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According to Zillow reports, 70% of homeowners are comfortable with moving now that the vaccine is being distributed. To put this in perspective, that 70% makes up 14 million homes. This is an 18% increase from the homeowners who reported they were already comfortable with moving without a vaccine available. Four out of five homeowners reported that the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine will make them more likely to move.

Due to the pandemic, a large portion of homeowners experienced anxiety about moving. Now that homeowners are comfortable enough to sell, the scarce inventory reported in last week's blog is now projected to be aided by a potential surge. Looking more closely at the demographics, specifically the generation differences: 26% of millennials and Generation Z homeowners (ages 24-40) reported that the vaccine rollout will have an impact on their buying/selling patterns, whereas only 15% of Generation X (ages 41-56) and 10% of baby boomers/Silent Generation (ages 57-80) said they would be affected the same. Even though the later generations were not as moved by the vaccine rollout, they did report their confidence in their ability to sell for maximized profits.

Overall, look out for an increase in inventory in early spring of this year. Buyers will have more leverage in the current competitive market soon, and sellers should have no problem getting properties out of their hands.

Trevon Martin // CIRB Journalism Intern

Home sales picked up drastically in the latter months of 2020, when they were expected to decline. During the cold weather months, the market is typically projected to slow as people usually take time off for vacation. In late 2020-2021, however, the opposite happened and sales picked up over 20% more than normal, according to Zillow Reports. To provide contrast: in 2019, 60% of the homes that were listed in the first week of November were still on the market at the end of that month. In November of 2020, less than 40% of the units listed were available. This unexpected surge in home sales was not met with an equal production of new units.

Overall, this trend may possibly become the “new normal,” as pending home sales continue to outnumber available listings. Luckily, there is a floor for how low inventory can get, which prevents the inventory from ever reaching zero. This trend will not negatively affect the housing market, but it does change how home buyers interact with it.

Trevon Martin // CIRB Journalism Intern

"Since then, I decided I wanted to follow a path toward the construction industry,” said Pablo.

"No words can explain how grateful I am for the scholarship* support because it really had a positive impact on my life as a struggling student. Thanks to those generous people who support the California Homebuilding Foundation, I was able to graduate from college."

Pablo graduated from California State University, Fresno in 2019 with a degree in Construction Management. He currently works as a Field Engineer for Harris Construction Company, Inc..

There are countless students like Pablo who need financial support to pursue the required education to build the homes California needs now. You can be the one to give them the gift of opportunity.

The work we do would not be possible if not for people like you. Thank you.

Lend a hand.

*Hall of Fame scholarship 2016 contributors included Michael and Julia Cortney, Dennis and Gloria O’Brien Foundation, and Joan Webb’s family.

It is 2021, mortgage rates are down, savings accounts are up and young people are ready to move closer to acquiring their dream homes. To put it in perspective, this year the age range of Millennials will be 25-40 years old, while the oldest of Generation Z will be turning 24. These are typical age ranges for first time and long term homeowners.

For Millennials, the trend will be trade-up buying. Older millennials have now owned their first properties long enough to see a considerable equity gain. With low mortgage rates available, their home shopping criteria is making room for bigger and better.  According to a survey conducted by realtor.com, three quarters of respondents stated that they will be looking for bigger homes in nicer neighborhoods. Only one quarter of the respondents said that they will be lowering their mortgage budget.

On the opposite end of Millenials, Gen Z homebuyers will continue to dip their toes into the housing market before they are ready to really jump in. Although most Gen Z’s are first time homebuyers, bigger homes in nicer neighborhoods are still a must have for the majority of them. Overall, despite wage cuts and stay at home orders due to the pandemic, homesales are still likely to progress.

Trevon Martin // CIRB Journalism Intern

According to DaJuan, “The CHF scholarship was very helpful in my search for employment and finishing my school year, as I was able to set up a home office when COVID affected our in-person attendance, purchase necessary course readers, and attend the AfroTech conference in 2019.”

With his new career, DaJuan can make a real difference in his community by developing real estate in urban areas, and it’s all because of supporters like you.

“Leaving a legacy of putting people first and providing the foundation for thriving communities around the world is my ultimate definition of success,” said DaJuan.

There are countless talented, driven students like DaJuan who lack the financial resources to complete their degree, but you can be the key to unlocking their full potential.

Thank you for supporting the California Homebuilding Foundation and championing our mission.

Education is the essential foundation for prosperity and opportunity. The work we do would not be possible if not for people like you. Thank you.

*DaJuan’s endowment was funded by: Pardee Brothers, Paul Griffin, David Landon, James M. Peters, and Stephen Scarborough Endowments

Since 2012, the California Economic Summit has convened leaders in workforce preparedness to ensure the state’s global economic status.

CHF’s BITA program provides a trained workforce to meet industry demand, offset worker retirement, and avoid labor shortages.

Read the full booklet and more about BITA on page 7

BITA is now active in 40 high schools across California and the program runs solely on donations.

If you would like to see BITA expand to a school near you, please click here to donate to the California Homebuilding Foundation.

Sacramento, California has recently been named “next year’s hottest market,” according to Realtor.com.

Sacramento has attracted an influx of homebuyers this year, especially from the Bay Area as people continue to work from home.  Situated about 90 minutes away from San Francisco by car, Sacramento makes for an ideal location for Bay Area workers who are looking to stay relatively close to the office without the hefty price tag of Bay Area rent.  For reference, homes in Sacramento average around $284 per square foot, while a unit in San Francisco averages at about $679.

The median home price in Sacramento currently sits at $554,000, according to Realtor.com, although the website anticipates this to increase by 7.4% in the upcoming year.  Besides the surge in home buyers in the region, Sacramento’s housing market is likely to see a rise in prices from the continued low interest rates and an insufficient supply of houses to meet the growing demand.

Even with the higher prices, the number of home sales in California’s capital is expected to increase by 17.2% next year.  Sacramento homes will still be remarkably cheaper than rental units in the Bay Area, as well as more spacious.  Sacramento also boasts an up-and-coming food and entertainment scene, increasingly attracting more homebuyers to the region.

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

The Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) is entirely funded through grants and industry donations. Please know how much your GivingTuesday donation is appreciated by CHF and students of the BITA construction training program across California.

Your gift affects the positive work of CHF and your generous spirit and act of kindness in service to others supporting the homebuilding industry is tremendously valued.

We understand how many deserving organizations ask for support on GivingTuesday, so we gratefully and humbly thank you for championing our mission during this exciting campaign.

Learn more about giving back to CHF.

Analyzing the effect of California’s wildfires on homebuilding has historically been difficult, as wildfires typically do not enclose themselves to one municipality alone.  The 2018 Camp Fire, however, is a unique exception in that it mainly affected the town of Paradise.  Because of this, CIRB’s residential permit data of Paradise from the years before and after the fire allows for an exclusive analysis of the relationship between wildfires and homebuilding.

The total numbers of residential building permits issued in Paradise has seen staggering increases following the devastating 2018 Camp Fire.

The Camp Fire destroyed around 11,000 homes in Paradise, displacing tens of thousands of people.  In the wake of the aftermath, the town saw exponential growth in the number of residential building permits approved as homebuilders rushed to rebuild.  CIRB’s data reports that the issued number of permits skyrocketed from 2018 to 2019 by 306%, and from there another surge of about 80% as of July of this year.

The surge in approved building permits caused Paradise’s permit valuations to jump by tens of millions of dollars as well.  Before the 2018 fire, permit valuations consistently stayed in the $6.5-9.5 million range annually.  In 2019, however, total permit valuations reached nearly $78 million, and in the first seven months of 2020 alone it has greatly surpassed that with over $177 million.

The analysis of this data shows that despite Paradise remaining at risk for fires, building efforts in the town continue to progress.  CIRB will continue to track this all important data relating wildfires to their impact on homebuilding, with new permit data to come in the future to further evaluate this relationship in other California cities in the wake of 2020’s historically ruinous wildfires.

Download the full spreadsheets here: https://bit.ly/3dm7msO

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

GivingTuesday is a 24-hour virtual giving day that provides an opportunity for people around the world to support what matters most to them.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) is participating in GivingTuesday, and we are asking you to give a gift of support to erase a $118,000 shortfall affecting CHF and students in the BITA program.

CHF’s budget is deficit due to COVID-19. All of CHF’s 2020 events that are relied on for funding our programs were prohibited and cancelled this year.

Your participation in GivingTuesday will help keep construction training programs running in over 40 California high schools.

Here’s what you can do to help:

1. Add GivingTuesday to your calendar
2. Follow all of CHF and BITA’s social media accounts, share our posts, tag us, and use the hashtags #GivingTuesdayCHF and #ISupportBITA
3. Click here to submit your donation before GivingTuesday

You are part of an incredible community of generous donors who help keep CHF able to provide essential programs like BITA, and you have helped make CHF a beloved statewide institution.

Thank you for making a difference.

Both 15 and 30-year mortgage rates rose slightly last week following Pfizer’s announcement of their successful COVID-19 vaccine.

On November 9, news broke that the pharmaceutical company had developed a vaccine that is allegedly 95% effective and potentially ready for public distribution within just a few months.  Three days later (on the week ending November 12), 15-year, 30-year and 5-year hybrid ARM mortgage rates rose, breaking the streak of progressively falling interest rates.

The 15-year mortgage increased by 0.6 points, while the 30-year rose by 0.7 points.  Even with this rise, however, mortgage rates remain lower year-over-year, as the rate now sits at 2.84% compared to last year’s 3.75%, according to the Freddie Mac Mortgage Loan Company.

Before Pfizer’s announcement, mortgage rates were steadily lowering as the year progressed.

The news of Pfizer’s successful vaccine indicates that the economy is soon likely to improve, in which case such low mortgage rates will no longer be necessary.  As for now, home buying trends are not likely to be affected by this rise in mortgage rates.  Rates still remain close to record-low levels, and experts expect these rates to stay low in the near-term.

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

California home builders take advantage of 45L tax credit as 2020 comes to a close

Only projects three stories or less are eligible. This federal tax credit is available for projects (homes or apartments) sold or leased in 2016-2020. Home builders can claim the tax credit retroactively up to three years and carry it forward for twenty years. Most California new construction projects qualify for the 45L tax credit.

Using Department of Energy approved software is a requirement of the federal 45L credit. Using unapproved software lends to IRS audit risk, as outlined in RESNET’s November 2020 letter. Micropas v7.6 is the only 45L California software to be approved by the DOE and listed on the IRS approved 45L software website.

As IRS defined Eligible Certifiers, HERS raters use approved software to generate 45L certificates for their builders. To qualify your projects for the 45L credit, contact your HERS rating company or Bob Johnson at rjohnson@cheers.org.

