Who we are...

SLOCBE is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit contractors association established & founded in 1949.

We serve members throughout the Central Coast. Our members consist of Licensed Contractors, Sub-Contractors, (all in good standing with the CA Contractors State License Board),

Companies & Businesses that are engaged in supplying a product and/or service(s) to the construction industry, & Architecture, Engineering and Building Design Firms.

We provide our members an opportunity to connect with each other, continuing education opportunities, and tools to help you grow your business Membership has so many perks!


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SLO County Builders Exchange

We are your Construction Industry Experts in SLO County.


We are dedicated to our contractors & community by being the voice for the
construction industry in San Luis Obispo County. We are an essential partner for your business. SLOCBE has 400+ members who are licensed contractors, subcontractors, & suppliers to the construction industry. Our members have access to some of the best resources, services & support to help improve their business operations for maximum growth,​ Our tools increase their business​ efficiency & productivity so their business can run at its best!
2 Location to serve you. San Luis Obispo and  Atascadero!

San Luis Obispo Office
153 Cross Street #130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Atascadero  Office
4851 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422

SLO Conference Room

Member Testimonials

This is what some of our SLOCBE Members are saying! 
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Benefits of Joining SLOCBE

Some of the added value we offer...

Online Planroom

SLOCBE Online Planroom
site is available for our members.

Planroom benefits include:
 
View plans & specs online

Online takeoffs

 Downloadable PDF files

Email notifications for new projects
and project updates

Go to Online Planroom

Continuing Education

SLOCBE offers relevant & valuable seminars, in-person & virtual on construction-related
topics such as:

Mechanics Liens
Prevailing Wages
RRP
Insurance
Green Building
Safety & Technical Training
First Aid / CPR
Flagging Training
Forklift Certification Course
Quickbooks for Beginners
Construction Accounting 101
Job Costing 101

Members get substantial discounts on classes and seminars. Most Classes are discounted 50%

Join today to get in on the discounts!

Check out our classes

Meeting Space

Our meeting rooms in San Luis Obispo and A
Meeting We have conference rooms available to rent for SLOCBE members and for outside community groups. Call for availability. 

SLOCBE Office Hours
Conference Rooms are available all day and also at night.

San Luis Obispo 
8:30am - 4:30pm

Atascadero
9:00am - 4:00pm

Request a Meeting Room Reservation

Scholarship Program

SLOBE has a scholarship program for graduating seniors and current or re-entry students. To be eligible, the student must be the child or grandchild of a member of the Builders Exchange, an employee of a member, or a child of a member’s employee. The student must be full time status and studying in the fields of construction, engineering, architecture or a similar aspect of construction. Students attending a trade or technical school are also eligible. We have fund-raising events throughout the year to raise money to help further the Construction Industry.

Scholarship Application

Weekly Bulletin

We send our members a digital weekly Bulletin with bid opportunities, bid results, issued permits, lien information, interesting articles, member advertising, upcoming events and classes, and more....

 Example of our Bulletin

Events

SLOCBE puts on many events
for our members. 
2 Annual Golf Tournaments and an
Annual All You Can Eat Crab Feed
 so our members can network and
get to know each other
.

Go to Events

Keeping You in the Loop

We send out "Keeping you in the Loop" update so you can stay up to date on what's happening!

Example of our Keeping You in the Loop

SLOCBE PRINTING SERVICES

Black & White

Both SLO & Atascadero Offices

Color Printing

Atascadero Office Only

Canon Printer

Atascadero Office

hallway between glass-panel doors

SLOCBE MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS ADVANTAGES:
 24-7 Online Plan Room Access
2 Plan Rooms - SLO/Atascadero,
Weekly Job Bulletin,
Education (workshops and webinars),
Community (Events and Mixers),
Reduced Rate Project printing,
Membership Rosters,
Engineer size copiers in both offices
to print or copy your plans,     
Builders Exchange Political Action Committee (BEPAC)

   With over 400 contractors, 
   subcontractors and supplier 
   members — and more being added each day —SLOCBE is the
   voice for the construction industry in SLO County.

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