Membership Information

BENEFITING THE CLIENT, LANDLORD & VENDOR

• Dealing with established, high caliber contractors within the industry. 
• Reassured by stringent RCA membership qualification requirements that are updated annually. 
• Associating with contractors who are accustomed to handling the problems unique to retail construction. 
• Accessing a source for industry-related information and standards. 
• Supporting RCA members' commitment to excellence. 
• Optimizing the value of construction dollars. 
• Receiving a quality product.

• The company is a general contractor with significant business operations in retail construction; members must be engaged directly in retail construction as a general contractor that is a signatory on prime contracts; annual volume of retail work performed by contractor must equal/exceed $5m in volume, or represent 51% of annual volume. 
• The company has an excellent reputation in the industry. Five references are required (minimum of three from retailers, two from architects, landlords, developers, etc.). 
• The company has been a general contractor in the construction business for a minimum of five years. 
• The company is properly licensed in all states where it conducts business. 
• The company carries General Liability and Workers Compensation coverage 
• The company has a favorable Experience Modification Rating (EMR).
• The company is able to provide Performance and Material Payment Bonds from an "A-" or better rated best carrier. (Click here for sample bonding letter)
• Renewals are conducted annually; every three years, members must submit supporting materials; in interim years, members must sign an affidavit indicating compliance with all requirements. 
• The company must submit an AIA qualification statement for board approval.