Builders' Association of India (BAI) was formed in 1941 in Pune with guidance from Brigadier Jackson, who also allotted office space in the Military Compound. The then office of BAI, aptly named `Jackson Hut' in his memory, is still being used by BAI.

During last 68 years since its inception, BAI movement has grown in leaps and bounds and at present has 97centres spread over the length and breadth of the Country, with its headquarters a Mumbai