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| About the Builders Association of Central PennsylvaniaHistoryOne evening in October 1957, a handful of local builders got together for dinner at Mountain Acres. Among them were Donald E. Antes, E.D. "Jack" Frost, J. Alvin Hawbaker, and Roy Spicer; they were joined by representatives from the then-five-year-old Pennsylvania Builders Association. By the time dessert was served, a new organization was born - the Homebuilders Association of Central Pennsylvania. The mission: to support local builders, enhance the industry's image, increase influence over government action, promote integrity in practice, and be a source for high standards of construction excellence. The association's first activities targeted two primary areas: networking and influencing legislation. "They would have monthly dinners and picnics and talk about the good and bad in the business," recalls Grace Strong, Antes' daughter. "They were a really nice bunch of guys. I don't think there was really an rivalry among them because they were all involved in different parts of the business." New Mission Statement The Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania is a professional organization dedicated to supporting our members and their customers through education, establishing standards and best practices, and by providing opportunities and resources, while striving to improve the community in which we work and live. Click Here to view the 2009-2013 BACP Strategic Plan
The Builders Association of Central PA is affiliated with...National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) With over 200,000 members, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is the largest building industry trade association in the United States. Organized into a federation of approximately 800 state and local associations, NAHB offers thousands of programs and services. With a staff of over 300, members can benefit from the knowledge of experts in almost any facet of the building industry. Technical assistance is available on topics like architectural design, energy efficiency, land use, zoning, and codes, among others. The Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) represents builders to the General Assembly and provides a liaison with state government agencies. The PBA represents over 12,000 member companies in Pennsylvania.
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