Our Mission Statement
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut strives to protect the American Dream of housing opportunities for all, while working to achieve professional success for its members who build communities, create jobs and strengthen our economy.
Vision Statement
Building Homes, Enriching Communities, Changing Lives
Value Proposition
The HBRA of Central Connecticut represents the largest network of craftsmen, innovators and problem solvers dedicated to building and enriching communities. The HBRA of Central Connecticut helps its members gain a competitive advantage through:
- Knowledge – Offers education and other resources members need to expand their businesses and achieve personal success.
- Networking – Creates opportunities within a community of home building professionals for members to build key relationships and increase their profitability.
- Expertise – Develops solutions for members’ businesses through access to experts who provide insight and information.
- Advocacy – Improves the business environment on Capitol Hill, in state capitols and in local communities by eliminating excessive regulations.
- Savings – Saves members money through advocacy efforts, exclusive services and products, and the Member Advantage program.
Why Join The Home Builders & Remodelers Association?
Quality, Integrity, Professionalism
Members of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut represent the best in their industry. Whether a builder, remodeler, developer or associated trade or supplier; our members are committed to the highest industry standards. Not only do our members build the communities in which we live, work and play, but they live there as well.
HBRA members have access to a strong list of benefits including training, networking opportunities, member to member discount programs, government advocacy on behalf of the industry, and education and certification programs. Membership provides valuable resources and tools to help members grow their business while staying up to date with the latest industry information.
The HBRA of Central Connecticut provides many opportunities to become involved. Participation in committees and councils is an excellent way to get involved in the HBRA and network with fellow members. Our councils include the local Remodelers Council and the state-wide Sales and Marketing Council, and Developers Council. Our committee opportunities include: Home Show, Membership, Safety, Government Affairs and Marketing.
Membership in the HBRA also includes a membership with the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut (HBRACT) and the 150,000 member National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). These organizations provide valuable advocacy, research, public relations as well as representation before state and federal governments.
There has never been a better time to be part of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association. Join us.
HBRA Member Code of Ethics
This code of ethics and performance guidelines (“code”) for members of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut has been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standard of service and conduct in the building industry and among its members. Adherence to this Code is required of association members to assure public confidence in the integrity and service of the HBRA and its members. Enforcement of this Code is initiated by the filing of a written complaint with the HBRA’s Ethics Committee (or other names committee of third-party dispute resolution firm that may be contracted by the HBRA) concerning a dispute involving the member’s business or alleged violation of this Code.
Limitations: Proceeding with any HBRA dispute resolution process or taking any enforcement action concerning an HBRA member will be determined, at the HBRA’s sole discretion, by factors including, but not limited to, whether a credible alternative dispute resolution or regulatory or judicial relief process is available to the parties through another organization or government agency; the results of such alternative process(es); and the nature, degree, and scope of the complaint or alleged violation of this Code. The HBRA shall in each instance of proceeding with dispute resolution or enforcing this Code follow established, written procedures, which include the provision of reasonable due process to the parties and the scope of enforcement that may be imposed by the HBRA on its members.
Each member shall use best efforts in the conduct of its business activities to:
- Abides by the Bylaws, rules and procedures of the HBRA.
- Comply with all applicable registration and licensing laws.
- Comply with all applicable warranty laws and building codes.
- Conduct all transactions, agreements, and dealings with customers, employees, subcontractors, and regulatory officials free from fraud or deception and comply with the requirements of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practice Act.
- Comply with all other applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
- Maintain insurance as may be required by law, including but not limited to general Liability and worker’s compensation insurance, at a level that is adequate and customary for the business in which the member is engaged.
- Where applicable, meet or exceed the latest edition of the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders and Remodelers, published by the National Association of Home Builders, as may from time to time be supplemented by the HBRA of Connecticut, Inc.
- If the HBRA chooses to proceed with its dispute resolution process or review an alleged violation of this code (see Limitations above), members agree to participate in and comply with the outcome of the HBRA’s dispute resolution process and agree to participate in and comply with any enforcement action taken by the HBRA pursuant to the HBRA’s code violation process.
- Agree that this Code applies to all corporations, partnerships, and other business entities in which the member or a principle of the member has a majority interest.