Why You Should Join

• Providing a stronger voice in representing your interest on the local, state and national levels of government, in addition to lobbying elected officials on behalf of the homebuilding industry.
• Representing your interests before regulatory agencies and educates members on legal and regulatory compliance issues.
• Providing a strong legal defense action program with funds available at the local, state and national levels.
• Insurance discounts and other various discounted service programs are available to members.
• Access to nationwide product research, building code information, economic data and staff experts on over 500 topics relating to the building industry.
• Local, state and national trade shows.
• Provides continuing education programs and various educational opportunities to set you apart from your competition.
• Subscriptions to local, state and national industry publications to keep you up to date on industry trends and business practices.
• Providing councils and committees that address specific industry interests on the local, state, and national levels.
• Networking opportunities to increase your bottom line.

• BIA protects your business investments through extensive government affairs and political activity.
• Member-only access on www.biabuild.com provides you with the latest information on issues directly affecting your business.
• The BIS Show provides the largest regional showcase of goods and services while allowing you to build your business through numerous networking events.
• Our chapter, councils, and committes offer you discount rates on numerous affordable educational programs.
• Business and social events allow you to build relationships that last a lifetime.
• Special interest councils allow you to concentrate your membership on specific niches within the industry.
• The members-only Inland Community Builder Magazine and bi-monthly newsletter keep you in the know on the latest news and trends, providing you with valuable business leads that give you an edge over your competition.
• The BIA's affinity partner programs save you, your employees, and your family money with discounted rates on a variety of products and services.
• Your affiliation with BIA enhances your credibility and visibility.
• But most importantly, WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED!

We have negotiated special programs with the following Affinity Partners for our members on an array of business services. Our partners contribute a portion of their BIA-driven revenue back to our association to help support the building industry.

The BIA/SC Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs.