BLAIR COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Builder-Members

Anyone or any company that builds, remodels or renovates residential or commercial structures; land developers; contractors and subcontractors who are directly involved in the building, remodeling or renovation of residential or commercial structures, including building systems. This includes contractors such as: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing, excavating, roofing, siding, carpentry, masonry, decks, drywall, floor covering and tile installers, insulation, kitchen and bath remodelers, painting/wallpapering.

Have been in business and owned by the current owner for a minimum of 2 years

Builds/remodels/contracts in Bedford or Blair County

Satisfactory credit report and consumer references.

Probationary Builder Members

The requirements are identical to those for Builder Membership, except that the applicant must have been in business and owned by the current owner for a minimum of 1 year (instead of a minimum of 2 years).

There are several restrictions that apply to probationary builder members until they qualify for builder membership. They are:

•  They shall not advertise or promote that they are a member of the Association nor shall they

use the Association logo.

•  They shall not be listed in official membership directories or website listings.

•  They shall not be eligible to seek elective office.

•  They shall not be entitled to vote on any business at a general meeting.

•  They shall not serve as Chairperson of a standing or ad-hoc committee.

Associate Members

Any company that provides services or products to builder-member companies.

Have been in business and owned by the current owner for a minimum of 1 years.

Conducts business in Bedford or Blair County.

Satisfactory credit report.

If you are in doubt of whether your business qualifies as a builder member applicant or associate member applicant, please contact the BCBA office for guidance.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR MEMBERSHIP

•  Complete the enclosed Application for Membership. Please be sure that all information is provided.

•  Complete the Authorization to conduct a credit report and research credit and consumer references. This will be found on the back of the membership application.

•  Make two checks payable to the Blair County Builders Association, and enclose them with your application:
- $350.00 for annual dues (this will not be cashed until your membership becomes active)
- $25.00 non-refundable application fee

4. Return all materials to the address below.

5. Once a completed application is received at the Blair County Builders Association, the name of the prospective member is published in the association newsletter. All members of the association have an opportunity to submit written comments to the Membership Chairman relevant to the application of a prospective member.

6. A credit report is run and all credit and consumer references are checked. Any incomplete information is corrected.

7. The Board of Directors of the association will receive the application, credit report, references, any written comment submitted by current members and a recommendation from the Membership Chairman, at the first meeting of the board after the prospective applicant's name has been published in the newsletter.

8. The application process takes 4-7 weeks, depending on the date when the application is received.

9. All applicants are promptly notified of board action. New member packets that contain information for "members only" are sent shortly after an applicant has been accepted by the board.