The voice of the building industry.
Impact fees, permit fees, building codes and land use are decided every year in Collier County, in Tallahassee and in Washington. CBIA is the organization that represents this industry in all three.
CBIA represents the building industry in Collier County.
CBIA is the association for the companies that design, build, supply and finance construction in Collier County. 550+ member companies. The fifth largest of Florida’s 23 building associations. Part of a national federation of more than 700 associations and 150,000 members.
Member dues fund that representation. CBIA carries the industry’s position on impact fees, permit fees, building codes and land use to Collier County Growth Management, the City of Naples, the fire districts and the County Commission. FHBA carries it to the Florida Capitol. NAHB carries it to Washington. The work runs year round.
Every member company, builder and associate alike, counts toward the number CBIA represents. That is what membership does first.
Education, networking, marketing exposure and member savings come with it, and they are worth the dues on their own. They are part of the same organization.
“It’s a three-legged stool: remove one leg and it falls. If you work in this industry, you need all three.”
Kevin Woodward, HarWood HomeWorks
CBIA Board of Directors
One application. Three levels of representation.
Join CBIA and you are automatically a member of the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. Local, state and national, working for you 24/7 while you work.
Collier Building Industry Association. Builder Round Tables with Collier County Growth Management, the City of Naples and the fire districts, plus the education, events and referrals that fill your calendar.
Florida Home Builders Association. Full-time representation in the Florida Capitol on the bills that reach every jobsite in the state, plus the Southeast Building Conference and statewide member programs.
National Association of Home Builders. A federation of more than 700 associations and 150,000 members, national policy work, member savings programs and the International Builders’ Show.
Annual dues for Builder and Associate members alike, covering all three memberships. $825 if you pay by cash or check. Affiliate memberships, for employees of a member company, are $100 a year and require an active Builder or Associate membership.
The four cornerstones.
Advocacy, education, networking and philanthropy. Every program on the CBIA calendar sits on one of these four.
Advocacy
“Have a seat at the table.”
- County Builder Round Table with Collier County Growth Management and the fire districts, held through the year
- City of Naples Builder Round Table with the City of Naples Building Department, held through the year
- Positions on impact fees, permit fees, building codes and land use carried on behalf of 550+ member companies
- Pints & Politics: Meet the Candidates at the Golisano Children’s Museum, with the Greater Naples Chamber
- State of Construction at the Hilton Naples, the outlook for building in Collier County
- Year-round representation in Tallahassee through FHBA and in Washington through NAHB
Education
“Stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.”
- CEU courses at no cost to members, covering all 14 hours contractors need for license renewal
- Building code training, live, online and on demand
- Digital Edge: AI, LinkedIn & Business Development
- SMC: AI in Business, with Heidi Craimer of FGCU
- State of Construction, the annual industry outlook at the Hilton Naples
- FHBA Southeast Building Conference and the NAHB International Builders’ Show at member rates
Networking
“Members have fun while they build the industry.”
- CBIA Blueprint: Membership & Mix, and the Build & Connect Mixer
- Builder Trade Exchange with LBIA: speed networking that pairs builders with trade partners
- Pins & Wins at HeadPinz and the CBIA Fall Golf Tournament at Eagle Creek Country Club
- Women Who Build, and the Sand Dollar Annual Awards Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Naples
- ARM Meeting and New Member Orientation, Membership Appreciation Day, and the Holiday Happening at the Hilton Naples
- Parade of Homes: member work in front of the whole market
Philanthropy
“This is bigger than all of us.”
- CBIF, the CBIA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) founded in 2005
- $125,000+ in scholarships and grants for students entering construction, engineering, architecture and the trades
- Annual Toy Drive: members sort and distribute at Shadowlawn and Pinecrest Elementary for more than 1,100 children
- Daltile Back to School Supply Drive
- Build My Future and Careers in Construction: workforce and career academy outreach with Collier County Public Schools
- CBIF Pickleball Tournament and Clay Shoot, funding the Foundation
Your clients and partners are already here.
Builder members
National, regional and local custom builders, developers and remodelers: large companies and individual contractors, commercial, custom single-family, multifamily and general contractors.
