SF Bay Area Permit Numbers Plunge in June
The housing permit rate in the San Francisco Bay Area plunged 106 percent in June 2020 compared with the same period last year as the region continues to experience the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The nine counties and the more than 100 cities permitted just 1,197 units in June 2020. Full Story
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Sunnyvale Draft Housing Strategy
The Sunnyvale Draft Housing Strategy is now available for public review. The Draft Housing Strategy recommends 13 strategies (Table 10 of the report, pg. 74) to address the most critical housing needs of the community. These strategies have been assigned an Implementation Tier which identifies the priority level and timeframe for each strategy to be completed. Comments on the Draft Strategy and Implementation Tiers should be emailed to jcarloni@sunnyvale.ca.gov no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
In addition, two public hearings will be held on the Draft Housing Strategy:
1. Housing and Human Services Commission: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. Telepresence meeting information will be available online on Aug. 21.
2. City Council: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 7 p.m. Telepresence meeting information will be available online on Oct. 8.
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San Jose Developers Roundtable
The San Jose Developer's Roundtable on Friday, August 14th has a revised start time of 9:30 AM. The meeting will be held via teleconference. Instructions to access the meeting are detailed on page 2 of the Agenda. To view the Agenda please click HERE.
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San Jose Rolls Out Electronic Plan Review Software "PDox"
The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and the Department of Public Works are inviting you to a Virtual Community Webinar/Demonstration that will introduce you to the new Electronic Plan Review software called ProjectDox (PDox). PDox is scheduled to be rolled out by the end of August for five different Planning permits and most of Public Works permits, including major public utility permits. Full Story
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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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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. Our key speaker: Betsy Sheppard, NAHB PWB President, and special guests: John "Chuck" Fowke, NAHB Chairman of the Board and Carole Jones, NAHB PWB Board of Trustee.
Registration is complimentary, but contributions to the PWB scholarship fund is welcomed! Visit the event page HERE to register and full details
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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)
September 14 - HomeAid Northern California Charity Golf Tournament
October 2 - DRE Fall Forum Webinar
October 23 - Women's Conference Webinar
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HOMEAID NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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For the first time in 18 years, we have had to cancel the Annual HomeAid Trap Shoot. In an effort to find alternative ways to raise critically needed funding, HomeAid Northern California is ANNOUNCING a HomeAid Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, September 14th at Blackhawk Country Club. When the BIA|Bay Area's July golf tournament sold out in less than EIGHT minutes, we saw it as a perfect substitution for our cancelled Trap Shoot. We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to support the work HomeAid does to provide housing for the homeless in the Bay Area, as well as enjoy a day out on the golf course! Foursomes are limited for this golf tournament and will SELL OUT! To receive early access and guarantee a foursome, sponsor TODAY! Download the sponsorship flyer HERE. If you have questions or need assistance contact events@homeaidnc.org. Public registration for foursomes will open on Monday, July 24th if openings are still available.
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2020 AMBASSADORS (TO DATE)
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Become an Ambassador Today
Download our Marketing Guide HERE .
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