The Who, How, What and Why’s of HBAM Membership

Who - The Home Builders Association of Massachusetts (HBAM) is a trade association consisting of single and multi-family builders, developers, remodelors, suppliers and other allied professionals to the residential construction industry.

How - HBAM is made up of six affiliate local builder associations which are geographically located across the state. Membership is accomplished by joining one of the local associations. Upon joining a local association, membership is automatically accorded to the Home Builders Association of Massachusetts as well as the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, DC. Annual membership dues pay for all three memberships. Members generally choose to join the association in the territory where their business is located or where the majority of their business is conducted.

What - Two types of membership are available. Builder Members are involved in residential, commercial and industrial construction or remodeling. Associate Members provide supplies or a service to builder members such as architects, building materials suppliers, insurance agencies, attorneys, electricians, bankers, engineers, etc.

Why - We have a highly effective lobby firm who represents home building interests on Beacon Hill; members who hold important positions on boards and committees to safeguard our housing industry issues; well prepared members who testify on behalf of the housing industry at hearings and meetings; and a savvy public relations firm who challenge media efforts to distort home builder issues.

Membership will allow you to become a player in ensuring that your lifestyle and livelihood are protected. You’ll receive important industry information, and you’ll feel the pride that comes from being a member of an organization which helps provide part of the American Dream: home ownership.

How to Join

Click on the Local Associations page to find the local chapter that services your area. Contact that local association to inquire about membership. and annual membership dues. Remember! Your annual local association membership dues payment gives you membership into THREE builder associations—-local, state (HBAM) and national (NAHB).