LEARN MORE>>

Mortgage rates are still on the decline as of the first week in November, falling not only from the same time last month but year-over-year as well.

The average interest rate on 30-year fixed mortgages was reported at 2.78% nation-wide last weekend; a 2.81% drop from the week just prior and 3.69% down from the same time last year.  15-year fixed mortgages also fell, setting new records for all-time lows, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

With mortgage rates hitting these unprecedented lows, the home selling process is moving faster than ever.  2020 marked the first time in nine years that houses sold faster in October than September, at least at a national level.  Additionally, applications to refinance mortgages are 80% higher than they were a year ago.  Even homeowners who have refinanced within the past year are applying to refinance again, looking to get in on the extraordinary low rates that are currently available.

This seemingly perpetual trend of falling mortgage rates in 2020 has correlated with a strong and sustained demand for housing as well.  The prospect of a long, harsh winter in relation to the coronavirus is also pushing demand, as people look for more room in suburbia to brace themselves for a continued quarantine.

One downside of the low interest rates for homebuyers has been the aggressively competitive housing market.  Although mortgage rates are nationally at an all-time low, home prices in many regions are at an all-time high because of the spike in demand.  This has not seemed to drive away prospective buyers, however, as homes are still being snatched off the market almost as soon as they appear.

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

“The Effect of Rent Control on New Housing Supply: A Bay Area Case Study” was published just last month, showing clear and conclusive results of rent control’s repercussions on housing growth in California.  The study was conducted by the Rosen Consulting Group and headed by Ken Rosen, chairman of UC Berkeley’s Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics.  The consulting group compared housing supply growth within six Bay Area municipalities before and after the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995. This act limited the extent to which Californian cities could enforce rent control.

Prior to Costa-Hawkins, each of these jurisdictions had enforced some sort of rent control in the 80s.  Looking at the residential building permits before and after Costa-Hawkins, the study finds that the supply of housing grew significantly in nearly all six cities after rent control was loosened.  Limiting rent control accounted for 19.6% of housing growth in San Francisco, 19.1% in San Jose and 13.4% in Berkeley. Hayward and Los Gatos, the two cities in which the study finds that the Costa-Hawkins Act had little effect on housing growth, had very limited rent control to begin with.

The findings of this study suggest that rent control ultimately hurts housing availability.  In many cases, rent control hinders the development of new housing and incentivizes landlords to convert their units into other types of property.  Builders may avoid constructing in rent-controlled cities, lessening the amount of available housing in those areas.  Additionally, many rent control laws allow condominiums to be exempt from rent caps, causing some landlords to convert their previously more affordable units into expensive condos.  Rather than rent control, the NAHB suggests combating California’s housing crisis by allowing more high-density housing to be built and offering direct public subsidies to those who need it.

What has been wildfires impact on homebuilding? Get the free report here >>

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

Young people deserve the opportunity to be successful. Your generosity allows project-based, hands-on construction training to continue in over 40 California high schools.

Thank you to our sponsors, donors and benefactors who supported the 2020 Boos, Booze and BITA fundraiser!

Wizard Sponsors

Boudreau Pipeline

LJP Construction Services

The Hanson Foundation

Black Cat Sponsors

Boral Stone Division

CBC Framing

Huitt-Zollar.inc

Kovach Marketing

Mark and Donna Hoover

Ponderosa Homes

Rancho Mission Viejo

Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc

Wine and Dinner Donations

Ankh Wines

B Toffee

Bright View Design Group

Sub-Zero Wolf

Teichert

Custom Box Sponsor

The New Home Company

 Jack-o-Lantern Sponsors

20/20 Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Associa - PCM

Bassenian Lagoni

Best Management Construction, Inc.

BioClean a Fortera Company

Brookfield Residential

CDC Designs

Circle M Contractors

Colleen Edwards

Cox Communications

D33 Design & Planning

Dahlin Group Architecture l Planning

Danielian Associates Architecture+Planning

David Evans and Associates, Inc.

Focus 360

Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.

GMEP Engineers

Gouvis Engineering Consulting Group, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County

Harris and Sloan

Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc

Jackson Tidus

JZMK Partners

KB Home

Keystone Pacific Property Management, Inc.

Landsea Homes

LSA

Lutron

Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP

MBK Rental Living

Mike and Jeila Balsamo

Murow Development Consultants

Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP

NMG Geotechnical, Inc.

Pacific Utility

Psomas

Simpson Strong-Tie

Stantec

Sukut

Taylor Morrison

The Jasper Companies Masonry

The Land Stewards

The Ryness Company, Inc.

TRI Pointe Homes

United Paving Co.

Warmington Residential

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

WHA, Inc.

Donations and Contributions

First American Natural Hazard Disclosure

LandCastle

KTGY Architecture+Planning

Clean Environmental Bio

San Francisco saw the greatest drop in rent in the nation last month, with September’s median down 20% year-over-year.  The median for an average one-bedroom apartment was listed at $2,830, marking the first time the city’s median was priced under $3,000.  This price was additionally down 7% from August.  Other Californian cities making Zumper’s national list of decreasing rents were San Jose, Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego, respectively.

The trend of declining rent in California is credited to an influx of supply in the rental housing market.  Many renters are fleeing their small apartments in metropolis cities for larger homes in the suburbs; more still are moving back to their hometowns or a city they have always wanted to live in due to sustained work from home productivity.

As the pandemic continues through the rest of 2020, it appears as though these lifestyle trends are here to stay.  Subsequently, we are likely to see the trends in housing continue to be affected as well.

What has been wildfires impact on homebuilding? Get the free report here >>

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

Young people deserve the opportunity to be successful. Support BITA this Halloween by participating and sponsoring in the Boos, Booze and BITA fundraiser, and help a BITA student continue their construction training.

Be sure to secure your Wine and Dinner Box before Wednesday, October 21st.

Custom boxes will be shipped the last week of October.

If you are in the Orange County area and would like to pick-up your custom box, BIAOC invites you to a “Pick Up Party” on October 29^th (location to be revealed to purchasers only). 

Please specify your delivery or pick-up preference when you register. 

CHF does not want a shortage of funding due to event cancellations to get in the way of helping our industry’s workforce next year. You can help by securing your Wine and Dinner Box today.

On behalf of the California Homebuilding Foundation BITA students– thank you.

Questions? Please contact Jill Herman at jherman@mychf.org or 916-412-7118.

REGISTRATION: To register for the event, click on the "Register Now" button at the bottom of this page.  The conference registration fee is $275 and includes all conference materials in electronic format.  For those who registered for the in-person conference, if you choose to attend the virtual conference, your registration fees will be adjusted to the new rate and a partial refund will be processed.  If you do not wish to convert your registration to the virtual conference, a full refund will be given within 30 days.

If you have any problems with registration, please email Kim DeWeese at kdeweese@cbia.org

Since we will be meeting via Zoom, we encourage you to use the convenience of this platform to invite other colleagues from your firm to register and attend.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION: REGISTRATION PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ADVANCE of the conference and no later than Monday, November 2, 2020.  NO REFUNDS will be offered for cancelled registrations after Monday, November 2. 2020.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS: If you are interested in presenting a topic at the conference, please contact Nick Cammarota at (916) 340-3304 or ncammarota@cbia.org

POTENTIAL TOPICS: The virtual SCIL conference agenda format will remain the same and will be held all day Saturday and half day Sunday.

Potential topics of discussion include Housing Crisis Legislation | Wildfires & Land Use | Subdivision Map Act | California v. Federal Legislation | CARB Scoping Plan | Housing Supply & Affordability Policies | Water Quality and Supply | Air Quality | Land Use | CEQA Litigation, Legislation and Regulations | Protected Species | Recent School Facilities Developments in Planning | New Legislation, and more.

MCLE CREDITS: An application will be made for approximately nine hours of Continuing Education Credits after the conference.

REGISTRATION HELP: Should you have any problems with registration, please call or email Kim DeWeese via the information below.

SPONSORS: If your firm/company is interested in sponsoring our event, we would love to accommodate you!  We have a number of sponsorship options available and can provide great visibility to your organization.  Please contact Nick Cammarota for more information.

QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding the event, please contact Nick Cammarota at (916) 340-3304, and if you have questions regarding registration, please email Kim DeWeese or call at (916) 340-3333.

REGISTER HERE>>

Your commitment to CHF is strong, you care about helping a BITA student and you care about the homebuilding workforce.

Be sure to secure your Italian Themed Wine and Dinner Box before Wednesday, October 21st.

Custom boxes will be shipped the last week of October.

If you are in the Orange County area and would like to pick-up your custom box, BIAOC invites you to a “Pick Up Party” on October 29^th (location to be revealed to purchasers only).

CHF does not want a shortage of funding due to event cancellations to get in the way of helping our industry’s workforce. You can help by securing your Italian Themed Wine and Dinner Box today.

Questions? Please contact Jill Herman at jherman@mychf.org or 916-412-7118.

In the aftermath of this year’s historically catastrophic wildfires, California insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, is searching for ways to bring insurance companies back to the areas hardest hit.  In order to do this, Lara looks to start a discussion with California’s insurance industry to develop standards for hardening homes and communities against fire risk.

Insurance companies have regularly dropped customers in California’s high-risk areas, leaving many homeowners with no option but to pay staggering prices for the California FAIR Plan coverage. In response, insurance commissioner Lara has continuously pushed to bring insurers back into fire-prone area through an assortment of avenues, now relying on a voluntary, collaborative approach to do the job.

Despite evidence supporting home-hardening, commissioner Lara acknowledges that the presented initiatives do not guarantee coverage for anyone, but simply improves conditions so insurers would return to risky, fire-prone areas.

What has been wildfires impact on homebuilding? Be the first to read CIRB upcoming analysis by joining the CIRB mailing list here >>

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

In an effort to ensure the availability of charging stations throughout the state, the Air Resources Board (ARB) is asking HCD and the Building Standards Commission to update their EV-Ready requirements for new non-residential and multi-family buildings to increase the percentage of EV-Ready parking spots to 15% of all available spots.  Current standards in Cal Green require 10% of the parking spots have an empty conduit (plastic or metal pipe) connecting the parking lot with the electrical panel.  Also, the electrical panel must have enough unused capacity (plug slots) to allow for the later installation of EV-charging stations (e.g.: “EV-Ready”).

And, for the first time, the ARB will be asking these agencies to mandate the installation of at least one fully-functioning, Level 2 EV-charging station in new multifamily and commercial buildings.   This marks a significant departure from the EV-Ready policy for the past six years and raises the question: Who will pay for this?  After all, the state would be mandating the installation of something that (1) may not see significant use for years and, more importantly, (2) provides a revenue stream for the local utility (not the building owner).

As of press time, ARB is not seeking any changes to the EV-ready requirements for single-family homes, as all new homes (100%) have been required to be EV-Ready since July of 2015.

