Eligibility
Associate Member
Any person, firm or corporation engaged in a trade, industry or profession related to shelter construction, remodeling or land development and not inconsistent with the objectives of the Brown County Home Builders Association and is of good character and good business reputation, shall be eligible.

Builder Member
Any person, firm or corporation currently in the business of shelter construction, land development or remodeling; and agrees to subscribe to the Code of Ethics and bylaws of the Association; and is of good character and business reputation; and has successfully completed and passed all education programs as described in the BCHBA Policy and Procedure Manual for Builder members shall be eligible.

To be eligible to participate in the Spring Showcase of New Homes and Fall Showcase of New Homes a member must be an approved Builder member prior to the final deadline to withdraw an entry. The member must also have held a membership in the BCHBA for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the event.

Requirements
Join the Brown County Home Builders Association as an Associate member.
Indicate on your application your desire to work toward a Builder membership.

Requirements to become a Builder member MUST be completed.

• Successfully complete and file with the Wisconsin Department of Commerce a Business Credential Application and have been granted a Dwelling Contractor Certification (DCC)
  AND
• Complete and file a Wisconsin Department of Commerce credential Application and be granted a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification (DCQ). Also, according to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, a builder must renew his DCQ and is contingent upon the builder qualifier obtaining at least 12 hours of acceptable continuing education three months prior to the expiration date of their credential, which is two years after the start date of the credential. If at any time the DCQ and/or DCC become invalid, that Builder's membership will be transferred to an Associate membership until such time that the DCQ and/or DCC are deemed valid by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and verified by the BCHBA.
• Submit a written request to the Board of Directors to change your classification from an Associate to Builder member.
• Requirements for Builder membership are waived if a firm applying for membership in the BCHBA currently holds an approved Builder membership in another Home Builders Association and is recognized as a Builder member by the WBA and NAHB (waiting period on Showcase participation will still apply).

Educational Courses provided through NWTC
The following courses will help you achieve educational credits required by the Department of Commerce.

Contract Law & Construction Forms
This class offers an overview of various legal issues a contractor may encounter, with an emphasis on contract law and how it applies to the construction industry. This class also covers construction liens, insurance concerns, dispute resolution and the various forms of business entities. Additionally, the Brown County Builders forms will be discussed in detail. (BCHBA forms are not available to members until they become Builder members).

Energy Efficiency Products & Practices
This class identifies ways to improve efficiency through products and practices for a common household. This course covers application, lighting, insulation types, heating and cooling issues and much more.

Building Codes & Standards
This class explains Wisconsin residential codes, standards and the code process. Emphasis is placed on state and local building departments, building permits, inspections and code enforcement.

Building Science
This class will explain the importance of mechanical and natural ventilation, health and safety issues in residential homes, moisture problems within residences and diagnosing building related issues.

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BCHBA
P.O. Box 13194
Green Bay, WI 54307-3194