Admission is restricted to builders, general contractors and remodelers that are directly involved in one or more phases of the actual construction process.

The purpose of the program is not to restrict trade or deny work to anyone, but rather to recognize and advertise the professionalism of those companies that can meet the standards established by the program.

The following criteria must be met in order to be advertised as a Model Builder:

a. This is a company or corporation recognized in the State of Illinois as a business firm involved in residential construction.

b. This person has four years of continuous construction experience in either general building or sub-contracting.

c. They agree to employ competent people as employees and provide Workman's Compensation insurance, liability insurance, and unemployment insurance. Employees will have payroll deductions taken from their check as required by law and will not be treated as "independent contractors."

d. The applicant must provide letters of reference from three customers of either new homes, contractors, or others for whom they have performed significant jobs.

e. The applicant must provide a bank contact for general information about their character and business practice. Also, three trade references from major vendors must be submitted.

The applicant agrees to use the Home Builders Association of Southern Illinois' (HBASI) contract and specifications as often as possible in dealing with customers to help promote the contract and the image of professionalism.

The applicant agrees to promote professionalism, honesty, integrity, and the HBASI as they deal with customers and people in the home building trade.