Arkansas Home Builders Association

Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and women who help build strong families, caring homes, and better communities every day. Thank you for all the love, support, and hard work you pour into those around you.

This is what the HBA does to protect our industry. Through strong advocacy and quick action, the HBA worked to ensure the Electrical Code vote resulted in practical standards that benefit Arkansas builders and homeowners. Without these efforts, the outcome would not have been favorable for our industry.

ADVOCACY IN ACTION. This is what the HBA does to protect our industry. When the Electrical Code vote unexpectedly shifted toward adopting the 2026 NEC in full — including costly AFCI requirements that would have added thousands to the cost of new homes — our HBA leadership and advocates immediately went to work.

Through the efforts of Arkansas HBA lobbyist Lucas Hargraves, Walker, Cobblestone Homes and key legislative leaders, the Board reconvened and restored the agreed-upon carve-outs that make sense for Arkansas builders and homeowners.

Because of those efforts:
✔️ Housing affordability was protected
✔️ Practical, safe standards prevailed
✔️ Our industry had a voice at the table

Advocacy matters. Representation matters. Relationships matter.
Without the hard work behind the scenes, this vote would not have gone our way. Thank you to everyone who stepped up and fought for Arkansas builders, homeowners, and the future of housing affordability.


Arkansas Home Builders Association

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HBA Home Show are the best! Last Saturday in Fort Smith at the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders Home Show was a big day!

Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders 2026 Home Show!

We’re open 10:00am – 6:00pm and have a full day planned!

Enjoy great seminars from Burton Pools and Spas Sherwin-Williams, and more. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Petey — he’ll be flying around and getting “lost.” If you find him, you win a FREE Season Pass to Parrot Island Water Park! 🦜

We’ll also have the Lowe's Home Improvement Kids Build, special appearances by Petey, and yes… even some baby goats! 🐐

Bring the whole family!
Adults $5 | Kids 17 & under FREE | Veterans FREE with ID
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