News & Events

Join us at Julius M. Kleiner Park for a FREE barbeque to show our appreciation for our members. This event is open to all membership levels. Family is welcome!

*Don't forget, PWB will be collecting school supplies for their Back to School Supply Drive.

School is just around the corner and it's time for our annual Back to School Supply Drive!

Drop off Locations

Associates BBQ on July 16th

BCASWI office by August 8th

Are you looking to enhance your online presence & engage with your audience in a more dynamic way? The Building Contractors Association (BCASWI) invites you to an exclusive, hands-on class: “Intro to Instagram Reels” with Cait Montoya, Owner & CEO of Get Social With Cait.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to Instagram Reels: Discover the key features & potential of Instagram Reels for your business.

• Strategic Promotion: Learn how to use Reels to effectively promote your brand & attract new customers.

• Content Creation: Gain tips & techniques for crafting compelling & engaging Reels content.

• Algorithm Insights: Understand how the Instagram algorithm works & how to maximize your Reels' visibility.

• Trending Audio & Effects: Explore how to use trending sounds & effects to make your Reels stand out.

• Editing Tips: Master editing tricks & transitions to create seamless, professional-looking videos.

• Optimization Strategies: Learn best practices for optimizing your Reels to achieve maximum engagement. 

Don't miss out on our annual BCASWI Clay Shoot-Out! This sells out fast! Join us this year at Caldwell Gun Club for a 100-round competition. Check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. and include a light breakfast and coffee, a safety meeting and shooting will start at 9:30 a.m. The price doesn't include ammunition, but it is available for purchase onsite. A BBQ Luncheon, raffle (including gun and gun safe), and awards ceremony will follow the tournament with winners being awarded a trophy.

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available now! We are in need of Lunch, Drinks, Raffle Prizes, Station Sponsorships & more! This is a great opportunity to get in front of our members. 

Are you planning on being a part of the 2024 Fall Parade of Homes?

DONT MISS THESE DATES!

July 11, 2024 - Parade magazine advertising reservations deadline

(Contact us for availability)

July 17, 2024 - Builder's entry final deadline

If you are a BCASWI member or potential member who are 45 or younger, this is a monthly social networking opportunity hosted by a different builder each month to build professional relationships and encourage our next generation of leaders in the home building industry. We hope to build a community of like-minded young professionals who are looking to connect and grow their network, businesses and careers. If our Young Professionals sounds like a good fit for you, someone in your company, or someone you know, come, bring a guest in the industry, and join us. 

Held on the first Wednesday each month

CONTACT:

Tucker Craig

(208) 377-3577

tcraig@bcaswi.org

Share of Smaller Home Lots Reaches New High

A shift in speculatively built (or spec) home building toward smaller lots continued despite the pandemic-triggered suburban flight and presumed shifts in preferences toward more spacious living. The steadily rising share of smaller lots reflects unprecedented lot shortages confronted by home builders during the pandemic housing boom, as well as their attempts to make new homes more affordable.

Close to two thirds (65%) of new single-family detached homes sold in 2023 were built on lots under 9,000 square feet, which is less than one-fifth of an acre. According to the latest Survey of Construction (SOC), this is the highest share on record and reflects stark changes in the lot size distribution over the last two decades. In 1999, when the Census Bureau started tracking these series, less than half (46%) of new for-sale single-family detached homes were occupying lots of that size.

Click HERE for full article

Check out the video below to see Steve Martinez with Tradewinds taking Idaho's voice all the way to DC!

Our total membership has increased to 497 businesses and individuals, up from 395 at the end of 2023! Thank you for all your hard work in growing our influence and strengthening our voice for the industry in southwestern Idaho.

If you have questions about membership details to share with prospective members, please contact our Membership Director, Tucker Craig, at tcraig@bcaswi.org.

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• Executive Committee (7/16/2024)
• Board of Directors (7/18/2024)