Builders Association of Northen Nevada

What Builders Association of Northen Nevada does

The Builders Association of Northern Nevada is a private, for-profit construction trade association founded in 1956 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada. It serves as the largest Builders Association in Northern Nevada affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), based in Washington, D.C., targeting residential construction and development industry participants in the region.

The association generates revenue through a three-tier membership model: Builder/Developer Membership at $1,075/year, Subcontractor Membership at $875/year, and Associate Membership at $725/year. Beyond core membership services, it operates ancillary sub-brands including the Builders Association Benefit Trust (a health insurance vehicle), the Builders Association Charity (a 501(c)(3) entity), and the Infrastructure & Planning Committee (an advocacy body). The association functions primarily as a regional industry convener and advocacy organization, with 1–10 employees and a roughly 70-year operating history in the Northern Nevada market.

Name

Builders Association of Northen Nevada

Legal name

Builders Association of Northern Nevada

Website

https://thebuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Builders Association of Northern Nevada is a private, for-profit construction trade association founded in 1956 in Reno, serving residential builders, subcontractors, and associates in Northern Nevada through tiered membership, advocacy, and benefit programs.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues billed from application date with tiered pricing based on membership type. Builder/Developer members also pay assessment fees for permits pulled in Washoe County ($100 per home, $20 per multi-family unit).
2. Health Insurance Benefit Trust: Through Builders Association Health Plan and Hometown Health partnership, members save up to 40% on health insurance premiums. Revenue generated through member enrollment and negotiated group rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Builders Association of Northern Nevada is a membership-based residential construction trade association offering tiered annual memberships (Builder/Developer, Subcontractor, Associate) for contractors, subcontractors, and supplier/vendors in Northern Nevada. It delivers government affairs advocacy, professional development, a searchable member directory, a member-to-member discount program, and a pooled group health insurance plan (Benefit Trust) through a Hometown Health partnership that can save members up to 40% on premiums.

Product overview

The Builders Association of Northern Nevada operates as a membership-based trade association offering three tiers of membership (Builder/Developer, Subcontractor, and Associate) for the residential building and development industry. The association provides a portfolio of services including health insurance benefits through the Builders Association Health Plan with Hometown Health, member discount programs via the Member-to-Member Advantage Program, political advocacy through committees like Infrastructure & Planning, and community giving through its 501(c)(3) Builders Association Charity. The organization also maintains an online member directory and organizes events including the annual Presidents Cup Golf Tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Builders Association Benefit Trust: Health insurance program offering up to 40% savings on premiums through Hometown Health partnership
• Builders Association Charity
• Infrastructure & Planning Committee
• BANN Political Action Committee

Products and services

• Builder/Developer Membership
• Subcontractor Membership
• Associate Membership
• Builders Association Health Plan (Benefit Trust)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% savings on health insurance premiums
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with NAHB based in Washington, D.C. allows members access to industry resources, national-level advocacy, member savings programs, and professional development opportunities. NAHB membership dues ($198) included in all membership fees.
• Hometown HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides exclusive health insurance plans through the Builders Association Health Plan. Members save up to 40% on premiums with guaranteed issue age-banded rates. Also offers dental, vision, and life insurance through Unum.
• ChevronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness Fuel Card Program offering 15¢ per gallon rebate for 12 months at Chevron and Texaco locations. After first 12 months, volume-based rebates up to 6¢ per gallon. Negotiated monthly card fees ($0 vs $2 per card) and waived setup fee ($40) for members.
• BBSI (Barrett Business Services)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred pricing on payroll, HR services, and more for builders association members. Up to 30% savings on services.
• BST - Bilingual Safety TrainingminorGTM or Marketing Partner25% off normal pricing on bilingual safety training including OSHA 10 & 30, Forklift, Fall Awareness, GHS, First Aid/CPR/AED in English or Spanish.
• Builders Association Charity (BAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Northern Nevada families and the military through the construction industry's talents and gifts. Led by 2026 BAC Board including Steve Thomsen (President), Corry Castaneda (Interim VP), and Dan Morgan (Treasurer/Secretary).

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Home Builders Association of Metro Denver: Regional HBA in a high-growth Western US market. Comparable structure to BANN: NAHB-affiliated, tiered membership, advocacy on local land use and impact fees, and member benefit programs targeting builders, subcontractors, and associates.
• Building Industry Association of Greater Phoenix: Regional HBA serving the Phoenix metropolitan homebuilding industry with NAHB affiliation, advocacy, and member benefit programs. Directly comparable to BANN's regional HBA structure serving a fast-growing Sun Belt market.
• Oregon Home Builders Association: State-level HBA with NAHB affiliation, representing residential builders across Oregon with comparable advocacy, member benefits, and association services. Operates in a Western US regulatory environment similar to Northern Nevada.
• Greater Houston Builders Association: Regional HBA in one of the nation's most active housing markets, offering comparable membership tiers, advocacy, education, and member benefit programs. Operates at substantially larger scale but follows the same regional HBA chapter model that BANN uses in Northern Nevada.
• Building Industry Association of Southern California: Regional HBA serving the Southern California homebuilding industry with a comparable model: tiered builder/subcontractor/associate memberships, political advocacy (BIASC-PAC), member discounts, and local government affairs work. Operates at materially larger scale but follows the same chapter-based HBA playbook as BANN.
• Building Industry Association of San Diego: Regional HBA serving the San Diego homebuilding market with NAHB affiliation, government affairs, and member benefit programs. Closely analogous to BANN's structure and value proposition at the regional level.
• Building Industry Association of Sacramento Valley: Regional HBA serving Sacramento-area builders with NAHB affiliation, advocacy on impact fees and land use, and member benefit programs. Operates a comparable regional chapter model in a California housing market with similar affordability and regulatory challenges to Northern Nevada.
• Texas Association of Builders: State-level HBA affiliated with NAHB, representing residential builders, remodelers, and associates across Texas. Mirrors BANN's structure of tiered membership, advocacy, and member benefits, and competes for similar builder/subcontractor mindshare at the state level.

Others

• Associated Builders and Contractors: National trade association representing the commercial construction industry. Not a direct HBA peer (ABC focuses on commercial/merit-shop contracting rather than residential builders), but operates a similar association business model with chapter affiliates, advocacy, and member training benefits.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders: National umbrella trade association for the home building industry. BANN is explicitly affiliated with NAHB, paying $198 per member to NAHB and channeling national advocacy through this parent body. NAHB sets the policy framework and member-savings programs that local HBAs like BANN extend to their members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheBuilders
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thebuildersassociation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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