Q&A with SIBA 2025 Board President Scott Plocher (President, Plocher Construction)

Re-Published With Permission From Construction News and Review

By Kerry Smith Buck

CNR Magazine sat down with Scott Plocher, 2025 Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) board president, to learn more about him and his service to the organization.

Q: Is this the first time you’ve served as president (or served on the board) of Southern Illinois Builders Association?

A: I began serving on the SIBA board of directors in 2010 and became president on Jan. 1, 2025.

Q: How long has Plocher Construction been a member of SIBA?

A: Our construction company has been an active member of SIBA since January of 2008.

Q: As you begin to serving as leader of SIBA board in 2025, what are some goals and priorities that come to mind? What do you seek to accomplish for SIBA?

A: Our goal as a board is to increase awareness of SIBA and all the benefits and services it has to offer, such as timely commercial project information, safety training, labor relations and continuous monitoring of legislation affecting the construction industry.

Q: What “ingredients” differentiate the Southern Illinois Builders Association from other industry organizations?

A: Just some of the ways SIBA differentiates itself include the tracking of more than 3,000 commercial construction projects annually; an online plan room to view plans, specifications and addenda; a variety of safety training classes and educational workshops and seminars; and networking events to bring together architects/engineers, unions, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. We represent approximately 500 commercial general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.