What Kitsap Building Association does

Kitsap Building Association (KBA) is a private, membership-based trade association founded in 1955 and headquartered in Bremerton, Washington, serving the building and construction industry across Kitsap County. The organization represents hundreds of member companies spanning home builders, developers, remodelers, specialty trade contractors, building materials suppliers, inspection and testing firms, and related professionals. KBA operates as an advocacy and member-services intermediary rather than a software or product company, organizing the industry's local collective voice in Olympia and with municipal governments.

KBA's core offerings are structured around four pillars: (1) networking and events, including Builder Breakfasts, Spring and Fall Socials, the Annual Gala Dinner & Auction, the Peninsula Home & Garden Expo, the Builders Classic Golf Tournament, the Parade of Homes, and monthly committee meetings; (2) a public-facing online and printed member directory with enhanced listings and banner advertising; (3) advocacy through a Government Affairs Committee and a Developers & Builders Council that conducts weekly coordination meetings with municipalities and county representatives; and (4) member benefit programs delivered via partnerships, including the NAHB Member Advantage Program, BIAW Health Insurance, ROII Select workers' compensation rebates, National Purchasing Partners group discounts, and Lowe's Pro business credit. Workforce development is supported through the KBA Foundation's Builder Grant Program and the Construction and Trades in Motion event.

The underlying technology is a standard association management platform (GrowthZone-based member portal) with a public website for directory and event management; no proprietary technology stack, AI features, or data products are indicated. Revenue is generated through four streams: annual membership dues (subscription recurring), event registrations (transaction fees), advertising and directory listings (advertising), and event sponsorships (advertising). Pricing is not publicly disclosed but follows an annual billing cadence across all tiers. KBA employs a small professional staff (1–10) supplemented by volunteer committee leadership across Government Affairs, Developers Council, and Membership Ambassadors.

Name

Kitsap Building Association

Legal name

Kitsap Building Association

Website

https://kitsapbuilds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kitsap Building Association is a trade association serving builders, contractors, developers, and construction-related businesses in Kitsap County, Washington, through membership programs, networking events, government advocacy, workforce development, and group purchasing benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Building industry association
• Construction trade association
• Home builder membership
• Contractor networking events
• Construction advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerton

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 fees providing access to directory listings, member discounts, events, and advocacy services
2. Event Registrations: Fees for attending events including Builder Breakfasts, Golf Tournament, Annual Gala, Home & Garden Expo, and various educational programs
3. Advertising & Directory Listings: Website directory listing included with membership; enhanced listings and banner ad placements available for purchase; annual printed directory distributed to members and at events
4. Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages available for major events including Builders Classic Golf Tournament, Annual Gala Dinner & Auction, and Peninsula Home & Garden Expo

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kitsap Building Association is a non-profit trade association that provides builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, and suppliers in Kitsap County, Washington with membership-based services including an online member directory, networking events and educational programs, government advocacy and representation, workforce development through the Builder Grant Program, and group purchasing benefits through national partnerships with NAHB, BIAW, and Lowe's Pro.

