Illinois Builder Associations
So you’ve decided to have a new home built from scratch in Illinois. You’re going to need the right team of professionals to help make that happen. That’s where Builder Associations can help. These organizations offer potential buyers like yourself a number of resources, including directories for local contractors and other industry professionals you can work with. We've compiled a list of Associations in Illinois to help pair you up with a builder near you!
Home Builders Association of Illinois (HBAI) represents the interests of builders, contractors, developers, and others involved in the home building industry in Illinois. The association works to keep legislation and regulations favorable to the industry, and to keep members and consumers informed, connected, and aligned with the best services the state has to offer.
Northern Illinois Home Builders AssociationThe Northern Illinois Home Builders Association supports and protects the local custom home building industry and facilitates the American Dream of homeownership for the community. The association aims to maintain the highest level of professionalism, serve as a cohesive and respected voice for the industry, and establish a positive business environment for its members.
Home Builders Association of Greater ChicagoHome Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) is a non-profit trade association the represents professionals engaged in all levels of the home building industry. HBAGC serves its members by providing networking and educational opportunities and represents them in matters related to government relations and advocacy.
Home Builders Association of East Central IllinoisThe Home Builders Association of East Central Illinois (HBAECI) is a trade organization that represents builders and associated businesses throughout a seven-county region, which includes Champaign, Vermilion, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Piatt, and Coles counties. HBAECI is active when it comes to local, state, and national legislation in regard to the home building industry and advocates for its members interests.
Springfield Area Home Builders AssociationThe Springfield Area Home Builders Association (SAHBA) is a non-profit trade association made up of firms in home building industry of Sangamon, Christian, Montgomery, Macoupin, Scott, Morgan, Cass, Menard, Mason, and Logan counties. SAHBA aims to improve the local housing industry through legislation, education, and services that benefit its members and local communities.
Home Builders Association of the Greater Rockford AreaHome Builders Association of the Greater Rockford Area is a trade association dedicated to the development of new construction and remodeling in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee, Stephenson, Carroll, and Jo Daviess Counties. The association provides industry information to members and the community and represents their interests in legislative issues affecting the building industry.
Home Builders Association of the Greater Southwest AreaThe Home Builders Association of the Greater Southwest Area is a trade organization that represents individuals in the home building industry who abide by the HBA Code of Ethics and meet or exceed local, state, and federal standards and regulations. The association assists consumers in home purchase or home improvement decisions by providing the information of these members who maintain high professional standards
Western Illinois Builders AssociationThe Western Illinois Builders Association is a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of all branches of the building and remodeling industry including manufacturers, dealers, financial institutions, and suppliers. The association promotes high professional standards among its members through its strict Code of Ethics.
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