Building Industry Association of Central Ohio

Name

Building Industry Association of Central Ohio

Legal name

Building Industry Association of Central Ohio

Website

https://biahomebuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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 from builders, developers, remodelers, associates, and realtors form the primary recurring revenue stream. Tiers are structured by annual volume (closings, revenue, or unit count) or employee headcount.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including the Annual BIA Golf Classic, Clay Shoot, Parade of Homes, and BIG Night gala. Events generate sponsorship fees, registration revenue, and partner sponsorships.
3. Store Products: Online store sales of council memberships (Professional Women in Building, Young Professionals), homeowners manuals, and affiliate membership additions.
4. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships for events and programs, managed through the sponsorship program contact (Director of Education & Events).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Building Industry Association of Central Ohio is a membership-based non-profit trade association that represents homebuilders, developers, remodelers, suppliers, and realtors in the Central Ohio region. Its core offering is a tiered annual membership program (ranging from $300 to $18,400 based on company size and transaction volume), supplemented by signature industry events (Parade of Homes, Golf Classic, Clay Shoot, BIG Night), a public certified member directory, advocacy and legislative outreach, workforce development programs, and an online store for council memberships and homeowner manuals.

Product overview

The Building Industry Association of Central Ohio operates as a membership-based trade association serving the Central Ohio housing and development industry. The organization offers a tiered membership program (BIA Membership) with categories for developers, builders (for rent, for sale, and remodelers), associates, and realtors. The portfolio includes signature events such as the BIA Parade of Homes (tradition since the 1950s), BIG Night, BIA Golf Classic, and BIA Clay Shoot. Professional development is delivered through multiple councils including the Builders & Developer's Council, Professional Women in Building, Workforce Development Council, Sales and Marketing Council, Young Professionals, and Custom Builders and Remodelers. Additional offerings include a Member Directory, Housing Study research, advocacy services, and a members-only portal with event calendar, job postings, and member-to-member deals. The organization also sells Homeowners Manuals and various council memberships through its online store.

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Products and services

• BIA Membership Tiered annual membership program for builders, developers (revenue-tiered up to $20M+), builders for-rent/multi-family (unit-tiered up to 800+ units), builders for-sale (closing-tiered up to 801+), remodelers, non-profit builders, associates (by employee count), and local realtors. Annual dues range from $300 (realtor) to $18,400 (large for-sale builder), plus a $60 one-time application fee; includes directory listing, advocacy, event access, and council participation.
• Member Directory (Find a Builder) Public-facing online directory of BIA member builders and industry service providers; all listed members are certified in their craft. Functions as a referral channel from BIA to consumers seeking home building, remodeling, or related services in Central Ohio.
• BIA Parade of Homes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pella ColumbuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPella Columbus serves as the presenting sponsor for the 2026 BIA Parade of Homes, the premier home showcase event in Central Ohio. As presenting sponsor, Pella Columbus receives prominent brand placement, marketing exposure across TV, social media, print media, and the BIA website. The sponsorship aligns Pella Columbus with the region's top new home designs and construction quality.
• America's Floor SourcecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerica's Floor Source is a sponsor of the 2026 BIA Parade of Homes, receiving brand visibility and marketing exposure through one of Central Ohio's most anticipated home events. Their logo appears on the Parade of Homes landing page and promotional materials.
• M/I Homes, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerM/I Homes, Inc. is listed as a Partner Sponsor for the 2026 BIA Parade of Homes. As a major home builder in Central Ohio, their participation demonstrates the builder community's commitment to the BIA's signature showcase event.
• S&L LumbercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerS&L Lumber is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Annual BIA Clay Shoot event. They are recognized as the lunch sponsor for the event held at The Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio. Their sponsorship provides marketing visibility among BIA's builder and developer membership.
• Signature CabinetryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSignature Cabinetry serves as the lunch sponsor for the 2026 Annual BIA Clay Shoot presented by S&L Lumber, receiving brand recognition at the networking event for BIA members.
• The Ohio State University Golf ClubminorOthersThe Ohio State University Golf Club serves as the venue for the 2026 Annual BIA Golf Classic. The event, held on the Scarlet Course, is described as typically selling out, indicating a strong venue partnership.
• The Cardinal CenterminorOthersThe Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio serves as the venue for the 2026 Annual BIA Clay Shoot. The venue provides directional signage to the event area.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)coreOthersThe BIA is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), providing members with access to national resources, savings programs, and collective advocacy. NAHB member benefits and savings are referenced on the BIA website.
• OHBA (Ohio Home Builders Association)coreOthersThe BIA is affiliated with the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA), providing members with state-level advocacy, resources, and collective representation. OHBA fees are included as additional membership costs.
• NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNARI collaborates with the BIA on the Workforce Development Committee, with the shared primary initiative being the annual Build My Future event — a one-day construction career exploration event for students held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
• Sherwin-WilliamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSherwin-Williams hosts the August PWB (Professional Women in Building) Council Meeting at their Lewis Center location (7719 Graphics Way). The meeting features guest speaker Laura Liberatore, VP of Sales at Sherwin-Williams.
• Arbor HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArbor Homes hosts the September PWB Council Meeting at Edgewood Farms Model Home in Lithopolis (965 Ty Drive). The hosting is courtesy of Brooke Stuart, connecting Arbor Homes with BIA's professional women in building network.
• NAHB SavingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNAHB Savings program referenced on the BIA website provides member discounts and savings programs, offering BIA members access to negotiated deals across products and services relevant to the building industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee: Regional HBA serving the Nashville/middle Tennessee market. Comparable peer operating a similar tiered builder membership, Parade of Homes event, advocacy, and consumer referral directory.
• Building Industry Association of Central Florida: Regional building industry trade association serving Central Florida. Comparable as another mid-sized regional BIA with builder/associate tiers, signature events, advocacy, and a Parade of Homes-style showcase.
• Building Industry Association of Greater Cleveland: Regional Ohio building industry trade association serving the Cleveland market. Direct peer as another Ohio-based BIA with builder/developer/associate membership, signature events, advocacy, and consumer-facing builder directory.
• Home Builders Association of Dayton: Regional Ohio HBA serving the Dayton metro area. Comparable as another in-state local HBA offering tiered builder membership, signature events, advocacy, and member directory services.
• Building Industry Association of Louisville: Regional building industry trade association serving the Louisville metro. Comparable as a similarly structured BIA with builder/developer/associate membership, signature events (including a Parade of Homes), advocacy, and council programming.
• Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA): State-level homebuilder trade association affiliated with BIA of Central Ohio. Closest comparable peer — same industry vertical (homebuilding), same tiered membership model, similar advocacy and event programming, but operating at the state level rather than regional.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati: Regional Ohio homebuilder trade association serving the Cincinnati metro. Highly comparable as a local HBA with builder/associate membership tiers, signature events, advocacy, and a Parade-style showcase — competing for similar NAHB-affiliated member profile.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National federation of which BIA of Central Ohio is a local affiliate. Directly comparable as a homebuilder trade association, but operates at the national scale with broader advocacy, savings programs, and credentialing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biaofcentraloh
• Facebookfacebook.com/BIAofCentralOhio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/building-industry-association-of-central-ohio/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/biacentraloh/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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