Oakland Seeks Input on Innovative Construction Methods
The City of Oakland is seeking to better understand the use of innovative construction methods, such as 3-D printing, factory-built housing, container architecture, tiny homes, and other unconventional methods. The objective is to learn more about the types of innovations being used, who is using them, and the barriers to more widespread use. The City has asked BIA Bay Area to notify its members about the availability of a survey available
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For any questions, contact:
Alyssa Chung
URBAN PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
388 17th Street, Suite 230
Oakland, CA 94612
510.251.8210
achung@up-partners.com
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EBMUD Hosts Developer Forum
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is hosting a half-day forum with developers on Aug. 15, 2019, to discuss the project application process and challenges facing the building industry. Agenda items include the district's new business office, water conservation, engineering, planning, and pipeline design and infrastructure. Developers have already indicated that they wish to discuss with the district a variety of issues: Full Story
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Contra Costa Fire Seeks Impact Fee Hikes
Contra Costa Fire Protection District staff will seek a significant increase in its existing fire service impact fees for new homes and businesses in the unincorporated areas of its district, Antioch and Pittsburg. Last increased in 2006, the district proposes to hike the fee by $379, up from $591 per single-family unit to $970, or 64 percent. The multi-family rate is proposed to rise $175, up from $285 per unit to $460 or 61 percent. Full Story
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PWB Lean In Circle with Jackie Shipley, Aug. 8
Join the PWB for a PWB/BIA member only event with Jackie Shipley, President and CEO of New Home Professionals.
A Lean In Circle
is a small group of peers who meet regularly to support each other and learn new skills.
Seating is very limited, register today
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Battle of the Bay at Oracle Park, August 13
Gather your teams, customers and colleagues and join the BIA for a day at the ballpark. Enjoy the summer with an evening out the scenic Oracle Park in San Francisco.
Limited tickets are available and include tailgate at the Sierra Pale Ale Plaza PLUS $25 food and beverage credit. Register today on the event page
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SMC Wine Wednesday Mixer, August 21
Join the Sales & Marketing Council for the last mixer of the summer. Sponsorships available.
Register today
HERE
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PASS Chili Cook-Off, August 22
Join the Purchasing Agents, Suppliers and Sub-Contractors for an epic chili cook-off to cap off the summer! Partner up and secure one of the limited competitor spots for $250.
Registration is NOW open! Visit the event page
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
Check out our full calendar on our website
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HomeAid Trap Less than 2 Months Away!
HomeAid's 18th Annual Trap Shoot is less than 2 months away, so hurry and sign up before the event sells out! Thank you to our sponsors who have stepped up to support HomeAid's efforts to end homelessness in the Bay Area with the 18th Annual HomeAid Trap Shoot on September 12th!
Brookfield Residential, Pulte Homes, Dustin Bogue, Cen Cal Plastering, Victory Fire, Branagh, Thorpe Design, Housing Capital, a division of US Bank, Kleary Masonry, Ponderosa Homes, Shea Homes, TRIPointe Homes, Trumark Homes, XL Construction, Benicia Plumbing, Blue Mountain, Carlson Barbee & Gibson, Dahlin Group, Edenbridge Housing, First American Title, GMEP Engineers, Heritage Bank, Heritage One Doors, KTGY Group, SDG Architects, Simpson Strong Tie, Warmington Residential, William Lyon Homes and Residential Design Services!
Click
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for more information about the HomeAid Annual Trap Shoot set for Sept. 12, 2019.
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