Block Companies Expands Construction Push Into Dallas
Dallas developers and contractors should expect a new regional builder competing for multifamily and commercial work.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Construction
Block Companies has named Stevie Keller Director of Business Development for its new Dallas office. The hire marks the company's expansion into the Dallas market, alongside its existing Baton Rouge and Houston locations.
Why it matters
A regional construction firm adding a Dallas business development leader signals that Block is pursuing growth in a new metro rather than relying only on its current footprint. For operators in Dallas construction and multifamily development, a new regional competitor adding business development capacity can shift bidding and partnership dynamics.
Block Companies, founded in 2005, reports more than $1.1 billion in completed projects covering over 8,000 units and is licensed in 13 states. Keller's prior work includes capitalizing and developing more than 2,500 multifamily units worth over $600 million, though the company's Dallas-specific pipeline was not disclosed.
The players
Block Companies
A construction firm founded in 2005 that has built more than $1.1 billion in projects and is licensed in 13 states across multifamily and commercial work.
Alliance Residential
A multifamily real estate investment and development firm where Keller previously served as Managing Director.
CBRE
A global commercial real estate services firm whose Debt and Structured Finance team Keller previously worked with on Southeast projects.
The details
Keller was previously Managing Director at Alliance Residential and worked with CBRE's Debt and Structured Finance team on projects across the Southeast. In the new role she will introduce Block's multifamily and commercial construction capabilities to developers in new markets. Her finance background, including a degree from the University of Alabama, positions her to connect capital and development needs for prospective clients.
Timeline
Block Companies was founded in 2005.
Keller was named Director of Business Development for the Dallas office on November 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
Block's Dallas expansion follows its earlier growth into Baton Rouge and Houston, adding a third metro to its regional footprint. Pairing a capital-markets background with construction business development reflects a model in which developers are approached on financing as well as building.
Dallas multifamily developers and general contractors should expect Block to begin pursuing projects in the metro and should factor a new regional competitor into bid planning. Operators who partner with capital providers may find the business development pitch increasingly tied to financing structure.
The takeaway
Block's entry into Dallas is a signal that regional builders with capital-markets expertise are competing for multifamily work in new metros. Operators tracking Dallas bids should watch for Block's first announced projects and review how the firm structures its financing proposals.
Further reading
Follow the latest construction developments in the Construction section for more on how regional builders are expanding into new metros.
More information
Learn more about the firm's projects on the Block Companies website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Baton Rouge Business Report.