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The median price for a home in California currently sits $187,000 above the average from the beginning of the year, equating to a 34% asking price increase. This number comes from a recent Zillow report which lists California’s statewide median at $735,000 as of September 5.

As for what created the substantial increase in asking prices for homes, multiple factors played a role. One cause of the median inflation is attributed to the business limit exemptions home sales were given in early spring of this year. Another factor is.… Read More

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

Inspected was launched in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect public and private employees conducting in-person inspections on job sites, as well as residential and commercial properties.  The Inspected app allows building officials and inspectors to conduct virtual inspections while practicing social distancing, saving time and fuel costs.

ICC members and stakeholders will have unlimited free access to Inspected’s webinars and online demonstrations, as well as one-on-one sessions to discuss how Inspected’s virtual and video capabilities can be applied in specific situations.

ICC Community Development Solutions will host a free webinar on remote virtual inspections on Wednesday, September 16 at 11am PST.  To register for the webinar, just click https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6382504880029427472.

The Fannie Mae Mortgage loan company conducted a national survey through their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) last month to see where consumers’ opinions on the housing market currently lie. The report reveals that after a small slip in sentiment towards the housing market in July, both homebuyers and home sellers feel more optimistic in August, continuing a positive trend that began in May of this year.

The HPSI from August shows that about 59% of national consumers feel it is a good time to buy a home; an increase of one percent from the same time last year.… Read More

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern // msaldivar@mychf.org

As people across the nation adjust to spending more time than ever before at home, urbanization is losing the traction it once had as the most sought-after trend in housing.

Metro-core areas saw the greatest decline in single-family home construction over the past couple of months, falling about 18% nationally in comparison to its numbers from the same time last year.  Instead, it has been small metro areas seeing the greatest growth in housing production, as suburbs are now the fastest growing geographic area for single-family construction.  According to the National Association for Home Building, small metro suburbs are up 2.3% for single-family units … Read More

Marissa Saldivar // CIRB Journalism Intern

The construction industry has been weathering the pandemic fairly well on a national scale. This could be due to the designation of construction as an essential business in many regions of the U.S., or that much of construction work naturally lends itself to pandemic safety protocols.

Semi-Annual Report Is Here! CIRB’s long-awaited report gives insight to the degree of impact COVID-19 has had on permit activity throughout the last six months. Click here to download.>>

According to U.S. Census Bureau, the national average of business hurt by COVID-19 is around thirty three percent. Other industries besides construction that are doing relatively well during this time are utilities and finance; while educational services, food services and the arts are being hit the hardest. Additionally, the Census Bureau notes that construction in the United States is approaching normal levels of business again; a positive sign for now that the building industry is in good shape to brave the pandemic.

Marissa Saldivar
CIRB Journalism Intern

Up 25% from the previous year, BITA welcomes the following school districts to our growing network.

• Fontana Unified School District - Citrus High School (San Bernardino)
• Hesperia Unified School District - Canyon Ridge High School, Hesperia High School, & Sultana High School (San Bernardino)
• McCloud High School (Siskiyou)
• Mountain Oaks Charter School (Calaveras)
• Marysville Joint Unified School District - Lindhurst High School (Yuba)
• Eden Area ROP (Alameda)
• Irvine Unified School District - Portola High School (Orange)
• Corona-Norco Unified School District (Riverside)

All BITA schools launched this school year with 100% distance learning. BITA is a hands-on, project-based construction training curriculum. It is more important than ever to continue to support BITA through creativity and elevation of distance learning opportunities– such as OSHA 10 training, model kits and measuring tools for students to continue their training at home.

All your incredible work and support will contribute to a better trained future workforce. Go to www.mychf.org to help drive CHF’s educational objectives forward.

Reach out to Jill Herman, jherman@mychf.org to learn more and how you can impact, encourage, and help a BITA student.

According to the US Census Bureau, privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in July rose by nearly 19 percent from the number issued last month, continuing June’s positive trend. July building permits also surpassed July 2019 numbers by an impressive 9.4 percent.

How will California match up for July 2020? Be the first to know by joining the CIRB Newsletter here >>

Single-family authorizations in July also saw a sizable growth, providing further evidence for an increased interest across the nation in single-family homes.

Semi-Annual Report Is Here! CIRB’s long-awaited report gives insight to the degree of impact COVID-19 has had on permit activity throughout the last six months. Click to here to download.

Key takeaways from the CIRB June 2020 Construction Review:

• 65% of all California housing units issued in June 2020 were single family.
• The largest project in June 2020 was a $258 million LAX building in the city of Los Angeles.
• California’s construction industry averaged 857,300 employed persons in June 2020, up 30,800 from May 2020.

Semi-Annual Report Is Here! CIRB’s long-awaited report gives insight to the degree of impact COVID-19 has had on permit activity throughout the last six months. Click to here to download.

Last published in 2018, the 2020 Semi-Annual Building Permit Summary Report provides readers the early opportunity to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on California’s building industry.

The re-released publication has been reformatted to included key datasets exclusive to CIRB analysts. Similar to the popular 2019 Annual Building Permit Summary Report, the released half-year publication includes detailed breakdowns of all 539 California jurisdictions.

Get your copy of the annual and semi-annual report here >>

Also included are regional activity breakdowns, updated forecasting, statewide residential datasets, and statewide non-residential datasets

Are you a CIRB subscriber and need a report? Email us at CHF-CIRB@mychf.org.

The industry directory is an organized tool for instructors and students to look-up and contact industry partners who are interested in supporting BITA and developing the up-and coming workforce.

We want professionals and organizations who have the following opportunities and interests:

• Guest Speaking in the classroom or virtual recording
• Internships
• Virtual or in-person field trips
• Employment opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• In-kind donations

Listings will include company name and logo, company information, support categories, main contact person and link to website.

Please fill out our application form and let us know how you would like to participate, or reach out to Jill Herman, jherman@mychf.org to find out how you can impact, encourage, and help a BITA student.

CHF believes all students deserve a comprehensive education to excel in the various professions made available by the homebuilding industry, regardless of background, race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status or any other discriminating factor.

The California Homebuilding Foundation’s mission is to advance the homebuilding industry in California through scholarships, research, education, and professional recognition.

The BITA program runs solely on donations and grants from our generous benefactors and industry champions like you. If you want to help a BITA student, make a donation to the program. CHF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1978.

The Los Angeles Times reports that many people are eager to buy homes right now because of the currently available “rock-bottom” mortgage rates. The reputable newspaper notes that buyers have returned in such strong numbers in Southern California that sellers have yet to meet their demands, sparking many bidding wars on the properties that are currently available.

The California home buyer is a subject of analysis in the recently published economic outlook by Beacon Economics. The produced report provides a comprehensive look at the various regions throughout California and examines key indicators that drive their economies.

Download the full report here >>

In a recent Gimme Shelter podcast regarding the current state of California’s housing market, podcast hosts Matt Levin of CalMatters and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times discussed the effects of COVID-19 on California’s construction industry production.

Click here to read what a leading research and consulting firm has projected for the upcoming summer months >>

The podcast noted that California’s construction efforts to build new housing units has significantly slowed due to Coronavirus constrictions, leaving many concerned for the impacts a housing-unit shortage can create further down the road. This shortage creates understandable concern in many Californians looking to rent/buy in the future.

Join the CIRB Newsletter here and be the first to read our upcoming CIRB analysis on this Gimme Shelter episode.

CIRB’s annual report on building permits issued in 2019 revealed that permits for both single and multi-family units were down compared to the amount issued in 2018. The report shows that multi-family units took the hardest hit in 2019, a -10% from 2018 compared to the -2% decrease in single-family units.

Click here to download the 2019 Annual Building Permit Summary Report>>

As for the future of building construction in California, CIRB has only marginally adjusted its 2020 outlooks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Email CIRB at chf-cirb@mychf.org for 2020 projections.

Who'll take home this year's top prize? Award of Merit Winners are the top vote recipients in each category and are the finalists for the Grand Award. The Virtual Awards Presentation is Friday, July 24. Join us to celebrate this year's top innovators in design, planning and development. General Admission Tickets: $25 / Viewing Party of 10: $250.

View Merit Winners and buy your tickets today at https://www.pcbc.com/gold-nugget-awards

Key takeaways from the CIRB May 2020 Construction Review:

• 53% of all California housing units issued in May 2020 were multi-family.
• The largest project in May 2020 was a $108 million apartment building in the city of Oakland.
• California’s construction industry averaged 826,500 employed persons in May 2020, up 81,600 from April 2020.

Click here to download the monthly permit reports for May 2020>>

What is being forecasted for California's 5 major economic regions? The Economic Outlook – Summer 2020 is the latest installment, produced by Beacon Economics, that provides a comprehensive near-term forecast for the U.S., California, and California regional economies. The outlook for Summer 2020 delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the economy. Click here to download.

Running counter to the of vast majority of forecasts, Beacon has been on record predicting a sharp second-half recovery for over two months. The new outlook is based on new data that indicate May’s numbers, once fully available, will be better than April’s.

The outlook does assume that health-mandated closures and restrictions will continue to ease, and businesses will continue to reopen, as has been occurring across the nation in recent weeks.

Click here to download your copy of this detailed industry analysis and economic forecast

Resumes are organized by each students’ degree or area of study in 12 different industry fields, including construction management, architecture, engineering, and real estate, among others.

This is a very valuable resource at your disposal we hope you will utilize and share with any interested contacts. You might just find your next employee and change a student’s life…

Please reach out to tbrunson@mychf.org with any questions or concerns you may have.

Thank you for your continued support of CHF and the industry we call home.

California’s 2020 solar mandate requires all new homes built after Jan 1, 2020 must be equipped with a solar electric system. Incorporating solar into the BITA curriculum is no longer valuable training for students learning to build homes, it is essential.

Sponsors will be recognized on signage in the BITA classrooms, CHF and BITA social media platforms and website and the CBIA Report blasts to thousands of industry contacts.

One solar kit costs $200 and each BITA schools needs 6 kits to effectively teach this component of the curriculum. Help CHF reach its goal of $30,000 to afford every student the materials for learning solar installation and the opportunity for a bright future.

Please give a construction student the solar training they need today.

Sponsor Levels:

• $1,200 - Affords 6 kits and serves one BITA school
• $600 - Affords 3 kits
• $200 - Affords 1 kit

For more information on the aspects of BITA solar training and what each kit includes, please visit our event page here.

The survey also provided participants the option to share their resumes and qualifications with CHF board members, benefactors and other individuals who can connect students with potential industry career opportunities.

This information will be used to report findings to donors and benefactors who have invested in the success of CHF’s scholarship program and will be made available online to promote public understanding of current entry-level professionals in the building industry.

