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We Are
BIA San Diego Member Spotlight
Bright Sky Recruiting
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Pacific Coast Builder's Conference (PCBC) 2025
Everyone in one place at one time for a Boutique BSB experience! PCBC blends exhibits, sponsorships, education, and networking with social activations to foster meaningful and international connections.
June 11th -12th
Anaheim Convention Center
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IN THE KNOW
BIA San Diego News You Should Know
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Lower Mortgage Rates, Better Affordability
Na Zhao, P.h.D., Principal Economist, NAHB
As housing affordability remains a critical challenge across the country, mortgage rates continue to play a central role in shaping homebuying power. Mortgage rates stayed elevated throughout 2023 and early 2024. Recent data, however, shows a modest decline in mortgage rates. Even slight declines can have a significant impact on housing affordability, pricing more households back into the market. New NAHB Priced-Out Estimates show how home price increases affect housing affordability in 2025. This post presents details regarding how interest rates affect the number of households that can afford a median priced new home.
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Engage San Diego
Want to have a say in shaping the County’s budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1? A new online ranking tool is now available on Engage San Diego, and you can use it to list the County’s budget priorities in order of importance to you.
You can also stay informed by telling us how you’d like to receive additional budget information. For example, email, text or some other form of communication.
The online tool and survey will close March 28.
A balanced recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will be released to the public on May 1.
Residents can give their feedback in several ways. A list of key days and times is listed on the budget website.
Learn more about how the County’s budget works and what it covers at County News Center.
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Get Involved!
Membership Committee Meeting
April 8th, 2025
11:30 AM
BIA Office
9201 Spectrum Center Blvd
San Diego, Ca. 92123
Please reach out to Shannon Gaunt at shannon@biasandiego.org or Wendy Vazquez at wendy@biasandiego.org for more information.
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
ASSOCIATES
Procopio
Proto-II Wall Systems
LendingOne
KCNET Financial Advisors, Inc.
Cox Castle
Dixieline
Silverwood Landscape Construction
Residential Elevators
PearlX
Chessboard Capital, Inc.
Transworld Trading Partners
Lindsay Windows
California Crafted Marble, Inc.
JUNK TIGERS HAULING & DEMOLITION
Arclin Firepoint
BUILDERS
Lara Builders
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Celebrating the people, places and spaces of North America, The Nationals honors the determination, integrity, creativity and endurance of the best in the building industry — including home builders, developers, associates and consultants. Presented by the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) — a council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) — The Nationals showcase the most exciting trends in New Homes Sales and Marketing, including 55+ Housing and Global Innovation. A diverse panel of industry professionals selected the Gold and Silver Award winners from over 1,200 entries submitted this year.
Recognizing our San Diego Winners
Gold Winners
- Sales Professional of The Year - Josephine Hastings, Shea Homes
- Best Professional Industry Insights Series- The Trades Podcast
Silver Winners
- Sales & Marketing Professional of the Year- Tiffany George, Christian Brothers Interiors
- Community Sales Team of the Year- Micah Ross & Spencer Selva, Shea Homes
- Sales & Marketing Council of the Year- SMC San Diego
- Best Website for a Community- Sudberry Properties for Civita, San Diego
- Best Community Welcome Center- HomeFed Corp. for The Cota Vera Welcome Center, Otay Ranch
- Best Community Amenity- Sudberry Properties, Civita Park / Associate: Schmidt Landscape Design
- Best Interior Model Merchandising: $700,000 to $800,000 - Fox Point Farms- Carriages- Plan 4 by Shea Homes / Associate: Catalina Designs
- Best Single Family Detached Model Home: Under 2,000 SF- Fox Point Farms- Cottages-Plan 5 by Shea Homes
- Community of the Year up to 6 stories- Fox Point Farms by Shea Homes & Nolen Communities / Associate: Kovach Marketing
- Master Planned Community of the Year- Sudberry Propeties- Civita / Associate: Bassenian Lagoni
Congratulations!
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Special Delivery Alert!
The 2025 BIA San Diego Membership Directory is here! Log in below to access.
