Builders & Contractors Exchange, Inc.

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The Builders & Contractors Exchange, Inc. has been a fixture in Norfolk, VA since it's inception in 1908. We have been at our current location since December 1999.

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BBB Rating

A+

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The Exchange shall serve as the voice of the construction industry in the Hampton Roads area by: Promoting a spirit of cooperation and good will among its members and among those participating in or interested in the construction industry.Cooperating with other groups, associations, or professional societies existing or formed for like purposes.Advising its members of new developments in the industry through a weekly bulletin, through the securing of plans and specifications of new and proposed work, and in any other way that will assist its members to keep in touch with new and additional work.Supporting legislation in the interest of the construction industry and the community; opposing legislation contrary to such interests.Formulating and promoting policies and procedures regarding invitations for bids, bidding, and contracting which are in the best interests of the membership and the community.Serving the various levels of government and the community with standing or special committees in matters wherein the special knowledge of its members can be of value, but not inconsistent with the aims of the Exchange. The Builders & Contractors Exchange, Inc. was organized to: advance the interests of the building industry.maintain a spirit of cooperation and good will among its members; andperform such services as needed to coordinate the building industry of Hampton Roads, Virginia.The Exchange owns and operates its own building at 1118 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. This facility accommodates the needs of the members with a conference room for group meetings and bid openings, work stations for preparing estimates and bids, and copiers and printers for duplication specifications for drawings. The Exchange operates a physical and electronic plans room where plans and specifications are displayed for the use of members desiring to take off quantities and submit quotations. Approximately 1,200 sets of plans are handled annually. Addenda and attachments are carefully recorded. These plans deal with commercial, industrial, institutional, public works, and government construction projects. The Exchange publishes a weekly Bulletin which contains a comprehensive listing of commercial, industrial, highway, utility, and institutional construction projects in the private, state and local government, and federal government sectors. The Bulletin also includes sections on low bidders, contracts awarded, safety, meetings and events, and other information of value to the construction industry. Annually publishes a Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide.

Payment method

check, cash

Neighborhood

Norfolk Industrial Park

Amenities

The Exchange is governed by a board of directors composed of a President, three Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and eight Directors. A professional staff is available to assist members Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Provides wi-fi serviceDuplicating capability for drawings and specificationsConference Room for meetings and bid openingsRetail outlet for R. S. Means PublicationsEstablishes agreements with vehicle dealerships, express package shipping and worker's compensation insurance companies to acquire lower group rates for membersAppoints committees to study and recommend action on important matters related to the construction industrySponsors educational and other programs desired by the membersHolds numerous social functions each year

Associations

MEMBERS OF: BBB of Hampton Roads, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce SUPPORTERS OF: National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC); Professional Construction Estimators Association of Hampton Roads (PCEA); Norfolk Crime Line; United Way

Other Link

http://www.bceva.com

Category

Business & Trade Organizations

Other Information

Parking: Lot, Free

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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Phone: (757) 858-0680

Address: 1118 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502

Website: http://www.bceva.com