Construction Association of South Florida

What Construction Association of South Florida does

The Construction Association of South Florida (CASF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit trade association founded in 1950 as the Broward Builders Exchange and rebranded to its current name in 1991 to reflect tri-county scope; in 2018 it adopted the CASF moniker and spun off a separate nonprofit, the CASF Foundation, to manage charitable and workforce development activities. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale with a 9-person staff, CASF serves commercial construction firms — general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, associate professional-services firms, and design professionals — across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, claiming to host more industry events in the tri-county area than any other association.

CASF's product portfolio centers on (1) membership services providing access to a curated regional network, (2) an events program that includes networking breakfasts with rotating general-contractor hosts, "Meet the General Contractors" forums, hard-hat tours, educational Friday Forums, social/sports outings, and the annual Craftsmanship Awards (described as South Florida's only honor for field craftsmanship), (3) the Construction FOCUS newsletter as a recurring communications channel, (4) workforce-development programming via the CASF Foundation, including the JA Storefront/Build Your Future exhibit at Broward College exposing students to 13 construction trades, and (5) scholarships at University of Florida and FIU construction schools.

Revenue is generated across three streams: recurring membership dues (the primary stream, paid by member firms), per-event registration fees (one-time, with member vs. non-member pricing tiers that effectively require membership after two events), and event sponsorships that provide non-dues income. GTM is event-driven and community-led, with 11 committees sustaining member involvement and word-of-mouth referrals; no AI/ML capabilities, mobile apps, or API products are disclosed, and the digital stack runs on the third-party Accrisoft Freedom association management platform.

Name

Construction Association of South Florida

Legal name

Construction Association of South Florida

Website

https://casf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Construction Association of South Florida (CASF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit trade association founded in 1950 in Fort Lauderdale that serves commercial construction firms — general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals — across the Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach tri-county region through membership, networking events, education, and the Craftsmanship Awards program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

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: Revenue from annual membership fees charged to commercial construction firms, subcontractors, suppliers, and associate members (law, accounting, banking, insurance companies). Membership is the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees charged for networking events, educational forums, social events, sports outings, and tours. Event pricing varies by type with member and non-member rates. Non-members limited to two events before joining.
3. Event Sponsorships: Companies sponsor specific events (networking breakfasts, bowling tournaments, Marlins nights, Oktoberfest) with branding and recognition benefits. Sponsorship revenue provides non-dues income for the association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CASF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) trade association delivering membership services, year-round industry events (networking breakfasts, hard hat tours, educational forums, social outings, sports tournaments), and the regional Craftsmanship Awards program to commercial construction firms across South Florida's Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Members also gain access to the Construction FOCUS newsletter, professional education, workforce development programs, and community philanthropy through the affiliated CASF Foundation.

Product overview

The Construction Association of South Florida (CASF) operates as a unified membership-based professional association serving the commercial construction industry. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of member services centered around business networking, professional education, industry events, and community outreach. Core offerings include membership services providing access to a trusted network of construction professionals, a comprehensive events program featuring networking breakfasts with general contractors, educational forums, hard hat tours, and social events, the Craftsmanship Awards Program (South Florida's only craftsmanship honor), the Construction FOCUS newsletter, the JA Storefront/Build Your Future workforce development initiative, and the CASF Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit for scholarships and community philanthropy. The association has operated continuously since 1950 and holds more industry-related events in the tri-county area than any other association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASF Membership Services Annual membership in the trade association that provides commercial construction firms access to a trusted regional network, member directory, eligibility to attend networking events, educational forums, recognition programs, and member-only resources across South Florida.
• Events and Networking Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Operated continuously since 1950, holding more industry events than any other association in tri-county area

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Construction Executives Association (CEA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership formed in 2017 to undertake renovation of the JA Storefront and revamp the construction curriculum. Joint initiative to promote careers in skilled trades to students and parents.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Florida East Coast ChaptermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership formed in 2017 to undertake renovation of the JA Storefront and revamp the construction curriculum. Joint initiative to promote careers in skilled trades.
• Junior Achievement of South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009CASF became an inaugural member of JA World in 2009, establishing a 60,000-square-foot construction storefront at Broward College campus. The CASF storefront exposes students to career options in 13 construction trades. In 2017, CASF partnered with Construction Executives Association (CEA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter to renovate the storefront and update curriculum.
• University of Florida M.E. Rinker, Sr., School of Construction ManagementcoreOthersLong-standing endowment that annually presents scholarships to deserving students at the University of Florida's construction management school. CASF Foundation initiative to support workforce development.
• Florida International University Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and SustainabilitycoreOthersLong-standing endowment that annually presents scholarships to deserving students at FIU's construction school. CASF Foundation initiative to support workforce development.
• Children's Aid ClubmajorOthersAnnual charity golf tournament beneficiary. Over the past decade, CASF's annual charity golf tournament has generated more than $1 million for youth-related causes including Children's Aid Club.
• SOS Children's Villages FloridamajorOthersAnnual charity golf tournament beneficiary. CASF's annual charity golf tournament has generated more than $1 million for youth-related causes including SOS Children's Villages Florida.
• Children's Opportunity GroupmajorOthersAnnual charity golf tournament beneficiary. CASF's annual charity golf tournament has generated more than $1 million for youth-related causes including Children's Opportunity Group.
• Build Your Future ProgramcoreOthersNational program that seeks to recruit the next generation of craft professionals. CASF JA Storefront renamed to 'Build Your Future' to feature the program's recognizable wordmark and hardhat logo. Partnership with national program to promote skilled trades careers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America): National trade association for the commercial construction industry, providing advocacy, training, networking, and events across all U.S. markets. Represents the broader incumbent model that CASF replicates at the regional level.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): National membership organization promoting design-build project delivery, with regional chapters serving owners, designers, and contractors. Adjacent trade association offering overlapping networking and education for commercial construction professionals.
• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA): National association dedicated to the practice of professional construction management, with regional chapters serving program/construction managers — many of whom are CASF members or board members in South Florida.

Direct peers

• Construction Executives Association (CEA): South Florida-based association serving construction executives and firms in the tri-county area. Explicitly co-partners with CASF on workforce development and competes for the same general contractor and subcontractor membership base in the region.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter: Regional ABC chapter serving commercial contractors in the same South Florida geography as CASF, including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach. Already co-partners with CASF on the JA Storefront, directly competes for overlapping GC and subcontractor memberships, sponsorships, and event attendance.
• Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Florida: Florida state chapter of the national AGC, providing advocacy, networking, education, and events to commercial construction firms across the state. Most direct statewide peer to CASF's trade association model in the same broader Florida market.

Emerging players

• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) South Florida Chapters: National trade association supporting women in the construction industry, with local chapters active in South Florida. Overlaps with CASF's Women's Council focus area and competes for the same female construction professional engagement pool.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Florida Chapter: National trade association focused on subcontractors — a core CASF member segment. ASA's Florida chapter overlaps with CASF in serving the subcontractor community and could siphon that membership into a more specialized national body.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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