About Us

Professionals Supporting the Building Industry

Our members include anyone in the building industry or wanting to do business with these companies including: Builders, Developers, Suppliers, Utilities, Architects, Lenders, Electricians, Insurance Agencies, Landscapers, Kitchen Cabinets...

Mission Statement

The Wausau Area Builders Association chartered in 1967 and affiliated with the Wisconsin Builders Association and National Association of Home Builders, is a professional non-profit trade association. Serving the community, we represent the interests and concerns of the customer, building trades, industry suppliers, and all facets of the building industry.

The primary goal of our association is to provide quality, affordable housing through community and government involvement, while promoting high standards of professionalism.

What We Do

Your membership payment includes dues paid to the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Together we represent and provide benefits to your business interests at local, state and national levels.

Industry Information

Access local, state and national issues, statistics and trends not readily available to non-members:

Rules & Regulations
Environment
Lobbying
Statistics
Industry Trends
Consumer Trends
National Information
Sample contracts
Spec sheets
Change orders, etc.

Information is available through our monthly meeting speakers, local, state, and national publications and through the member-discounted www.builderbooks.com

Expanding Your Business

WABA has resources to develop and promote activities that affect your bottom line.

Exposure to the public:

Parade of Homes
Home Show
Event Sponsorship
Advertising in publications associated with our events
Special publications

Exposure to the Other Members

Newsletter Advertising
Volunteering for special projects
Listing in our membership directory
Volunteering for a committee
Meeting & special event sponsorships

Networking

Meet and learn from others in the industry through:

Membership meetings
WABA special events
Annual golf outing
Volunteering for special events and committees
Convention and trade shows

Credibility

Consumers call the Builders Association looking for reputable contractors. Our motto is, "Do business with a member." We give thousands of our membership directories to the public every year.

We strive to promote a positive image of the building industry through community service projects and scholarships to area students studying in building-related programs.

Much More

Health Insurance: Wisconsin Builders Association worked with The Insurance Center to be able to offer group health insurance plans to its membership. Contact WBA or WABA for more information.

A Powerful Voice: Our large membership numbers give us strong voice in local, state and national legislation that affect the cost of housing and your balance sheet.

Want to Try Before You Buy? No Problem!

Join is at our next Membership Meeting for free! We are sure you will like who you meet and what you see. The meetings are the third Thursday of every month (except July and August). Just contact WABA and let us know you are coming. 715-842-9510