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Are member- operated, non-profit associations that have served the construction industry for over 100years.
Our memberships are comprised of general contractors, specialty contractors of all types, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, and many other active construction-related businesses. We provide a professional means of communication between all of these essential segments of California’s construction industry.
In addition to the member services and benefits described in this brochure, most Builders Exchanges are also active in the governmental process. They make every effort to>ensure that the construction industry’s voice is heard when local issues arise that impact contractors and other construction businesses. In addition to involvement on the local city and county level , many of California’s Professional Builders Exchanges are active legislatively through GSBE - the Golden State Builders Exchanges.
GSBE enables Builders Exchanges to monitor and influence state legislation that impacts workers compensation insurance through an effective lobbying effort. Throughout California, the Builders Exchange members of Golden State Builders Exchanges serves the entire construction industry:
How may we serve YOU?
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If you are a . . .
- Licensed Contractor
- Material Supplier/Manufacturer
- Architect/Engineer/Designer
- Legal, Financial, Insurance or
- Industry-Related Associate...
Your Local California Professional Builders Exchange is for YOU!
All of California’s Professional Builders Exchanges provide a broad range of member services and benefits to assist every type of business involved with the Construction Industry.
Membership in your local Builders Exchange can help you . .
- Find more work for your company!
- Save money on insurance!
- Keep up-to-date on industry issues!
- Educate yourself & your employees!
- Make new business contacts!
- Get the best in Industry Services!
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| Call your local Builders Exchange to find out more about how you can become a Member |
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Additional Services Usually Available at Special Member Rates . . .
- Plan Copying and Photocopying
- Building Codes & R.S. Means Publications
- Fax Services
- Educational Seminars
- Industry Forms
- Special Programs and Workshops
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These Are Some Benefits Provided
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- Weekly Projects Bulletin/Newspaper - An informative publication mailed or faxed to your office each week. Includes current information on project bidding, bid results, building permits, and legal information such as liens & notices of completion. The weekly publication also contains numerous articles of interest to those in the construction industry.
- Group Programs - Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Multiple Health Insurance Plans, Cellular Telephone and Long Distance Discount Programs, and similar savings programs are available at most Builders Exchanges throughout the state.
- Plans Room Facilities - Plans and specifications for hundreds of projects are available for viewing and use in each Builders Exchange Plan Room. Plan Room booths and tables are provided for your use, with plan copying services available overnight and ‘while you wait’.
- Overnight Checkout of Plans - In most Builders Exchanges, you may reserve plans to take with you overnight or over the weekend. Plan copies may also be ordered for pickup at your convenience.
- Membership Directory - Each Builders Exchange Membership Directory includes names, telephone and fax numbers, addresses, and other information about all BX members (including alphabetical and classified listings according to license classification or type of work specialty). Many Builders Exchanges also provide contractor referrals for homeowners and consumers seeking help with a home improvement project.
- Reference Library - Most Builders Exchanges have a reference library containing Building Codes, Sweet's Catalogs, Thomas Register, Contractors State License Board literature, and similar publications for your review and use.
- Legislative Information - Builders Exchanges regularly provide their members with current information on industry issues and concerns, including the most up-to-date reports on current pending laws and regulations that impact the construction industry.
- Social Functions - A wide variety of social functions are held by most Builders Exchanges throughout the year (including Golf Tournaments, Crab Feeds, Barbeques, Dinner Meetings, etc.) to let you meet other members and ‘network’ for future job opportunities.
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