HomeAid and BIA|Bay Area Team Up To Help North Bay
HomeAid Northern California and BIA|Bay Area have joined forces and formed BuildAid, which will raise funds and pool resources to help the families who have lost everything in the devastating North Bay fires rebuild their lives.
Click here to learn more about BuildAid, how you can help and where to donate!
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On Wednesday, November 1 the Morgan Hill City Coucil voted to adopt a BIA policy recommendation that full cost recovery fees be phased in over a 1+ year period. The fee increases are a result of a development services study that showed development, building, and inspection fees needed to increase to keep pace with salaries. Full Story
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 Technology Is Focus in Walnut Creek
Current and future technology is the focus for Walnut Creek's Development Services Forum on Nov. 17, 2017. Staff will share the latest technology, talk about what to expect in the future and ask for your feedback. For example, what would you like to see as we move to digital plan check? What kinds of permits would be helpful to apply for online? Does the city's vision for a cost calculator match your own? The forum will be from 7:30-9 a.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room in Walnut Creek City Hall. Attendance is free but the city asks that you reserve a seat.
Click Here
to RSVP.
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Brentwood Proposes Fee Updates
The Brentwood Public Works Department is proposing updates to the city's slate of seven development fees that will result in an overall 2.6 percent increase. Click Here to download a fee comparison chart, the proposed fee chart and the fees effective as of July 1, 2017. The Brentwood City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the adjustments on Nov. 14, 2017. Full Story
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 Pleasanton Considers Universal Design and Housing Updates
Proposed revisions to Pleasanton's universal design and affordable housing ordinances will be unveiled at a joint meeting of the Pleasanton Planning and Housing commissions set for Nov. 8, 2017. The city is considering amending its Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to require 20 percent of units in detached single-family projects of 15 units or more to be "affordable by design" or "compact," which is defined as being between 500 and 1,800 square feet. Full Story
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Hayward Moves to Revise Affordable Housing Fee
Hayward is set to increase its affordable housing in-lieu fee fourfold to a rate of $15 to $20 per sq. ft. plus make other amendments to its ordinance. The Hayward City Council will hold a public hearing on the fee and the related ordinance at its meeting on Nov. 7, 2017. Full Story
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Welcome New Member for October
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BIA Membership Drive: Double Incentives for Recruiters
The BIA's annual fall membership drive closes next Thursday, November 16. We're doubling incentives for recruiters through the end of the drive. The top recruiter could win a grand prize of up to $1,500! Recruiters:
click here for more details
but remember: Times Two. New member incentives,
click here.
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that the
North Coast Builders Exchange
is organizing a
Tool Replacement Program
. The devastating fires in the North Bay cost thousands of people their homes many their livelihood. They are matching builders who need tools with the donated tools they receive. Click the link above for more information on the program or to donate.
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BRE Workshop, November 9 in Sacramento
The BRE Committees of both North State and Bay Area BIAs have arranged an important workshop at the Bureau of Real Estate onNovember 9th from 9am to 12pm to meet with BRE staff in Sacramento. Expert speakers will cover Purchase Agreements, Condo Plans and Escrow Instructions.
Location: Bureau Of Real Estate, 1651 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
The meeting room is the Main Conference Room located just inside the main entrance. For more information, email
deena.schwegler@sheahomes.com.
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PWB Become a Champion - Nov. 9
The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) concludes their successful Champion Series on Thursday, November 9th with Become a Champion. Linda Gates and Casey Case with Gates + Associates will share how they have embraced mentorship in the ongoing success of their business.
Visit the event page to register
HERE.
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Bay Area Business Community supports Band Together Bay Area - Nov. 9
The business community is developing a unified response to the North Bay fires. It's called
Band Together. Led by some of the region's largest employers and business groups, Band Together is a benefit concert on November 9th at AT&T Park to raise money to support North Bay Fire relief and rebuild. We see this as a major opportunity for the business community to mobilize and make a significant contribution. Some companies have pledged $25,000. Some have pledged $2 million. Any donation is welcome. Companies who are able to donate over $25,000 will be recognized in Band Together concert materials and receive tickets to the concert, which will feature Metallica, Dave Mathew's Band and G-Easy.
Donations can be made
HERE
All funds raised will be distributed by the highly regarded non-profit group, Tipping Point, to organizations like the North Bay Fire Fund, Catholic Charities, Napa Community Foundation to name a few, for short term relief but also mid and long term investments.
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Annual PASS Reception & Toy Drive - Nov. 16
Join the following builders for this member ONLY event: CalAtlantic Homes, DeNova Homes, Lennar Homes, Meritage Homes, PulteGroup, Signature Homes, SummerHill Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, TRI Pointe Homes, William Lyon Homes, and more to be announced. Each attendee will receive the (digital) Builder Project Directory after the event.
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John Burns Economic Forecast - Dec. 7
Registration is NOW open for the annual John Burns Economic Forecast breakfast.
Join the BIA for the final event of the year!
Early bird registration is available now through November 16. Take advantage of the savings and register TODAY! For full details, visit the event page
HERE
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January 26 - BIA Installation of Officers
April 20 -
Excellence in Homebuilding Awards
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HomeAid LIVE with the one and only Air Supply is November 13th! Sponsor or get your tickets today for what will be an amazing evening of entertainment and purpose. Visit
www.homeaidnc.org
or email
events@homeaidnc.org
with any questions.
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