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General Information

BANCF Mission Statement:

The Builders Association of North Central Florida represents the residential and commercial building industry, provides services for all members, and supports the freedom to operate as entrepreneurs in an open and competitive environment. BANCF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism within the building industry, while promoting the creation of desirable communities and the American Dream of home ownership.

History of BANCF
Governance
Member Base

History of BANCF

In 1955, the Gainesville Home Builders Association (now the Builders Association of North Central Florida) was founded by a group of building pioneers including Clark Butler, George Gaston, Fred Mason, Walter Stubbs, Harold Walker, and A.W. Fletcher. The first meetings were held in a small sales office in the 1100 block of University Ave., owned by several of the builders.
Other builders joined them to nurture the association through the difficult years to follow, including builders Hugh Edwards, Woodrow Bratcher, Bill Ridgway, G.M. Davis, Coy Thomas and some of our first associate members V.Q. McCoy, Al Combs, Harry Edwards, Charles Denny, and Milton St. Peter. Although they struggled through the early years, these leaders managed to keep the association alive. Regretfully, many of them are no longer with us.
In 1957, association members worked with the county to establish the building permitting and inspection department. A.W. Fletcher pulled the very first building permit in Alachua County on Oct. 1, 1957.
In 1959, the association sponsored its first Parade of Homes in Skyline Heights. Since then, over 1200 homes in 100 neighborhoods have been featured in the Parade of Homes.
In 1972, the association took a big step forward with the hiring of our first executive officer, and doubled membership by the end of 1973.
In 1978, the association built its own office building under the direction of builder Tom Spain, which remains the association “home” today.
In 1985, the association set the stage for our increased participation and influence in the governmental and political arenas with the hiring of a full-time Director of Governmental Affairs.
In 1993, the association changed its name from Gainesville Home Builders Association to Gainesville Builders Association in recognition of a growing diversity in our membership. The Commercial Builders Council was formed that year and has grown to an active group of commercial builders, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
In 2002, the association's expanding membership base prompted a change to its new name, Builders Association of North Central Florida. Although the majority of the association's members are currently in Alachua County, the association also serves the growing counties of Levy, Gilchrist, Dixie, Lafayette, Madison, & Taylor.

Governance

Association Members: are the base of the organization. Without members, there is no BANCF. Annually, members elect a board of directors to conduct association business
Board of Directors: are elected annually by the membership and entrusted to make decisions in the best interest of the members, industry, and community. 46 directors make up the board, serving as Officers, Local Directors, State Directors, National Directors, and Life Directors (those who have served over 10 years on a state or national level)
Officers: are elected from board members and make a 2 or 3 year commitment to lead the association in setting goals and oversee the implementation of board policies. Officers include President, President-Elect, Associate Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Committee Chairs: are appointed annually by the President to work with committee members in planning and implementing association activities.
Staff: The association employs a full-time Executive Officer who, with the other professional staff manages the association’s daily operation, implements board policy, and helps volunteer leaders achieve association goals.

Member Base

Builder Members: must be builders, developers, commercial contractors, or remodelers with the appropriate state licenses. Dues fees are based upon volume of construction.
Associate Members: can be any company that provides a product or service in the building industry. Associate Members have the same membership benefits as builders except serving as President and building in the Parade of Homes. Dues fees are a flat rate per company.