1. A confidential comprehensive directory of industry insiders and tools to reach them

The who is who of the GTA home building and development industry with information that is absolutely up-to-date and produced twice yearly including the key person, address, phone, fax and web site address where available. PLUS receive new member updates every month.

Tap into member advertising tools to get your message into the members' hands. Options include: pre-addressed mailing labels, direct mail, personalized mail merge letters and fax services, high exposure poster advertising in the association's offices and meeting rooms. Major events offer tabletop displays and sponsorship opportunities.

2. Membership networking and information that keeps you current

• Our forums deal directly with the major issues facing your industry, giving you the opportunity to meet regularly with peers and have a real say in your industry's direction. Find out what is REALLY happening in the industry, what is REALLY going on behind the headlines.
• Free monthly information forums plus workshops, social events, conventions and certificate level training programs on a wide variety of subjects are held through-out the year – at significant discounts to members.
• Unparalleled opportunities for personal development and growth.
• Keeping on top of issues is easier – The Home Pages and The Advocate are e-newsletters devoted to keeping members informed as to what is happening on the Government Relations front - what's coming down the pipe, what we're doing about it and what members can do to help us help them.  All are accessible 24/7 on our web site just for members.
• Members are in the loop with our ‘members-only" web site, mail, fax and email communications.
• Get economic updates, monthly new home sales figures plus 'GTA Residential Market Commentary' by BILD's economic advisor Dr. Frank Clayton and ‘FlashFax’ up-to-the-minute fax bulletins on legislation, taxes and other issues that require your immediate attention.

3. Professional high powered advocacy at all levels of government

BILD consistently and effectively lobbies government to secure positive policy changes on issues impacting the residential construction industry. By raising the combined voice of builders and developers, our association can better protect your interests. We’re well positioned to be "the voice" for the entire industry.

• You'll benefit from strong advocacy by our government relations team of senior policy professionals who intimately understand the consequences of issues at all levels of government, and who are well respected by policy makers and politicians.
• We're proactively involved with GTA municipal development charge by-law reviews. Our negotiations and appeals have saved the industry thousands of dollars per unit. 
• Capitalize on synergies with our Urban Land and Builders Councils, where you can shape the directions we take on your behalf.
• Be informed through grassroots monitoring and information exchange on local issues that directly affect your business in our six chapters (Toronto, York, Peel, Halton, Durham and Simcoe).
• BILD represents your interests on municipal building liaison teams throughout the GTA.
• We’ve been proactive in dealing with other Provincial legislation such as the Growth Plan policies, regional development charges, Tarion and HST for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
• We’ve initiated countless other positive changes to legislation and policy affecting the residential construction industry. Get the latest intelligence from the members-only area of our website (www.bildgta.ca )

BILD is your proactive advocate to Government about issues that affect your business and your bottom line every day. See: Government Relations section (Members only).   

4. Enhanced credibility both with the industry and with your customers

BILD’s high standards and credibility are powerful marketing tools for you. 

Our advertising and publicity campaigns means customers can make their decision to buy a new home or select a member renovator with confidence. Our members proudly display the BILD member logo and distribute our informative brochures. The benchmark is raised for participants in the ‘RenoMark’ program. Thousands of your customers call our office and visit our websites...

• www.bildgta.ca
• www.newhomes.org
• www.renomark.ca

. . .to gather information, obtain referrals or verify membership. These consumers derive great comfort that BILD members have a professional outlook and subscribe to our Code of Ethics.

Receive industry and consumer recognition at our annual 'Home Builder Awards', 'Home Renovation & Custom Builder Awards' and 'The Associate Awards'.

BILD’s Agreement of Purchase & Sale and Renovator Agreement are the industry standard, accepted by legal professionals and consumers. In 2005, we released a new industry-focused "Builder Sub-Contractor Agreement and Schedules" for use by freehold builders. Click here  to download documents. (Members only)

5. Substantial savings on your cost of doing business.

 With our combined buying power we have already negotiated group discounts for

• Merchant rate for processing credit card payments
• Group Insurance and Business Insurance plans
• Home and automobile insurance
• Office supplies and office furniture
• Motor fuel and diesel purchases
• Cellular phone air time rates
• Workopolis - web-based recruiting
• RealNet – a comprehensive database on new home sales and land transactions in the GTA’s five regions