Click here to download a complete copy of the 2019 Scholarship Survey & Impact Report

Despite the tremendous economic costs of COVID-19 related closures, Beacon Economics‘ latest forecast for the U.S. and California continues to call for a strong, rapid recovery during the last half of 2020 – both for employment and output.

Running counter to the of vast majority of forecasts, Beacon has been on record predicting a sharp second-half recovery for over two months.

The new outlook is based on new data that indicate May’s numbers, once fully available, will be better than April’s.

Continue reading.

Resumes are organized by each students’ degree or area of study in 12 different industry fields, including architecture, engineering, and real estate, among others.

Recent graduates of CHF’s Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program will also be sharing resumes to acquire entry-level opportunities in the building and construction workforce.

We hope you will take some time to review the these resumes and connect with one or more scholarship recipients or BITA students with any job openings at your organization that fit their education and level of experience.

This is a very valuable resource at your disposal we hope you will utilize and share with any interested contacts.

Thank you for your continued support of CHF and the industry we call home.

Some students join BITA to continue a family legacy of homebuilding or construction. Others enroll to escape devastating circumstances, such as homelessness, deportation of family members, gangs, and poverty.

“I had a student living in the front seat of his truck and couldn’t afford an apartment,” says Collin MacDonald, BITA Instructor from San Juan Hills High School.

“He learned how to frame out a camper shell for the bed of his truck,” MacDonald continues. “His self-confidence grew, and he knew that he could take care of himself by simply learning how to use a few power tools. Fortunately, before he had a chance to finish building it, he landed a job that pays him enough to live in an apartment.”

Read the full article online.

Thank you to Nick Slevin, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Developer/The ABC Green HomeProject, for donating the publication space for this article!

If you are a solar manufacturer, supplier, or installer this is a great opportunity for you! Engage with the BITA students as they learn the science of solar and installation processes by becoming a guest speaker, mentor in the classroom, or invite students to a jobsite. This is your opportunity to meet and recruit your next employee.

California’s 2020 solar mandate requires all new homes built after Jan 1, 2020 must be equipped with a solar electric system. Incorporating solar into the BITA curriculum is no longer valuable training for students learning to build homes, it is essential.

Please give a construction student the solar training they need today.

Sponsor Levels:

• $1,200 - Affords 6 kits and serves one BITA school
• $600 - Affords 3 kits
• $200 - Affords 1 kit

For more information on the aspects of BITA solar training and what each kit includes, please visit our event page here.

Running counter to the of vast majority of forecasts, Beacon has been on record predicting a sharp second-half recovery for over two months. The new outlook is based on new data that indicate May’s numbers, once fully available, will be better than April’s.

The outlook does assume that health-mandated closures and restrictions will continue to ease, and businesses will continue to reopen, as has been occurring across the nation in recent weeks.

Click here to download your copy of this detailed industry analysis and economic forecast

Resumes are organized by each students’ degree or area of study in 12 different industry fields, including architecture, engineering, and real estate, among others.

This is a very valuable resource at your disposal we hope you will utilize and share with any interested contacts. You might just find your next employee and change a student’s life…

Please reach out to tbrunson@mychf.org with any questions or concerns you may have.

Thank you for your continued support of CHF and the industry we call home.

The tide seems to have turned beginning in the 2^nd Quarter of 2020 and COVID-19 restrictions are finally having a substantial impact on California building permits issued. Read the full blog post here.

Want to get the full picture of monthly and annual building permits issued for California’s 539 jurisdictions? Click here to download the reports from the only source with 99% data reporting accuracy.

The Annual Report is now available for purchase at cirbreport.org/reports and includes a complimentary 2020 subscription to CIRB’s monthly California Construction Review (CCR).

Current subscribers to CIRB’s CCR or Energy Permit Summary Report can contact CHF-CIRB@mychf.org for a discounted copy of the 2019 Annual.

Construction is one of the few industries where hardworking and dedicated individuals can start at the bottom and work their way to the top, with or without a college degree.

Individuals who are ready to hit the ground running can apply for this scholarship to help purchase the required tools for success. Proof of employment within California is required.

Please visit https://www.mychf.org/bita-scholarships/ or email jherman@mychf.org for more information.

PCBC is thrilled to announce our first webinar series, The Pandemic Response for Housing.

Four one-hour online sessions of provocative ideas and perspectives on housing strategy, consumers, design, and leadership—cost $89.

These sessions are not recycled content, not economic updates, not the sessions planned for the cancelled in-person PCBC. Like every PCBC event, we started fresh!

They are:

• All new sessions that address where we are RIGHT NOW and connect to the impact of the pandemic.
• Presented by popular PCBC speakers, housing’s trusted thought-leaders
• Include the PCBC twist that you expect: timely, direct, fresh, relevant, and practical.

View the agenda and speakers here. And register here.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report‘s March 2020 California Construction Review (CCR) shows positive growth in multifamily units, which increased by 26% in March 2020 compared to February 2020 and increased by 7% from March 2019.

However, total statewide new housing units in building permits issued for the month of March 2020 are down 7% from February of 2020 and down 6% from March of 2019. Continue reading to see important permit statistics.

Key takeaways from the CIRB March 2020 Construction Review and Energy Permit Summary Report:

• The largest project in March 2020 was a $139 million equipment building in the city of Los Angeles.
• The unemployment rate for California employees in March 2020 was 5.6%, increasing by 1.3% from February 2020.
• Monthly residential and commercial solar permit activity in March 2020 indicated a 25% decrease from installations permitted in March 2019.

Click here to download the monthly permit reports for March 2020>>

How is COVID-19 affecting California's 5 major economic regions? The Economic Outlook – Spring 2020 is a succinct compilation for Spring 2020 that delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the economy, including employment, trade, housing, and the impact of COVID-19. Click here to download.

The Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB Report) released the 2019 Annual Building Permit Summary Report in May of 2020, revealing a 5.6% single and multifamily housing unit decrease compared to the prior year.

Preliminary 2019 statistics initially produced a 7% total unit decrease from 2018, but final permit numbers, acquired from gathering monthly construction data directly from California building departments, adjusted the percentage to -5.6%.

The CIRB Report’s 2019 Annual Summary includes a variety of economic information for a comprehensive analysis of factors affecting construction activity in California, such as:

• California and US employment statistics for the construction sector
• The largest (dollar volume) permitted project in California in 2019
• 2020 housing unit forecasts* from CIRB, Chapman University, the California Economic Forecast, and others
• MetroStudy ranking of the top homebuilders in California in 2019

In addition to detailed residential and commercial permit activity for all 539 cities in California, the CIRB 2019 Annual Summary also includes a historical trends chart going back to 1991 and a graph depicting housing units issued from 2005-2020 (forecasted*).

This chart verifies 2019 as the first year since 2009 that California has issued fewer housing units than the year prior.

The Annual Report is now available for purchase at cirbreport.org/reports and includes a complimentary 2020 subscription to CIRB’s monthly California Construction Review (CCR).

Current subscribers to CIRB’s CCR or Energy Permit Summary Report can contact CHF-CIRB@mychf.org for a discounted copy of the 2019 Annual Summary.

*Housing forecasts have been marginally adjusted due to the economic impact of COVID-19.

Are you "Ready for What's Next?" You're Invited to the 2020 CBIA PWB Virtual Bruncheon, presented by InSinkErator. Join CBIA’s PWB council:

• Friday, June 12, 2020
• 10:30 - 11:30am
• Zoom webinar - REGISTER HERE

Virtually network and explore the future of women in the building industry and how to be empowered navigating beyond the COVID-19 crisis. Check out our industry guest speakers!

Featuring National Industry Leaders:

• Dan Dunmoyer- President/CEO, CBIA
• Sheryl Palmer- Chairman/President/CEO, Taylor Morrison
• Joan Webb- CMO, The New Home Company
• Layne Marceau- Nor Cal Division President, Shea

Join us for a virtual networking champagne toast at 11:30am after the webinar!

• Save this link!
• Meeting ID: 842 3301 6654
• Password: 845257

Please visit https://cbia.org/professional-women-in-building/ for more information or reach out to Council President, Mitu Walia at mwalia@klein-financial.com.

We hope to see you there!

CHF administered the 2019 Scholarship Survey & Impact Report in March 2020 to provide industry donors and stakeholders key insight into the overall career goals and expectations of students entering California’s homebuilding and construction industries.

Thanks to the generosity of its benefactors and donors, CHF was able to offer scholarships to 81 students from construction-related academic departments in regional colleges and universities ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 for a total of $162,500 in 2019 scholarship dollars offered.

The survey also provided participants the option to share their resumes and qualifications with CHF board members, benefactors and other individuals who can connect students with potential industry career opportunities.

This information will be used to report findings to donors and benefactors who have invested in the success of CHF’s scholarship program and will be made available online to promote public understanding of current entry-level professionals in the building industry.

Click here to download a complete copy of the 2019 Scholarship Survey & Impact Report

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) offers Work-Ready Scholarships for graduates of the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) high school program seeking a career in the trades. A $500 scholarship includes tools and a tool belt, hard hat, boots, and other construction site necessities for one student.

You can give a BITA graduate a Work-Ready Scholarship today to set them up for success in the building industry! Click here to lend a hand: https://www.mychf.org/bita-scholarships/

Construction is one of the few industries where hardworking and dedicated individuals can start at the bottom and work their way to the top, with or without a college degree.

Individuals who are ready to hit the ground running can apply for this scholarship to help purchase the required tools for success. Proof of employment within California is required.

Please visit https://www.mychf.org/bita-scholarships/ or email jherman@mychf.org for more information.

Big Day of Giving (May 7, 2020)—Your gifts raised over $18,000 (more than 750 OSHA-10 training vouchers) for students in the BITA program! Will you continue to provide bright futures to students? Donate to a BITA student today>>

Online Design Build Competition (May 7, 2020)—Hosted virtually by CHF Industry Partner, CIEF, students designed and built a structure from items in their own homes and presented videos of their models. Learn more about Design Build>>

SAVE THE DATE! CHF Giving Golf Tournament (Pelican Hill | October 13, 2020) The third annual Giving Golf tournament will tee off at 12:15pm on Tuesday, October 13th to raise funds for BITA construction students. Event info>>

SAVE THE DATE!  Little Black Dress and Tie Social (Disneyland | October 14, 2020) Cocktail hour and networking fundraiser for BITA held each fall by CHF in conjunction with CBIA Fall Governance meetings and co-hosted with the CBIA Professional Women in Building. Event Info>>

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• CHF has an Instagram! Make sure to follow @CA.Homebuilding.Foundation today! Click here>>
• Support CHF by shopping at smile.amazon.com. Click here to get started>>
• Your generosity on the Big Day of Giving brought over 750 OSHA-10 online training vouchers to students learning from home! BITA is now operating in 39 high schools statewide, training over 6,340 construction students. Many students are still in need of this essential certification to secure their future careers in these uncertain times. Your tax-free donation of $100 today will help four (4) BITA students and increase our services supporting the homebuilding industry. Learn more here>>
• The CIRB Report will be teaming up with Beacon Economics to release the second installment of The Economic Outlook report on June 11, 2020. You can purchase the current version of this regional, CA and national analysis here>>
• Have you considered leaving a legacy in your name to support and advance the industry you have devoted your life to? Now is a good time to understand the tax advantages and impact your gift will make. Discover the CHF DreamBuilders. Email apaul@mychf.org

Through our scholarship program, research publications, and educational curriculums, CHF is supporting the most important part of homebuilding: the people.

