MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The Santa Barbara Contractors Association represents a thriving and collaborative local construction industry. SBCA Members have incredible benefits to help you succeed as a business. We work hard to provide services that produce referrals and networking opportunities. The SBCA hosts events to unite our community creatively and provide support, education, collaboration, and engagement…because we are stronger together!

Joining our membership helps fund valuable educational and safety programs. It provides access to local Planroom and bidding project information, networking opportunities, industry, legal, and safety updates, group insurance, and other related opportunities for the construction sector. 

We also foster interaction between businesses and nonprofits, promoting public awareness of civic groups and supporting programs serving the construction industry and underprivileged communities. By bringing people together, we provide financial assistance and support to many local organizations through volunteerism.

What’s Included in the SBCA Membership?

  • Network of Santa Barbara's leading construction industry and trade businesses.

  • Online & printed directory used by owners + GCs to find local, licensed contractors and subs.

  • For construction industry-related professionals and homeowners.

  • Connect with industry professionals and local businesses at in-person networking events, like our annual Golf Tournament, Construction Awards, Women in Construction Event, and Poker Night!

  • Classes, seminars, webinars, and training. Featuring excellent speakers with topics like Construction Law, Women in Construction, Productivity, Design Trends, Taxes, Benefits, HR, Insurance, etc.

  • Including our printed and online directories, social media posts, website, newsletter, and events. Your professional business listing will go in our printed and online directory. Each business member may select up to three (3) category options. Additional categories are available by contacting the SBCA office at info@sbcontractors.org or by calling (805) 884-1100.

  • Featuring Tailgate Safety Meetings, member spotlights, industry news, employment resources, online classified adverts, and exclusive industry discounts.

  • Our local Planroom is hosted by Tri-Co. Users can view and bid on public projects for free. SBCA members receive a $100.00 download credit and 20% off of print orders.

  • Technology, dedicated service, and construction industry experience that matters.

    • Maintain OSHA Compliance

    • Access safety topics

    • Customized forms builders

    • Document repository

    • Cal/OSHA citation

    • Safety defense

    • Free review of the employee handbook

    • Member rates for the new employee handbook start at $300.00, and free resources for HR & Prevailing Wage questions.

    • Hiring/Termination assistance, labor compliance, and training. Check out their website here.

  • Significant savings on fleet vehicles. Affordable low, medium, and high mileage lease options, side-by -side vehicles, comparisons, and more. Check out their website here.

  • Discounts on Heartsaver® CPR/AED + first aid classes in Santa Barbara.

  • Discounts and benefits. Save on fuel, auto repair, labor & smog services, propane, car washes, and more.

  • The only app every contractor needs. Take & store unlimited photos in the cloud (keeping storage free on your phone) and sync & share with your team, customer, insurance, and everyone in between. SBCA staff and members use this service and highly recommend it. Free, no obligation 14-day trial. Check out their website here.

  • SBCA Members and member employees have access to join the Santa Barbara County Federal Credit Union. Check out the SBCFCU for more information on their offerings.