benefit from networking opportunities, educational seminars and certifications, special event opportunities, insurance and more. Regular dinner meetings provide an excellent opportunity to address common concerns among members and share important information and topics that impact the growth of the building industry.

The association also acts as a common voice, representing the interests of the local home building industry to city, county and state government.

3 - in - 1 Membership...When you join the West Central Builders Association, you'll benefit from membership in your state association, The Builders Association of Minnesota, as well as your national association, the National Association of Home Builders.

The Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) represents 2700 Builders and Associates throughout the state. With membership in the West Central Builders Association, you also become a member of BAM. The majority of BAM members are small to medium sized companies. BAM's primary focus is to represent the Minnesota building industry interests at the legislature and with government agencies. Some issues affecting your business include licensing, worker's comp, lead/asbestos, property taxes, wetlands, building codes and energy code.

Technology advances, consumer attitudes and an unpredictable economy  have a significant impact on your business. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) services over 800 state and local associations throughout the United States. Some of the many benefits include free legal research, 50 years of legislative representation of the housing industry, computerization assistance, NAHB Research Center and one of the largest annual convention/trade shows in the nation.