Building Chicagoland together since 1939
BIAGC represents the entire building industry, from builders and remodelers to developers, architects, designers, suppliers and trade partners.
The voice of Chicagoland’s building industry
Since 1939, BIAGC has brought Chicagoland’s building industry together: builders, remodelers, developers, architects, designers, suppliers and trade partners.
Our mission & vision →To be the voice of Chicagoland’s building industry: advocating for the businesses that design, build, remodel and supply our region’s homes and communities, connecting them, and helping them grow.
Every era of Chicago building
Every name marks a chapter in how Chicagoland builds. Today’s name includes everyone who builds the region.
More than 85 years of building together
Swipe through the years and open the full story from the BIAGC archives.
Board of Directors
The BIAGC Board of Directors brings together some of Chicagoland’s most influential building industry leaders. The board meets monthly to address the most pressing issues facing the association and its members.
Officers
Dave Eastham
TreasurerLurveyRead bio
Dave has been part of the wholesale landscape and building industry since 2000, building his career around relationships, operational leadership, and product expertise. He currently serves as Location Manager of Lurvey’s Volo facility and as Product Line Manager for Natural Stone across the company’s multi-location footprint. He specializes in natural stone for both building and landscape applications, with deep experience in sourcing, specification, and custom stone fabrication. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with builders, contractors, architects, and designers to ensure materials are not only beautiful, but practical, profitable, and built to perform in the Midwest climate. A lifelong Illinoian, Dave is passionate about the Chicagoland market and its impact on the broader building industry. He believes strong industry associations play a critical role in education, advocacy, and strengthening connections between professionals. As part of the incoming BIAGC leadership team, he looks forward to supporting members, encouraging collaboration, and helping advance the residential building community throughout Greater Chicago.
Leadership Committee
Committee Chairs & Members
Advisory & Staff
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Creating the History of BIAGC – An Association in the Making
Read the story →Chicago Home Builders Grow with Nation: 1939-1960
Read the story →City Builders Join with Suburban Builders to Form the Largest Builders Association in the U.S.
Read the story →Looking Back – the 1990’s and Beyond
Read the story →Be part of the next chapter
Join the association that has spoken for Chicagoland’s building industry since 1939.
Our 2026 Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
These companies invested in Chicagoland’s building industry this year. Please thank them with your business.
