Rio Grande Valley Builders Association
Professional Women in Building Council
Uniting and supporting women in the construction industry and in the communities we serve.
Featured Event
The PWB Council's September Brunch Meeting
This past September 2nd, the Professional Women in Building Council welcomed all members and non-members to the September Brunch Meeting in celebration of Professional Women in Building Week. The meeting program featured a panel of local women builders sharing their stories about their experiences as women in the construction industry. Thank you to all who spent their morning with us!
The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building Council is the voice of women in the building industry, dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting our members by offering networking and educational opportunities, legislative awareness and outreach, and professional and personal development.
In pursuit of this objective, the Council may:
Develop and provide professional development resources
Encourage career development within the industry
Promote and support active involvement in the political and legislative process
Promote and support community involvement
Provide recognition of member industry achievement
Provide resource information and support for our members
MEMBERSHIP
Any Builder or Associate of the RGVBA in good standing, or designated employees of such members, shall be eligible to individually join or renew as a member of the Council.
DUES
Annual dues in the amount of $150 are required to become an official voting member of the RGVBA’s Professional Women in Building Council.
GOVERNANCE
The PWB Council will follow and be subject to current by-laws adopted by the RGVBA.
NAHB Affiliated PWB Council Benefits
Industry data show company earnings of PWB members are 22% higher than those of non-members. PWB members attribute much of their success to the support they receive from peer members, in addition to receiving exclusive access to professional development resources and participating in forums that hone leadership skills. Plus, the national recognition they attain through the largest network of residential construction professionals also gives them a competitive edge. Other benefits include:
Publications — Building Women magazine is published annually and includes relevant and timely editorial that promotes, enhances and supports home building and women within the industry. Also, PWB council members get an additional 10% off the member price of every item at BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of NAHB where you can find valuable publications specifically created to help you streamline your business operations
Awards and Recognition — The NAHB Professional Women in Building/National Housing Endowment scholarship fund encourages PWB members and women in the industry to further their education, training and professional development in housing-related programs. Additionally. PWB celebrates local council and individual leadership through their annual awards programs.
Networking — During the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) the PWB Headquarters facilitates one of the best opportunities for PWB members to network and access a variety of resources that support and promote women in the industry. Throughout IBS, thought leaders, executives and industry experts come together in the PWB Headquarters to focus on women’s leadership abilities and perspectives that help advance the industry.
Promotional Events — PWB Week is an annual Federation-wide occasion that sets aside one week in September to celebrate the contributions of women in the residential construction industry. The PWB Week toolkit is available to members year-round at nahb.org/pwbweek and provides ideas for celebrating and promoting the influence of women in the industry.
Source: NAHB
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Professional Women in Building Council
Are the Professional Women in Building Council and Rio Grande Valley Builders Association different organizations?
The PWB Council is an official NAHB-chartered council under the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association. A paid RGVBA membership in good standing is required to join the PWB Council. Any employee of an RGVBA member company may join the PWB Council upon registering and paying $150 in annual dues.
RGVBA dues are not the same as PWB Council dues, and membership for each is billed separately.
How long is a PWB Council membership good for?
The National Association of Home Builders and RGVBA each recognize one full year of PWB Council membership.
• NAHB recognizes PWB Council membership beginning on the first day of the month following your membership payment. If you pay for your membership in mid-March, your membership record will become effective in the NAHB database on April 1st.
• The RGVBA PWB Council will immediately recognize your council membership upon payment, and you will be added to our email lists and invited to participate in upcoming events as a member.
How are PWB Council membership dues used?
Your $150 PWB Council membership dues are split between NAHB and the RGVBA PWB Council for your dual membership.
• $50 of council dues are sent to NAHB to facilitate the creation of your NAHB PWB Member Account.
• $50 of your council dues are used to purchase your local member merchandise, which you will be able to wear to RGVBA / PWB member events to represent your membership with the PWB Council.
• $50 of your council dues remain with the PWB Council to facilitate council events and programs.
You may contact the RGVBA office to learn more about how membership dues are used at [email protected] or 956-686-2932.
If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to RGVBA staff or PWB Council leadership via the form below:
The Rio Grande Valley Builder's Association encompasses Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
We educate and promote the housing and building industry, serving our community and our industry professionals.
