BIA - The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County

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Just some of the benefits BIA Members enjoy:

Three-in-One membership
Your dues to the BIA also pay your membership with the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), opening doors to a wealth of opportunities and giving you that professional designation as an association member.

Peer networking
With at least one BIA membership event a month and plenty of opportunities for involvement, you can build relationships and your organization partnerships by getting to know local builders, remodelers, and other vendors and tradespeople. Watch our bi-weekly BIA Update e-newsletter and quarterly newsletter publication Lancaster Builder to get these on your calendar.

Money-saving programs and discounts
Thanks to group buying plans and partnerships, your membership allows you to save bundles of cash on:

Shipping (FedEx),travel, credit card processing, technology, and other useful purchases (Visit www.nahb.org/ma for more information)
Company and personal vehicles (with the General Motors $500 rebate and New Holland Auto Group’s $100 over invoice Preferred Member Program)
Office supplies from Staples and paint from Sherwin Williams(Special negotiated rates for members through the Home Builders Purchasing Program)
Discounts from other BIA members through our Member Marketplace.
Insurance (through PBA’s Worker’s Compensation plan)
Cell phones (select members can receive a 22% discount on Verizon Wireless line usage)
Payment of the PA One Call annual fee ($100 that the BIA pays for you)
Discounted ICC Code Books and construction/business management books and software
Human Resources services from Human Resources Management Associates at a greatly reduced rate (Visit this site or call the BIA for more information)
Great Dental benefits for you and your employees through SmileBuilderz discount plans (click here for more information)

Spring Home Show & Parade of Homes
The BIA produces two of the largest consumer home events in the area. The Spring Home Show is held at F&M College each March and features over 200 booths filled with exhibitors displaying their building, remodeling, and home improvement. The Parade occurs during a week each June and features new homes that compete for awards and are then are open to the public for tours and more. Member prices are half those of non-members. New in 2011: Be Part of the Street of Dreams, a single-site showcase of beautiful new homes open to the public for one week in September!

Advocacy on your behalf
Members have access to our Government Affairs staff, who can help answer your questions about code and legislative issues, and even mediate between members and municipalities to help ensure smoother sailing for their projects. We even have model contracts available in compliance with PA’s new Home Improvement Contractor Registration Law, saving you time and money. Jack Phillips, our Government Affairs Director, is always on hand to address your concerns or answer questions about laws, codes, and other issues that affect you, so don’t hesitate to call and ask for him! The BIA is also actively involved in advocating for industry interests on the local, state, and national levels, with many victories to show for it. Additionally, members can get free legal advice through the National Association of Home Builders’ Legal Services Department.

Targeted marketing opportunities
You can reach out to our members and help get the word out about your services through event sponsorships; advertising in our newsletter magazine (Lancaster Builder), Directory, or Guidebooks; Using our mailing list (Excel spreadsheets of our entire membership are offered to you for free); Hosting a BIA Mixer; Participating in our Member Marketplace exclusive discount program, and more.

Professional Councils
Join the Remodelers Council or Green Building Council to meet periodically with like-minded professionals and discuss topics of specific interest to you, so you can stay on the cutting edge of your industry.

Education & professional development
The BIA helps bring you many great educational opportunities, in partnership with ABC Keystone, our neighboring associations, and the National Association of Home Builders on everything from forklifts to foremen to finances. We also periodically offer the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule Certified Renovator Courses, now required for remodelers working on most homes built before 1978. Even our members offer seminars and training sessions to their fellow members on subjects in which they have expertise!

Industry news and information
As a member, you have access to a wealth of information, research, best practices, tips and trends, and advice. One of the best ways to access that is through NAHB’s website. Log on to www.nahb.org and check out all of the subscriptions and information available to you (you can go to the Tools, Housing Topics, or Publications & Subscriptions sections to get started). Additionally, our staff – as well as the staff at the state and national associations - is available to answer many questions that you might have.

Listed as a professional
We often receive calls from consumers wanting to find a reputable member contractor to help them with their home project. Plus, the first place many of our members look when determining with whom to do business is our Directory. If you’re not listed in our directory, you’re missing that potential business.