Our Affiliations

The Austin Chapter of the Associated General Contractors was founded in 1946 as part of the AGC of America and is dedicated to the principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility in the construction industry. The Chapter provides services (safety, advocacy, networking, education, building information, workers comp and health insurance) to commercial construction firms working in the Austin area and throughout Central Texas. Our members are proud to build Austin’s quality of life!

The North American Contractor Certification Program for Architectural Glass and Metal Contractors (NACC) has been created with input and guidance from glazing and construction industry experts. It is intended to provide Certification recognition as a means of creating a baseline for competency, business practices, and adherence to industry-accepted guidelines for glazing contractors participating in the program.
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In 1990 the Texas Glass Association was formed to represent professionalism in the Texas Glass Industry. TGA offers professional development, networking, legislative representation, and member discounts through TGA, and NGA, the National Glass Association.

The HBA and its members work to ensure that those who protect us, teach our children, and provide essential services can afford to live here. The majority of new homes are purchased by middle-class families – the very people at risk of being priced out of our communities by rising taxes, government fees and regulations.

ABC is the nation’s leading commercial and industrial construction trade association, representing 21,000 members nationwide. ABC believes in free enterprise and work to ensure that business freedoms and rights are protected.

The third largest chapter of the national professional association, The American Institute of Architects in the state of Texas. AIA Austin serves the professional needs of more than 900 architect and associate members; and over 150 allied professionals working in fields related to architecture, design and construction in the greater Austin area – North from Copperas Cove and Salado, South to Buda and San Marcos and West to Fredericksburg. AIA Austin provides the architecture community with resources and relationships to make a difference through design. We open doors, provide connections, keep our members and the public informed, and demonstrate our commitment to great design as the key ingredient for livable, sustainable places.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is a not-for-profit trade association committed exclusively to serving the professional remodeling industry and to serving as an ally to homeowners. NARI has over 7,000 members nationwide and over 300 in the Austin area. The members of Austin NARI include professional remodeling contractors, product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, lenders and other professionals.

BOMA Austin is a 501(c)(6), not-for-profit trade association, representing you, the owner, manager, supplier of goods and services, or the many others associated with ensuring the health, safety, comfort, and productive work in commercial structures. We understand your problems and concerns, and strive to be your conduit to solid time and money savings so you can better serve your customers.

The primary goal of the Austin Association of Facility and Maintenance Engineers otherwise known as AAFAME (pronounced A-fame) is to promote professionalism for maintenance engineers. Today, more than ever, education is critical to the proper maintenance and operation of modern buildings. Not only is it necessary to keep the equipment functioning properly, it is important to operate them at the highest efficiency possible due to the rising cost of utilities, the need to conserve natural resources, and the requirement to reduce environmental contamination.

The American Society of Interior Designers [ASID] is a community of people – designers, industry representatives, educators and students – committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing and advocacy, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively impact and change people’s lives. Of the Society’s 24,000 Practitioners, 20% practice Residential design, 30% practice Commercial design, and 50% practice both.

Established in 1991, the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) is a dynamic 501(c)(6) non-profit organization of more than 1,900 commercial real estate professionals representing the top leaders in the Central Texas business community. RECA’s mission is to be an effective resource and advocate for the interests of the real estate industry and to promote and sustain the Greater Austin region as an outstanding community in which to live.

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a community of marketing and business development professionals working to secure profitable business relationships for their A/E/C companies. Through networking, business intelligence, and research, SMPS members gain a competitive advantage in positioning their firms successfully in the marketplace. SMPS offers members professional development, leadership opportunities, and marketing resources to advance their careers. SMPS’ vision is for premier professional service firms to recognize SMPS as their most trusted resource for building business and achieving success.

The Round Rock Chamber is one of the region’s largest and most active business organizations. Of nearly 7,000 chambers in the U.S., the Round Rock Chamber is one of only 217 that are accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. That puts the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce in the top 3 percent of chambers nationwide in terms of quality of programs, governance, finances, technology and communications.

Custom Builders USA Austin formed in 2006 to bring together the best custom homebuilders of the Austin and Texas Hill Country areas. We are local business owners who are vested in the quality of life and beauty of Central Texas. Our prestigious membership is grateful for the success achieved through our absolute dedication to exceeding our customer’s expectations. We continue to demonstrate our commitment to the community and our industry by building attractive, innovative homes and neighborhoods and by giving back to the community through charitable activities and donations.

Founded in 2003, USGBC Central Texas-Balcones Chapter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting the use of green building and sustainable development practices to local, regional and state government, educational institutions, those involved in the residential and commercial construction, development and realty sectors, and others who might influence the implementation of these practices. Chapter members include building and associated industry professionals from Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Rio Grande Valley and the surrounding 72 counties.