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SRBX is excited to welcome you to attend as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of SRBX with our Gala! This milestone evening will honor our rich history, celebrate our members, and look ahead to the future of the construction industry.

September 8^th, 2026
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

SRBX 125 Timeline

Sacramento Builders’ Exchange

125 Years in the Making

A visual timeline honoring SRBX’s legacy, growth, and continued impact across the Greater Sacramento region and beyond.

1888–1901

Foundations Before the Foundation

Before its official founding, SRBX traces back to 1888, rooted in a mission to build relationships, share knowledge, and support the growing construction industry. In 1901, the Exchange was officially incorporated, formalizing a community that had already been shaping the region for years.

1921

A Growing Community

From the beginning, SRBX brought people together. Events like the Goose Stew at the Masonic Temple reflect a long-standing tradition of connection, camaraderie, and shared purpose.

1950s

Establishing a Home

SRBX established a long-term home base, serving members and the industry from a central hub for nearly 70 years.

1985–1986

A Turning Point

Huldah Johnson becomes the first female Board President, and SRBX launches its first Design Build Competition.

2026

A National Impact

Now reaching over 15,000 students annually, with 35 cities nationwide looking to bring these programs to their communities.

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OUR HISTORY

While incorporated in 1901, the founding of SRBX dates back to 1888. "It's membership consists of all the principal builders and contractors in the City of Sacramento. The purpose of its organization is set forth in the first article of its constitution, as follows: 'The object of the association shall be to encourage a more intimate acquaintance and cultivate a feeling of friendship among its members, to make them better acquainted with the wants and necessities of the building business, arbitrate and settle disputes, if any arise, and generally to advance and protect their business interest as contractors and builders.'"
- Sacramento Daily Record-Union, February 14, 1891