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End-of-Session Legislative Update

California Building Industry Association

Toplines

· 6 CBIA-sponsored bills currently on the governor's desk pending signature

· All 5 bills designated Housing Killers at the start of the year dead for 2025 (i.e., two-year bills) or amended to address CBIA's concerns

· CBIA's AB 130 VMT legislative fix, SB 508, put into print as a two-year bill (the only organization able to get their trailer bill clean-up language into print before the end of session)

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Builder Member Spotlight

Hear from Brock Hatch and Brian Brusche from Rockwood Construction and Jessica Cassolato from The Dinerstein Companies on how to navigate the construction bidding process is key to landing the contract. Join us to explore proven techniques and essential tools that can help you submit winning bids. Whether you're part of a large construction firm, run a small business, or work independently as a tradesperson, this session offers valuable insight to help you bid more effectively and completely.

November 5th

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Symons Fire Protection

Associate Member Spotlight

Riding Waves & Redefining Risk: Andrew’s BIA Journey

Growing up in the laid-back beach town of Encinitas, Andrew developed a passion for surfing and community that still shapes who he is today. His professional ride began nearly 14 years ago, helping build a thriving San Diego book of business for a small Temecula-based insurance agency. In 2016, the agency joined Acrisure, giving him the chance to scale up and tap into powerful resources across Southern California.

In 2022, Andrew teamed up with Marc Kaplan, diving deep into the construction world with laser focus. Guided by Marc’s mentorship, Andrew has since become a dedicated voice in construction insurance, committed to ensuring that insurance never stands in the way of businesses and serving their communities.

Through his active membership in the Building Industry Association (BIA) of San Diego, Andrew quickly became a key player. He sits on the board for both the Specialty Contractors Council (SCC) and Y/Gen, proudly chairing the SCC’s Educational Subcommittee, and the Membership Committee for Y|Gen. His mission is to educate, empower, and connect the rising stars of the BIA while supporting the contractors who literally build the homes we live in.

You’ll regularly find Andrew at BIA’s biggest events—from Installation Dinners and Meet the Builder to ICON Awards, Y|GEN events, and Open for Construction seminars. His superpower? Building authentic friendships and trusted partnerships that extend far beyond the BIA walls.

Networking wasn’t always second nature, but Andrew’s story proves that stepping outside your comfort zone leads to growth and that the BIA community is always ready to welcome you in.

When he isn’t navigating the wild waves of the insurance market, you’ll catch him out in the real waves—pushing his surfing limits, chasing beach days with his wife, and raising two incredible sons.

Three words to know him by: Caring. Authentic. Reliable.

And you can always count on Andrew and his team at Acrisure to be there—whether you need insurance solutions or just a solid, trusted connection.

If you haven’t met Andrew Becht yet, make it a point to seek him out, introduce yourself and let’s make it a point to try and make our BIA family even stronger!

Andrew Becht

Acrisure

RENEWALS ARE COMING!

Starting October 7th, 2026 membership renewal invoices will be sent out via email.

We are up to some amazing things in 2026, make the BIA part of your plan!

Welcome to Our Newest Members!

ASSOCIATES

Questco

Pro-Cal Design and Engineering

Tetra Tech

RBC Capital Markets - Municipal Finance

Boutique Recruiting

RA3 Engineering

BUILDERS

Bradley Homes

Meridian Development LLC

Stanley Dean Construction

Get Involved!

Membership Committee Meeting

October 21st

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Zoom

Please reach out to Shannon Gaunt or

Wendy Vazquez for more information,

BIA Member Orientation

All BIA members are invited to join us for an informational presentation & networking happy hour to learn the best ways for you to get involved and maximize your membership. It doesn’t matter if your company just joined or if you’ve been a member for years, come learn what advocacy efforts we are currently engaged in and meet with our board of directors.

October 23rd

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

BIA San Diego Office

*RSVP to Wendy Vazquez at wendy@biasandiego.org*

BIA Talks Podcast

The Official Podcast of the Building Industry Association of San Diego County

New podcast episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 AM. Be sure to look out for an email from BIA San Diego with a link to listen!

