Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association

Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association Welcome to Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association (NIBCA), the voice of Construction

The Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association (NIBCA) was formed in 1918 in response to an industry crisis. World War I had just come to an end and certain businesses were causing instability locally and nationwide by hoarding scarce building materials and selling them at outrageous profits. A small group of Rockford building contractors met and with a handshake agreed to not allow hoardi

ng and to meet regularly on other issues. They called themselves Associated Building Contractors of Rockford. From this principled beginning, the association has broadened its scope and dimension consistently. In the 1930's it became a regional network of contractors covering most of northwestern Illinois. In the early 50's this regionalization was formalized by the association becoming an autonomous chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. With that alliance, our chapter was re-named the Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association and assigned responsibility for the nine northwestern counties of Illinois. With this heightened role NIBCA hired staff, created health and welfare and retirement programs for union employees, bargained contracts, hired legislative consultants, provided full time safety services, developed educational and award programs and settled on a social events calendar. Today NIBCA represents over 200 contractors and industry affiliates, provides a full time staff of four professionals, engages the services of a public relations consultant, an attorney for member use and a legislative liaison in Illinois and Washington.

NIBCA's Education committee was able to award another great summer intern. Mack received a $1000 award for all of his ha...
08/19/2026

NIBCA's Education committee was able to award another great summer intern. Mack received a $1000 award for all of his hard work. Mack interned with Stenstrom Construction Group this summer and he said he is already looking forward to joining Stenstrom next summer!

Mack we wish you the best as you head back to school this year and great success in your future career.

The Education Committee of the Northern Illinois Building Contractors’ Association (NIBCA) is pleased to congratulate Li...
08/13/2026

The Education Committee of the Northern Illinois Building Contractors’ Association (NIBCA) is pleased to congratulate Lily Carpenter on being selected as one of the recipients of the NIBCA Intern Award in the amount of $1,000.

This award recognizes the outstanding performance, positive attitude, dedication, and leadership Lily demonstrated throughout her internship this summer with Kelso-Burnett. Wishing you continued success in your education and future career.

08/05/2026

Ladership Rockford *WINNERS*

The NIBCA Education Committee is pleased to award two NIBCA Member employees complimentary tuition's for this years Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Leadership Rockford Program. It is an 8 - month program to help strengthen their leadership skills and gain a deeper look into the Rockford region including the great organizations, individuals, and opportunities in our community.

Congratulations to:
Tayler Burns with Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning
and
Katelyn Giles with Kelso-Burnett

Lets welcome our newest member The Custer Meisch Group at Morgan Stanley. Be sure to check out their profile on our Memb...
08/04/2026

Lets welcome our newest member The Custer Meisch Group at Morgan Stanley. Be sure to check out their profile on our Membership Directory.

08/01/2026
08/01/2026

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Rockford, IL
61108

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