DONATE TO THE CALIFORNIA HOMEBUILDING FOUNDATION

The official 2019 building permit statistics for California are ready! Download detailed residential and non-residential permit data for all 58 counties and 539 California cities for the previous year, including large construction projects, employment data, builder rankings, and housing unit forecasts.

Preliminary statistics revealed a year-to-date decrease in total housing units issued in California, which is a continuing trend published in the 2019 Annual report. How will 2020 shape up? Download the 2019 Annual to check out housing unit forecasts for the year ahead.

Your purchase of the 2019 Annual Report includes:

• PDF publication and Excel spreadsheets of detailed permit activity, historical housing totals, forecasts and more
• Limited Time Only: Complimentary 2020 CIRB Monthly Data Subscription ($975 Value)

Already a CIRB report subscriber? Ask us about discounted pricing! Email CHF-CIRB@mychf.org.

The Economic Outlook - Spring 2020 is a comprehensive near-term forecast report for the U.S., California, and California regional economies covering the following key topics:

• Impact of the coronavirus
• Employment trends and forecasts
• Home sales
• Construction activity
• Trade

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT

COVID-19 has had damaging effects on regional, statewide and national economies, but how bad will it get?

Beacon's latest report gives a thorough analysis on recent economic trends and how they will impact Americans in the near future.

The report indicates that "a recession is likely, but it isn't clear how deep or damaging it may be. Mitigation and adaptation will be key."

Take a closer look in The Economic Outlook - Spring 2020 report, available exclusively online from the CIRB Report. Purchase here>>

NEW PUBLICATION COMING JUNE 11, 2020!

Beacon Economics will release a new Economic Outlook publication on June 11, 2020, available exclusively on the CIRB Online Store.

Stay tuned for announcements on the release of this informative analysis of the national, statewide and regional economies!

Many of our students rely on the training and certification the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program provides to secure a better future and a better life for themselves and their families.

Right now, these students need OSHA-10 training, which is an essential workforce qualification they can achieve 100% online. Your gift of an OSHA-10 training voucher will relieve the financial burden of a BITA student today.

Through your support of CHF's BITA program, you become a part of an incredible community of people who give their time and resources to ensuring a bright future for homebuilding in California.

We don’t know what the future holds, but we do know with your help, a BITA student will have a fighting chance.

• One (1) Student - $25
• Four (4) Students - $100
• One Class of Thirty (30) Students - $750

As a 501(c)3 organization, the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) relies on the generosity of donors and benefactors to expand and enhance this vital workforce training curriculum, active in almost 40 high schools statewide.

Your tax-free donation today will help a BITA student and increase our services supporting the homebuilding industry.

Thank you for leading the way.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report‘s March 2020 California Construction Review (CCR) shows positive growth in multifamily units, which increased by 26% in March 2020 compared to February 2020 and increased by 7% from March 2019.

However, total statewide new housing units in building permits issued for the month of March 2020 are down 7% from February of 2020 and down 6% from March of 2019.

Key takeaways from the CIRB March 2020 Construction Review and Energy Permit Summary Report:

• The largest project in March 2020 was a $139 million equipment building in the city of Los Angeles.
• The unemployment rate for California employees in March 2020 was 5.6%, increasing by 1.3% from February 2020.
• Monthly residential and commercial solar permit activity in March 2020 indicated a 25% decrease from installations permitted in March 2019.

Click here to download the monthly permit reports for March 2020>>

How is COVID-19 affecting California's 5 major economic regions? The Economic Outlook – Spring 2020 is a succinct compilation for Spring 2020 that delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the economy, including employment, trade, housing, and the impact of COVID-19. Click here to download.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) will be participating in the annual Big Day of Giving, a 24-hour, virtual fundraising event for regional nonprofits, to raise funds for students enrolled in the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program.

COVID-19 has closed high schools in California, but there is an urgent need to provide online OSHA 10 certification to graduating BITA students training through distance learning. Donate here.

There are no funds available for this unprecedented need, and the Foundation is overwhelmed with efforts to restructure the online curriculum, offer "Work-Ready Scholarships" to students, and coordinate industry video lessons.

An OSHA 10 card will give a BITA student the health and safety certification requirement he or she needs to work on a construction site, but 70% of BITA students from certain schools cannot afford the cost of OSHA training.

You can help ease the financial burden of BITA construction students and give them the education they need now by sending a Big Day of Giving donation.

Your gift of $100 provides OSHA training to four (4) students.

Your gift of $750 provides training to a class of thirty (30) BITA students.

Your help will provide this essential training and give a student hope for their future career in these uncertain times.

Can we count on you? Click here to make a difference now.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report‘s March 2020 California Construction Review (CCR) shows positive growth in statewide multifamily permit totals both monthly and year-to-date.

Though March was anticipated to reflect the economic impacts of COVID-19 on homebuilding, April may be the month to watch out for.

Key takeaways from the CIRB March 2020 Construction Review:

• New housing units in building permits issued for the month of March 2020 are down 7% from February of 2020 and down 6% from March of 2019.
• Multifamily units increased by 26% in March 2020 compared to February 2020 and increased by 7% from March 2019.
• The largest project in March 2020 was a $139 million equipment building in the city of Los Angeles.

Energy Statistics:

• In March 2020, 3,002 statewide residential and commercial HVAC changeout units were issued, producing a 50% month-to-month decrease in activity.
• Monthly residential and commercial solar permit activity in March 2020 indicated a 25% decrease from installations permitted in March 2019.
• Residential and commercial electric vehicle (EV) charger permits for the month of March 2020 cumulated 114 statewide.

Employment Trends (Source: California Employment Development Department):

• The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.4% in March 2020, increasing by 0.9% from February 2020.
• The unemployment rate for California employees in March 2020 was 5.6%, increasing by 1.3% from February 2020.

Click here to download the monthly permit reports for March 2020>>

How is COVID-19 affecting California's 5 major economic regions? The Economic Outlook – Spring 2020 is a succinct compilation for Spring 2020 that delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the economy. Click here to download.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) regrets to inform you that in concurrence with PCBC’s cancellation, the Homebuilding Hall of Fame at The Westin St. Francis, San Francisco on Union Square on June 9, 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

While it is disappointing to terminate the 2020 celebration of this highly anticipated, time-honored tradition, CHF thoughtfully considered all factors conducive to a safe event for our inductees, guests, and staff. Current Inductees will maintain their induction for 2021.

The following individuals will be celebrated at the 2021 Hall of Fame gala:

• Kent Aden, HomeFed Communities
• Steve Kalmbach, PulteGroup
• Steven Kellenberg, Kellenberg Studio
• Jeffery Roos, Lennar Corporation

Hall of Fame’s cancellation is a tremendous hardship for the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF), as Hall of Fame is our largest annual fundraising event. If you would like to support CHF in this time of crisis, please click here.

Contact Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org with any questions or concerns regarding the Hall of Fame cancellation, sponsorships and donations.

CHF staff and our Board of Trustees look forward to the 36th annual Hall of Fame on June 15, 2021 and hope you will join us.

The Economic Outlook - Spring 2020, the latest report by Beacon Economics indicates that "a recession is likely, but it isn't clear how deep or damaging it may be. Mitigation and adaptation will be key."

COVID-19 has had damaging effects on regional, state-wide, and national economies, but how bad will it get? Download your copy of this comprehensive near-term forecast for the U.S., California, and California regional economies today.

Beacon's latest report gives a thorough analysis on recent economic trends and how they will impact Americans in the near future.

The Economic Outlook covers the following key topics:

• Impact of the coronavirus
• Employment trends and forecasts
• Home sales
• Construction activity
• Trade

Get your copy today exclusively from cirbreport.org/reports/ 

Meet our 2020 Big Day of Giving Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) champion, Terri Everhart! Click here to watch Terri’s important video message.

Terri is a Builder Sales Representative for HomeSite Services and an NAHB Professional Women in Building Executive Board member. Continue reading to see why supporting the BITA program is important to donors like Terri.

"The California Homebuilding Foundation is educating the construction industry's future workforce through their Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) four-year high school curriculum.

While BITA is an inspiring program, students are facing a serious problem: school is closed during the COVID-19 outbreak and the future of BITA's graduating seniors is in jeopardy.

BITA is overwhelmed with efforts to provide at-home education and give students necessary training, specifically OSHA-10 certification, a requirement for setting foot on construction sites. ($25 per-student enrollment fee)

A BITA Instructor at Antioch High School informed us that 70% of his students are in the reduced / free lunch program; consequently, they would not be able to afford the $25 cost of online OSHA-10 training.

Please join me in making a difference in these students lives by donating $100 to CHF, which will provide OSHA-10 training to four (4) students. A donation of $750 to CHF will provide training for an entire class of thirty (30) students.

My gift to BITA students on the Big Day of Giving

Donations to CHF support programs that defend and enrich our homebuilding industry. Please donate to support these high school students today - I just did." -Terri Everhart

You can be a BITA champion, too! Set up your Big Day of Giving fundraiser be the hero these students need to continue their construction training. Click here to get started.

The annual Big Day of Giving, a virtual giving day supporting regional nonprofits, starts May 7, 2020, but donations are now being accepted online: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/CAHomebuildingFoundation

CHF is participating to raise funds for Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) students to obtain OSHA 10 certification during school closures due to COVID-19. You can make a difference in the lives of construction students today or on the Big Day of Giving!

For many of our students, BITA is the key to a rewarding career and a better life and being removed from school poses a threat to their education and their future.

The Foundation is overwhelmed with efforts to restructure the online curriculum, provide "Work-Ready Scholarships" to students, and coordinate industry video lessons, but now, more than ever, students are in need of proper job site certification through OSHA 10 training.

OSHA certification can be achieved 100% online, which is why there is an urgent need to fulfill this required training for students learning at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.

However, many BITA students are unable to afford the cost of acquiring their OSHA 10 card.

Dylan Howell, BITA Instructor from Antioch High School says, "About 70% of students in my school are on the free or reduced lunch program. They would not be able to pay for OSHA 10."

