05/13/2026
Our BIA Orange County chapter leadership, along with coalition partners from the California Apartment Association, the AGC of California (Associated General Contractors) and the Orange County Business Council, met with the Orange County Supervisor Districts 2, 4, and 5 to discuss a proposed labor ordinance.
With the proposed ordinance potentially impacting development, housing, and construction projects throughout Orange County, this was a vital opportunity to share concerns and provide input regarding elements within the proposed labor ordinance. The discussions also included subcontractor disclosure requirements, enforcement language, and alignment with existing state laws.
BIASC and its regional chapters are playing an active role to remove barriers to homebuilding – working to streamline the home construction process and keep costs down. Our engaged team is working with policymakers and industry partners to shape public policies that build communities, create jobs, and ensure housing opportunities for everyone.
We sincerely thank OC Chapter Board President Joe Oftelie (Warmington Residential), Eric Nelson (Trumark Homes) and BIASC Vice President of Government Affairs for leading the BIASC for this effort on behalf of our members.
05/01/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our exclusive, members-only Meet the Builder event on April 30 at Anaheim Hills Golf Club!
This special member benefit brought together our builder members and industry professionals for a dynamic speed networking experience—giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly, share their business, and build valuable relationships.
A special thank you to the builders who participated:
Beazer Homes, Brandywine Homes, Brookfield Residential, CBC Home, Century Communities, Comstock Homes, KB Home, Melia Homes, Meritage Homes, Pacific Communities, RC Homes, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Risewell Homes, Shea Homes, Trumark Homes, Warmington Residential, Woodbridge Pacific Group
We also appreciate the support of our sponsors:
Presenting Builder Happy Hour Sponsors:
Citadel Roofing & Solar
GAF Energy
Cowboy’s Roofing
VIP Early Access Sponsors:
Custom Quality Finish Carpentry
David Neault Associates Inc.
MWF Solutions
Quasar
SoCalGas
View Full Gallery:
https://loom.ly/3dg0MEI
Missed this one? You can catch our next Meet the Builder event at Building Industry Show (BIS) 2026 on September 3 in Indian Wells—the largest exclusive opportunity to pitch your business to top builders in Southern California. Visit buildingindustryshow.com to learn more.
05/01/2026
BIA Orange County Chapter Urban Infill Committee Meeting Recap
Last Friday, the BIA Orange County Chapter Urban Infill Committee meeting brought together industry professionals for a thoughtful discussion on redevelopment and housing in Newport Beach.
Our guest speaker was our very own Emilie Simard from Shea Homes, who shared insights on Shea’s project at 601 Dover—a development set to bring 33 new townhomes to the city. The project serves as a strong example of transforming aging commercial infrastructure into a carefully planned residential community.
Emilie was joined by Newport Beach City Manager Seimone Jurjis, who highlighted the implementation of the city’s housing element and shared perspective on the future of Newport Beach.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this informative and engaging conversation.
03/27/2026
A great morning of insight at the BIA Orange County Workshop: Working with Regulatory Agencies for Redevelopment of Impacted Sites in Irvine ☕️
We appreciate our speakers, Doris Nguyen, Maryam Tasnif-Abbasi, and Ben Stanphill, from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for sharing their expertise on navigating regulatory agencies and streamlining environmental oversight processes.
Thank you to everyone who joined! View our full calendar of upcoming events at biasc.org/events
05/01/2026
03/27/2026