About
Us
The Blair/Bedford Builders Association (BBBA) is the leading professional organization supporting builders, remodelers, contractors, and housing industry professionals in Blair, Bedford, & Huntingdon Counties, Pennsylvania. Our mission is to strengthen the local building and remodeling industry, promote high construction standards, and support safe, affordable housing throughout Central Pennsylvania.
As a trusted resource for homeowners, contractors, and industry partners, we focus on:
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Improving construction and remodeling practices through education, training, and industry best-practice standards.
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Supporting homeownership and quality housing by advocating for safe, durable, and affordable residential construction.
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Promoting ethical business practices and maintaining a strict code of ethics for all BBBA members.
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Advancing the local building industry through collaboration with trade associations and community partners.
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Advocating for fair, consistent building codes and standards across Blair and Bedford Counties.
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Reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens that slow development and increase construction costs.
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Supporting pro-housing legislation at the municipal, state, and federal levels.
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Providing valuable resources for homeowners seeking reputable builders, remodelers, and contractors in the region.
With decades of leadership in the construction and housing industry, the Blair/Bedford Builders Association works to protect our members, serve local communities, and ensure that high-quality, affordable housing remains accessible for all residents of Blair, Bedford, & Huntingdon Counties.
The Blair/Bedford Builders Association is dedicated to serving its members and the two county areas. We have demonstrated our commitment in a number of ways including:
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Offering educational programs and seminars for members and the general public
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Sponsoring the student chapters for the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC) and the Bedford Career and Technology Center (BCTC)
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Donating hundreds of smoke detectors to the City of Altoona Fire Department to be installed in various homes
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Giving back with monetary donations to non-profit organizations through Blair and Bedford counties
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Maintaining memberships with the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, and the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center
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Partnering with the GACTC and BCTC to promote careers in building and related trades
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Providing assistance to hundreds of property owners and housing consumers with up-to-date information on contractors
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Providing assistance to consumers with unresolved complaints
We are passionate about providing the best services for both our members and members of the community. The Blair/Bedford Builders association has many events and meetings available to discuss membership benefits, educational opportunities, and opportunities to give back. The communities of Blair and Bedford counties can rest assured that we are finding the best of the best when it comes to builders, remodelers, plumbers, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, and more. Take some time to keep up with us on our events calendar and search through our directory to find your next contractor.
CODE OF ETHICS
The active members of this Association shall be limited to those persons and firms who shall subscribe to the following code of ethics:
Members of the Blair / Bedford Builders Association believe and affirm that:
- Decent housing should be within the reach of every family.
- Homes and rental dwellings should be well-designed, well-constructed and well-located in attractive communities, with educational, recreational, religious and shopping facilities available to all.
- Homes and rental dwellings should be built under the private enterprise system.
- To achieve those goals, we pledge allegiance to the following principles and policies:
- Our paramount responsibility is to our customers, our community and our country.
- Honesty is our guiding business policy.
- Members shall not knowingly enter into any contract, the terms of which are designed to imperil the rights of either labor or the suppliers of materials and shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulent statements or by use of implications unwarranted by fact.
- Members shall perform in a manner that is consistent with standards of quality and workmanship and materials in order to promote a favorable image of the industry.
- Members shall comply with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety and progress of the community.
- High standards of health, safety and sanitation should be built into every home and rental dwelling unit.
- Members shall deal fairly with their respective employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
- As members of a progressive industry, we encourage research to develop new materials, new building techniques, new building equipment and improved methods of single family and multi-family financing, to this end that every homeowner and resident of a rental dwelling unit may get the greatest value possible for every dollar.
- All sound legislative proposals affecting our industry and the people we serve shall have our informed support.
We hold inviolate the private enterprise system and the American Way of Life. We pledge our support to our associates, our Local, State and National Associations and all related industries concerned with the preservation of legitimate rights and freedoms.