Our History:
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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 The original association has developed into one of the largest and most active Builders’ Exchanges in the Western United States and is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing the overall construction industry in Northern California. |
CW Dailey, 1891 Board Secretary, Photo Circa 1916
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Goose Stew held at the Sacramento Masonic Temple in 1921
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Prior to 1916, the Exchange was located in a three-story building at 1013-10th Street, Sacramento. In 1925 it moved to 1508 “J” Street, and became known as the Builders’ Institute of Sacramento. Several years later the Institute consolidated with two other groups and incorporated under the name: Sacramento Builders’ Exchange, Inc., a California non-profit corporation organized to serve the total construction industry.
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After operating at four interim locations, the Exchange purchased an office building site at 14th and “T” Streets in Sacramento in 1949. In January 1951, the Exchange moved into that office building, which was designed by Leonard F. Starks to meet the special needs of an Exchange operation. Second floor and first floor additions were added in 1955 and 1962, bringing the total building area to 13,700 square feet. In addition to administrative offices and plan room, the Exchange also had 10 private estimating booths for use by the members. The Exchange office building also has 26 private rental offices, available only to members. In 1965, the directors purchased additional adjacent property in order to provide more adequate parking for members. In 2017, the directors purchased 5370 Elvas Avenue and completed significant tenant improvements to meet the needs of the Exchange. In December 2017, the Exchange moved into its current home.
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Huldah Johnson was elected the first female Board President in 1985.
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SRBX is a member of the Golden State Builders Exchange Network - home of the largest online plan room in the state of California. The GSBE Network represents more than 18,000 member companies. SRBX is also a partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF). CIEF is one of the fastest growing construction workforce development programs in the nation - serving more than 17,000 high school students annually. The joint "recruit and retain" partnership between the two organizations has led to one the fastest growing Women in Construction programs in the nation.
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