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Some of the facts
Over two-thirds of all the brick produced in North America are manufactured by BIA members.
Distributors sell over half of the brick manufactured by member manufacturers.
BIA is the only
national organization representing and marketing for the benefit of clay brick manufacturers and distributorships.
BIA
has the largest engineering staff in North America dedicated to clay masonry techniques, manufacturing processes, testing procedures and local building code compliance.
Architects, Engineers and Owners consider
BIA the authority on brick masonry.
BIA
is the only national organization protecting the rights of distributors and manufacturers through its representation before the Federal Government in Washington and its regulatory agencies
The Brick Show
is the only national exhibition for our industry and is attended by the majority of our membership.
Membership Benefits
BIA member companies
manufacture clay brick,
distribute clay brick, or provide a product or a service to the brick industry.
National Exposure
Manufacturers looking for local distributor representation can increase their reach through the BIA Member Directory
on this website. Architects, Engineers, Developers and Contractors find both distributors and manufacturers while planning new
projects. Links from the Member Directory to your website or email address are provided at no cost and make contacting you even easier.
The Brick Show
Networking opportunities with manufacturers and distributors throughout the United States at the "Brick Show" convention and trade show.
- Attendance at Brick Show assures national exposure, personal contact and listing in convention roster.
- Educational sessions: up-date industry trends, train personnel in new sales techniques, present new management programs and exhibit the most current masonry practices.
- Build relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors -- relationships that might facilitate the submittal and spec fee process nationally.
- BIA members receive a substantial discount on Brick Show registration fees compared to those for nonmembers.
Access to BIA nationally recognized engineering and problem solving expertise.
- Contact BIA's Engineers via phone or email for individual assistance.
- The Brick Bookstore offers Member discounts on publications and audio-visual materials on topics ranging from design to technical issues to industry statistics. BIA's Technical Notes in print and on CD-ROM, are available for purchase through the Bookstore or at no cost on the website.
- Substantial discounts when registering for Brick University Courses and Real World Brick Sales seminars as well as the online "Paving Training Program: Clay Pavers."
- Certified Brick Salesperson (CBS) designation -- The only nationally recognized certification for brick sales professionals.
Industry Information
- Brick News - A digital newsletter covering industry news, events, marketing, project profiles, products information and classifieds.
- Brick in Architecture - A quarterly magazine dealing with innovative approaches to clay brick and pictorials featuring primarily commercial applications.
- Annual Sales and Marketing Report and monthly Shipping Reports as well as other statistical data relating to our industry.
Affinity Programs
Participation in these programs benefits our members through lower costs as well as providing some financial support for BIA. For more information
about these cost-saving programs, you can contact the companies directly.
- Health Insurance: BIA members of all sizes can take advantage of health care insurance programs with a range of
carriers including Guardian. Life, disability and dental insurance may also be available depending on location and size of your company. Contact Tom
Taylor at 703.737.2203 to discuss your needs and the opportunities available to your company.
- Energy, Utilities and
Telecommunications Services: The APPI (Affiliated
Power Purchasers International, LLC) Savings
Solutions Program identifies and implements options that reduce the costs of
each member's energy, utility and telecommunications services. Solutions
include utility audit services, electricity buyers program and natural gas
management program. Demand side services identify, implement and monitor
specific solutions and products for increasing energy efficiency and reducing
usage through infrastructure improvement; the proposed energy savings pay for
required mechanical system upgrades. Members pay no upfront, hourly or
retainer fees. APPI is only compensated when it demonstrates and delivers
savings and/or refunds. To learn more about Savings Solutions for your
business, contact Michael Payne at APPI
at 800.520.6685 / info@appienergy.com.
BIA Committees
Make a contribution to the association and industry through your participation. Committees in 2006 are the Residential Committee, the Non-Residential
Committee and the Public Sector Committee, each working to help the industry reach the Seven Strategic Goals adopted by the industry in 2005. Each
Committee has multiple Task Forces focusing on specific strategies and objectives.
Other reasons for becoming a BIA Member
- Show your support for your industry and contribute to industry efforts in building market share. Let your customers know that you are involved in your national association with superior industry standards. The personal satisfaction in knowing that you and your company make a difference.
- Manufacturers look for distributor representation that contributes to the industry's future. Many member manufacturers prefer to utilize the services of our distributor base. They feel more comfortable with people who are involved and who they know from contacts at industry events.
- Members support expanded programs for marketing brick, education, information and bricklayer development.
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