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Collins Design-Build’s, Chad Collins was recognized and awarded the Distinguished Builder of the Year at the North Carolina Home Builders Association’s annual STARS Awards Gala in Charlotte.

“To be nominated, considered, and voted on by my peers in the building industry means that someone thought enough of what I do to take their personal time, resources, and effort to to do so. What an incredible and humbling honor.” Chad stated.

Chartered in 1963, the North Carolina homebuilders Association comprises thousands of builders and associate member firms and a network of local homebuilder associations throughout North Carolina.

Chad went on to say, “We have amazing clients and sometimes I get to take credit for their artistic vision. For example, if we enter and win a Parade of Homes Award, or any award program that we enter a home, I always share the recognition and appreciation with my clients. It’s no different than making selections, such as plumbing and light fixtures, or building the project together through our jovial group texts. I appreciate my clients as true team members to the process. Our philosophy is to be fully transparent and include our clients as deep in the process as they are comfortable. With this Distinguish Builder of the Year honor I truly wish I could have been surrounded on stage at the Gala with all of my previous and current clients. Thank you for the opportunity to build your homes and the fun during the process!”

Building a custom home is certainly a collaborative process and we at Collins Design-Build are inspired by our amazing clients.

Chad Collins is the President of Collins Design-Build, Inc, an unlimited licensed Custom Home Builder in Hillsborough North Carolina.

Ever year this award recognizes a strong North Carolina Home Builder Association member who has made significant long-term contributions to the Home Builders Association, the building industry and community.

Recipient of this prestigious award are announced at the year end annual NCHBA STARS Awards Gala in Charlotte North Carolina. A nominated Builder or Associate member that you believe is deserving of this special honor. Self-nominations are accepted. Previous winners are not eligible.
Judges will use the following criteria when reviewing nominees:
Local HBA Association & Membership Activities
• Committee and Board involvement
• Special projects and accomplishments in relation to the local association
• Participation in and support of the local association, its events and programs
NCHBA/NAHB Association & Membership Activities
• Committee and Board involvement
• Special projects and accomplishments in relation to the association
• Participation in and support of the association, its events and programs
Civic Responsibility
• Community service projects
• Charity support and involvement
• Youth organizations
• Religious activities

Here is a look back at some of our recent Custom Homes:

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Chad & Emilee Collins

Chad Collins is an Unlimited Licensed General Contractor, Licensed Home Inspector, and award-winning custom home builder based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. As the founder of Collins Design-Build, Chad has earned a reputation for creating luxury, timeless custom homes throughout Orange County, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the surrounding Triangle region. His projects are known for exceptional craftsmanship, high-performance construction, universal design, and premium client experience.

Recognized as one of the Triangle Business Journal’s top custom home builders, Chad blends extensive construction expertise with thoughtful design to build homes that are beautiful, durable, healthy, and highly energy efficient. His credentials include Accredited Master Builder, Master Certified Green Professional, and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist—distinctions held by only a select group of builders statewide.

Chad’s 30 plus year career began in building materials, retail, and field operations, quickly earning him leadership roles with local, regional, and national home builders. His ability to streamline operations, lead high-performing teams, and deliver luxury homes with exceptional quality helped him close more than $6 million in custom home projects in a single year and win the 2001 Builder of the Year award.

As the founder of Collins Design-Build, Chad has earned numerous industry honors, including National Certified Green Professional Builder of the Year, Home Builder of the Year for Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, MAME Building Company of the Year, multiple STARS Awards, Parade of Homes Gold Awards, and multiple Best Green Built Home recognitions. His firm also builds certified green homes and ENERGY STAR homes as a standard—not an upgrade.

Chad is widely respected as a leader in North Carolina’s building community. He has served as President of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, Regional Vice President for the North Carolina Home Builders Association, and President of the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, he was appointed by the Governor to the North Carolina Home Inspectors Licensing Board.

In addition to building award-winning custom homes, Chad is a residential construction expert witness, assisting attorneys, homeowners, and insurers in cases involving construction defects, building standards, and accessibility issues. His professional background and extensive field experience make him a trusted authority in courtroom, arbitration, and litigation support.

Chad is also an approved Continuing Education Instructor for the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors and a recognized speaker for the National Association of Home Builders. He has written and taught courses on green building, construction management, and aging-in-place for contractors and university programs, including Duke University’s OLLI Continuing Education Program.

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