BABRM Membership
With more than 1,200 local building professionals and 50+ years as a leading resource for our home building industry, there is strength behind our numbers. The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains protects members’ business interests and the residential construction community better than any of us could do individually. Quick links to join:
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Member Benefits
When you become a member of BABRM, you instantly boost your credibility within the local home-building industry and with consumers looking to hire a building professional. The moment you join BABRM, you add a lobbyist, a marketer, an advocate, and an educator to your team. BABRM has been trusted for more than 50 years by local and state governments, industry leaders, and the community.
Trusted Resource
As a trusted resource in Western North Carolina committed to home-building excellence, BABRM provides members with unparalleled access to many opportunities including:
Relationships
Building valuable and lasting relationships through targeted networking.
Resources
Leveraging extensive business-building resources and money-saving discounts and rebates.
Advocacy
Protecting your livelihood with strong advocates working on your behalf.
Education
Increasing your competitive edge through educational offerings.
Events
Increasing your exposure to consumers in promotional events like the annual Parade of Homes.
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Unlock a wealth of benefits by becoming a BABRM member.
Powerful Three-in-One Membership
As a member of BABRM, you are automatically a member of the North Carolina Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. All three of these trade organizations work day-in and day-out to protect your business interests, provide unparalleled education opportunities and member support, and promote to consumers the value of working with a member. That is three powerful memberships in one!
Choose Your Membership
BABRM offers several types of membership based on your business type or employment status.
Builder Members
Builder Members must hold and maintain an active North Carolina General Contractors License. Builder members include residential or commercial builders, remodelers, general contractors, custom builders, green builders, and the like.
Top Builder Member Benefits
- Connect with other members and industry leaders at member events
- Connect further by joining a BABRM committee
- Increase visibility and exposure among members when you do business with a member
- Increased exposure with inclusion in the online and printed membership directories and Parade magazine
- Leverage consumer marketing efforts and events to reach more potential clients
- Attendance at AHBA education series and seminars
- Obtain designations and certifications
- Save money by capitalizing on member discounts and rebate programs
- Save on workers’ comp and liability insurance
- Add a lobbyist and an advocate to your company’s team that has your back
- Qualify for local, regional and national awards that add credibility to your reputation
Builder Member Annual dues: $595
Associate Members
Associate Members are businesses in the building industry that are not licensed builders. Examples include interior designers, architects, mortgage bankers, suppliers, subcontractors, landscapers, painters, engineers, and many other supporting organizations serving the building industry.
Top Associate Member Benefits
- Connect with other members and industry leaders at member events
- Connect further by joining a BABRM committee
- Increase visibility and exposure among members when you do business with a member
- Increased exposure with inclusion in the online and printed membership directories and Parade magazine
- Leverage consumer marketing efforts and events to reach more potential clients
- Attendance at AHBA education series and seminars
- Obtain designations and certifications
- Save money by capitalizing on member discounts and rebate programs
- Save on workers’ comp and liability insurance
- Add a lobbyist and an advocate to your company’s team that has your back
- Qualify for local, regional and national awards that add credibility to your reputation
Associate Member Annual dues: $595
Affiliate Members
Affiliate Members are additional employees from companies with an active Builder or Associate Membership.
Top Benefits of Affiliate Memberships:
- Exposure in the online and printed membership directories
- Attendance at AHBA member events and education series
- Receive all member communications
- Expand your network
- Stay current on industry news and trends
Affiliate Membership Annual dues: $95
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Alternatively, unlock a wealth of perks by becoming a BABRM member through this member application (or if your business is already a member, apply for affiliate membership here).
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