Printed copies of the BIA directory were mailed to each member company's office
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BIA Member Spotlight
Salam Hasenin, owner of Star Flooring & Remodeling, has been a key figure in San Diego’s construction industry for over 35 years. Since taking the reins of this family-owned business in 2013, Salam has led the company through significant growth, positioning it as one of the city’s leading flooring providers.
Born and raised in San Diego, Salam has always been deeply connected to the city’s thriving business and construction community. "San Diego has truly become my adopted hometown over the last 38 years," he says. With a background in both construction and public sector leadership, Salam was well-prepared for his role in managing Star Flooring & Remodeling. Under his leadership, the company has grown and continued to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and customer service.
Salam is deeply involved in the Building Industry Association of San Diego (BIA), which has played a key role in his professional development. Through BIA, he has built valuable relationships and stayed informed about industry trends and regulatory updates. “BIA has been instrumental in helping me connect with industry professionals and expand our business network,” he shares. As a liaison for new BIA members, Salam also fosters collaboration among contractors, builders, and service providers. He serves on the Specialty Contractor Council board and the Outreach Subcommittee, actively engaging in discussions that shape the future of the industry.
Networking within a busy industry like construction can be challenging, but Salam views this as an opportunity to strengthen business relationships. "It requires extra effort to move beyond initial introductions and build meaningful connections," he admits. However, his commitment to collaboration has played a central role in the company’s success.
When asked to describe himself, Salam sums it up in three words: "Driven. Collaborative. Integrity."
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Salam Hasenin
Star Flooring & Remodeling
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Spring 2025 Districtwide
Career Fair
Hosted at Miramar College at
Compass Point
Wednesday, April 16th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Home Fed Corporation, Lennar and KB Home are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual California Homebuilding Foundation concert fundraiser to be held at the Grand Ritz theater in Escondido on Thursday evening September 11th. This year’s special guest band is E5C4P3-The Journey Tribute. This band is the #1 rated Journey Tribute band in America. You can check out E5C4P3 here
The concert benefits the Foundation’s Donald Chaiken Building Industry Technology Academy program, known by its acronym-BITA. BITA is a State approved, 4-year high school elective shop class which teaches students how to build a house. The intent is to introduce the students to the homebuilding industry and its multiple career pathways. There are currently 62 BITA schools in California with 7 in San Diego County.
This concert is an “industry only” event and is not open to the public. You can review the event sponsorship opportunities and registration details here
Sponsorships come with VIP passes for the pre-concert, rooftop party featuring authentic Mexican street tacos, salsa bar and adult beverages (Margarita Bar sponsor anyone?). Tickets for this event are limited so secure your sponsorship early as it will sell out like last year! We’ve even reserved a hotel block of rooms if you don’t want to drive home a mile from the theater if you have an interest in making a night of it. If you attended last year’s concert, you don’t want to miss out this year! Great food, awesome beverages and all your industry friends! We moved the concert start time to 7:30pm so you’ll be out at 9:00pm.
After all, it is a work night!
If you have questions, contact Mike McSweeney at: mmcsweeney@mychf.org or 619-884-5354.
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BIA San Diego Member Discount
One of our many member benefits:
HBA Rebates
HBA REBATES CALL
APRIL 17th
8:30 am to 9:30am
RSVP to Wendy Vazquez at wendy@biasandiego.org
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Battle of the Councils & Committees
April 17th
9:00 AM to 11:00 am
Hunsaker & Associates Office
9707 Waples St.
San Diego, CA 92121
Join us for this fun filled breakfast where our councils and committees battle it out for your involvement. Learn how to navigate the BIA to maximize your membership! Be a part of the BIA puzzle!
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Spring Alma Mater Golf Tournament
May 2nd
10:00 AM
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course
1275 Quail Gardens Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Join your fellow BIA San Diego members out on the course for the first golf tournament of the year! Wear your best Alma Mater college or high school gear and show your school spirit!
Sponsorships are available!
Limited Remaining!
*Sponsors get first right to reserve a foursome prior to our general membership sale on March 18th*
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Taste of BIA
July 10th
4:30 PM
NTC Park, Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Rd
San Diego, CA 92106
Jump into summer at our member favorite event, Taste of BIA! Join 400+ of your industry peers for an afternoon of carnival fun under the sun with delicious bites, sips, and games prepared by our members at this annual food festival!
Sponsorships are now available!
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