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Indiana Builders Association
Value of Membership
Members have the ability to get their voice heard through our advocacy efforts
• Daily, full-time representation on state legislative and regulatory issues that impact the housing industry such as model and spec home property tax deductions.
• Access to VoterVoice, where members are kept up-to-date on all pending housing-related legislative and regulatory happenings, as well as email access to state elected officials.
• Ability to assist in shaping Indiana’s housing policy through participation at board and committee meetings.
• Relationships with and support to state legislators who are pro-housing and pro-business through our political action fund, Association to Build a Better Indiana (ABBI).
• Constant monitoring of and opposing attempts to mandate fire sprinklers- a possible savings of $6,000/home for builders and consumers.
• Explanation of Indiana’s Right to Cure Statute, so that members can meet customer expectations and avoid litigation.
Continual Benefits for IBA Members:
Access to IBA’s Website, www.buildindiana.org, which includes housing-related news, events, education and resources.
Access to IBA’s full-time staff, here to assist you with any housing-related questions.
Use of the Indiana Quality Assurance Builder Standards Program, which assists members in reducing
customer callbacks by setting realistic customer expectations throughout the building process.
Subscription to Indiana Builder News, where IBA communicates the latest news and events. Support on Building Code questions, variance process, disputes, and energy efficiency mandates.
Access to appraisal guides for builders, which provides information on how to make sure you get a realistic appraisal.
Networking opportunities at IBA’s meetings and events such as the annual Memorial Golf Outing.
Continued education opportunities that keep you up-to-date and informed on current standards and trends.
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