Consumer Information
The Building Industry Association is...
Consumers 1st Choice in Stark County!
Why do Business with a BIA Member?
The BIA's goal is to be recognized as a leading advocate in the improvement of the quality of life in our community.
The Building Industry Association of Stark County has established several prerequisites for builder membership in order to attract and retain the highest-quality home builders. These include:
- Any person, firm, or corporation seeking builder membership
must have been active in the construction of new homes or apartments,
schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures normally related to and
appurtenant to a community for a period of at least one (1) year prior to
becoming a member.
- All builder members shall subscribe to the Code of Ethics of the Association.
- All builders seeking membership shall provide letters of reference from two (2) customers and two (2) subcontractors or suppliers in which the builder has conducted business with in the past twelve months.
- All members shall meet with the approval of the Membership Committee and the Board of Trustees.
The BIA of Stark County also offers Associate Memberships to professions that provide supplies or services to builder members. Associate members cover all aspects of the housing industry, from digging the hole all the way through final decorations, including many professional services along the way.
Associate members are required to obtain sponsorship by a current member in good standing with the BIA, and must be approved by the Membership Committee and the Board of Trustees. In choosing to do business with an associate member, you gain the experience of contractors and suppliers who are working with the best home builders in the county.
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Consumer Directory
Everything you need to know about buying, financing, building, maintaining or remodeling your home is right here. This section guides you through every stage of home ownership and helps you understand more about home building and the environmental and community growth issues facing our neighborhoods. Whether you’re a current or prospective home owner, teacher, student or just an interested consumer — there’s something here for everyone.
Answers to Home Buying Questions
Should you buy a home in today's economy? Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about home buying. |
Building Your Home
The home building process from A to Z with helpful resources and advice to help you become a more educated consumer. |
Building a Custom Home
Learn about choosing a custom builder and what you need to consider before building a home personalized to your needs. |
Building Systems
Systems-built housing helps you control costs, quality, and speed of construction as you build your dream home with factory-crafted pre-built components. |
Financing Your Home
Learn about home financing basics from getting a mortgage to settlement and closing. |
Floor Plans
Interested in the latest trends in new home construction? Find out what floor plans and homes are hot in today’s market. |
For the Classroom
Educational resources to help teachers, students, and children learn about home building, environmental issues, and careers in home building. |
Home Maintenance
Learn about routine maintenance, energy efficiency, safety and more in order to protect your investment and properly care for your home. |
Now Showing on TV
Find out how to create inviting spaces for your family and friends with NAHB-produced weekly television shows on DIY Network, Fine Living, and HGTV. |
Preserving Our Environment
See how home builders are taking the lead on smart growth and green building issues vital to your community. |
Remodeling Your Home
Home Improvement 101: how to select the right remodeler, living with your project, and more. |
All For Consumers Materials
Not sure what you are looking for? Browse all of the materials related to this topic here. |
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Local High School & College Programs for Students interested in Residential Construction
R.G. Drage Career Center - Building Construction Technology
Project ReBuild Community High School
Stark State College
The Ohio State University - Agricultural Technical Institute - Construction Management
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