Home Builders Association of Maryland.

What Home Builders Association of Maryland. does

The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA, operating as Home Builders Association of Maryland) is a Maryland-incorporated nonprofit trade association serving the residential construction and remodeling industry across the state. It operates through a two-tier community structure: 12 county-level chapters spanning all major Maryland metros (Anne Arundel, Baltimore City/County, Carroll, Charles, Eastern Shore, Howard, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southern Maryland, Upper Chesapeake, and Washington DC) and 6 specialized councils (Multifamily, Professional Women in Building, Remodelers and Custom Builders, Sales and Marketing, Land Development, 55 & Better, Young Professionals). MBIA is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and operates the Home Builders Care Foundation as its official charitable arm.

The association's core product is Builder Mart, the largest one-day building industry trade show in the Mid-Atlantic, attracting 2,000+ building professionals and 100+ national, regional, and local vendors at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The portfolio also includes three annual awards programs (MAX+/Maryland Awards of Excellence, Awards of Excellence, Montgomery County Custom Builder Awards, plus Multifamily Council and LDC awards), an apprenticeship program, a member job board, a guaranty program, and conference room rentals. Technology infrastructure centers on the Novi AMS association management platform, which powers the membership database, event registration, member directory, and the newly launched Member Compass member portal; member engagement is supplemented by a Member Connect Discord channel.

Revenue derives from four streams: tiered annual membership dues from builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, and associate members; event registrations across Builder Mart, chapter meetings, council meetings, and educational programs; corporate sponsorships through the Stars Club program (Platinum, Gold, Supporting tiers) plus event-specific sponsorship packages; and MBIA store merchandise sales. Distribution is primarily direct membership sales via dedicated staff, chapter leadership, and member referrals, with event-based access as the secondary motion. CEO Lori Graf leads the organization, which is headquartered at 11825 West Market Place, Fulton, MD.

Name

Home Builders Association of Maryland.

Legal name

Maryland Building Industry Association

Website

https://marylandbuilders.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) is a Maryland nonprofit trade association representing residential construction and remodeling professionals through 12 county chapters, advocacy, and the Builder Mart trade show.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fulton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, and associate members (suppliers, lenders, title companies, attorneys). Tiered pricing based on membership category with member directory access, event discounts, and advocacy services included.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue from Builder Mart trade show (largest one-day building industry trade show in Mid-Atlantic with 100+ vendors and 2,000+ attendees), chapter meetings, council meetings, educational programs, and certification courses. Ticket pricing varies by member status and event type.
3. Sponsorships: Stars Club sponsorship program with Platinum, Gold, and Supporting tiers. Companies sponsor events, award programs, and receive branding visibility at events and on website.
4. Store Products: MBIA merchandise and products sold through online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) operates as a statewide trade association for residential construction and remodeling professionals in Maryland. It delivers membership services, advocacy, education, networking, and large-scale industry events (notably the Builder Mart trade show) to builders, developers, remodelers, and associate members such as suppliers, lenders, title companies, and attorneys serving the home building industry.

Product overview

The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) is a membership-based trade association offering a comprehensive suite of services for residential construction and remodeling professionals in Maryland. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model centered on membership, advocacy, events, and awards programs. Core offerings include Builder Mart (the largest one-day building industry trade show in the Mid-Atlantic), the MAX+ Awards, Awards of Excellence, and Montgomery County Custom Builder Awards programs, along with county chapters, specialized councils, and the Home Builders Care Foundation charity. Members access these through the Member Compass portal and Member Connect Discord platform. Additional services include a job board, apprenticeship program, guaranty program, and an online store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBIA Membership Services Annual association membership for residential construction and remodeling professionals in Maryland, bundling access to advocacy, education, networking events, member directory, and legislative updates. Offered to builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, and associate members (suppliers, lenders, title companies, attorneys).
• Builder Mart Annual one-day building industry trade show held at the Howard County Fairgrounds, featuring 100+ national, regional, and local vendors and 2,000+ building industry professionals. Open to MBIA members and non-members with tiered exhibitor and attendee pricing.
• MBIA Job Board Online job board platform for posting and searching building industry positions in Maryland. Available to employers and job seekers in the residential construction industry.
• Apprenticeship Program Workforce development program providing training for new workers entering the building trades, operated through marylandapprentice.org.
• Guaranty Program Member-facing guaranty service offered through Builders Development Guaranty Group to support member businesses with construction-related risk and performance obligations.
• MBIA Online Store Online store selling association-branded merchandise and materials to members and the public.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Duradek Mid-AtlanticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 October 2026Official Attempt Sponsor for Guinness World Record Attempt at Builder Mart 2026 for most nails hammered simultaneously. Provides promotional support for the event.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2026ULI co-presents events with MBIA at the Maryland Association of Counties Conference (MACO). Joint sponsorship opportunities for Seacrets Reception and Golf Outing event. Partnership provides cross-industry networking between real estate development professionals and home builders.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBIA is affiliated with NAHB, the national trade association for the home building industry. Provides access to national resources, research, and advocacy support.
• Home Builders Care FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBCF is the official charity of MBIA, a non-profit organization providing donated construction expertise to other non-profits that provide shelter. MBIA supports this charitable arm.
• Kimley-HornminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and planning consultancy sponsor at MACO event, supporting MBIA's networking and advocacy activities with county governments.
• Morgan KellerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder sponsor at MACO event, supporting MBIA's presence at Maryland Association of Counties Conference.
• Mr. GutterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder sponsor at MACO event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Urban Land Institute (ULI): Real estate and land use research and education organization that already co-presents events with MBIA (MACO Seacrets Reception and Golf). Overlaps in developer/builder audience and is a partnership peer rather than direct competitor.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA): National professional association for architects that intersects MBIA's network through design-build projects and shared awards programming (MBIA's design and architecture categories engage AIA members).

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The national trade association for the home building industry, of which MBIA is a state-level affiliated chapter. NAHB operates the International Builders' Show (IBS), conducts national advocacy, and provides the federation infrastructure that state HBAs plug into.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction industry trade association covering commercial and residential contractors. Overlaps MBIA's audience on the builder/contractor side and competes for advocacy voice and member dues at the national level.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): National trade association specifically for the remodeling industry, serving many of the same remodeler and custom builder members that MBIA addresses through its Remodelers and Custom Builders Council.

Direct peers

• Home Builders Association of Virginia: Virginia's state-level home builders trade association, directly comparable in structure, membership model, advocacy focus, and event programming. Competes for members who operate across the Maryland-Virginia border.
• Building Industry Association of Philadelphia: Regional Mid-Atlantic home builders trade association serving the Philadelphia metro with comparable membership dues, awards programs, and advocacy services.
• Housing First Minnesota: State-level home builders trade association serving Minnesota with comparable membership tiers, advocacy function, Parade of Homes signature event, and council structure.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas (HBA of Greater Dallas): Large metro/Mid-Atlantic-comparable state home builders association offering the same core service mix — membership, advocacy, awards (ARC Awards, McSAM Awards), education, and signature trade events like the Dallas Builders Show.

Regional players

• Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Delaware: Adjacent Mid-Atlantic state-level builder association serving Delaware builders. Directly comparable membership/advocacy/event model and competes for builders whose projects cross Maryland-Delaware state lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/buildmd
• Facebookfacebook.com/marylandbuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-building-industry-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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