Building Industry Councils and Committees

The Shaping Advancements in Generational Environments (SAGE) 55+ Housing Council, provides the education and networking tools needed to ensure success in building for and serving the senior market. The council offers builders and developers the chance to learn and share information with others in their field, helping them to maintain their competitive edge.

Members receive valuable insight into a variety of senior care and housing issues affecting the growth and prosperity of their industry. The council presents a collective voice to city planning boards and town officials involved in the development and approval of senior housing and senior-oriented businesses. To learn more about the SAGE 55 + Housing Council, upcoming events or how to join, contact Director of Membership Services Lisa Meadows at lmeadows@biasc.org or 949-777-3849.

2025 SAGE 55 + Housing Council President: Melissa Auten, Unscripted Interior Design

The Greater Sales & Marketing Council’s mission is to deliver greater reward, greater benefits and greater return to its members throughout Southern California by providing a forum for membership, education, networking, recognition, sponsorship and mentoring.

For more information about GSMC including upcoming events and how to join, contact Director of Membership Services Lisa Meadows at lmeadows@biasc.org or 949-777-3849.

Click HERE to become a 2025 GSMC Annual Sponsor.

2025 Greater Sales and Marketing Council President: Andrea Villanueva, Get Community

At BIASC we take pride in making safety our number-one priority. We are consistently working toward creating safe job sites throughout the building industry.

All interested parties can contact Director of Membership Services Lisa Meadows at lmeadows@biasc.org or 949-777-3849.

Southern California Builders Safety Alliance (SCBSA) President: Brad Eskildsen, Brookfield Residential

The Union Contractors Council (UCC) is composed of union general contractors and subcontractors who share the common concerns of advancing union construction and addressing critical industry issues that impact union contractors.

All interested parties can contact Director of Membership Services Lisa Meadows at lmeadows@biasc.org or 949-777-3849.

UCC President: Richard Honore, Prieto Construction

Inland Empire Emerging Leaders Committee

The goal of the IE Emerging Leaders Committee’s is to empower our future industry leaders. The IE ELC seeks to help members achieve a continued ascension of their successful career paths by building relationships, providing education, mentorship, networking and creating business opportunities.

If you are or know someone who may be a good fit, feel free to contact us for more information on how to get involved. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Rebuild LA Alliance

BIASC leadership has come together to discuss how our industry can play a key role in the rebuilding efforts, helping families return to their homes and rebuild their lives after the devastating LA Fires. We are proud to introduce the REBUILD LA Alliance, which includes three new programs to engage members in advocacy and community outreach:

• Builders Working Group – Helping homebuilders create solutions for the fire crisis through policy development and collaboration for this regional housing crisis.
• Contractors/Remodelers Council – Developing best practice guidelines for hiring qualified contractors and reviewing rebuilding policies.
• Goodwill Ambassadors – Mobilizing volunteers to provide support and resources to fire victims during the rebuilding process.

Volunteers are needed! For more details on how you can get involved, email membership@biasc.org.

Government Affairs Committee

This committee tracks and influences the policies of city and county governments related to home building. The BIA-LAV Government Affairs Committee is focused on the cities of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. To join this committee please email swilk@biasc.org.

Golf Committee

The Golf Committee organizes the annual BIA-LAV Golf Tournament held each year. Its primary function is to secure sponsorships, players and raffle prizes for the tournament. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Government Affairs Committee (GAC)

The GAC Committee monitors land development policies, issues and regulations of targeted cities, the County of Orange regional issues, environmental issues (ESA, water), code issues, state and federal legislations as they apply to land development issues.  The committee works to keep fees in line and responds to legislative initiatives. It also provides ongoing research and recommendations for BIA advocacy positions on local and regional county development issues.  It also covers issues related to construction quality, and code updates. Please email kdistefano@biasc.org for more information.

NextGen Committee

The NextGen Group was created to promote energetic involvement in younger members and those new to the building industry. Their goal is to encourage active participation in the greater BIA/OC and develop professional skills through workshops and smaller network meetings. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Urban Infill Committee

The Urban Infill Committee is charged with monitoring infill opportunities in Orange County as well as presenting educational workshops in order to inform industry and public agencies of relevant issues pertaining to mid-rise/high-rise residential and mixed-use construction. Please email kdistefano@biasc.org for more information.

Women’s Leadership Conference Committee

The Women’s Leadership Conference Committee plans the annual women in home building leadership conference.  The conference focuses on highlighting all the different leadership roles women have both in an outside the building industry. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Golf Committee

The Golf Committee organizes the annual BIA/OC Golf Tournament held each year in May. Its primary function is to secure sponsorships, players and raffle prizes for the tournament. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Wine Event Committee

This event benefits the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA).

The Wine Event Committee organizes the annual wine & food event, which benefits the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA). The BITA Program developed a four-year curriculum that applies the necessary high school subjects to the construction industry.  This provides insight for students into other career opportunities available to them. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Softball Committee

The Softball Committee organizes the BIA/OC Softball Tournament that will be held in the fall. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Government Affairs Committee

This committee tracks and influences the policies of city and county governments related to home building. The BIA Riverside Government Affairs Committee is focused on the cities of Riverside County. Please email eo@riversidebia.org.

Inland Empire Emerging Leaders Committee

The goal of the IE Emerging Leaders Committee’s is to empower our future industry leaders. The IE ELC seeks to help members achieve a continued ascension of their successful career paths by building relationships, providing education, mentorship, networking and creating business opportunities.

If you are or know someone who may be a good fit, feel free to contact us for more information on how to get involved. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

Golf Committee

The Golf Committee organizes the annual BIA Riverside Golf Tournament held each year. Its primary function is to secure sponsorships, players and raffle prizes for the tournament. Please email lbarber@biasc.org for more information.

BIA Coachella Valley serves as an outlet where people in the home building industry can feel connected, empowered, and armed with new insights to move their work forward. Our members, who consist of industry-leading innovators, craftspeople, and problem solvers, are visionary early adopters who embrace technology, creativity, and challenging the status-quo.

The BIA is inspired to break new ground and tap into new ideologies but are also committed to keeping a clear mission and a compelling purpose so we can advance the future of home building. Whether it’s networking, learning, or advocacy, it’s our aim to provide our members with exclusive opportunities to access the technology, ideas, and people that will help them realize their vision and achieve their goals.