2025 South Texas Builders Show Brings Industry Together in a Big Way
The 2025 South Texas Builders Show, held Saturday, May 31, at the McAllen Convention Center, marked a highly successful second year as the Rio Grande Valley’s premier event for the residential and commercial construction industry.
With record-breaking attendance and exhibitor participation, the one-day trade show brought together builders, contractors, suppliers, and service providers from across the region. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with key industry decision-makers and explore the latest innovations in construction, materials, energy efficiency, and design. Educational seminars on energy code compliance and high-performance homebuilding added valuable insight for professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.
A major highlight of the day was the excitement surrounding nearly 50 giveaway prizes hosted by individual exhibitors, along with a grand prize $500 gift card drawing for one lucky attendee who pre-registered online.
The Show extends a heartfelt thanks to its exhibitors for their outstanding displays and enthusiasm, and to the expert speakers for generously sharing their knowledge. Special appreciation goes to sponsors Materiales El Valle, BUILT TO SAVE®, Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, and AEP Texas High-Performance Home Program, whose support made the event possible. A big shoutout goes to Paco Vielma (Southpoint Systems), whose creative web strategies and marketing helped double this year’s turnout.
Thank You to Our Featured Speaker, Randy Plumlee
The 2025 South Texas Builders Show was proud to feature Randy Plumlee, Senior Manager of Building Performance at SPEER (South- Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource), as our special guest speaker. Randy delivered two highly informative learning and training sessions:
- Energy Code Roadmap to Success: Code Changes and Pathways to Compliance
- Blower Door Testing: Impact on HVAC Design & Sizing
Known for his clear, practical, and engaging teaching style, Randy provided attendees with valuable insights on navigating recent code updates, meeting compliance benchmarks, and understanding how performance testing affects system design and home efficiency. His presentations were packed with actionable information that builders, HVAC professionals, and energy raters can immediately apply in the field.
We extend our sincere thanks to Randy and SPEER for their contributions to this year’s Show. Their continued leadership in energy efficiency and building science plays a vital role in shaping the future of high-performance home construction in Texas and Oklahoma.
Visit www.SouthTexasBuildersShow.com to see more photos and giveaway prize winners. Plans are already underway for an even bigger Show in 2026!
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