North State Building Industry Association

What North State Building Industry Association does

North State Building Industry Association (NSBIA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Roseville, California, is a nonprofit regional trade association serving the homebuilding industry across the greater Sacramento region. It represents more than 500 member companies — including builders, developers, subcontractors, suppliers, and real estate services — that collectively account for roughly 50,000 industry jobs and contribute an estimated $7.4 billion in annual regional economic impact. The association also acts as the umbrella organization for two affiliated nonprofits: HomeAid Sacramento (charitable housing for the homeless since 1996) and the Building Careers Foundation (construction workforce development).

NSBIA's service portfolio centers on political advocacy and government affairs, multi-tier networking events, professional development programs (BUILD leadership, BRIDGE young professionals, Professional Women in Building, Sales & Marketing Council), industry research, and a BIA Marketplace for branded merchandise and advertising. Its core technology stack is Novi AMS — association management software for member management, event registration, billing, and communications. Revenue is generated through five streams: annual membership dues (undisclosed pricing across Builder, Associate/Trade, and Affiliate tiers), event registration fees, the recurring Chairman's Circle annual sponsorship program (Bronze $3,250 through Platinum $12,950), per-event sponsorships (e.g., Regional Housing Forecast $250–$2,000), and BIA Marketplace transactions.

The association's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, distributed through its Roseville office, a self-serve member portal, and event venues across the Sacramento region. Customer engagement is anchored by named Chairman's Circle sponsors spanning national homebuilders (D.R. Horton, KB Home, Lennar, Taylor Morrison, Meritage Homes), regional builders (Elliott Homes, Tim Lewis Communities), specialty trades (Solar & Roof Direct, Wood Rodgers), and financial services (SAFE Credit Union). NSBIA's advocacy track record — two NAHB Best Local Government Affairs Program awards (2016, 2019), a $200,000 water fee cap, and halting Inclusionary Zoning in Sacramento — functions as its primary competitive differentiator.

Name

North State Building Industry Association

Legal name

North State Building Industry Association

Website

https://northstatebia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North State Building Industry Association (NSBIA) is a nonprofit regional trade association, founded in 1944 and based in Roseville, CA, representing 500+ builder, developer, subcontractor, and supplier member companies across the greater Sacramento homebuilding industry through advocacy, events, and professional development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homebuilding Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392), Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (81393)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Homebuilding industry advocacy
• Government affairs lobbying
• Professional networking events
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseville

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, subcontractors, suppliers, and related professionals. Various membership categories exist including Builder, Associate/Trade, and Affiliate levels with corresponding benefits and fee structures.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from paid events including workshops, conferences, networking events, and annual signature events. Pricing varies by event type.
3. Chairman's Circle Sponsorships: Year-long event sponsorship program with Platinum ($12,950), Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers providing consistent sponsorship revenue and exposure throughout the year.
4. Event Sponsorships: Individual event sponsorships at various levels (e.g., $300-$2,000 for Regional Housing Forecast, $100-$1,000 for Chili Cook-Off, etc.)
5. BIA Marketplace: Online marketplace for BIA-branded merchandise (polos, hats) and advertising spots in online directories and monthly e-news.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NSBIA is a nonprofit trade association that delivers membership-based advocacy, networking, education, and research services to homebuilders, developers, subcontractors, suppliers, and real estate service professionals in the greater Sacramento region. Its core deliverables include government affairs representation and political advocacy (including the BIA PAC), an annual calendar of signature events and council meetings, professional development programs such as BUILD and BRIDGE, and industry research publications. Membership access is sold in Builder, Associate/Trade, and Affiliate categories, supplemented by paid event registrations, tiered Chairman's Circle sponsorships, and the BIA Marketplace for advertising and branded merchandise.