Associate members
Accountants, architects, attorneys, bankers, building material manufacturers, designers, distributors, engineers, interior designers, lending institutions, real estate companies, specialty and trade contractors, suppliers and surveyors.
For associates: your dues fund the representation that keeps the whole industry building, and the members you meet here are the people who hire you.
What membership has built.
Every one of these is run and funded by CBIA members.
- Parade of Homes: two March weekends showcasing member work across Collier County
- Sand Dollar Annual Awards Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, the industry’s highest honor
- Annual Toy Drive: Shadowlawn and Pinecrest Elementary, more than 1,100 children every year
- CBIF scholarships and grants: $125,000+ for students entering the trades since 2005
- Builder Round Tables: standing meetings with the county and city building departments
- Golf, clayshoot and pickleball tournaments funding the Foundation
Members who get involved get the most.
Councils and committees are where the work happens. Pick one that fits your business and show up.
Finance
Golf
Government Affairs
Parade of Homes
PWB Professional Women in Business
Sales & Marketing Council
Sand Dollar
Toy Drive
Young Building Professional Council
See the full list of committees and councils, or see what is coming up on the CBIA calendar.
Members who show up in the first 90 days get the most out of every dollar.
Here is the path, one step at a time.
- Attend a Meet + Greet New Member Orientation
- Sign up for the next mixer or event
- Verify your listing at cbia.net is correct
- Add the CBIA, FHBA and NAHB logos to your website
- Follow CBIA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube
- Display your membership decal at your place of business
- Attend a monthly networking event or meeting
- Explore all three benefit levels: cbia.net, fhba.com, nahb.org
- Review advertising and sponsorship opportunities for your company
- Meet with a CBIA Ambassador
- Join a committee or council that fits you
- Look into the FHBA Southeast Building Conference and the NAHB International Builders’ Show
- Follow up with the connections you have made
- Sponsor a new member to CBIA
- Take advantage of advertising and sponsorships
- Explore education: 7 to 14 hours of CEUs plus webinars all year
- Meet with your sponsor, staff or an Ambassador
- Discuss your involvement: are we meeting your goals?
- Submit a new member video testimonial
- Did you attend events frequently?
- Did you join a committee?
- Did you advertise or sponsor?
- You are ready to renew with confidence
Joining takes five minutes.
Apply
One application at cbia.net covers CBIA, FHBA and NAHB. $850 a year, or $825 by cash or check. Or call (239) 436-6100 and we will walk you through it.
Show up
Your first Build & Connect Mixer or Builder Round Table is where the value gets real. An Ambassador will meet you at the door and make your first introductions.
Plug in
Join a committee or council. Members who plug in get the most from every dues dollar.
What does membership cost?
$850 a year for Builder and Associate members, or $825 if you pay by cash or check. That single annual membership covers the Collier Building Industry Association, the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.
Is the cost different if I am not a builder?
No. Builder and Associate memberships cost the same. Affiliate memberships, for employees of a company that already holds a Builder or Associate membership, are $100 a year.
What do I get for it?
Representation first, at the county, state and national levels, on impact fees, permit fees, codes and land use. Then the programs that representation supports: free CEUs covering all 14 hours for license renewal, a member directory listing, NAHB member savings programs, Construction Briefs industry intelligence, Parade of Homes and Sand Dollar entry, and a year-round calendar of events.
What is needed to get the most out of my membership?
Show up and plug in. Council and committee participation is the fastest route: these groups focus on major areas of the industry and are a direct way to become more involved in the organization and in the community.
Marketing and sponsorship opportunities are another. Member companies do business with other member companies, and you can expand your network by attending meetings and events or gain exposure through advertising and sponsorship.
Lastly, come to the events. The full schedule is on the CBIA calendar.
I am already a member. What is next?
Keep your directory listing current, renew on time, explore member discounts and the Spike Club, and sponsor a company that should be here.
One industry. One voice.
Apply online, or call and we will do it with you.
Collier Building Industry Association · 3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 110, Naples, FL 34105 · (239) 436-6100 · cbia.net
Advocacy · Education · Networking · Philanthropy