NAMBA Membership
The North American Modern Building Alliance (NAMBA) brings together leaders across the building industry to advance fire safety and the responsible use of modern plastic building materials.
Founded in 2020, NAMBA is recognized as a trusted voice on building codes, standards, and public policy. We work alongside policymakers, fire safety experts, and industry professionals to promote a balanced, science-based approach that protects people, property, and communities.
Why Join NAMBA?
Membership connects you to a network of experts and gives your organization a voice in shaping the future of safe, resilient buildings.
Champion Modern Building Materials
- Be part of the only organization dedicated to supporting science-based, performance-driven perspectives on plastic building materials in codes, regulations, and public forums.
Shape the Future of Codes & Standards
- Stay engaged in the development of national codes and state legislation while influencing key discussions on flame retardants, material restrictions, and fire safety.
Gain Exclusive Insights
- Access early intelligence on policy trends, regulatory updates, and fire safety research — often before it reaches the wider industry.
Expand Your Network
- Connect with leading manufacturers, architects, regulators, and fire safety professionals in working groups, events, and strategic alliances.
Amplify Your Impact
- Showcase your organization’s leadership at NAMBA events, symposiums, and publications while contributing to industry-shaping conversations.
Membership Benefits
✅ Contribute to codes & standards development
✅ Network with manufacturers, code officials, and researchers
✅ Access exclusive reports, policy summaries, and webinars
✅ Stay informed on building materials & envelope performance
✅ Participate in NAMBA working groups and committees
✅ Contribute to fire safety research & technical outreach
✅ Receive early invitations and member discounts for events
✅ Be recognized as a leader in building fire safety
Membership Tiers
NAMBA offers three levels of membership designed to support organizations and individuals who are engaged in advancing modern building practices and fire safety.
Each tier includes access to NAMBA’s core offerings — such as participation in working groups, exclusive updates, and networking opportunities — with additional features available depending on the membership level.
Executive Member
- Role: Strategic leadership
- Voting Rights: ✅
- Who Can Join: Organizations significantly involved in manufacturing, installing, or supplying plastic building materials used in building envelopes in North America, and committed to NAMBA’s mission.
Regular Member
- Role: Active contributor
- Voting Rights: ✅
- Who Can Join: Organizations significantly involved in manufacturing, installing, or supplying plastic building materials used in building envelopes in North America, and committed to NAMBA’s mission.
Affiliate Member
- Role: Supporter & collaborator
- Voting Rights: ❌
- Who Can Join: Individuals and organizations not directly involved in manufacturing but aligned with NAMBA’s mission — including researchers, consultants, educators, and code developers.
Tier-Specific Features
| Feature | Executive Member | Regular Member | Affiliate Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive updates on building code activity, advocacy strategies, and member initiatives | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Access to member-only webinars and briefings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Opportunity to participate in NAMBA learning and development initiatives | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Early access to CEU programs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Recognition on NAMBA website and at NAMBA events | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Participation on designated NAMBA committees | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Voting rights | ✅ | ✅ | — |
| Regular updates on legislation impacting flame retardants and combustible materials | ✅ | ✅ | — |
| Set strategic direction and annual budget | ✅ | — | — |
| Monitoring of state and federal legislative and regulatory activities | ✅ | — | — |
| Priority access to speaking slots at NAMBA events | ✅ | — | — |
| Joint research opportunities | ✅ | — | — |
Apply for Membership
Ready to Join NAMBA?
Take the next step in advancing fire-safe, resilient, and innovative building practices across North America. Whether you’re a manufacturer, researcher, consultant, or educator, your involvement helps strengthen NAMBA’s mission to improve building fire safety through collaboration, technical leadership, and advocacy.
Get Started
Please fill out the form below to express your interest in joining NAMBA. We’ll follow up with details about membership and next steps.
If you have any questions, please contact Colton Naval at: colton_naval@americanchemistry.com
Join a growing network of professionals advancing fire-safe buildings across North America. We look forward to welcoming you!
