ALERT: Demand Action to Lower Lumber Costs
Tariffs on imported Canadian softwood lumber are raising production costs and harming home buyers. With prices above $500 per thousand board feet, we need a solution to protect the home building industry and consumers.
Your voice can make the difference. Take immediate action and ask President Trump to return to the negotiating table with Canada to find a solution to these harmful tariffs. CLICK HERE for information of how you can help.
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PG&E and BIA to Meet On Gas Test
PG&E gas certification manager Josaphine Buennagel will meet with BIA|Bay Area members to discuss concerns about a new gas certification test that will become mandatory for all field employees as of July 1, 2018. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 24, 2018, at PG&E's San Ramon Valley Conference Center, 3301 Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon. The event is restricted to BIA members only.
Click HERE to register.
For questions or comments, contact BIA|Bay Area East Bay Executive Director for Governmental Affairs Lisa Vorderbrueggen at
lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org
or 925-348-1956.
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BIA Unveils Impact Fee Study
Home-builders and developers know firsthand that excessive development impact fees contribute to the high cost of housing in California. Experts at the Legislative Analyst's Office and just about everywhere else agree. But how is the public to really know where those dollars are going, if they are being spent wisely or if the fees are justified? BIA|Bay Area set out to try and answer those questions and more in its newly released report, "San Francisco Bay Area Development Impact Fees: Can You -- Can Anybody? -- Follow the Money?"
Full Story
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Election 2018: Measure L in Lafayette
Lafayette voters will decide on June 5, 2018, whether to affirm the city's prior approval of The Homes at Deer Hill, a 44-unit single-family development on 22 acres north of Highway 24 that features 11 acres of parks, new public trail, parking lot across from Acalanes High School with student drop-off area, sports field and a 3-acre dog park. Full Story
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Developers Eligible for Veterans Funding
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El Cerrito Set To Adopt Inclusionary Rule
El Cerrito is expected to finalize its inclusionary housing ordinance this week and adopt regulations that will, for the first time in this city, require developers to set aside a percentage of their units for low income families. The regulation requires for-sale residential developers to provide as affordable 12 percent of the project on-site. An in-lieu fee is permitted only for fractional units. Rental residential developers must provide 10 percent of the units on-site or they may pay a $17 per sq. ft. in-lieu fee. Full Story
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Redwood City New Affordable Housing Requirements and Density Bonus Update
The repercussions of the adoption of AB 1505 continue in the South Bay as more cities take advantage of the state law authorizing cities to apply inclusionary requirements on rental projects,. At its May 21, 2018 meeting, the Redwood City Council will consider new requirements for the provision of affordable housing with the construction of residential housing projects. Full Story
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San Jose Urban Village Implementation
Seven years after the adoption of its Envision 2040 General Plan, the City of San Jose takes a step closer to developing its urban village centered general plan. At the May 22, 2018 City Council hearing Council will be considering the adoption of a resolution approving the Urban Village Implementation and Amenity Framework (Framework) to further the implementation of the Urban Village General Plan Major Strategy and the individual Urban Village Plans. Full Story
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Contact BIA Members Through Our Database
As a BIA member, you're able to contact other BIA members or groups directly through the Member Information Center (MIC) on our database. Login to that database via our website:
www.biabayarea.org
. Once you're in the MIC, click the Directory tab. Enter your search information. You can search by company name, business category or individual's name. Once you've established your criteria, click Contact These Businesses. For more information, email
membership@biabayarea.org
.
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New Job Posting: Reach Out to All Our Members
A reminder to our membership that you have the ability to advertise job postings on the BIA website. We'll also send reminders out via our Weekly Report. Check out the latest postings by
clicking here
!
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BIA Spring Membership Drive - We Need Your Help!
Help the BIA toward our goal of 100 new members, and help yourself through our financial incentives.
Click here
for recruiter incentives. If you'd like to participate, email
membership@biabayarea.org
and we'll send you all the membership drive information, copy/paste emails to help you reach out, a BIA current membership list, and associate member application. Everyone who participates is invited to the New Member Reception on Wednesday, May 30th. Thanks for investing your time & energy for your BIA!
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Excellence in Home Building Awards
Event Photos NOW Available
The event photos from our photographer are now available. Visit the gallery HERE.
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SMC Workshop: Connect & Succeed with Chinese Homebuyers
There's still seats available for this
Wednesday's SMC Workshop
!
Registration includes continental breakfast, workshop and workbook. Register today
HERE.
Chinese customers are both newly arriving and already established in our communities. There are important cultural patterns to know so that you can build rapport and trust, communicate effectively, and create successful deals. See the home buying experience with insight into the Chinese culture.
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PWB Essentials Drive - Reception May 17
The Professional Women in Building annual baby essentials closes this Thursday, May 17. So many ways to support!
Find a list of wish list items on the event page link below.
Monetary donations can be made directly to HomeAid or thru sponsoring. Let us know you're joining us on Thursday by RSVPing
HERE
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PASS Recovery Brunch @ PCBC - June 28
Join the Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors and Suppliers Committee for a brunch to recover from the first day of PCBC and #RevelSF at Jillian's.
Registration and sponsorships available now, visit the event page for complete details
HERE.
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BIA Annual Golf Tournament - July 16
Join us as we return to Blackhawk Country Club for our annual golf tournament. We sell out every year, so don't wait to secure your spot.
Not a golfer? There are still several ways to participate.
Visit the event page for registration, sponsorship and full details of the event
HERE.
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A Day at the Ballpark - Battle of the Bay, July 20
Join the BIA for a day at the ballpark and a Battle of the Bay at Oakland Coliseum. Bring your clients, colleagues, and family for a fun evening with fireworks.
Sponsorship, tickets and discounted parking are available NOW. Visit the event page
HERE.
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
May 23 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting
June 14 - BRE Board Meeting
June 20 - SMC Board Meeting
June 26 - CHF Hall of Fame
June 28 - Gold Nugget Awards @ PCBC
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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Ruby's Place Playground Dedication!
Last week, we celebrated the completion of Ruby's Place playground and new soccer field with HomeAid partners vanderToolen Associates, BrightView, HEDCO, Ghilotti, Miracle Play Systems and District Attorney Nancy O'Malley and Hayward Mayor Halliday! The entire project cost of $200,000 was covered with grants and donations! Thank you all for creating a wonderful new outdoor space for the children at the domestic violence shelter!
Click Here for more information.
Click Here for before and after photos.
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