Builder Update Magazine

Builder Update is the official publication of the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio. 

The first issue of Builder Update was published in 1982. For the past 28 years, Builder Update has focused on sharing information about members and developments in the residential building industry of central Ohio.

The magazine currently has a circulation of more than 1,000, including builders, remodelers, developers and service professionals in the residential building industry. According to the BIA Communications Audit, 85% of BIA members read Builder Update when it arrives in the mail.

The magazine is published bi-monthly. Interested in advertising in the magazine? Click HERE to learn more.

Regular columns include:

  • "President's Pen" from Zenios Michael Zenios
  • "Legal Outlook" from attorneys at Wiles, Boyle, Burkholder & Bringardner
  • "Executive Director's Report" from Jim Hilz
  • Builder and Associate profiles
  • BIA seminar and event announcements and recaps
  • "Grade Stakes" section highlighting BIA members' achievements
  • Building permits for five central Ohio counties
  • And much more!

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