Home Builders & Remodelers Association Of Massachusetts (hbrama)

What Home Builders & Remodelers Association Of Massachusetts (hbrama) does

HBRAMA is a non-profit trade association founded in 1961 (per the corporate timeline; the website references '65 years of service,' implying ~1959-1961 founding) that represents the Massachusetts residential construction industry, including home builders, remodelers, developers, suppliers, and allied professionals. Headquartered at 60 Hickory Drive, Suite 6100, Waltham, MA, it operates a three-tier membership structure in which joining any of five regional affiliate associations (Cape Cod, Central MA, Greater Boston, Northeast, and Western MA, founded between 1939 and 1950) automatically confers membership in HBRAMA and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

The association's core offerings are advocacy on Beacon Hill, continuing education and CSL license courses, networking events, and a 'Find a Contractor' directory of 1,100+ licensed professionals. Advocacy is led by long-time lobbyist Benjamin Fierro III of Lynch & Fierro LLP (40+ years of experience) and has produced documented wins including shaping $5.13B in landmark housing legislation, securing Affordable Homes Act provisions (ADU-by-right, lot unmerger), and EOHLC inspection exemptions, with claimed member savings of $15,000-$20,000 per housing unit from regulation turnbacks. Additional programs include BUILD-PAC (federal political action committee) and the Dollars for Change vendor fundraising initiative ($1 per qualifying invoice, remitted quarterly).

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership dues routed via regional affiliates, tiered tax-deductible donations/sponsorships ($500 Housing Advocate to $2,500 Legislative Leader), and Dollars for Change vendor contributions. The organization operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) under an Executive Committee and Board comprising representatives from each regional affiliate. Current officers are President Susan Kadilak (Kadilak Homes), President-Elect/Treasurer Matt Teague (REEF), and Vice President & Secretary Tony Chiarelli (Landmark Associates), with David O'Sullivan serving as Interim Director and NAHB State Representative.

Name

Home Builders & Remodelers Association Of Massachusetts (hbrama)

Legal name

Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts, Inc.

Website

https://hbrama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HBRAMA is a Massachusetts non-profit trade association representing 1,100+ home builders, remodelers, developers, and suppliers through five regional affiliates. It delivers Beacon Hill advocacy, continuing education, networking, and a licensed-contractor directory under the NAHB federation.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waltham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue generated through membership fees collected via five regional affiliate associations. Joining a local association automatically provides membership to HBRAMA and NAHB.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible donations and sponsorships at various tiers including Legislative Leader ($2,500), Policy Partner ($2,000), Ambassador ($1,500), Industry Influencer ($1,000), Housing Advocate ($500), and custom amounts.
3. Dollars for Change Program: Participating vendors add $1 to every invoice over $100 and remit to HBRAMA quarterly. Supports advocacy for housing regulation, building codes, zoning, and workforce training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HBRAMA is a non-profit statewide trade association serving Massachusetts builders, remodelers, developers, suppliers, and allied professionals. It provides legislative advocacy on Beacon Hill, continuing education, networking events, and a contractor directory through a three-tier membership structure that automatically confers HBRAMA and NAHB membership via five regional affiliate associations.

