Oakley Pulls Back Park Fee
In direct response to BIA|Bay Area and its members' comments, Oakley city staff withdrew a proposed 15 percent increase - $1,437 per single family house - in its park impact fees and directed its consultant to revise the nexus study. Staff anticipates that when the updated analysis is completed, the park fee will remain the same or perhaps drop. Full Story
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PG&E Hosts Applicant Install Workshop
Developers are invited to a special workshop where PG&E will discuss updates and provide training on its applicant install process. The workshop will be held on March 29, 2017, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center, 3301 Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon. The meeting will cover the following subject areas: applicant install process flow overview; new compliant desk requirement for inspection paperwork review; operator qualification program update; at-risk elimination feedback; as-built paperwork training; and Q&A. To RSVP, contact PG&E's Harsh Grover at
hxgg@pge.com
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Los Altos Development Moratorium Extension
On Tuesday, March 14th the Los Altos Council voted unanimously to adopt an 8 month development moratorium extension on El Camino Real. A letter citing legal objection from BIA General Counsel and a letter outlining BIA policy objections were submitted along with testimony at the public hearing.
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PASS 2017 Builder Outlook Lunch - Thank You!
Thank you to all those that attended the PASS Lunch. It was a sold out event.
Big thank you to our Corporate Sponsor: Blue Mountain Construction Services and our Exhibitor Sponsors: AmeriSink, Citadel Roofing & Solar, HomeSite Services, Jeld-Wen Doors & Windows, Rain Bird and Riggs Distributing.
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Excellence in Home Building Awards - April 21
Our big awards show is a month away! Visit the event page
HERE
for tickets, sponsorship opportunities, room block and our list of finalists.
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PASS Trade Show - Secure Your Exhibitor Tabletop Today
Join the Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors and Suppliers committee for a Cinco de Mayo celebration and trade show on Thursday, May 4th! Reserve your exhibitor tabletop today and secure your priority in line to select your location. Visit the event page
HERE
for full details.
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Build It Green: Beyond Energy Efficiency May 18
Building industry innovators are moving quickly beyond the standard practices on energy efficiency. Are you keeping up with these innovations and delivering the best results for your clients - or stuck in outdated practices? Join Build It Green as we bring together leading industry experts with hundreds of every-day building and home professionals. Cutting-edge workshops, seminars, product demonstrations, and certification trainings will deliver practical knowledge that can be incorporated into your business immediately.
Click here
for more information.
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SMC Dinner & Program - Save the Date June 7
Mark your calendar, more details to come!
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May 10 - PWB Essentials Drive
June 7 - SMC Dinner & Program
July 18 - Annual Golf Tournament & Wine Tour
August 1 - Day at the Ballpark: A's vs. Giants
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SMC Giving Event a Success 
The BIA Sales & Marketing Council Giving event generated 640 Care Kits for homeless youth and families at DreamCatcher and Shelter, Inc.!!! Thank you so much for your support to provide basic necessities for the homeless. Special thanks to the Charity Committee for SMC and to 2016 HomeAid Volunteer of the Year Jerry McCarn who went above and beyond to gather donated items!
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for BIA's Housing4All blog, where you will find news about the Bay Area's housing shortage along with videos, statistics and an opportunity to join us in our quest to provide housing for all.
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