PODCAST LIBRARY HERE

Build Your Future In Construction

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Council & Committee Corner

Highlights from September Meetings

Specialty Contractors Council (SCC): Adam Hammill, ALIVE Solar & Roofing, was our Member Spotlight. He did a great job answering our questions about the current state of the solar industry and how regulation changes are impacting Solar in California. Dave Ashley, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), also spoke and shared the benefits that San Diego BIA members receive from NAHB.

Sales & Marketing Council (SMC): The SMC is ending the year on a high note — we finalized plans for our festive Seasonal Celebration, complete with theme, games, and prizes! We also explored exciting membership opportunities and pricing for 2026. We’re focusing on building connection, creativity, and value for all our members.

Young Generation of Leaders Council (y|GEN): The yGEN board met to recap our September Community Tour and discuss the End of the Year Party in November. The board also started planning for 2026!

Build SD PAC: We have a membership drive underway until 10/24 with the prize being a lunch with Paul Barnes, Shea Homes, or Steve Ruffner, KB Home.

Membership Committee: We discussed current membership growth, the liaison program and the overall membership experience. The group is committed to the success of our new members. The Membership Committee is the heartbeat of the association.

Responsible Accessory Dwelling Committee (RADU): Working to put together the structure and sub-committees to create a highly functional ADU committee. Please attend the October meeting to learn more about each sub-committee and how to get involved.

Communications Committee: The group covered the Podcast and upcoming episodes, how to increase member engagement, and social media.

BIA Cares: We wrapped up the Trap shoot event, which was again-a huge success; the school back-pack distribution went very well thanks to the BIA membership’s donations. BIA Cares is accepting scholarship applications from students and will be kicking off the annual Holiday Bike Drive at Builders and Brewers in October. BIA Cares is also looking for new members to join our board for the coming year.

OCTOBER

COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEEETINGS

Maximize your membership by getting involved

Please reach out to Shannon Gaunt for more information.

MONTHLY MEETING CALENDAR

NAHB LOGIN TUTORIAL

Learn how to create your membership PIN and access the discount and educational programs

October 22nd

9:00 AM

Zoom

PLEASE RSVP: wendy@biasandiego.org

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ZOOM INVIATION

MEMBER SAVINGS SECTION

NAHB Member Savings "At A Glance"

START YOUR SAVINGS HERE

Journey Tribute Concert Raises Spirits and Support

On Thursday, September 11th Home Fed, Lennar, KB Home and the California Homebuilding Foundation held their 4th Annual “Music for a Cause” fundraising concert featuring the #1 Journey Tribute band in the USA-E5C4P3-The Journey Tribute.

If you missed this show, you missed a lot. This band sounds like the original Journey line-up from the early to mid 1980’s. What a show! Based on the audience participation before the show the top 2 (based on applause) band choices for next year were

Van Halen or Queen.

The California Homebuilding Foundation would like to thank the BIA member companies (too numerous to name here—but you know who you are) who purchased sponsorships and we are grateful for your support. We are especially thankful for the help of BIA staff and leadership who help us make this a killer event each year.

UPCOMING BIA SAN DIEGO EVENTS

Builders & Brewers

October 29th

5:00 PM

The Home Depot Design Center

9480 Carroll Park Dr.

San Diego, CA, 92121

Join us for our member favorite event, Builders & Brewers! Tap into networking fun while you sip samples from San Diego's finest craft breweries, local wineries, and hard kombucha distilleries - all while mixing and mingling with your industry peers.

SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP & REGISTER TO ATTEND!

Annual Meeting/ y|GEN Mentor Appreciation Party

November 13th

5:30 PM

AleSmith, Miramar

9990 AleSmith Ct.

San Diego, CA, 92126

Come celebrate another successful year with the BIA! Don’t miss out on BIA’s annual end of the year event with our builders, associates, and young leaders. Join us at AleSmith in Miramar to network with your fellow industry peers while we recognize key individuals who have made an impact on progress for housing and meet the 2026 BIA leadership for the first time.

SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP & REGISTER TO ATTEND!

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