Will you make an emergency tax-free donation to train and certify students during COVID-19?

Your donation of $100 funds online OSHA 10 training to four (4) students in our BITA program.

Your donation of $750 supports OSHA 10 training for an entire class of thirty (30) students.

There are no extra funds in our budget to meet this unexpected need, but your emergency gift will help educate BITA students during the coronavirus pandemic.

Please help us ease the financial burden of our students to give them the education and training they need now. Donations to CHF support the BITA program and other programs that defend and enrich the homebuilding community.

My gift of OSHA 10 training to BITA students for the Big Day of Giving.

The Economic Outlook – Spring 2020 is a succinct compilation for Spring 2020 that delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the economy, such as the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), employment trends (including forecasts), trade, and the next recession.

This comprehensive near-term forecast covers:

• The U.S.
• California
• California's 5 Major Regions (LA, San Diego, San Francisco, South Bay and East Bay)

Purchase this report.

The Spring 2020 outlook is the first installment of Beacon publications that will be available quarterly on the CIRB Report website.

Check out the 5 Key Takeaways from the report here on the CIRB Blog.

This Economic Outlook and other reports on building permit activity can be downloaded from http://www.cirbreport.org/reports.

The 2020 Design Build Competition, presented by the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF), is now online. Registration is open to all high school students to virtually to design and build tiny homes, sheds and storage buildings. Scholarships will be awarded to the winning students on May 7^th on GoToWebinar.

COVID-19 emergency donations supporting the BITA program are helping to alleviate the financial burden on students to pay for OSHA 10 training and certification, which is a requirement of entering the Design Build competition. You can help certify students, too!

Students will be judged on their ability to complete a finished structure online, from creating cost estimates on building plans to building a physical model of the structure from materials they can find in their home and submitting a video of their finished product.

OSHA 10 certification is a requirement of entry in the online Design Build competition and costs $25 per student. CHF needs donor support to fund this essential training to all BITA students. You can provide OSHA 10 to four (4) students for only $100. For $750, you can train an entire class of thirty (30) BITA students.

Your support provides construction students the experience they need to learn and train from home during COVID-19. Donations to CHF support BITA and other programs that defend and enrich the homebuilding community.

My gift of OSHA 10 training to students in the 2020 Design Build competition.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report‘s February 2020 California Construction Review (CCR) shows positive growth in single-family permit categories both monthly and year-to-date, but these statistical changes are anticipated to be short-lived.

COVID-19 started making an economic impact mid-March 2020, so we will likely see that reflected in building permit issued in CIRB’s next data report.

According to national statistics from NAHB’s Eye on Housing blog, “Single-family starts increased 6.7% to a 1,072,000 seasonally adjusted annual pace in February. Multifamily starts for units in 5+ unit properties declined 17% to a 508,000 annualized rate…”

California followed national trends in February 2020 with a 7% single-family unit increase from January 2020 and a massive 45% increase compared to February 2019. Multifamily permits declined by 25% compared to January but increased by 38% from February 2019.

Click here to read the full blog post and download the February permit infographic>>

Former Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) student, Yulia Khandrya, has found a lucrative and fulfilling career as a full-time framer for L&S Framing. "Being a framer is a good job, but there are physical hazards on the job site," she says. Read Yulia’s full story here.

OSHA 10 trains young professionals like Yulia on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry.

Now, more than ever, students are in need of proper certification through OSHA 10. Will you make an emergency tax-free donation to train and certify students during COVID-19?

OSHA certification can be achieved 100% online, which is why there is an urgent need to fulfill this required training for students learning at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“About 70% of the students in my school are on the free or reduced lunch program. They would not be able to afford the cost of OSHA 10,” says Dylan Howard, BITA Instructor at Antioch High School

Your donation of $100 funds online OSHA 10 training to four (4) students in our BITA program.

Your donation of $750 supports OSHA 10 training for an entire class of 30 students.

Students need online OSHA 10 certification now, so they can stay on track to graduate and have the required job safety qualifications to pursue their careers.

Your gift today will help us strengthen the BITA program and increase our services supporting the homebuilding industry.

Please help us ease the financial burden of our students to give them the education and training they need now. Learn more here.

New blog post from the CIRB Report! (March 30, 2020) Beacon Economics’ succinct compilation for Spring 2020 delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the economy, available exclusively from the CIRB Report.

The Economic Outlook – Spring 2020 analyzes the impact of the coronavirus, employment trends, housing and construction, the next recession and more. Here are 5 important takeaways from this comprehensive near-term forecast for the U.S., California, and California regional economies*:

1. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is an economic force to be reckoned with. Beacon even describes COVID-19 as “the greatest threat to the nation’s economic expansion in over a decade.” Ten years ago, California issued the lowest amount of permits for new housing units in recorded history, according to CIRB statistics. Though the statewide building industry has not fully recovered from the Great Recession, great strides in economic recovery were evident – until now.
2. Residential construction is taking a hit. CIRB statistics show that building permits for new single-family and multifamily dwellings have declined statewide in 2019 compared to 2018, and the current halt in economic activity will undoubtedly affect 2020 statistics as well. Even though California deemed residential construction an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic, building department closures will create a roadblock in the permitting process and backlog productivity in issuance long after outbreak restrictions are lifted.

Read the rest of this blog post on CIRBreport.org.

Make sure to subscribe to this blog to receive updates on data, new reports, and other important housing announcements.

This Economic Outlook and other reports on building permit activity can be downloaded from https://www.cirbreport.org/reports

COVID-19 has closed schools all over California, affecting the lives of students enrolled in the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF)’s Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) construction training program.

You can help these students continue their education and secure their future in the building industry by providing them with OSHA 10 online training courses. There are no extra funds in our budget to meet this unexpected need. For just $100, four (4) BITA students can receive this essential certification.

My gift of education and training to BITA students.

An OSHA 10 card shows an employer that students have industry-approved training and knowledge of safe workplace practices and regulations.

Students need OSHA 10 certification now, so they can stay on track to graduate and have the qualifications to pursue their careers.

Your donation of $100 funds online OSHA 10 training to four (4) students in our BITA program.

Your donation of $750 supports OSHA 10 training for an entire class of 30 students.

Donations to CHF support BITA and other programs that defend and enrich the homebuilding community. Your gift today will provide students the ongoing training they need to keep their futures secure.

For more information on the BITA program or how you can help students gain employment in the industry, visit: https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/

The Economic Outlook – Spring 2020 was released on Monday, March 23, 2020 to the CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Marketplace, an online platform and marketing service for research organizations to publish data reports on various topics in the building industry.

This succinct compilation for Spring 2020 delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the economy, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19), employment trends (including forecasts), new home construction, trade, and the next recession. Read the full press release here.

Beacon Economics is the latest organization to contribute a publication to the Marketplace. The Economic Outlook is a comprehensive near-term forecast for the U.S., California, and California regional economies.

The Spring 2020 outlook is the first installment of Beacon publications that will be available quarterly on the CIRB Report website.

This Economic Outlook and other reports on building permit activity can be downloaded from www.cirbreport.org/reports.

About the CIRB Report

​Since 1954, the CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report, a service provided by the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF), has been the industry’s premier building permit data source for the State of California. Publications are released monthly, annually and by custom request, including permit statistics for residential and non-residential construction covering all 58 counties and incorporated cities. For information on the CIRB Report or the CIRB Marketplace, visit www.cirbreport.org.

About Beacon Economics

Founded in 2007, Beacon Economics, an LLC and certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with the state of California, is a leading independent research and consulting firm dedicated to delivering accurate, insightful, and objectively-based economic analysis. Leveraging unique proprietary models, vast databases, and sophisticated data processing, the firm equips its clients with the analysis needed to understand on-the-ground realities and make informed business and policy decisions. Learn more at www.BeaconEcon.com.

About CHF

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing California’s homebuilding industry. The California Homebuilding Foundation’s mission is to advance homebuilding in California through scholarships, research, education and professional recognition. Visit www.mychf.org for more information on programs and services provided by CHF.

The California Homebuilding Foundation—promoter and developer of the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA)—is working tirelessly to restructure virtual lesson plans for teachers of this comprehensive construction training program, active in 38 high schools in California.

Here are some of the ways the Foundation is adapting BITA, so students do not fall behind in their educational pathway to employment in the building workforce:

1. BITA classes have been provided with a variety of distance learning resources via Google and other web-based platforms
2. CHF administered a participation survey to BITA instructors to better assess and respond to teacher and student needs during the COVID-19 outbreak
3. CHF staff is researching the integration of an online OSHA-10 training course and all BITA lessons are converted into digital worksheets
4. Guest speaker pre-recorded construction lessons is an option being explored

CHF will continue to stay in touch with teachers and students throughout this difficult time and provide guidance and resources as needed.

For many of our students, BITA is the key to a fulfilling career and a better life and being removed from this program poses a threat to their education and their future.

There are no extra funds in our budget to meet this unexpected need, but your emergency gift today will help educate BITA students during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hundreds of students require tools, boots, work clothes and transportation for BITA lessons and their future careers. Your donation will also help provide “Work Ready Scholarships” to ease students’ financial burdens in times of crisis.

Please send in your gift to BITA students today.

In additional BITA news, the Southern California Design Build Competition has been cancelled and the Northern California Competition scheduled for early May 2020 is on hold. Please contact BITA Program Director, Jill Herman, at jherman@mychf.org for information.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report released California building permit statistics for January 2020, revealing month-to-month decreases across all categories for new housing units issued compared to December 2019.

Year-to-date total and multifamily units issued also trended down in January, while single-family homes increased by 26% from January 2019. Residential building activity in California has been declining for the past few months; however, what puts January 2020 activity in perspective is how California compares to housing starts reported for the entire nation.

In a blog post recently published by NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), citing housing starts from the US Census Bureau and HUD, January 2020 “total starts are 21.4 percent above the annual pace of 1.29 million units” compared to January 2019. Meanwhile in California, total housing units are down 11% in January 2020 from 2019.

The most striking is the multifamily category, where in the US, “On a year-over-year basis, multifamily unit production is up 71.4 percent,” but in California, multifamily activity in January decreased by 34%.

The question remains: Why is our state, the fifth largest economy in the world (source: Forbes), lacking in new housing permits, while the US as a whole is showing improvement?

Click here to read the full blog post and subscribe to CIRB news and data reports.

CBIA PWB, the voice of women in homebuilding and construction, would like to invite you to attend and sponsor the “Ready for What’s Next” Bruncheon at PCBC, presented by InSinkErator.

Join us on June 11, 2020 at the InterContinental in San Francisco for a champagne brunch featuring networking opportunities with industry Guests of Honor. This one event at PCBC you WON’T want to miss! Tickets are $45 each and will sell out quickly! Click here to register.

