BAGI

Housing affordability is not driven by one factor.
Labor availability, interest rates, regulations, permitting timelines, land costs, and supply challenges all influence what it takes to bring new homes to market.
That is why BAGI continues to focus on informed conversations around affordability, responsible growth, and housing access across Central Indiana.

The market is challenging, but demand has not disappeared.

NAHB’s latest update shows custom home building remains resilient, even as higher rates, rising costs, and affordability concerns continue to affect the broader housing landscape.

That’s why BAGI’s work matters: bringing builders, leaders, and communities together around real housing solutions for Central Indiana.

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Are clients seeing the level of expertise you have already earned?

For accomplished builders and remodelers, NAHB’s newest master-level credentials offer a way to back up your experience with national recognition.

The CMBP and CMRP credentials are designed for professionals who want to reinforce trust, strengthen credibility, and separate their company from the competition.

Read the full NAHB article: https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/05/win-business-with-nahbs-newest-master-credentials

Learn more and register for exams: https://storefront.nahb.org/Catalogs/NAHB/NAHB-Education/41062

Finding the right builder makes all the difference.

BAGI’s Builder Directory connects you with trusted professionals across Central Indiana—from custom homes to remodeling and everything in between.

Start your search with confidence: https://directory.bagi.com/builder-directory/FindStartsWith?term=%23%21

The best industry connections are not always made in a meeting room.

Sometimes they happen over a little friendly competition, a walk through an active jobsite, or a day on the course with people who understand the work and the opportunity ahead.

That is the energy of summer with BAGI: more visibility, more momentum, more conversations, and more chances to stay connected to the leaders moving Central Indiana homebuilding forward.

The industry is showing up this summer.

Find your next BAGI event and get in the mix: https://directory.bagi.com/events

The best meetings come with ideas you can use, people you should know, and a dog named Ruby. 🐾

Yesterday’s Young Professionals Impact Team brought together education, networking, and a little fun at Mainstyle Flooring. The afternoon started with a practical AI discussion led by Jeremy Dearringer with NewPro Containers, then shifted into a social hour with games, drinks, and plenty of time to connect.

A big thank you to Mainstyle Flooring for hosting, Eli for helping make it happen, and Ruby for serving as the official YP mascot of the day.

Don’t wait for the recap next time. Join us at an upcoming BAGI Impact Team meeting: https://directory.bagi.com/events

How many platforms does it take to run your business before the tools start creating more work than they save?

This week's Small Business Owner Impact Team dug into the systems, apps, and everyday processes members use to manage clients, projects, communication, scheduling, billing, and follow-up.

From duplicate client entry to deciding which tools are worth keeping, the conversation was practical, honest, and built around real business challenges.

Bring your business challenges to the table.

Find the next BAGI Impact Team meeting and join the conversation: https://directory.bagi.com/events

Clear expectations lead to better builds.

BAGI Builder Standards help align communication between builders and homeowners, creating a more consistent and transparent building process from start to finish.

It’s one way BAGI continues to raise the standard for quality across Central Indiana.

Learn more: https://www.bagi.com/builder-standards/

What does a BAGI membership actually give you?

🏛️ Advocacy that protects your business and strengthens the industry.

🤝 Access to builders, partners, decision-makers, and industry leaders.

📊 Insights that help you stay informed, competitive, and prepared for what’s next.

💼 Member discounts that add real value beyond the room.

Don’t stay on the outside of the conversations shaping the industry.

Explore Membership Benefits:
https://www.bagi.com/membership-benefits/