Joint BIA Regional Policy Committees Meet To Review Election Choices
At a special joint meeting of the BIA|Bay Area East and South Bay Regional Policy Committees, members will make recommendations for support to the BIA's BUILD JOBS Political Action on local candidates and issues headed to the general election on Nov. 3, 2020. The Zoom video conference will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2020. Click HERE to register. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration in the event confirmation email. For questions or comments, contact BIA's Lisa Vorderbrueggen at lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org or Patricia Sausedo at psausedo@biabayarea.org.
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City of San Jose Reach Code Meetings
Following up on the City of San Jose's adoption of a building reach code that incentivizes all-electric buildings across all building types and prohibits natural gas connections in all new low-rise residential construction, the City is considering a draft expansion of natural gas infrastructure which would increase the types of buildings covered by the code. In June the City Council moved to proceed with drafting an ordinance to expand the City's natural gas infrastructure prohibition ordinance to all buildings, with an exemption application process available for restaurants, hospitals, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. The City has two upcoming meetings to cover the updates to the reach code, including technical design considerations such as best practices for water heating for all electric buildings. The Zoom meetings are scheduled for August 5th at 12:00-1:00pm, and August 12th 4:00-5:00pm. Register for the meetings HERE.
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City of Fremont Community Development Safety Updates
The City of Fremont Community Development Department has updated safety measures at the Development Services Center and online permit services, as well as new safety protocol for construction sites. Full Story
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Welcome New Members from July
Thank you to the following companies for joining the BIA Bay Area in July! Please take a few minutes to review the list and should anyone need contact information, please reach out to membership@biabayarea.org.
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Is your company providing COVID-19 resources to assist BIA members?
BIA Bay Area is compiling a list of resources being offered by our member companies to share with the BIA Bay Area membership. If your company is providing webinars and/or literature that can assist BIA members with safety protocol, employer guidelines, financial aid resources, etc. please let us know. BIA Bay Area will be providing a link to a "COVID-19 Resources Page" that will allow members to access the information you provide. Please send any links to Zach Otting, zotting@biabayarea.org.
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Job Postings - Are You Hiring?
Did you know as a BIA Bay Area member you can post jobs on the BIA website? Just log in to the Member Information Center and click "Job Posting" in the left menu. Posting a job is complimentary to members. If you have questions, email membership@biabayarea.org.- Blue Mountain Construction Services - HVAC Installer I
- Blue Mountain Construction Services - HVAC Installer II
- Blue Mountain Construction Services - HVAC Journeyman
- Blue Mountain Communities - Purchasing Coordinator New Home Division
- Associa Northern CA - Maintenance Tecnician
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All BIA members are welcome to register for meetings and events on our website.
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First Fridays Virtual Networking Mixer, Aug. 7
Join your fellow young professionals for a casual opportunity to network and create relationships. While we encourage participation, feel free to join us if you'd just like to listen in.
Looking forward to meeting some new faces! Members only event. Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
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California Building Industry Association Legislative Update, Aug. 7
Join us this Friday as the following guests from CBIA will provide us with an informative legislative update on SB 281, permit extension legislation, results from recent builder surveys, as well as regulatory, code and building updates.
- Michael Gunning, Sr, Vice President Legislative Affairs
- Kimberley Dunn, Sr. Vice President Public Policy
- Christopher Ochoa, Sr. Counsel for Codes, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
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Midday Mentoring with Cheryl O'Connor, HomeAid Northern California (Webinar), Aug. 14
Join us as Cheryl shares with us a bit of their career, journey, mentorship advice, and the importance of the BIA and how to get involved.
Members only event. Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
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A Centennial Celebration with NAHB PWB, Aug. 18
The Professional Women in Building honors the centennial of the woman's right to vote by celebrating our own council at the local, state and national level. Join us for an exciting history of the Professional Women in Building with special guests: Chuck Fowke, NAHB Chair, and Betsy Sheppard, NAHB PWB President.
Members only event. Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
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BIA/PASS - Building Industry Update Webinar with Brian Olin, Lennar, Aug. 19
The BIA|Bay Area continues the series with builder member, Brian Olin, Division President, Lennar.
Register today on the event page HERE.
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43rd MAME at the Drive-In at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Aug. 27 - Registration NOW Open
Join the Sales & Marketing Council as we recognize our industry's most outstanding builder, sales, marketing, and trade professionals who have distinguished themselves by working hard to deliver their best each day for the betterment of our industry.
Space is limited, so register early!
Visit the event page for full details HERE.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events - Save the Date(s)
August 18 - PWB Webinar a Celebration of Women
October 2 - DRE Fall Forum Webinar
October 23 - Women's Conference Webinar
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HOMEAID NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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After 6 years of planning, HomeAid will begin construction of the Bay Area Rescue Mission "Bridge of Hope" shelter for women and children in Richmond this fall! Bridge of Hope will provide housing for 114 women and children experiencing homelessness with 26 studio-type living areas and provide critical job skills training and services needed to work towards self-sufficiency and permanent housing. If you would like to support this critical housing project, please contact Cheryl O'Connor.
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2020 AMBASSADORS (TO DATE)
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Become an Ambassador Today
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