We are professional organization working together to build central California.
MISSION
Established in 1947, the Building Central California Association, An association of professional Builders in California Counties is a membership-based organization representing builders, developers, subcontractors, and affiliated businesses in the residential, commercial, and industrial building industry in California.
The mission of Building Central California is to cooperate with all branches of government and with other community organizations to promote housing afford ability and economic development in California Counties.
HISTORY
The Building Central California was established in 1947 as a federation of local and regional associations representing builders at the state level. In 1952, following an extensive review , the federation became a full-state wide association and is being managed by a Chief Executive Officer, it is with 10 regional affiliates.
AIA ( American Institute of Architects)
The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for our members in service to society. We carry out our goal through advocacy, information, and community. Based in Washington, D.C. the AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.
CCBE (Central California Builders Exchange)
The Central California Builders Exchange was originally formed in 1903 to act as a liaison between contractors and architects to streamline the bidding process. CCBE has evolved into a dynamic professional association, with nearly 800 members representing the entire spectrum of the Valley’s construction industry. We currently process over 3,000 plans each year, from all over Central California, with that number climbing steadily. Because we cover such a large area, we are able to provide comprehensive services to members and plan providers. We take pride in meeting the ever changing needs of our members and the demand of the industry.
BIA (Building Industry Association )
Established in 1947, the Building Industry Association of the San Joaquin Valley is an organization of approximately 150 members representing builders, developers, subcontractors and affiliated businesses in the residential, commercial and industrial building industry in Fresno and Madera Counties.
The objective of BIA is to cooperate with all branches of government and with other trade, civic and veterans organizations to secure cooperative action in defending housing affordability and the economic competitiveness in Fresno and Madera Counties.
Who We Are and What We Do
Our members are large and small construction companies, suppliers, product manufacturers, subcontractors, and associated businesses. We work hard in California Counties to promote the economic viability of the building industry, housing affordability, and the free enterprise system.