Joining the Association

Imagine that you had a way to speak what’s on your mind, a way to protect your livelihood, a way to network with your colleagues, and a way to determine the course of your profession. Imagine that you’re a member of the only professional organization that helps you do all that and more. Here are just a few examples of what the Builders Association does to make your voice heard, protect your profession, help you network, give you clout, and help you stay on top:

• Lobbies against undue regulations on the local, state & national level
• Represents you on numerous policy development committees
• Secures member appointments to boards, task forces & committees
• Develops & introduces legislation to protect the public & building industry
• Tracks all construction-related legislation at the local, state, and national level
• Promotes building industry image
• Provides opportunities for networking
• Produces an annual Home Expo featuring builders, products and services
• Promotes sponsorship opportunities showcasing products and services
• Provides no-cost or low-cost educational opportunities
• Provides leadership opportunities
• Provides cutting-edge information
• Offers discount products & services
• Offers group insurance programs
• Provides credit cards and other financial programs
• Recognizes member accomplishments
• Promotes using members’ services

Associate membership is available to any person engaged in a trade, industry or profession directly related to housing and who subscribes to our Code of Ethics and is of good character. This includes designers, electricians, decorators, painters, carpenters, accountants, realtors, architects, and many, many other professionals.

Click here for a faxable Associate Membership Application (pdf)

Registered Builder membership is available to any person who meets the Registered Builder Program criteria which includes having built a minimum of six (6) homes, been in business at least one year operating under his/her own company name, is in the primary business of building or remodeling homes, apartments, schools, or commercial or industrial development or is in land development. Registered Builders agree to submit to conciliation should a disagreement arise between the buyer and the builder concerning possible structural defects found within a one-year warranty. (See the application for complete criteria.)
Click here for a faxable Registered Builder Application (pdf)