Thursday | December 17, 2020
A WEEK WITH BIA-LAV
Happy Holidays & New Year Ahead!
Thank you for trusting BIA-LAV to be your voice in advancing housing across the Los Angeles & Ventura regions. We're honored to represent our incredible members to create communities and ensure that everyone has a place to call home!

From our BIA-LAV family to yours,
Happy Holidays and a well deserved, prosperous New Year!
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
VICTORY ALERT: South Pasadena Climate Action Plan Includes BIA Suggestions
On Wednesday, BIA testified against the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP). BIA's comments were based on concerns related to reduced energy options, added regulatory hurdles and potentially increased fees. While the CAP is an aspirational document, we are glad to see that our comments related to the allowance of natural gas in residential development were preserved.
HCD Hosts CalGreen Building Standards Code Webinar
The California Building Industry Association (CBIA) shared the following message: The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) held a virtual workshop to review proposed changes to the CA Green Building Standards. The Air Resources Board (ARB) asked HCD to ramp up the stringency of the “Electric Vehicle-ready” standards for multifamily construction, and withdraw a proposal that would have mandated all-electric construction for new homes and apartments starting January 1, 2023. This is the beginning process of amending the Code, effective in 2021. 
MEMBER ROUNDUP
Member of the Moment
We want to highlight the 2020 BIALAV Associate of the Year, Wraijean Crane of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty! Wraijean received this award for her outstanding service during the past year. If you’re a BIA Member you know Wraijean, because she has supported nearly every single one of BIA-LAV’s events. Her positive and bright disposition makes everyone feel welcome and her connection to our members is second to none. Congratulations, Wraijean!
BIASC "Members In Transition" Resources
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) has announced important enhancements to its Members In Transition Partnership Program. The two additions to the service include an online Job Seekers function and a Find an Industry Professional function. These new resources will complement the BIASC job posting service already being provided to members.
EVENTS & COMMITTEES
As we prepare for 2021, take the time to sign up for one of our seven committees! Make the most of your membership by participating in the creation of policy direction and event programming by joining one of our committees! Learn more.
  • City of Los Angeles Committee
  • County of Los Angeles Committee
  • County of Ventura Committee
  • Affordable Housing Committee
  • Events & Education Committee
  • Trap Shoot Committee
  • Golf Committee
BIA-LAV & Partner Events
Homes4Families Holiday Donation Drive
BIA-LAV Awards & Installation Gala Video!
NEWSWORTHY
BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS

Should California ban gas in new homes? A climate battle heats up| LA Times
 
$130,000 for an 8-foot-by-8-foot shed? That’s what L.A. is paying in a bid to house the homeless| LA Times
 
Experts Predict What The Housing Market Will Be Like In 2021 | Forbes
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