Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Builders Association in Charlottesville
Founded in 1964, we serve as a unifying force for builders, developers, and allied trade professionals in the building industry. Our organization fosters collaboration through resource consolidation and coalition-building to advance both the industry and community. As a member of the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Virginia, we leverage statewide and national networks to amplify our impact. Our governance structure features a working Board of Directors composed of committee chairs, ensuring direct member involvement in shaping initiatives. We prioritize advocacy efforts to influence policy changes at local, state, and federal levels, while maintaining a strong focus on community development through partnerships with local organizations.Our workforce development programs address industry labor needs through apprenticeships, salary data sharing, and job placement services. We facilitate professional networking through regular events and maintain a comprehensive member directory to strengthen business connections. Our commitment to core values of integrity, leadership, education, and innovation guides all our community development initiatives. We actively support housing improvement programs that provide critical home repairs for vulnerable populations, demonstrating our dedication to social responsibility. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions and government agencies, we ensure our members remain at the forefront of industry advancements and workforce trends.
Services
Advocacy Programs
Networking Events
Workforce Development
Apprenticeship Sponsorship
Community Partnerships
Job Placement Services
Salary Data Reports
Industry Education
Policy Development
Member Directory
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We advocate for industry changes at local, state, and federal government levels
- We promote business opportunities among industry professionals through networking events
- Our workforce development programs address critical labor shortages in construction
- We maintain partnerships with educational institutions and government agencies
- Our community initiatives provide essential housing improvements for vulnerable populations
Services
Advocacy Programs
We champion industry interests through legislative advocacy at all government levels. Our efforts focus on shaping housing policy, zoning regulations, and workforce development initiatives. By uniting member voices, we create impactful change that benefits both the construction industry and local communities while maintaining strong affiliations with state and national home builders associations.
Networking Events
Monthly professional gatherings connect builders, developers, and trade partners. These events foster business relationships through peer-to-peer interaction while sharing industry insights. Our calendar includes specialized networking opportunities that facilitate collaboration between established professionals and emerging talent in the home building sector across central Virginia.
Workforce Development
We address construction labor shortages through comprehensive workforce initiatives. Our programs include apprenticeship sponsorship, salary benchmarking data, and job matching services. Partnering with educational institutions and government agencies, we create pathways for career development while providing members with access to trained professionals in residential building trades.
Community Partnerships
We facilitate collaborations that improve local housing conditions through the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program. These partnerships deliver emergency repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and home rehabilitation services for families in need. Our community-focused approach strengthens neighborhoods while demonstrating the building industry's commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development.
Member Directory
Our comprehensive directory connects industry professionals with qualified service providers. Members gain visibility through categorized listings that showcase their expertise in specific building trades. This resource streamlines project collaboration by helping contractors, suppliers, and developers find trusted partners while promoting business opportunities within our professional network across central Virginia.
People
Jenny Tapscott
Executive Director
Leading BRHBA's operations with over 15 years of association management experience, Jenny directs strategic initiatives and member services while maintaining key industry partnerships to advance the organization's mission.
Kristen Crummette
Events Assistant (PT)
Supporting BRHBA's event planning and member engagement efforts, Kristen coordinates networking opportunities and professional development programs that strengthen connections within the local building industry community.
Questions
What services does BRHBA offer to building professionals?
We provide advocacy representation, networking events, workforce development programs, member directory listings, and community partnership opportunities to support home builders and allied trades.
How can I join the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association?
Visit our website to access membership application materials and learn about different membership categories available for builders, developers, and industry-related businesses in central Virginia.
Does BRHBA offer job placement assistance?
Yes, through our workforce development initiatives we connect job seekers with residential building trade positions via partnerships with local training programs and industry employers.
What areas does BRHBA serve?
We serve Charlottesville and surrounding counties including Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Madison, and Nelson in central Virginia's building industry community.
Are there networking opportunities for members?
We host monthly networking events that bring together builders, developers, and trade professionals to foster business relationships and share industry insights throughout the year.
What community initiatives does BRHBA support?
We actively support the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program, providing emergency home repairs for vulnerable populations and partnering with local organizations to improve housing conditions.
