Home Builders Association of SWLA

05/29/2026

05/11/2026

What a GREAT night at the Annual Buddy Pesson Crawfish Boil! 🦞🎶

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors, members, and guests who came out and made the evening such a success!

Special thanks to our sponsors:
⭐ Presenting Sponsor – SIF Self Insured Funds
🎵 Music Sponsor – GMFS Mortgage
🥤 Drink Sponsor – Acadian Brick and Stone and Lakeside Bank
🦞 Mud Bug Sponsors – Builders Supply & Port Aggregates
👏 HBA Supporters – Mike Baker Brick Company, Evans Corner Store, Wilkerson Transportation, Landmark Title Services of Lake Charles, and World Insurance

And a BIG shoutout to our committee for putting together such a fun event: Kevin Richard, Shana Maxfield, Trey Myers, Scott Pearce, and Mike Talbot!

We appreciate everyone who came out to eat, laugh, network, and support HBASWLA! ❤️

05/01/2026

“From builders to every pro you need….Even Bigfoot found his people 🙌🙌”

04/28/2026

What a great Lunch & Learn today! 🍽️✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us and a big thank you to Westlake Royal Stone and Mike Baker Brick for an informative session on stone veneer installation. We love bringing our members together to learn, connect, and grow! 👏

04/15/2026

Don't miss it- grab your spot! Register or become a sponsor here:
https://members.hbaswla.org/ap/Events/Register/qWFRk98HQFQCe

04/10/2026

You’re invited to join us for an upcoming Lunch & Learn focused on the future of housing in Southwest Louisiana.

📅 Date: April 15
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: SWLAR 791 Bayou Pines E Unit #5

Seminar Topic: Build Better. Sell Smarter. Save More.

Learn how energy-efficient and resilient building practices are shaping the future of housing right here in Southwest Louisiana. This seminar will cover how smart building strategies can:

Reduce utility costs

Improve long-term property value

Create opportunities for homeowners insurance savings

We’ll also highlight key initiatives and standards, including:

FORTIFIED Gold building standards

Project Build a Future Neighborhood

The Just Imagine Initiative

…and how these efforts all work together to support stronger, more sustainable communities—while positively impacting home value and insurance costs.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insight, ask questions, and connect with others in the industry.

We hope you’ll join us! Use this link to register https://members.swlar.com/ap/Events/Register/WqFvkvdtaCJCE

04/10/2026

🧱 Lunch + Learning = A Perfect Combo!

Join us April 28 for a Stone Veneer Installation Lunch & Learn with Westlake Royal Stone!

⏰ 11:00–12:30
📍 HBA Office-4875 Ihles Road Suite A

This session is hosted by Mike Baker Brick Company and will feature a presentation from Westlake Royal Stone—a great opportunity to learn more about stone veneer installation and connect with fellow members.

👉 Please RSVP by Friday, April 24 so we can plan accordingly for lunch.