Phone: (813) 253-5733 / Fax: (813) 251-5082



  BENEFITS DIRECTORY  




Cellular Phone 
Verizon Wireless is an industry leader in wireless voice and data products with the largest wireless network in the nation. Through the The Builders Exchange, Alltel is able to offer benefit packages that will help to lower your company’s operating costs while increasing productivity. Product highlights include the nation’s largest enhanced 2-way radio and cellular network, customizable smartphone (Blackberry, Treo. Etc.) and laptop data solutions, competitive pricing structure, and industry leading account management. Please c
all Stuart Michaels at (813) 493-3493 or e-mail at stuart.michaels@verizonwireless.com for a rapid response and needs evaluation.

Construction Bulletin 
Members of TBE receive a construction bulletin that lists current plans and specifications available, bid dates, addenda received, prospective, low and awarded bidders, etc. The bulletin is published weekly. You have the choice of delivery by email or off the website.

Continuing Education 
The Continuing Education Academy offers a unique curriculum designed to teach attendees the management skills necessary to make their business safer and more profitable. Some topics covered in our courses include asset protection, how to recruit and retain key employees, and strategies for business continuation. Learn these and many other skills in either a 7 or 14 hour workshop that also takes care of all of your state mandated requirements. For more information contact us at 813-253-5733.

Credit Union 
Join Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and reap the benefits of a not for profit financial institution. Please mention that you are a part of The Builders Exchange. If you have employees, offer them the same benefit a NO COST to your company as a FREE employee benefit. To become a Select Employee Group, contact Allen Milliron at (813) 837-2451 ext. 2446 or e-mail allen.milliroa@growfinancial.org. For location and hours, visit our website at www.growfinancial.org

Credit Card Program 
Save your company time and money searching less often for networked fueling locations. The Momentum Fuel Card, MasterCard based in accepted everywhere MasterCard is accepted (at more than 21 million locations nationwide). For more information please contact Momentum Groups at 1-877-YR FLEET.

Fleet Vehicle Program 
One-of-a-kind program offer thru Momentum Fleet Management Group on the purchase or lease of all Ford and Dodge makes and models - available to Exchange members and their employees. Program includes ALL MAKES AND MODELS, including standard vehicles, "upfitted" cargo vans, pickups, medium duty trucks, tractor trailers and fork lifts. Contract either Momentum Fleet Management Group - Jack Pyros (866-834-9166) or Bill Currie Ford - Bob Oosting (813- 872-5555) or Enterprise Fleet (813-885-5636)

Insurance 
We can assist you for Group Employee Benefits: Business Life Insurance Disability, Employee Leasing and Payroll Services- Group Insurance.   Call Patrick Highland at (813) 966-1052 or e-mail phighland@netzero.com

Lending
It's important that my company be positioned as a Lending Company that can meet the needs of a rather non static market with a variety of differ needs, because this is one of our strong points. Many times builders need shorter term financing, and many times, due to factors that impact the way borrowers are evaluated, that financing also needs to include some form of creative structing and from bridge loans to mezzanine financing to various equity programs, we have the capacity to address these areas. For more information contact Andrew Bernstein at (813)645-3358 or e-mail at andrew.b@interstarlending.com

Long Distance Service Savings 
Savings on your Long Distance calls. Featuring flat rate of 5.9 cents per minute across the United States. No fees or sign-up charges, free calling card, quality service and the same discounted rates to your employees as a "no-cost" employee benefit. Call First Communications at (888) FIRSTCO or www.FIRSTCOMONLINE.COM.

Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide
A membership directory that includes an alphabetical listing of current members, addresses, telephone numbers and contract representatives is available online. The Buyers Guide that contains a classification of the various construction services, materials, supplies and equipment handled by members of the Exchange.

Notice-To-Owner-Service 
For more information or forms please contact Melissa at the web link of www.midstatebx.com or e-mail mmcnichols@midstatebx.com.

Office Products adn Office Furniture 
Provides a wide variety of office supplies from it's 25,000 item catalog. In addition, we offer an extensive collection of office furniture. For more information please contact Gary Powell at the web link of www.opsfla.com or e-mail sales@opsfla.com.

Phone Service 
Nuvox provider of Local Service, Internet Access, Integrated Voice and Data Product and Specialized Telecommunication Services. . For more information please contact Jose Fernandez at (813) 253-5733 or by email at e-mail jfernandez@tampabx.com.

Planroom Services 
TBE operates one of the only planroom in the area where plans and specification are easily accessible for members desiring to take off quantities and submit quotations. These plans deal with commercial, industrial, public works and governmental construction projects throughout West Coast of Florida.

Private Projects 
Private Projects is a service provided by TBE that allows general contractors, construction managers to distribute plans and specifications electronically, saving the cost and hassle of reproduction and distribution. With Private Projects, document access is provided only to the subcontractors and suppliers who have been given an access code by the general conctrators.Private Projects can save both time and money by streamlining the document distribution process.

Publications
A 25% discount on all R.S. Means cost data and estimating publications. They are the most widely used cost data and estimating publications throughout the United States and Canada. Call TBE at (813) 253-5733 to order.

Rental Vehicles
As a member of TBE you can receive a special discount rate on Enterprise Rent-a-Car already low standard rates. To take advantage of this opportunity call TBE at (253-5733) to get your Corporate Class member number.

Reproduction Services
TBE offers copies of plans and specifications of all projects that are currently on file in our planroom, as well as the ability to copy from documents supplied by members. All documents for current projects are scanned and stored electronically to provide quick turn around on most orders. to order.

Shipping Servivess
Need an extra set of hands? We can help. Unishippers, a single-source shipping service provider! The program will allow TBE members to obtain discounted shipping services through DHL of 10% - 20%, based on total shipping volume, to help increase your bottom line. Our partner, DHL, provides reliable US Express service at budget friendly prices. Save money with your routine domestic and ground shipments. Shipping Internationally? DHL is the world's largest and most experienced international air express network. Call Regina DePhillips at 216-401-6681 for a FREE rate estimate.

Travel Agency 
Guaranteed lowest fares and best travel values by calling Travel Agents International (TAI) at (727) 323-9547.

Workers Compensation
We offer all your Business Insurance needs: Workers Compensation - Liabilty - Auto - Bonding. Call Patrick Highland at (813) 966-1052 or e-mail phighland@netzero.com