Thank you to our Master Sponsor, InSinkErator; Platinum Sponsors, Entekra and Klein Financial Corporation; and Silver Sponsor, CBIA!

Event sponsors will receive digital, print and verbal recognition at this highly anticipated brunch, which gathers over 250 industry attendees. We will promote your company name and logo on:

• CBIA PWB all-members monthly newsletter
• PWB website
• PWB's social media pages (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter)
• CBIA's Monday report distribution (sent to thousands of industry contacts!)
• Digital and print signage at the bruncheon venue

Click here to download a sponsorship flier with additional information, including a credit card authorization form.

Interested sponsors can complete the form and email to apaul@mychf.org and CYNTHIA.HESKETT@associa.us, or call 916-340-3348 to purchase a sponsorship over the phone.

A portion of sponsorships supports our scholarship recipients! Make a difference for women in building today.

Despite a monthly increase in new single-family and multifamily dwelling units reported in December 2019, January 2020 numbers show substantial decreases compared to December and January 2019.

Here’s the downside from the statistics in the CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report January 2020 California Construction Review: New housing units in building permits issued for the month of January 2020 totaled 9,197, down 21% from 11,612 units in December of 2019 and down 11% from 10,361 units in January of 2019.

Even California's energy permits are down across all categories (HVAC, solar, EV chargers) in January 2020 compared to 2019; however, building permits submitted prior to the January 1, 2020 effective date of the solar mandate and still awaiting issuance from jurisdiction building departments could account for this lack of energy permit activity.

The upside for the first month of 2020 is that single-family dwelling units increased by 26% compared to January 2019. Statewide retail, hotels/motels, and amusement/recreation commercial construction values are also up compared to 2019.

Will February finally show possibilities for more housing production in California? Subscribe to our monthly data report to be the first to find out!

Email chf-cirb@mychf.org for more information.

On March 5, 2020, students from the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF)’s Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) programs in Southern California learned about careers in building and construction from the builders themselves!

This premier event, called “Meet the Builder,” was hosted by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Orange County and featured builder presentations from the following companies: TRI Pointe Homes SoCal, Boudreau Pipeline, 20/20 Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Dahlin Group, C&R Systems, Inland Empire Framing and SunPower.

“Meet the Builder” would not be possible without the support of our volunteers! Thank you:

• Fidelity National Title Group
• Moote Companies Inc.
• BIA Orange County and BIA Southern California
• Murow Development Consultants
• Brookfield Homes

Shout-out to BITA’s school district partners: North Orange County ROP and Coastline ROP!

Photos from the event can be viewed on Facebook. Please visit www.mychf.org for more information on the BITA program, donations, events and industry support.

Since 1985, our sponsors have made the Hall of Fame gala a huge success and helped the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) raise money for such a wonderful cause!

Your sponsorship helps CHF fulfill our initiatives to advance and improve the industry we call home. Sponsors gain press and social media exposure, signage, video footage and more. We have sponsorship opportunities available today!  If you're interested, email Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org or call 916-340-3340 to secure your investment today.

Thank you to our Hall of Fame sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor–FivePoint
VIP Reception Sponsor— Lennar Corporation
Dessert Sponsor—HomeFed Communities

Platinum Sponsors

• KTGY Architecture + Planning
• Rancho Mission Viejo

Gold Sponsors

• California Building Industry Association
• Bassenian Lagoni
• Integral Communities
• Jackson Tidus
• Kevin L. Crook Architect, Inc.
• Newmeyer & Dillion
• Teichert Construction

Silver Sponsors

• Dahlin Group Architecture | Planning
• Ponderosa Homes
• CDC Designs
• Design Line Interiors

Patron   Sponsors

• TRI Pointe Group
• Davidson Communities

Register and sponsor the Hall of Fame by clicking this link.

Register for Hall of Fame today! Visit the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) website to register for a sponsorship, purchase congratulatory ads, tables and more.

Join the Foundation on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of honor and celebration in an elegant setting.

This year’s Hall of Fame will celebrate the lifetime achievements of four remarkable industry icons with a black-tie dinner and formal induction ceremony.

Congratulations to the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees:

• Kent Aden (HomeFed Communities)
• Steve Kalmbach (PulteGroup, Inc.)
• Steven Kellenberg (Kellenberg Studio)
• Jeffrey Roos (Lennar Corporation)

For more information on the 2020 Hall of Fame and full biographies of current inductees and past honorees, visit the webpage https://www.mychf.org/2020-inductees/

The Hall of Fame gala is not only a moving and inspirational salute to homebuilding, it’s one of the most spectacular events of the year. Register and sponsor today.

Email tbrunson@mychf.org for additional information.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report preliminary 2019 annual building permit totals are in, which appear to be confirming the trend we have feared: a California housing shortage.

December 2019 total single and multifamily housing units in California increased by 35% from November 2019 and 14% from December 2019, but this influx of monthly permit activity was still not enough to dig 2019 out of an annual decrease.

CIRB’s preliminary 2019 totals show 110,218 housing units issued this past year, indicating a 7% annual decrease from the 117,892 units accumulated in 2018. This decrease marks the first statistical drop in permit activity for new residential construction in California in 10 years.

The last peak in California permits issued was 212,960 combined single and multifamily housing units back in 2004, which is still a 34% decrease from the highest volume of housing units issued in a single year, which was 322,018 back in 1963. Continue reading the CIRB blog post.

The final annual numbers will be ready for publication in May 2020. Want to reserve your copy today?

Email chf-cirb@mychf.org to get on the distribution list.

The SoCal BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) Alliance’s mission is to increase and sustain the next generation of workforce leadership by creating an industry-focused internship program through a strategic builder and trade partnership.

The Alliance, in collaboration with the BIA of Orange County, has raised $62,000 so far for BITA summer internships! Contributions are used to support our program by creating workforce opportunities for students to experience hands-on industry education.

Thank you to our sponsors: Brookfield Residential, TriPointe Homes, K.Hovnanian, Taylor Morrison, Murrow CM.

BITA would also like to thank the dedicated members of the SoCal BITA Alliance:

• BIA Orange County
• Boudreau Pipeline
• Brookfield Residential
• C & R Systems
• California Homebuilding Foundation
• Circle M. Contractors
• Coastline ROP
• HY-Lang Electric
• Inland Empire Framing
• Lennar
• McShane Construction
• North Orange County ROP
• Paulus Engineering
• 20/20 Plumbing
• Schamber Electric
• Shea Homes
• The New Home Company
• TriPointe Homes

To join these leaders in the industry, contact Jill Herman at jherman@mychf.org and consider supporting BITA students by sponsoring the upcoming Southern and Northern California 2020 Design Build Competitions.

Southern and Northern California 2020 Design Build Competitions are coming up soon, and BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) students need support in the form of company sponsorships or donations. The competition is free to all schools and students.

We need sponsorships to cover the costs for teams to travel, participate, and build their structures. You can gain brand recognition at these widely attended competitions and make an impact on the future of our industry! Check out our sponsorship opportunities in Southern California and Northern California.

Design Build engages construction students in a two-day competition mimicking the real-world demands of a construction jobsite. Students are required to create blueprints and build a complete structure from start to finish. Join us at the upcoming competitions:

Northern California Design Build Competition

• Cosumnes River College | Sacramento
• May 7th – 8th

Southern California Design Build Competition

• Reliable Wholesale Lumber | Huntington Beach
• April 18th – 19th

The Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) is partnering with CHF and BIASC to grow the Design Build Competition in Southern California. Nearly 50 high schools and Youth Build teams will compete in the Design Build Competitions this year.

These teams rely on support from sponsorships, industry judges, and volunteers from over 100 companies. Total Impact: 750 students—Sponsor here.

To learn more about Design Build and the BITA program, visit https://www.mychf.org/ or contact Jill Herman, BITA Program Director, at 916-340-3309 or jherman@mychf.org.

The Hall of Fame gala is not only a moving and inspirational salute to homebuilding, it’s one of the most spectacular events of the year. Join the Foundation on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of honor and celebration in an elegant setting.

Hall of Fame sponsorships support the Foundation’s mission to advance the homebuilding industry in California. We would like to extend our gratitude to the 2020 Hall of Fame sponsors:

Thank you to our 2020 Hall of Fame Sponsors:

• Presenting Sponsor: FivePoint
• KTGY Architecture + Planning
• CDC Designs
• Jackson Tidus
• Rancho Mission Viejo
• Teichert Construction
• Dahlin Group Architecture | Planning

Get priority registration for Hall of Fame by securing a VIP sponsorship or purchasing a congratulatory ad! Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company to a large audience of homebuilding and construction professionals. Click here for levels and benefits.

This year’s Hall of Fame will celebrate the lifetime achievements of four remarkable industry icons with a black-tie dinner and formal induction ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2020:

• Kent Aden (HomeFed Communities)
• Steve Kalmbach (PulteGroup, Inc.)
• Steven Kellenberg (Kellenberg Studio)
• Jeffrey Roos (Lennar Corporation)

For more information on the 2020 Hall of Fame and full biographies of current inductees and past honorees, visit the webpage https://www.mychf.org/2020-inductees/

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report December 2019 California Construction Review statistics are here along with preliminary annual building permit numbers for 2019.

The Upside: New housing units in building permits issued for the month of December 2019 totaled 11,497, up 35% from 8,534 units in November of 2019 and up 14% from 10,081 units in December of 2018.

The Downside: Multifamily units in December 2019 decreased by 9% from December 2018. Total annual housing units in 2019 decreased by 7% compared to 2018 totals.

2019 Preliminary California housing statistics (compared to 2018):

• Total Housing Units: DOWN 7%
• Single-Family Units: DOWN 2%
• Multi-Family Units: DOWN 11%

Check out our tweet that has everyone talking about housing!

Want to stay up to date on building permit activity in California? Subscribe to our monthly data report today for the most accurate statistics delivered right to your desktop. Email chf-cirb@mychf.org for more information.

The SoCal Gas Company, a Sempra Energy Utility, awarded a grant of $2,500 to be shared between the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) and the San Juan Hills High School Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program for $1,250 each.

“I am happy to know that the students will be able to have a better learning experience because of [the grant],” said Collin Macdonald, San Juan Hills BITA instructor. His class will use the funds to purchase a flatbed trailer to mobilize their worksite for community service projects and maintain a convenient storage space for building materials.

“This class gets a very diverse group of students,” said Macdonald. “From AP students that are planning on attending renowned universities to students that are living out of their cars and are just trying to make ends meet, it’s great to see how working with one’s hands benefits all students.”

Macdonald hopes to construct a tiny home as a future BITA class project. He intends to use some of the SoCal Gas grant funding to purchase the smaller, non-lumber items required for this project, such as windows and lights.