Product overview

HBRAMA is a non-profit trade association serving as the statewide voice of the Massachusetts housing industry. The organization offers a unified membership program through five regional associations (Cape Cod, Central MA, Greater Boston, Northeast, Western MA), automatically granting members access to HBRAMA and NAHB. Core offerings include advocacy representation on Beacon Hill, continuing education courses for Construction Supervisor License requirements, networking events and programs, and a Find a Contractor service connecting homeowners with 1,100+ licensed professionals. Additional programs include the Dollars for Change fundraising initiative and BUILD-PAC political action committee. The association advocates for workable codes, sensible zoning, and housing production policies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Three-Tier Membership Program Trade association membership providing simultaneous representation at local, state (HBRAMA), and national (NAHB) levels through five regional affiliate associations in Massachusetts. Includes exclusive savings on building materials, vehicle purchases, and access to member benefits.
• Advocacy and Government Affairs Services Legislative monitoring, expert research, and direct advocacy on Beacon Hill for critical issues affecting the Massachusetts housing industry, including building codes, zoning, housing production, and workforce training policy.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Online CE courses, webinars, classroom training, and seminars supporting Construction Supervisor License (CSL) continuing education requirements, including access to over 140 education programs at the International Builders' Show via NAHB.
• Find a Contractor Directory Online directory of 1,100+ licensed and insured trade professionals across Massachusetts, searchable by region via five local associations, with access to Massachusetts licensing credentials (CSL, HIC) through the MA Contractor Hub.
• Member Events and Networking Programs Educational and networking events including golf tournaments, BUILD-PAC meetings, seminars, member mixers, and annual meetings for residential construction industry professionals across Massachusetts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved members an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 per housing unit through advocacy that prevented costly regulations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• National GridsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Electric utility working with HBRAMA Utilities Subcommittee on 'Step Zero' process to expedite feasibility and design for larger development projects. Partnership addresses electrical grid capacity issues affecting residential construction.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBRAMA is one of 50 state associations within the NAHB federation. NAHB provides national advocacy, education resources, International Builders Show access, research, and represents 'The Voice of America's Housing Industry.' Membership in any local HBRAMA affiliate automatically confers NAHB membership.
• Kadilak HomessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor at Industry Influencer level. Principal Susan Kadilak serves as HBRAMA President, representing Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston.
• Pulte HomessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational homebuilder sponsor at Industry Influencer level. VP Mike Travaline serves as HBRAMA Government Affairs Committee Chair.
• REEF (Cap Cod Builder)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional builder sponsor at Housing Advocate level. President Matt Teague serves as HBRAMA President-Elect/Treasurer and manages Dollars for Change vendor relations.
• Koopman LumbersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating vendor in Dollars for Change program. $1 added to invoices over $100 for HBRAMA support.
• Mid-Cape Home CenterssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating vendor in Dollars for Change program. $1 added to invoices over $100 for HBRAMA support.
• Shepley Wood ProductssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating vendor in Dollars for Change program. $1 added to invoices over $100 for HBRAMA support.
• SBS One SourcesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating vendor in Dollars for Change program. $1 added to invoices over $100 for HBRAMA support.
• Lynch & Fierro LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel firm providing legislative, regulatory, and public policy representation. Managing Partner Benjamin Fierro III serves as HBRAMA counsel and lobbyist with 40+ years experience.
• EversourcesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility partner engaged by HBRAMA on electrical capacity issues affecting residential construction development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Building Industry Association of Southern California: One of the largest NAHB-affiliated local builder associations, representing builders and associates in Southern California. Same three-tier local/state/national model as HBRAMA, providing a directly comparable peer in a larger, more fragmented regional market.
• Home Builders Association of Georgia: A state-level home builders trade association within the NAHB federation, providing advocacy, education, and networking for residential builders, remodelers, and suppliers in Georgia. Structurally and operationally nearly identical to HBRAMA, differing primarily by geography.
• Home Builders Association of Maryland: State-level NAHB federation affiliate representing residential builders, remodelers, and suppliers in Maryland. Comparable to HBRAMA in scale, structure, and Mid-Atlantic/Northeast regulatory challenges.
• Building Industry Association of Philadelphia: A regional NAHB-affiliated home builder association serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area with the same membership, advocacy, and education model as HBRAMA. Operates in a similarly dense Northeast regulatory environment, making it a strong operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): NAHB is the national federation parent of HBRAMA and the parent organization for 50 state-level home builder associations including HBRAMA. It provides federal-level advocacy, education, the International Builders' Show, and shared research resources, serving the same residential construction industry from a national scope.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): The leading national trade association for the commercial construction industry, providing advocacy, education, and networking for general contractors. Adjacent but comparable peer in mission and structure, though focused on commercial rather than residential construction.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA): National professional association for architects, including residential design work that overlaps with HBRAMA's builder and remodeler members. Provides a comparable member-services and advocacy model in an adjacent segment of the residential construction value chain.

Emerging players

• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): NARI is a national trade association specifically focused on the remodeling segment of residential construction, overlapping with HBRAMA's remodeler membership but with a narrower specialty focus. Comparable as a peer association competing for remodeler members and offering similar education and certification programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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