Product overview

Kitsap Building Association (KBA) is a trade association serving builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, and tradespeople across Kitsap County, Washington. Rather than offering a unified software product, KBA provides a portfolio of membership services including an online business directory, events and networking programs, workforce development initiatives, and group purchasing programs. The association serves as an advocacy organization representing members' interests in Olympia and with local governments. KBA's core offerings include the member directory platform, event programming (Builder Breakfasts, Gala, Golf Tournament, Home & Garden Expo), the Builder Grant workforce development program, and various member benefit programs for insurance, purchasing discounts, and rebates through partnerships with NAHB, BIAW, and National Purchasing Partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KBA Membership Annual membership program providing builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, and suppliers in Kitsap County with directory listings, advocacy representation, networking events, and access to member discount programs.
• KBA Online Member Directory Public-facing searchable online directory of member builders, contractors, and development professionals in Kitsap County with optional enhanced listings and banner advertising.
• Annual Printed Member Directory Printed directory of member companies mailed annually to active members and distributed at events and community locations throughout Kitsap County.
• Events and Networking Programs Organized networking events including Builder Breakfasts, Spring and Fall Socials, Annual Gala Dinner and Auction, Peninsula Home and Garden Expo, Builders Classic Golf Tournament, Parade of Homes, and committee meetings for members.
• Government Affairs and Advocacy Services Advocacy representation for builders and developers at local and state levels, including testimony on housing affordability and building codes, tracking proposed laws, candidate interviews, and working to streamline permitting processes.
• Builder Grant Program Internship initiative run through the KBA Foundation that provides high schoolers and young adults six-week opportunities to learn construction trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, HVAC) with trade mentors.
• NAHB Member Advantage Program Discount program accessed through KBA's NAHB partnership providing members with savings on products and services including office supplies, vehicles, and BuilderBooks educational materials, collectively saving NAHB members over $21 million in three years.
• BIAW Health Insurance Program Access to competitive, high-quality health plans tailored for the construction industry through the Building Industry Association of Washington's program.
• ROII Select Program BIAW Return on Industrial Insurance program that is the largest retrospective ratings group in Washington state, enabling member companies to potentially recover a portion of their L&I premiums through participation in safety programs and risk pools.
• National Purchasing Partners (NPP) Program Group purchasing program leveraging national buying power to offer members discounts from vendors including Verizon Wireless and Staples, with over 300,000 NPP members nationwide.
• Advertising and Marketing Services Promotional opportunities including website directory listings, printed directory inclusion, digital reader board, social media mentions, and event sponsorship packages to help members market their businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• NAHB members saved over $21 million through Member Advantage Program in just three years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNAHB partnership provides KBA members access to the Member Advantage Program featuring discounts on products and services, Builder Books educational materials, Lowe’s Pro benefits including business credit and volume savings, collectively saving NAHB members over $21 million in three years.
• Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for health insurance program offering competitive, high-quality health plans tailored for the construction industry. Also provides ROII Select (Return on Industrial Insurance) program for workers’ compensation premium rebates and Member Rebate Plan with rebates from leading manufacturers.
• National Purchasing Partners (NPP)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNPP leverages national group buying power to offer significant discounts from top-tier vendors including Verizon Wireless, Staples, and others. KBA members access exclusive discount pricing through the association’s partnership, with over 300,000 NPP members nationwide.
• BuilderBooks.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccess to full library of construction-focused books and educational materials through BuilderBooks.com, powered by NAHB. KBA members receive promo code HOMEBU14 for member pricing.
• Lowe’s PromajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic alliance since 2010 between Lowe’s Pro and NAHB provides KBA members access to Lowe’s Business Credit, NAHB Online Savings, and Volume Savings Program as part of NAHB membership benefits.
• KBA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KBA Foundation runs the Builder Grant Program providing internship opportunities in home construction trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, HVAC) with trade mentors for a six-week period. Also co-founded Construction and Trades in Motion event to inspire next generation of builders.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tacoma-Pierce County Home Builders Association: County-level home builders association in Pierce County, Washington. Comparable because it runs the same builder association playbook of membership dues, directory listings, advocacy, and signature events like a Home & Garden Expo for residential construction firms.
• Building Industry Association of Whatcom County: County-level building industry association in northwest Washington. Closely comparable because it serves the same builder/trade membership base with directory listings, advocacy, networking events, and BIAW/NAHB-aligned benefit programs.
• Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties: Local home builders association serving the Seattle metro counties in Washington. Closely comparable because it offers the same mix of member directory, advocacy, networking events, and discount programs to builders and contractors in an adjacent Washington geography.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National umbrella trade association for the residential construction industry. Comparable because KBA explicitly partners with NAHB to deliver the Member Advantage Program, and NAHB defines the national purchasing, advocacy, and education layer that local HBAs plug into.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association for commercial and industrial contractors. Comparable as a competing umbrella association framework offering advocacy, training, and member benefits that some of KBA's commercial-leaning members could substitute.
• Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW): State-level building industry trade association that KBA partners with for health insurance and ROII Select. Directly comparable because it operates the same membership/advocacy/event model as KBA but at the state level and with shared governance.

Regional players

• Home Builders Association of Spokane: Eastern Washington home builders association serving the Spokane market. Comparable because it operates an identical local association model for residential construction members, with directory, advocacy, and event-driven engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kitsapbuilds
• Facebookfacebook.com/HBAofKitsapCo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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