Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Builders Association in Charlottesville, VA
Founded in 1964, we serve as a unifying force for builders, developers, and allied trade professionals in the home building industry. Our organization operates through a working Board of Directors and member volunteers who drive initiatives to strengthen both the local building sector and community. Affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Virginia, we focus on advocacy, education, and coalition-building across Charlottesville and surrounding counties. Through programs like the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program and workforce development partnerships, we address critical housing needs while fostering industry growth.Our monthly networking events create opportunities for professionals to connect and collaborate. By amplifying our members' voices, we advocate for policy changes that benefit both the building industry and the communities we serve. Our commitment to integrity, leadership, and innovation guides all our efforts to promote sustainable growth and support local economic development.
Services
Industry Advocacy
Workforce Development
Networking Events
Community Programs
Apprenticeship Sponsorship
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We advocate for industry-friendly policies at all government levels
- Our workforce development programs address critical labor shortages
- We facilitate community housing improvements through partnerships
- Monthly networking events connect building industry professionals
- Board members actively lead industry-specific committees
Services
Industry Advocacy
We advocate for favorable housing policies through coordinated efforts with local, state, and national partners. Our members influence legislation affecting the building industry while promoting sustainable community growth. By uniting builder voices, we create impactful change in regulatory environments.
Workforce Development
Our programs connect job seekers with building trade opportunities through apprenticeships, salary information, and employer partnerships. Collaborating with educational institutions, we address labor shortages while providing career pathways for local residents seeking construction industry careers.
Networking Events
Monthly gatherings facilitate connections between builders, developers, and allied professionals. These events foster business relationships, share industry insights, and create collaboration opportunities that strengthen the local building community through peer-to-peer engagement and knowledge exchange.
Community Programs
Through partnerships like the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program, we deliver critical home repairs and energy upgrades to families in need. Our initiatives ensure safe housing while engaging members in community service projects that address local housing challenges.
Apprenticeship Sponsorship
Our sponsorship program with CATEC develops local talent through hands-on training opportunities. By connecting youth with registered apprenticeships, we cultivate a skilled workforce that meets industry demands while ensuring long-term growth for participating businesses.
People
Jenny Tapscott
Executive Director
Leading BRHBA's operations since 2012, Jenny directs strategic initiatives and manages day-to-day association activities. With over 20 years in nonprofit leadership, she focuses on strengthening member engagement and community impact through collaborative programs.
Kristen Crummette
Events Assistant
Supporting BRHBA's event planning since 2018, Kristen coordinates networking opportunities and member gatherings. Her organizational expertise ensures successful execution of monthly events that foster professional connections within the building industry.
Questions
What areas does BRHBA serve?
We serve Charlottesville and the surrounding counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Madison, and Nelson.
How does BRHBA support the community?
Through programs like the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program, we provide emergency repairs and energy-efficient upgrades to families in need.
What workforce development initiatives exist?
We partner with CATEC and local organizations to offer apprenticeships, job placement services, and salary information for building trades.
How can I get involved with BRHBA?
Join as a member to participate in committees, attend networking events, or volunteer for community projects.
What advocacy efforts does BRHBA prioritize?
We advocate for policy changes that benefit the home building industry at local, state, and federal levels through our collective member voice.
Reviews (1)
Eric Shrieves
Sep 16, 2015
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Blue Ridge Home Builders is a great organization. They are a group of local home builders and contractors who gather together, and work to enhance and grow the builder experience. BRHBA is also a integral part of AHIP which is a non-profit agency that helps Seniors and challenged families stay safe at home. They do this through rehabilitation of homes and living spaces to provide a better and safer placer to live.
