Building Industry Association of Hawaii

What Building Industry Association of Hawaii does

Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA Hawaii) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1955 and headquartered in Waipahu, Hawaii, serving as the official state-level affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The organization represents a statewide network of residential builders, contractors, building material suppliers, architects, engineers, and specialty trade professionals across the Hawaiian islands, while also providing consumer-facing services to homeowners seeking vetted construction professionals. BIA Hawaii's core offerings include a searchable Member Business Directory that connects consumers with licensed and BBB-vetted professionals, the annual BIG Home & Remodeling Show as a flagship consumer-facing event, and the Construction Training Center of the Pacific (CTC), a workforce development facility established in 2005 that operates the Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) program and provides room rental services.

The association monetizes through a diversified revenue model built on recurring membership dues, event registrations and sponsorships (home show, golf tournament, training programs), directory advertising, and facility rental income at the CTC. Grant funding from foundations and government sources supplements operational revenue, with notable awards including a $158,468 OSHA training grant (October 2021), a $100,000 Weinberg Foundation grant (May 2024), a $600,000 Kosasa Foundation grant (June 2026), and a $160,000 Weinberg Foundation grant (July 2026).

Operations are supported by partnerships with NAHB, the Home Builders Institute (HBI) for workforce training delivery, the Better Business Bureau for member vetting, and GrowthZone as the underlying membership management platform. The organization publishes multiple newsletters (Education Connection, Construction Connection, Event Briefs), maintains active social media presence, and runs award programs including the Building Industry Design and Construction Awards (BIDCA) and a Professional Women in Building (PWB) subgroup. BIA Hawaii received NAHB National Awards in 2021 and 2022 and is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary under a new CEO appointed in December 2023.

Name

Building Industry Association of Hawaii

Legal name

Building Industry Association of Hawaii

Website

https://biahawaii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIA Hawaii is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1955 and Hawaii's official NAHB affiliate, providing advocacy, a vetted member directory, workforce training via the Construction Training Center of the Pacific, and industry events for residential builders, contractors, suppliers, and architects statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waipahu, HI

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for builders, contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and industry professionals. Members gain access to directory listings, training programs, events, and advocacy services.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue from the BIA Hawaii BIG Home & Remodeling Show, Annual Golf Tournament, and other industry events including booth rentals and sponsorships.
3. Room Rental - Construction Training Center: Rental fees for meeting rooms and workshop spaces at the CTC facility, offered to members and non-members for training sessions and corporate events. Pricing varies by room size and membership status.
4. Training Programs: Revenue from PACT and other workforce development programs, including construction training and certification courses.
5. Directory Advertising: Premium listings and enhanced visibility within the member business directory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BIA Hawaii is a not-for-profit trade association serving Hawaii's residential building industry as the state's official National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) affiliate. It sells membership access to builders, contractors, suppliers, and design professionals, and delivers associated services including legislative advocacy, workforce training via the PACT (Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training) program at the Construction Training Center of the Pacific, networking events, a member business directory, and industry awards and recognition programs.

