Metropolitan Builders Association of Greater Milwaukee | Waukesha, WI
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History of the MBA

1942 – Granted independence from the Board of Realtors and recognized by NAHB as an affiliated independent chapter as the Home Builders Institute
1943 – NAHB granted a new charter under the name of the Milwaukee Builders Association
1945 – Association’s first office opened
1947 – A state meeting sponsored by the MBA resulted in the formation of the Wisconsin Builders Association. The WBA used the office and administration of the MBA
1952 – MBA granted extended jurisdiction to add Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties
1953 – MBA offices on Bluemound Road completed
1957 – Scholarship Committee formed to set up an MBA scholarship program
1959 – Name changed to the Metropolitan Builders Association of Greater Milwaukee
1967 – Industry Standards manual produced
1984 – Fall Remodelers Tour started
1989 – Home Builders Expo started
1992 – Spring Tour of Homes started
1998 – Added Jefferson County to our jurisdiction
2002 – Moved into new office building
2004 – Certified Construction Professional program created
2004 – Mortgage paid off
2005 – Abode Magazine launched
2006 – Joe Chudnow became the first MBA member inducted into the NAHB Hall of Fame
2006 – Partners in Excellence Program started
2008 – MBA reaches Top 10 in membership numbers
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N16 W23321 Stone Ridge Drive  |  Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: (262) 436-1122 | info@mbaonline.org


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  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Leadership
    • Bylaws & Code of Ethics
    • Mission & Vision
    • History of the MBA
    • Community >
      • Habitat for Humanity Waukesha County
      • Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
      • Operation Finally Home
      • Revitalize Milwaukee
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Membership Requirements & Application
    • Membership Benefits
    • Search for an MBA Member
    • Committees & Councils >
      • B2B Networking Groups
      • Building Trades Council
      • Construction Arbitration Board
      • Construction Advocacy Council
      • Developing Professionals
      • Education Committee
      • Membership Committee
      • Women in the Construction Industry
    • Spike Club
  • Events and Education
    • Calendar >
      • MBA Events Calendar
      • Community Calendar
    • 2020 Parade of Homes
    • 2021 Parade of Homes
    • Home Building & Remodeling Show
    • Spring Tour
    • General Membership Meeting
    • Connect Events
    • MBA University
    • Building Trades Career Day
  • News
    • Member News
    • Press Releases
    • Media Contacts
    • NAHB Now Blog
  • Consumer
    • Search for an MBA Member
    • View Membership Directory
    • 10 Reasons to Use an MBA Member
    • Build Together
  • Resources
    • Member Resources >
      • Member Directory 2020
      • Board of Directors
      • Contracts & Forms
      • Home of the Week Feature
      • Check Your Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Status
    • Job Bank
    • Event & MBA Logos
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Construction Industry Quality Standards
    • Construction Careers
  • Member Login