Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange . . . SRBX

The Sacramento Builders’ Exchange (SBE) dates back to October 1901 when a group of local builders (long before licensed contractors) formed an association for the purpose of discussing common problems and exchanging ideas relating to their crafts. At that time the organization was incorporated as the Builders Association of Sacramento County. The original association has developed into one of the largest and most active Builders’ Exchanges in the Western United States and is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing the overall construction industry in Northern California.

SERVICES
As a non-profit association, we are here to serve our members with our plan room and many other direct services, and to promote the welfare of the construction industry. Our legislative and political action endeavors are carried on through our SBEPAC (Sacramento Builders’ Exchange Political Action Committee), administered by trustees appointed by the Exchange Board of Directors and operating under their jurisdiction.

OBJECTIVE
Our primary objective is the same as it was in 1901: continue to provide quality service for our membership and the entire construction industry. To that end, the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange became the first Builders’ Exchange in California to offer an “Online Plan Room” allowing, members to view, download, and print all job documents from their desk or laptop any time of the day or night. This program is the most comprehensive source for bidding jobs in Northern California.

For more information contact:

Joshua Wood
Executive Director
joshua@sacregionbx.com

SRBX Scholarship Programs – Funded through CIEF

The Sacramento Regional Builders’ Exchange (SRBX), through the auspices of the Construction Industry Educational Foundation (CIEF), annually awards scholarships in three potential categories:

Students who are children and/or grandchildren of SRBX member firm owners, as well as member firm employees plus their offspring and/or grandchildren. Applicants can be high school seniors, scholars at any collegiate level, or attendees of trade schools. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing continuing education in any subject. This program was initiated in 2005 and to date SRBX has awarded eleven scholarships. If you represent a member firm and have someone who may be qualified, please complete and forward this application form. Deadline to apply: February 12, 2010

Upper division students in the Construction Management Program at Sacramento State University (Fall Term). Initiated in 1982, this program has now awarded 83 scholarships over 27 years. In fact, recent Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange directors and officers included early recipients of these scholarships! Potentially qualified juniors and seniors enrolled in Sac State’s Construction Management Program should contact the Department Office for information regarding the application process.

Upper division students in the Construction Management Program at California State University - Chico (Fall Term). For more than twenty years, CM students with demonstrated interest and success in this program have received financial support from the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. In 2008, four CSU-Chico students were awarded stipends! Enrolled CM students who may qualify should contact the Department Office for more information regarding application criteria and submittal.