Member Benefits

Becoming a Builders Exchange of Michigan member has its perks! We provide a variety of member benefits – from our exclusive commercial insurance plan to discounts of fuel – to help you grow your construction business!

Member Advantages

Virtual Plan Room

Our virtual plan room allows you to view, print, and download any plan, specification, or addendum that we have received. You can track jobs by specialty, complete measurements and takeoffs, and obtain information on awarded projects.

Need additional training to make the most of your membership?

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Private Planroom Plus

For our member General Contractors who want all of their bid management tools in one place. Send invitations to bid, update your contacts, and we’ll make sure your emails haven’t bounced, verify we have all the documents, and follow up with you on updates.

Are you a General Contractor who wants to save time and money?

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Copy & Scan Services

For a nominal fee, our staff will make copies of the plans and specifications your company orders. These copies can be picked up at our office during business hours.

 

Unsure how to utilize these member benefits and order plans through our website?

 

The Source magazine

Your company is listed for FREE in the Building Resource Guide, a directory of our members, in our magazine! A complimentary copy is mailed to members, partner A/E firms, and schools, townships, and project owners across the state of Michigan.

Interested in advertising your company?

Insurance & Wellness

BX EXCLUSIVE Commercial Insurance Program

Enjoy peace of mind with the Builders Exchange of Michigan Insurance Program, underwritten through Frankenmuth Insurance, knowing that you are getting the best pricing and coverage when it comes to your insurance needs.

Contact Elizabeth Bovard Strong at 616.949.8650.

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UNUM CUSTOM COVERAGE

Choose your benefits and build a customized plan! Options include disability income replacement, life insurance, dental, vision, hearing coverage, and more! Members also receive a 10% enrollment discount!

Contact Spencer Olson at 616.261.7395.

Exclusive Discounts

Preferred Vendors

Among the many other member benefits Builders Exchange of Michigan provides, we’ve also made connections with local vehicle dealerships to help you receive discounts!

Contact Dale Kramer and the Business Elite Team at Berger Chevrolet
at (616) 575-9627

7-Eleven Commercial Fleet Mastercard

NEW NAME! SAME BENEFITS! MORE LOCATIONS!

Save five cents per gallon and earn an additional 25 cents per gallon at over 8,000 7-Eleven/Speedway fueling locations in the United States. Be sure to reference the Builders Exchange of Michigan for the special 25 cent discount! Find locations at: fleet.7-eleven.com/locations

Contact Holden Moll at (760) 918-5933

7FLEET Diesel Network Mastercard

NEW BENEFIT! 7FLEET DIESEL NETWORK MASTERCARD!

Save an average of 53 cents per gallon on truck diesel lane gallons fueled in the 7FLEET Diesel Network. The 7FLEET Diesel Network Mastercard offers significant discounts on diesel at the over 260 locations that make up the 7FLEET Diesel Network as well as discounts on commercial truck lane diesel across the AMBEST network.

Contact Holden Moll at (760) 918-5933

Professional Services

Rehmann Managed IT Solutions

Up to 25% off Rehmann Managed IT Solutions including: Managed Cloud Services, Managed Networks Solutions, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Professional IT Services, Managed Services, and Point-Product Solutions.

Contact Tim Weber at (616) 301-6414

123Net + Rehmann

123Net has partnered with Rehmann to offer high-speed fixed wireless solutions for a 10% discount exclusive to BX members.

Contact Tim Weber at (616) 301-6414

Rhoades McKee

Rhoades McKee PC’s Bruce Courtade has been providing free legal series seminars each year to all Builders Exchange of Michigan members. 

Contact Bruce Courtade at (616) 233-5152

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Lake Michigan Credit Union

Lake Michigan Credit Union is offering Builders Exchange of Michigan members programs and benefits to help companies and employees earn more when they save and pay less when they borrow. Keep your business growing by utilizing personal banking services including the Paycheck Protection Program, special relief loans, increased credit card limits, & more!

Contact Marty Peltier at (248) 505-4622

Midwest Capital Advisors

Members have access to a fee-only registered investment advisor providing wealth management, financial planning, and company-sponsored retirement plan management.

Contact Midwest Capital Advisors LLC at (616) 454-9600

Entrepreneurial Operating System

Entrepreneurial Operating System is offering Builders Exchange of Michigan members a Free 90-minute consultation and a free copy of the book, “Traction” for those who sign up for a consultation.

Contact Nathan Beene at (616) 826-6144

Guilde

Guilde, the newest partner of Builders Exchange of Michigan. This collaboration merges valuable industry resources with state-of-the-art technology, offering contractors comprehensive, cutting-edge estimating tools.

Contact Donovan Wright or email build@tryguilde.com

Scholarships

Western Michigan University (WMU)

The Builder Exchange of Michigan scholarship is open to currently enrolled full-time sophomore, junior and senior students in the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering. The scholarship will award a minimum of one-time $750 per academic year. The minimum GPA is 3.0/4.0 and students with demonstrated financial need.

Ferris State University (FSU)

The Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids & Western Michigan Endowed Scholarship is for a full-time student majoring in Construction Management or Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and the scholarship amount varies annually. Financial need is not a criterion.