Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Home Building Solutions in Charlottesville
Founded in 1964, we serve as a professional trade association uniting builders, developers, and allied industries to advance the home building sector. Through collaboration with the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Virginia, we advocate for industry growth, provide educational resources, and foster sustainable community development. Our volunteer-driven committees and working board of directors prioritize integrity, leadership, and innovation to address industry challenges. We facilitate networking events, workforce development programs, and partnerships with local organizations to strengthen regional housing infrastructure.Our advocacy efforts focus on policy changes at local, state, and federal levels that benefit the building industry and community. We also offer member-exclusive benefits, including insurance programs, business diagnostics, and discounted services through national partnerships. Our commitment to the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program demonstrates our dedication to improving local housing accessibility. By connecting professionals and promoting member-to-member business, we empower industry stakeholders to achieve long-term success.
Services
Advocacy Programs
Networking Events
Workforce Development
Apprenticeship Sponsorship
Member Benefits
Community Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We advocate for changes to strengthen the home building industry at all government levels.
- We connect 100+ local building professionals through networking and educational events.
- Our workforce development programs partner with schools and community organizations.
- We offer exclusive member benefits including insurance, business diagnostics, and rebates.
- We maintain affiliations with National Association of Home Builders and HBA Virginia.
Services
Advocacy Programs
Our advocacy initiatives focus on legislative and regulatory changes to benefit home builders. We collaborate with local, state, and federal policymakers to promote sustainable industry growth. These efforts ensure our members' voices shape housing policies that impact regional development.
Networking Events
Monthly events connect builders, developers, and trade professionals through happy hours, educational sessions, and specialty gatherings. These face-to-face interactions foster business relationships and industry collaboration among members across Central Virginia's building community.
Workforce Development
We coordinate apprenticeship programs and job placement services with educational institutions and community partners. This includes salary benchmarks and training initiatives to address labor shortages in residential construction trades throughout our service area.
Member Benefits
Members gain access to exclusive discounts, insurance plans, and rebate programs through state/national partnerships. Additional benefits include business diagnostics, leadership training, and marketing opportunities designed to enhance construction industry operations.
Community Partnerships
We collaborate with organizations like the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program to improve housing accessibility. These partnerships fund home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and community development projects that align with our mission of sustainable growth.
People
Jenny Tapscott
Executive Director
Leading BRHBA's operations, Jenny oversees advocacy efforts, member services, and strategic partnerships. With extensive experience in industry advocacy, she directs initiatives that promote sustainable growth and member success.
Kristen Crummette
Events Assistant (PT)
Kristen coordinates networking events and manages calendar logistics for BRHBA's member gatherings. Her role ensures successful execution of monthly professional development and social connection opportunities for industry stakeholders.
Questions
What services does Blue Ridge Home Builders Association provide?
We offer advocacy, networking events, workforce development programs, and member-exclusive benefits like insurance plans and business rebates.
Which areas do you serve?
Our services cover Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Madison, and Nelson Counties in Virginia.
How does BRHBA support workforce development?
We partner with local organizations to provide apprenticeships, salary data, and job placement services for residential building trades.
What member benefits are available?
Benefits include discounted products, insurance programs, business diagnostics, and access to networking events through state and national partnerships.
How can I attend BRHBA events?
Members receive event invitations via email and can register through our online calendar for monthly networking opportunities.