Product overview

The North State Building Industry Association (NSBIA) is a membership-based trade association serving the homebuilding industry in the greater Sacramento region. Rather than a unified software platform, the organization offers a portfolio of membership services including advocacy and government affairs, professional development programs (BUILD leadership development, BRIDGE young professionals network), networking events, the BIA Marketplace for merchandise and advertising, and research publications. The association also serves as the umbrella organization for two nonprofit affiliates: HomeAid Sacramento (housing for homeless families) and the Building Careers Foundation (workforce development).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered membership offering (Builder, Associate/Trade, and Affiliate levels) providing member companies access to advocacy representation, networking events, education programs, the member directory, and industry insights. Annual dues are paid recurring fees; specific membership pricing is not publicly disclosed.
• BIA Marketplace Online storefront offering BIA-branded merchandise (polos, hats) and advertising placements in the online directories and monthly e-newsletter, enabling member companies to gain visibility and branding exposure within the NSBIA network.
• Signature Events and Workshops Calendar of paid signature events, council meetings, and professional workshops offered to members and non-members, providing networking, education, and business development opportunities. Pricing varies by event, ranging from free member orientations to premium Regional Housing Forecast sponsorships up to $2,000.
• Chairman's Circle Sponsorship Program Annual tiered sponsorship program (Platinum through Bronze) providing year-long exposure at BIA events, communication and social media recognition, and guaranteed participation spots for member companies.
• Studies and Research Publications Industry research reports, including the Economic Benefit Study and Regional Fee Study, providing data on the economic impact of new home construction, job creation, tax generation, and development impact fees in the Sacramento region.
• Advocacy and Government Affairs Program Government and public affairs representation including advocacy councils covering builder/developer geographical interests, expertise on fees and land development, and the BIA PAC providing campaign support for business-minded candidates. NSBIA members receive unified representation before local jurisdictions and key agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• $7.4 billion economic impact annually from new home construction in the Sacramento region
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 and minor.

• HomeAid SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996HomeAid Sacramento is the building industry's charitable partner, operating as a nonprofit that constructs and maintains dignified housing where families and individuals experiencing homelessness can rebuild their lives. Since its inception in 1996, the nonprofit has donated more than $7 million in resources for shelter providers in the community. NSBIA serves as the umbrella organization for HomeAid Sacramento.
• Building Careers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Building Careers Foundation provides workforce development services to employees and their workers, works with schools and training centers to improve construction-related learning, educates students about construction careers, and recruits students to work in the industry. NSBIA serves as the umbrella organization for the foundation.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association for the home building industry. NSBIA members have access to NAHB benefits, the association has won NAHB awards (Best Local Government Affairs Program in 2016 and 2019), and PWB membership includes membership in NAHB Women's Council while SMC membership includes NAHB National Sales and Marketing Council membership.
• California Building Industry Association (CBIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level building industry association that NSBIA works with on policy and advocacy matters affecting the California building industry.
• Local Realtor Associations (PCAR, SAR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerships with Placer County Association of Realtors (PCAR) and Sacramento Association of Realtors (SAR) for Builder Showcase events that connect builders with realtors. These events feature builder/vendor booths with realtor attendees.
• MetroListminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLS provider working with BIA to bring together MLS and builder communities for discussions about system requirements and operational challenges limiting builders' ability to list inventory on the MLS, exploring collaboration on a new construction portal.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HomeAid America: National nonprofit umbrella organization for the local HomeAid chapters, including HomeAid Sacramento which operates under the NSBIA umbrella. Directly comparable as the charitable housing partner within the building industry's association network.
• California Building Industry Association (CBIA): State-level building industry trade association representing the same homebuilder, subcontractor, and supplier constituency that NSBIA serves, but at the California state level. Direct peer because CBIA and NSBIA collaborate on overlapping policy, advocacy, and event programming for the same industry segment.
• Building Industry Association of San Diego (BIA San Diego): Regional California building industry association serving the San Diego homebuilding market with the same membership-based model, advocacy work, events, and council structure as NSBIA. Direct peer in scale, mission, and operating model within the same state context.
• Building Industry Association of the Bay Area: Regional building industry trade association serving Bay Area homebuilders, subcontractors, and suppliers with parallel advocacy, events, and council structures. Direct peer operating under the same NAHB/C BIA umbrella on California-specific housing and labor issues.
• Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA/SC): Large regional California building industry association with membership-based advocacy, PAC, events, and council programming serving Southern California builders. Closely comparable to NSBIA in structure and mission, with a larger geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA): Major regional homebuilders association serving the Houston market with comparable membership, advocacy, and event programming. Similar in operating model and industry focus to NSBIA, but serves a different geography with distinct market dynamics.

Others

• Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce: Regional business membership organization serving the broader Sacramento business community, including many of the same enterprises that NSBIA members interact with. Comparable as a regional business association with advocacy and networking focus, but covers all industries rather than specializing in homebuilding.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National federation of which NSBIA is a local affiliate; NAHB provides NSBIA's members with national-level benefits and is the awarding body for NSBIA's government affairs recognitions. Comparable as the umbrella trade association for the homebuilding industry, but at far broader geographic and functional scope.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthStateBIA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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