Product overview

The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA Hawaii) operates as a not-for-profit trade association offering a portfolio of membership services, events, and workforce development programs. The core offering includes a searchable business directory of vetted member contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals; the annual BIG Home & Remodeling Show connecting consumers with members; and the Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) program for workforce development. Supporting services include the Construction Training Center (CTC) which provides room rental for meetings and training, multiple newsletter publications (Education Connection, Industry Connection, Event Briefs), the Professional Women in Building subgroup, Building Industry Design and Construction Awards (BIDCA), and an annual golf tournament. The association also maintains an online member portal with GrowthZone membership management software for directory access, event registration, and job postings. BIA Hawaii serves as the local affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and connects members to national resources and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIA Hawaii Membership Annual membership in the not-for-profit trade association for Hawaii's residential building industry, providing access to the member business directory, Bid Hawaii Construction Documents, BIA Bulletin Newsletter, member discounts, networking, legislative voice, PACT program access, and committee/council participation. Targeted at home builders, general contractors, trade contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and design professionals.
• PACT (Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training) Program Pre-apprenticeship construction skills training program preparing Hawaii job seekers for apprenticeships with residential builder members. Targeted at prospective tradespeople and career entrants addressing Hawaii's skilled labor shortage.
• Construction Training Center of the Pacific — Room Rental Rental of training and meeting space at the Construction Training Center of the Pacific facility in Hawaii, available to industry partners and members for events, classes, and training sessions.
• BIG Home & Remodeling Show Annual trade show event connecting Hawaii homeowners and consumers with BIA member builders, remodelers, suppliers, and design professionals. Includes exhibitor booths, sponsorship packages, and consumer admission.
• BIDCA (Building Industry Design & Construction Awards) Program Annual awards program recognizing member achievements in residential design and construction across Hawaii, with entries, judging, and a gala ceremony.
• Annual BIA Hawaii Golf Tournament Annual networking golf tournament offering member firms and partners paid registration, sponsorship packages, and on-course branding opportunities.
• Bid Hawaii Construction Documents Member-exclusive cost-estimating data and construction document service providing residential builders and contractors in Hawaii with localized pricing and unit-cost data for bidding and project estimating.
• Member Business Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• All BIA Hawaii members are vetted and verified through the Better Business Bureau

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Better Business Bureau (BBB)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025BBB vets all BIA Hawaii members, ensuring they meet licensing requirements and follow a strict code of ethics. This partnership provides consumer confidence and trust, differentiating BIA members from non-member contractors.
• 20 Degrees North Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presented sponsor for the 70th anniversary celebration campaign, supporting BIA Hawaii's milestone commemorations and amplifying the association's mission throughout the year.
• Home Builders Institute (HBI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Through its partnership with HBI, BIA Hawaii delivers nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship and workforce training programs tailored to Hawaii's construction industry and local communities. This includes the PACT program and other workforce development initiatives.
• Construction Training Center of the PacificcoreOthers · 1 January 2005BIA Hawaii established the Construction Training Center of the Pacific as its workforce development arm. The facility provides academic and vocational training, career counseling, job awareness, and supportive services addressing labor shortages in the construction industry. Available to both members and the general public.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1955BIA Hawaii is the official state-level affiliate of NAHB, connecting local industry professionals with nationally recognized resources, education, and advocacy. This affiliation provides access to national research, data, policy discussions, and helps position Hawaii's housing priorities within broader policy conversations through events like Hawaii on the Hill.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Association of Builders: State-level home builder trade association offering advocacy, training, and member services across Texas. Operates a comparable member-directory, workforce development, and event-based revenue model to BIA Hawaii.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Atlanta (HBAGA): Regional HBA serving metro Atlanta builders with NAHB affiliation, member services, and consumer shows. Direct functional and structural peer at the regional HBA level.
• Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire (HBRANH): State-level home builder trade association with NAHB affiliation providing advocacy, training, and member services. Comparable to BIA Hawaii as a small-state NAHB affiliate with similar service portfolio.
• Building Industry Association of Central Ohio: Regional BIA with NAHB affiliation serving central Ohio builders. Direct peer in structure, naming convention, and member-service offering.
• California Building Industry Association (CBIA): State-level trade association for California's residential building industry, providing advocacy, education, and member services — direct functional equivalent to BIA Hawaii at much larger scale.
• Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC): California regional BIA with the same name format and analogous role: a state/regional home builder trade association offering member benefits, advocacy, training, and consumer-facing shows. Closest structural parallel to BIA Hawaii among large state BIAs.
• Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA-MD): Regional NAHB-affiliated home builder association offering member benefits, advocacy, training, and home shows. Direct comparable in mission, scale band, and revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National parent trade association for the home building industry. BIA Hawaii is an official state-level affiliate, making NAHB the apex peer in the same federation with overlapping member benefits, advocacy, and training programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@biahawaii
• Facebookfacebook.com/BIAHawaii
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/building-industry-association-of-hawaii
• Instagraminstagram.com/bia_hawaii

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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