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BIA LEADERS PROMOTING YOUR INTERESTS AT UPCOMING CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
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As a BIA member, you automatically enjoy the benefits of our state and national associations
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By Michael Strech, President and CEO, North State BIA
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In a couple of weeks, I will join a group of BIA members as we head to Washington D.C. for NAHB's 2017 Legislative Conference and a celebration of its 75th year anniversary.
Our delegation includes BIA members who have served in a variety of leadership roles in our association, CBIA, and NAHB. Mike Winn of Winn Communities, for instance, previously served as the Chair of the BIA and President and CEO of CBIA. Jeff Pemstein with Homes by Towne is CBIA's 2017 Chair and previously served as Chair of the BIA and as the Area 14-National Area Chair for NAHB. And another former BIA Chair, Barbie Lussier-Davis with Mission West Builders, is a Builder-Director with NAHB this year.
So, why is all this so important?
For starters, it means that you have advocates promoting your interests at the local, state and national levels. Now while most land use decisions tend to be local matters that fall under our purview, CBIA handles issues like last year's statewide school bond, CEQA, and tort reform. On the national front, NAHB is constantly pushing for changes with agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency, while engaging the federal government on matters like monetary and tax policy. To put it simply, your BIA membership effectively entitles you to a comprehensive advocacy program. In today's world of increasing regulations, that's something you and your business will always need.
On a higher level, though, our participation is a reaffirmation of our commitment to what has been an extremely meaningful partnership and one we have every intention of continuing to develop.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS FOR THE NEXT IDEA DISTRICT ON JUNE 7
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Register here for an insightful conversation about housing - and its challenges - in the region
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Kevin Dumler has worked as a staff engineer with Cunningham Engineering since 2015. He is a millennial (and a renter) who is working with the greater Sacramento community to address social and environmental inequities
at the local level. He recently founded House Sacramento as a platform to organize for
more housing.
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Kacey Lizon is the planning manager for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, a metropolitan planning and membership organization of 22 cities and six counties. In her 15 years at SACOG, Kacey has worked on and managed multidisciplinary planning projects aimed at improving the quality of life in the Sacramento region.
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Find out the latest on how our advocates are fighting for you
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS HIGHLIGHTS
- PCTPA Highway 65 Widening: The Draft EIR for the State Route 65 widening is now available. Read more.
- Placer County Affordable Housing Fee Study Workshops: Placer County has rescheduled two affordable housing fee study workshops. Read more.
- Vacant Seat on Rancho Cordova City Council: The City of Rancho Cordova is accepting applications to fill a vacant city council seat. Read more.
- Placer Builder/Developer Council Meeting Recap: Lincoln Mayor Peter Gilbert joined us as guest speaker for our April Builder/Developer Council meeting. Read more.
- Roberto Aragon Appointed to Local Water Board: The BIA is pleased to announce that longtime member Roberto Aragon was recently appointed to serve on the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority. Read more.
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RESURGENT HOUSING MARKET BRINGS LABOR SHORTAGE INTO FOCUS FOR HOMEBUILDERS
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The North State Building Industry Foundation's Rick Larkey breaks down the labor shortage issue for our industry in Comstock's Magazine
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During the first four months of 2007, the Sacramento regional homebuilding industry sold 2,326 new homes. Five years later, and well into the Great Recession, that number had fallen dramatically to 842. But that was then and this is now. Through the first four months of 2017, our industry has completed an impressive 1,888 new home sales. Underscoring the uptick in the homebuilding industry's economic fortunes, in March we sold more than 500 - 527 to be exact - homes in a single month for the first time in a decade.
While this growth is a welcome development and long overdue, more and more homebuilders are growing concerned that our industry simply does not have the workforce to keep up with the pace of consumer demand for new homes both now and in the years ahead. Consequently, a new issue for our industry is emerging: labor shortages.
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RIVINIUS-ORR INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT EDGEWOOD IS ON JUNE 16
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Help support HomeAid during a great day out Edgewood in Lake Tahoe
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Sponsor registration can be completed here for the Rivinius-Orr, while team registration will open on July 5.
And, many thanks to our Title Sponsor, Anthem United, and Polo Shirt Sponsor, Taylor Morrison.
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MEMBER SERVICES AND EVENTS
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With summer upon us, there's a lot coming up at the BIA
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Its time to register for upcoming BIA events
Mark your calendars
- September 15: MAME 42 (entries can be submitted in July)
- October 12-15: Sacramento Home Tour
- Builder submissions will be accepted from July 10 to August 10. Sponsorship and advertising also available now. Contact Angela Tsukiji.
Odds and Ends
- Calling all Owners of Vintage Cars & Bikes
- The Associates Council is coordinating another fun networking event for July 20th, that will feature classic/vintage cars and motorcycles. If you would like to bring your's to shine up and show off, please contact Rebekah Patterson.
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CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE SPOTLIGHT: TAYLOR MORRISON
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At Taylor Morrison, we're about people and purpose
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Homebuyers are our inspiration. Homebuilding is our legacy, and relationships and trust are the foundation of our success. It's this trust that earned Taylor Morrison the recognition of being America's Most Trustedâ„¢ Home Builder.
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