Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties

What Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties does

The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties (HBADOC) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1962 that serves the residential building industry across three North Carolina counties. It is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA), operating as the regional industry body for licensed general contractors, residential builders, remodelers, and building-industry suppliers and service providers. The organization also operates the HBA DOC Foundation as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on workforce development and scholarships.

HBADOC's core product is its membership program, with Builder/Contractor membership priced at $675 annually (requiring a valid NC Contractors License) and Associate membership at $125 annually, plus affiliate tiers. Members gain access to NCLBGC-approved continuing education courses required for license renewal, structured networking and marketing programs (Parade of Homes, ROC Awards, Builder Expo), advocacy via quarterly government affairs stakeholder meetings with Durham, Chapel Hill, and Chatham County development services, and consumer-facing lead generation through the docbuildersbuyersguide.com directory and New Home Source integration. Workforce development is delivered through the Summer Careers Academy (an 8-week paid training program for ages 17-19, modeled on Catawba Valley Community College) and an annual Scholarship Program in place since 1997 that has awarded over $300,000 to high school seniors.

Revenue derives from annual membership dues, sponsor club contributions, event registration and sponsorships (including Casino Night which raised a record $83,000 in 2025), and continuing education program fees. The organization operates with 1-10 employees led by President & CEO Holly Fraccaro, uses GrowthZone membership management software, and is governed autonomously by its Board of Directors despite its NAHB/NCHBA affiliations. HBADOC's footprint is intentionally regional rather than expansion-oriented, and its strategic emphasis is on deepening programmatic impact (workforce pipeline, remodeler recognition, women-in-building initiatives) within its existing Triangle-area member base.

Name

Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties

Legal name

Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties

Website

https://hbadoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HBADOC is a nonprofit trade association serving residential builders, contractors, remodelers, and building-industry suppliers in Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties, North Carolina, providing advocacy, continuing education, networking events, workforce development, and member benefits since 1962.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

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: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues. Builder/Contractor membership is $675/year (requires valid NC Contractors License). Associate membership is $125/year. Affiliate memberships are also available at reduced rates for existing members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties (HBADOC) is a nonprofit trade association that delivers an annual membership program to residential building industry professionals in Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties, North Carolina. Its core product is membership, complemented by NCLBGC-approved continuing education, signature events (Parade of Homes, ROC Awards, Builder Expo, Casino Night), workforce development programs (Summer Careers Academy, Scholarship Program), member councils, government affairs advocacy, and a public member directory/Buyers Guide.

Product overview

The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties operates as a membership-based trade association offering a unified portfolio of member services for the residential building industry. The core offering is membership in the association, which provides access to professional development through NCLBGC-approved continuing education courses, networking through councils (Professional Remodelers Council, Professional Women in Building, Triangle Sales & Marketing Council), and marketing via event programs including the Parade of Homes, ROC Awards, and Builder Expo. The association also supports workforce development through the Summer Careers Academy and manages a Scholarship Program for students entering the building trades. Additional services include government affairs advocacy, a member directory, job board, and various social and community events throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HBA DOC Foundation: Foundation supporting workforce development programs and scholarship initiatives for the home building industry.
• ROC Awards

Products and services

• HBADOC Membership Program Annual membership tiered by role: Builder/Contractor membership for licensed NC general contractors ($675/year) and Associate membership for industry suppliers and service providers ($125/year), plus Affiliate reduced-rate tiers for existing members. Members receive access to networking events, continuing education, member directory listing, advocacy, and council participation.
• NCLBGC Continuing Education Continuing education courses approved by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC), including mandatory 2-hour courses and elective programs required for NC general contractor license renewal. Delivered to licensed builder and contractor members of the association.
• Parade of Homes Annual showcase event featuring newly built homes by member builders, enabling consumers to tour model homes and providing member builders with project recognition and consumer exposure.
• Remodelers Outstanding Construction (ROC) Awards Annual competition established in 2013 celebrating excellence in residential remodeling projects completed by member remodelers in Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties.
• Builder Expo Annual networking expo connecting builder members with associate and supplier members through booth displays, presentations, and business development opportunities.
• Summer Careers Academy Eight-week workforce development program that connects young adults ages 17-19 with skills training and paid work experiences in construction trades; modeled on the Catawba Valley Community College Construction Careers Academy and operated in partnership with the Carolina Chamber.
• Scholarship Program Scholarship program administered by the HBA DOC Foundation awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties who are pursuing higher education in fields related to the home building industry. Over $300,000 has been awarded since the program was established in 1997.
• Member Directory and Buyers Guide Public-facing online directory at docbuildersbuyersguide.com that enables home buyers and consumers to find and connect with member builders, remodelers, and suppliers in the Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $300,000 in scholarships awarded since 1997
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreOthersThe HBA-DOC is affiliated with NAHB, the national federation representing the residential construction industry. This affiliation provides members with national-level resources, advocacy, and recognition.
• North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA)coreOthersThe HBA-DOC is affiliated with NCHBA, providing state-level advocacy, education standards, and industry events including the NCHBA 3rd Q Meetings & Stars Awards and NCHBA Building Industry Conference.
• Habitat for Humanity of Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual Builders Blitz program where HBA members volunteer to build homes for the organization. The 2027 Builders Blitz is currently being planned with a kickoff meeting scheduled.
• Carolina ChamberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Summer Careers Academy is a partnership with the Carolina Chamber, based on the successful Catawba Valley Community College Construction Careers Academy model. It connects young adults (ages 17-19) with skills and paid work experiences in construction careers.
• Catawba Valley Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Summer Careers Academy model is based on the CVCC Construction Careers Academy, which blends free in-classroom training and paid on-the-job work experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Home Builders Association of Greater Austin: Regional HBA in a fast-growing Texas metro. Comparable structure—local builder advocacy, education, councils, and Parade-of-Homes-style events—serving a different geography.
• Home Builders Association of Central Ohio: Regional Ohio HBA providing similar membership, advocacy, and education services. Comparable mid-size regional association operating in a different US geography.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors: National trade association representing the commercial construction industry. Shares the trade-association DNA with HBADOC but serves a broader (commercial, not residential) constituency.
• North Carolina Home Builders Association: State-level home builders association that sits directly above HBADOC in the affiliate hierarchy. Coordinates state advocacy, education standards, and events like the Stars Awards referenced by HBADOC.
• National Association of Home Builders: National federation of which HBADOC is a direct local affiliate. Provides the umbrella brand, advocacy resources, and member benefits that HBADOC extends locally.

Direct peers

• Greater Houston Builders Association: Large regional home builders association in one of the nation's most active residential construction markets. Closely comparable operating model with builder/associate membership tiers and education programs.
• Home Builders Association of Charlotte: Regional NC home builders association serving the Charlotte market. Closest in-state comparable for structure, member tiers, and event programming.
• Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County: Adjacent NC Triangle-area HBA serving Raleigh and Wake County. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and education model in a directly neighboring market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hba_doc
• Facebookfacebook.com/HBADurhamOrangeChatham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hba-of-durham-orange-chatham-counties

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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