitor Session and Conversation Starters in The Hub on Trade Show Floor
Monday, July 28th
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Desk Open | Exhibitor Move-In
8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
TAB's 89th Legislative Session Briefing
11:15 - 12:30 p.m.
Government Relations Committee Meeting*
12:30 - 2:15 p.m.
HOMEPAC Committee Meeting
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
Attorney Council and Legal Affairs Committee Meeting*
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Developers Council Meeting*
2:30 - 4 p.m.
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Sunbelt Builders Show™ & Associates (combined) Committee Meeting*
Texas Executive Officers Council Meeting*
4:45 - 6 p.m.
Sunbelt First Timer Happy Hour hosted by YP Council (by invitation only)
6:15 p.m.
TBF Transportation for Top-Golf (included in ticket price) $
7 - 10 p.m.
Chip Dence PAR-TEE with a Purpose benefiting the Texas Builders Foundation $
Tuesday, July 29th
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8 - 9 a.m.
Exhibitor Refresh - All Move-in must be complete by 9 a.m.
8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Professional Women in Building Council*
8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Housing Hall of Honor Board of Governors*
8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Codes & Standards Committee Meeting*
10 - 11 a.m.
KEYNOTE
"Create Superfans: How to Turn Customers into Enthusiastic Advocates"
Speaker: Brittany Hodak
Sponsor: Great American Insurance Group
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
EXHIBITS OPEN - Trade Show Floor
Presenting sponsor: StrucSure Home Warranty
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Professional Development Session:
From Jobsite to Inbox: Using AI to Build Smarter Marketing in Construction
Speaker: Morgan Molitor, Co-Founder, construction2style
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
The HUB: Conversation Starters
Built to Last: How the Right Tech Future-Proofs Your Business
Speaker: Andrew Brinkman, Senior Director of Product, Buildertrend
2 - 2:45 p.m.
Professional Development Session:
Help Wanted! Solving the Labor Issue.
Speaker: Ron Rohrbacher, Chairman, TAB's Workforce Development Committee
2 - 2:45 p.m.
The HUB: Conversation Starters
Master Your Margins: The Power of Confident Construction Accounting
Speaker: Carla Merrill, Owner, Builder's GoTo
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Professional Development Session:
The Well Built Builder: Prioritizing Health in a Demanding Industry
Speaker: Mark D. Williams, Founder, The Curious Builder Podcast and Custom Home Builder
3 - 3:45 p.m.
The HUB: Conversation Starter
How to Sell Your Homes for 30% More than the Competition
Speaker: Jason Forrest, CEO, FPG.com
4 - 4:45 p.m.
Professional Development Session:
Brand Power: Turning Your Team into Your Biggest Asset
Speaker: Brad Robinson, Owner / CEO, Bradford Custom Homes
4 - 4:45 p.m.
The HUB: Conversation Starters
Create Tomorrow's Homes That Stand Out with Smart Home Energy Technology
Speaker: Jaime Garcia, Home IQ Solutions
4:45 p.m.
Draw Winner of Attendee Traffic Promotion Game - Parade of Products
(must be present to win - join us in The HUB on Trade Show Floor)
7 p.m.
Start Trolley Bus to loop for Big Time Event at Glass Cactus
7:30 - 11 p.m.
Big Time Neon Night at Glass Cactus featuring The Spazmatics
HOMEPAC/TBF Fundraiser $
Wednesday, July 30th
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration Desk Opens
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Credentials, Nominations and Resolutions Committee Meeting*
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Contracts Committee Meeting*
8 - 10 a.m.
Exhibitor Refresh - All Move-in must be complete by 10 a.m.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE
The State of Housing and The Economy: National Trends and the Texas Market
Speakers: Tim Sullivan, Chief Advisory Officer & Bryan Glasshagel, Sr. VP - Texas, Zonda
10:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
EXHIBITS OPEN - Trade Show Floor
Presenting sponsor: StrucSure Home Warranty
10:30 a.m.
Builders Bites: Coffee & Convo Time
11:30 - 12:15 p.m.
Professional Development KEYNOTE Session:
Builders Deserve Better: Why You Can't Build the Future with Yesterday's Tools
Speaker: Jon Walker, Chief Technology Officer, Buildertrend
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Professional Development Session:
From Supplier to Strategic Partner: Turning Vendor Relationships into Competitive Advantages
Speakers: Mike Weaver, VP of Sales, Emser Tile and Pencsak Builders, San Antonio
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
The Hub: Conversation Starters
Don't Go with Your Gut - Let Your Data Drive the Decisions
Speaker: Brett Jones, Senior Manager of Strategic Execution, Buildertrend
Sponsor: Copperweld Building Wire
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Professional Development Session:
TAB 2025 - 2027 Contracts Package Update
with Don Shelton and Tyler Hood, Bush/Rudnicki/Shelton
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
The Hub: Conversation Starters
Reclaimed Karma, Control the Chaos, and Perfect Your Process
Speakers: Chris & Yvonne Johnson, Owners, Reclaimed Karma
3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Move Out
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Star Awards Dinner and Awards Presentation $
Thursday, July 31st
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Executive Committee Meeting*
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Exhibitor Move Out
9:45 - 10 a.m.
Board Meeting sign in*
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting*