Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts

What Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts does

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts (HBRAWM) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1939 and headquartered in Chicopee, Massachusetts, serving the residential construction industry in the Pioneer Valley and broader Western Massachusetts region. The association represents over 350 member companies — including licensed builders, remodelers, subcontractors, specialty trades, suppliers, and industry service providers — through a 3-in-1 membership structure that delivers simultaneous local, state (HBRAMA), and national (NAHB) affiliation.

HBRAWM's core offerings center on advocacy, education, networking, and referral services. Advocacy operates across local, state, and federal levels, leveraging 80+ years of relationships with regulatory bodies to influence legislation affecting residential construction. Educational programs include in-classroom CSL, OSHA, and Lead Paint continuing education courses required for contractor licensing. Networking is delivered through recurring events including the annual Golf Tournament at Chicopee Country Club, the Lady Bea River Cruise, monthly board meetings, and the 71-year tradition of the "Original" Western Mass Home & Garden Show at Eastern States Exposition. The free consumer referral service connects homeowners seeking vetted contractors with member companies, while the Home Builders Foundation (established 1989) has awarded over $443,250 in scholarships and tool stipends to students pursuing building trades.

Revenue is generated through membership dues (undisclosed pricing), event registrations, quarterly newsletter and Annual Consumer Guide advertising (member rates ranging $25-$270 per insertion), and charitable donations/sponsorships that fund the scholarship program. The association is governed by an elected Board of Directors and operated by a lean staff of approximately 6, including Executive Director Andrew Crane and support personnel. Strategic alliances with NAHB, HBRAMA, National Purchasing Partners, F.W. Webb Company, Monson Savings Bank, and 14 area vocational schools extend the value proposition through national discount programs, education delivery, event sponsorship, and workforce development pipelines.

Name

Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts

Legal name

Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts

Website

https://hbrawm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts is a 1939-founded nonprofit trade association serving 350+ residential construction member companies in Western Massachusetts through 3-in-1 local/state/national membership, continuing education, networking events, consumer referrals, and scholarship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFABAE

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

SECONDARYIMAFABAC

Custom Home Building

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Residential construction industry
• Contractor continuing education
• Member networking events
• Building industry advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicopee

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 dues provide core revenue, with 3-in-1 membership covering local, state, and national NAHB affiliation
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event registrations including golf tournaments, cruises, home shows, networking events, and educational classes
3. Advertising: Quarterly newsletter advertising and Annual Consumer Guide advertising for members and non-members at tiered rates
4. Donations/Sponsorships: Charitable donations from membership functions fund scholarships and tool stipends for students pursuing trade careers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts (HBRAWM) is a regional nonprofit trade association founded in 1939 that represents residential builders, remodelers, and affiliated trade professionals in Western Massachusetts. It sells a combined local-state-national membership package (HBRAWM + HBRAMA + NAHB) bundled with advocacy, continuing education (including MA Construction Supervisor License courses), networking events, a Home & Garden Show, a public referral service, member discounts through NAHB Member Advantage, scholarships, and an affiliated charitable foundation (Home Builders Foundation).

Product overview

HBRAWM is a trade association serving the residential construction industry in Western Massachusetts with a portfolio of membership-based services. The core offerings include membership providing three-in-one affiliation (local, state, and national), CSL continuing education courses for contractor licensing, the annual Western Mass Home & Garden Show (70+ year tradition), a free referral service connecting members with consumers, and the Home Builders Foundation scholarship program. Additional member benefits are delivered through NAHB Member Advantage and National Purchasing Partners (NPP) discount programs. The organization also operates an educational blog providing industry guidance on building codes, regulations, and business practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3-in-1 Membership (HBRAWM + HBRAMA + NAHB)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $443,250 awarded in scholarships and tool stipends to students since 1990
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 core, major and minor.

• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing 3-in-1 membership structure (local, state, national). NAHB offers educational programs through University of Housing, International Builders Show access, Builder Magazine, legislative advocacy with 235,000+ members, and Member Advantage discount programs with major brands including GM, Dell, Lowe's, Nissan, and more.
• HBRAMA (Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliation providing representation at the Massachusetts legislative level, state events, and HBRAMA awards programs including the Legends of the Industry recognition.
• Monson Savings BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the Annual Golf Tournament and beverage sponsor for Wyckoff Country Club networking event. Key financial institution partner supporting association events.
• F.W. Webb CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for continuing education classes including the 9th & 10th Edition 780 CMR Significant Changes to IRC/IBC class. Associated member F W Webb/Frank Webb Home participates actively in association leadership (Lori Loughlin, Secretary).
• 14 Area Vocational and Trade SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with vocational schools across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire County areas for the scholarship and tool stipend program. Schools include Chicopee Comprehensive, Dean Tech, Franklin County Tech, Lee High School, McCann Vocational Tech, Putnam Vocational Tech, Smith Vocational High School, Taconic High School, Tantasqua Regional, Westfield Vocational High School, and others.
• National Purchasing Partners (NPP)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount purchasing program allowing members to access pricing typically reserved for large companies. Also offers NPPGov division for public entities with competitively-bid, publicly-awarded contracts.
• NAHB Member Advantage PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational brand partners including Lowe's, Nissan, Dell, HotelPlanner, AVIS, Budget, Farmers Insurance, BMW, Sam's Club, T-Mobile, UPS, Goodyear, ODP Business Solutions offering exclusive member discounts on everyday business purchases.
• American Heritage MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for the 2024 HBRAMA State Banquet held in Hudson, MA.
• Chicopee Country ClubmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for the Annual Golf Tournament, a premier networking event for the association.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Greater Boston Home Builders Association: Sibling local NAHB affiliate serving the Greater Boston / Eastern Massachusetts residential construction market. Same operating model, member services, and event-driven GTM as HBRAWM but in a different regional chapter.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): National trade association specifically for remodeling professionals. Directly competes for the same remodeler member base in Western Massachusetts and offers overlapping certification, education, and consumer referral services.
• Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA): State-level parent association of HBRAWM. Operates the same trade association model at the Massachusetts state level, providing legislative advocacy, awards (Legends of the Industry), and shared 3-in-1 membership structure.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National-level federation of which HBRAWM is a local affiliate. Operates the same trade association model at national scope with 235,000+ members, International Builders Show, University of Housing education, and Member Advantage discount programs that HBRAWM resells to its members.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association with a Massachusetts chapter that overlaps HBRAWM's residential builder and remodeler member base. Provides similar advocacy, training, and networking, but with a broader commercial/residential mix.
• Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA): State-level construction trade association that overlaps with HBRAWM in serving residential contractors while also covering commercial builders. Offers competing education, safety training, and advocacy programs.

Emerging players

• National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA): National trade association for kitchen and bath professionals, a core remodeler segment within HBRAWM's membership. Offers overlapping certification (CKBD/CAPS), education, and consumer referral programs that compete for the same specialty contractor members.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Massachusetts: State chapter of the national architects' association. Serves the residential design community that intersects with HBRAWM's builder/remodeler members on design-build projects, with overlapping continuing education and consumer referral services.

Regional players

• Home Builders Association of Connecticut (HBAC): Sibling NAHB local affiliate serving Connecticut. Operates the same chapter model, member services, and Home Show format in an adjacent New England state, providing a relevant geographic comparable for HBRAWM.
• Building Trades Employers Association of New York: Regional construction trade association in the broader Northeast operating a comparable advocacy, training, and apprenticeship model, though with greater union contractor focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hbrawm
• Facebookfacebook.com/hbrawm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/home-builders-&-remodelers-association-of-western-massachusetts
• Instagraminstagram.com/hbrawm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts