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Why Join BACM?

DO BUSINESS WITH YOUR BACM MEMBERS "Build with the Best" is our philosophy. BACM members believe that they should support those who support the building industry.

NETWORK with other companies in the building industry to gain new contacts as well as strengthen your current ones. You'll have numerous opportunities to increase your industry contacts.

KEEP UP-TO-DATE about pertinent legislative and regulatory issues on a local, state and national level.

INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE concerning the various aspects of the building industry through our educational programs and seminars.

TARGET YOUR MARKET with cost effective advertising in any of BACM's coop programs.

STAY INFORMED with BACM's publications to keep one step ahead of your competition.

INSURE YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS through our comprehensive package of insurance programs at competitive rates for members.

ADD CREDIBILITY for your company in the building industry as well as with the general public by being associated with one of the largest building associations in the state.

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How to Become a Member

STEP 1 - APPLICATION Complete the application for membership. Complete all applicable fields.

STEP 2 - PAYMENT Submit payment for your first years dues in the appropriate amount. (Use the membership classifications below to determine your yearly membership dues.)

If paying by check, mail to:
Builders Association of Central Massachusetts
51 Pullman St.
Worcester, MA 01606

We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. The BACM office will contact you for your credit card information.

STEP 3 - REVIEW The BACM staff will review the application. You may be contacted to verify information or if additional information is required.

STEP 4 - VOTE and NOTIFICATION Once review is complete, the application will be put to a vote at the next available Board of Directors meeting. You will be notified of the result following the meeting of the Board of Directors.

The BACM is a Professional Trade Association and reserves the right to accept or reject membership based on its findings. Not all applicants are successful.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
BACM has 4 membership classifications: Builder, Associate, Related Colleague, and Affiliated Trade. Use the descriptions below to determine your classification.

Builder and Associate Classifications - BACM Membership: $385 per year
Members that qualify under this category are full Local (BACM), State (HBAM), and National (NAHB) Builder Association Members and as such you may participate in any of the benefits and privileges of these three organizations, Those including: voting rights, product and service discounts programs, newsletters, periodicals, networking and educational opportunities. In addition, we offer a third party health benefits service, for which you may participate.

Related Colleague - BACM Membership: $150 per year
To qualify as a related colleague you must be a partner, employee or otherwise make a direct living from the Builder or Associate BACM/NAHB Member; sub-contractors may not qualify for this category. As a Related Colleague you may enjoy all BACM benefits and limited NAHB benefits. (Related Colleagues are not members of the State Association (HBAM).

Affiliated Trade - BACM Membership: $100 per year
Members that qualify under this category would pay a reduced membership fee, must employ no more than three, and are BACM Members Only, (NOT HBAM or NAHB). As a BACM Affiliated Trades Member you are entitled to participate in any BACM benefit or discount program, and although participating in BACM Committees is available, an Affiliated Trades Member are not permitted to become a voting member or BACM Board of Director. [Remember, to qualify for this classification, no more than three employees.]

PLEASE NOTE: Full service, Builders and Remodelers are not eligible. Professional services such as Appraisals, Home Inspection, Real Estate Brokers, Insurance Agents, Mortgage Brokers, Engineering/ Surveying, Architects, and Designers, are not eligible for this category of membership. Also, suppliers, wholesale, and retail are ineligible as well.