Each school’s BITA curriculum runs solely on donations and grants from our generous benefactors and industry champions. You can become a part of our state’s workforce education movement and change a student’s life today. Donate to BITA

To learn more about the BITA program, visit https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/ or contact Jill Herman, BITA Program Director, at 916-340-3309 or jherman@mychf.org.

Get priority registration for Hall of Fame by securing a VIP sponsorship or purchasing a congratulatory ad! General registration opens February 11, 2020 at www.mychf.org.

Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company to a large audience of homebuilding and construction professionals as CHF inducts four new industry icons into the coveted Hall of Fame. Thank you to our Hall of Fame Presenting Sponsor, FIVEPOINT! Click here for levels and benefits.

This year’s Hall of Fame will take place June 9, 2020 at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco. Join us as we celebrate the lifetime achievements of four remarkable industry professionals with a black-tie dinner and formal induction ceremony.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020:

• Kent Aden (HomeFed Communities)
• Steve Kalmbach (PulteGroup, Inc.)
• Steven Kellenberg (Kellenberg Studio)
• Jeffrey Roos (Lennar Corporation)

For more information on the 2020 Hall of Fame and full biographies of current inductees and past honorees, visit the webpage https://www.mychf.org/2020-inductees/

Join the CBIA Professional Women in Building Council in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 18^th from 8:30am-1pm for our second annual Legislative Day!

PWB Legislative Day will begin with a “Legislative 101” discussion by CBIA, an opportunity to learn more about the legislative process and how we can engage and influence our state representatives. This is an incredible opportunity for our members! Lunch is included.  Register here.

After our Legislative 101, we will meet with several members of the Legislature to discuss who we are as an organization and address a few of the legislative issues that PWB has identified as key to our housing priorities.

This is a day that is not to be missed! Please take a moment to register by clicking here.

See you in Sacramento!

Sincerely,

CBIA PWB

The BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) Program is a 4-year construction training curriculum active in 34 high schools statewide. BITA provides scholarships, internships, and engages students in hands-on building competitions.

Please take note of the following important BITA program announcements.

Upcoming Events

• Spring Instructor Conference (March 28, 2020) – Location: North County ROP, 385 North Muller Street, Anaheim, CA 93801
• Southern California Design Build Competition (April 18-19, 2020) – Location: Reliable Wholesale Lumber, 7600 Redondo Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
• Northern California Design Build Competition (May 6-7, 2020) – Location: Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
• PCBC Instructor Conference (June 10-11, 2019) – Location: Moscone Center, PCBC 2020

BITA is seeking industry sponsors for these events. Show your support for workforce education! Learn more here: https://www.mychf.org/design-build/

To learn more about the BITA program, visit https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/ or contact Jill Herman, BITA Program Director, at 916-340-3309 or jherman@mychf.org.

VIP Sponsors receive priority registration for 2020 Hall of Fame! (General registration opens in February).

Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company to a large audience of homebuilding and construction professionals as CHF inducts four new industry icons into the coveted Hall of Fame. Join us June 9th in San Francisco and secure your company sponsorship today! Click here for levels and benefits.

When you attend a California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) event, your purchase of tickets and sponsorships supports our ongoing efforts of creating a prosperous, thriving homebuilding industry in California.

Get VIP registration for Hall of Fame by securing a sponsorship or purchasing a congratulatory ad! Click here to reserve your sponsorship.

This year’s Hall of Fame will celebrate the lifetime achievements of four remarkable industry professionals with a black-tie dinner and formal induction ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2020:

• Kent Aden (HomeFed Communities)
• Steve Kalmbach (PulteGroup)
• Steven Kellenberg (Kellenberg Studio)
• Jeffrey Roos (Lennar Corporation)

For more information on the 2020 Hall of Fame and full biographies of current inductees and past honorees, visit the webpage https://www.mychf.org/2020-inductees/

Sponsorships for the CBIA PWB 2020 Strategic Board Planning Session close on January 31^st! Click here to support the Professional Women in Building for just $250.

CBIA PWB would like to thank our company sponsors: Estrella Associates, HomeSite Services, Boral, InSinkErator, Greenhaus, LJP Construction Services, Associa Developer Services, Raymus Homes and Harbro Emergency Services and Restoration.

The California Building Industry Association (CBIA)’s Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council will meet mid-state for their fifth annual Strategic Board Planning Session at Still Waters Winery in Paso Robles, CA on February 8, 2020.

Objectives and topics of discussion range from promoting PWB and CBIA membership throughout the State of California, event planning and fundraising, supporting legislation impacting the homebuilding industry, and improving education in the construction workforce.

PWB creates valuable programs and networking opportunities for women to support and mentor one another in the various educational, legislative, and professional aspects of the building industry.

To learn more about the CBIA Professional Women in Building, please visit our website or contact Mitu Walia (mwalia@klein-financial.com). ‘Like’ PWB on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay current on upcoming events and announcements.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report November 2019 California Construction Review building permit statistics are here, and the outlook for December and annual 2019 totals isn’t positive.

November 2019 monthly activity has outshined November 2018 in new single-family and multifamily dwelling units issued, but cumulative year-to-date numbers are still down.

The last California Energy Code cycle, beginning January 1, 2017, generated a 33% increase in monthly permits issued in December 2016 compared to the month prior.

Even with some positive monthly trends in new residential dwelling units emerging, California would still need to issue over 19,000 total statewide units in the month of December 2019 (a 55% increase!) just to meet the 117,892 total units issued in 2018.

Read the full blog post here (free infographic download in article!)

Want to stay up to date on building permit activity in California? Subscribe to our data report today for the most accurate statistics delivered right to your desktop. Email chf-cirb@mychf.org for more information.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) works to advance the homebuilding industry in California by providing scholarships, publishing innovative research findings, and promoting workforce education programs.

We are honored to recognize the donors who are positively impacting the homebuilding industry and changing the lives of construction students statewide. Today, we would like to give a special thanks to the following companies for their generous contributions this holiday season:

• SoCal Gas
• Design Line Interiors
• The Arcadia Companies
• KTGY Group, Inc.
• Blackhawk Funding and Development Corporation
• Parker Development Co-Serrano Associates

Thanks to the charitable support of organizations like these, over 5,500 students in California are receiving a comprehensive education and career connections through CHF’s Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program.

Every dollar donated to CHF supports our vision of a prosperous homebuilding industry in California by providing direct and tangible help to students seeking a future in the building workforce.

You can make a difference in our industry today by donating to CHF: https://www.mychf.org/donate/. To earn more about the Foundation and other giving options, please contact Terri Brunson at 916-340-3340.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) will host its 36^th annual Hall of Fame at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco on the evening of June 9, 2020.

This year’s Hall of Fame will celebrate the lifetime achievements of four remarkable industry professionals with a black-tie dinner and formal induction ceremony. Please join the Foundation in congratulating our 2020 inductees:

• Kent Aden (HomeFed Communities)
• Steve Kalmbach (PulteGroup, Inc.)
• Steven Kellenberg (Kellenberg Studio)
• Jeffrey Roos (Lennar Corporation)

Since 1985, CHF has annually honored outstanding individuals who exemplify leadership, innovation and philanthropy in the homebuilding industry. Each inductee is a trailblazer in their chosen field and is passionately dedicated to continuing CHF’s mission of forging a bright future for the next generation building workforce.

The Foundation is now accepting sponsorships for the 2020 Hall of Fame! Click here to read more about levels and benefits.

For more information on the 2020 Hall of Fame and full biographies of current inductees and past honorees, visit the webpage https://www.mychf.org/2020-inductees/

The California Building Industry Association (CBIA)’s Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council will meet mid-state for their fifth annual Strategic Board Planning Session at Still Waters Winery in Paso Robles, CA on February 8, 2020.

CBIA PWB would like to thank the company sponsors who are graciously supporting this annual planning retreat: Estrella Associates, HomeSite Services, Boral, InSinkErator, Greenhaus, LJP Construction Services and Associa Developer Services.

Objectives and topics of discussion range from promoting PWB and CBIA membership throughout the State of California, event planning and fundraising, supporting legislation impacting the homebuilding industry, and improving education in the construction workforce.

Become a Strategic Planning Session event sponsor! Click here.

Re-elected board members and newly elected committee chairs will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, establish organizational goals and build relationships for the coming year.

Listed below are the members elected to the 2020 CBIA PWB Board:

Chair
Mitu Walia—Klein Financial Corporation

Immediate Past Chair
Allison Paul—California Homebuilding Foundation

Vice Chair
Eleni Christianson—Paulus Engineering Inc.

Secretary
Megan Cordes—SunPower

Treasurer
Linda Hebert—Diversified Marketing and Communications

Communications
Kalynn Tennerson—RSI Energy
Allie Jackson – BORAL

Educational Outreach
Eleni Christianson—Paulus Engineering Inc.
Melissa Kiland – Ponderosa Homes
Jill Herman – Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA)

Programs
Beth Harris—Augustine Ideas
Cyndi Baltazar—Caliber Home Loans

Membership
AnnMarie Quinn—GeoTek, Inc.
Dawna Fry – Harbro, Inc.

Sponsorship
Allison Paul—California Homebuilding Foundation
Cynthia Heskett—Associa Northern California

Legislative
Megan Cordes—SunPower
Karen Klepack—Southern California Edison

NAHB Liaison | CBIA PWB Advisor
Terri Everhart—HomeSite Services

PWB creates valuable programs and networking opportunities for women to support and mentor one another in the various educational, legislative, and professional aspects of the building industry.

To learn more about the CBIA Professional Women in Building, please visit our website or contact Mitu Walia (mwalia@klein-financial.com). ‘Like’ PWB on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay current on upcoming events and announcements.

When Cordova High School in Northern California wanted to transform their “Geometry in Construction” class into a comprehensive, four-year curriculum articulated with local community colleges, they called the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) for support.

CHF awarded Cordova High a $5,000 grant to implement the BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) workforce training program from funds generously contributed by donors and supporters.

BITA program grant funding supplies the tools, equipment, and other program start-up costs to relieve the burden from schools and instructors.

Cordova High has put their BITA grant to good use, establishing a multi-year curriculum, an award-winning Design Build team, and making the connection between students and local industry.

Precision Marine purchased sheds constructed by BITA students at the annual Design Build competition, Lennar offered internships to two 3^rd year BITA students, and the North State BIA (Building Industry Association) Foundation has been instrumental in providing career connections and mentorship opportunities for Cordova students.

BITA runs solely on donations and grants from our generous benefactors and industry champions. You can become a part of our state’s workforce education movement and change a student’s life today. Donate to BITA

To learn more about the BITA program, visit https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/ or contact Jill Herman, BITA Program Director, at 916-340-3309 or jherman@mychf.org.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) will host its 36^th annual Hall of Fame at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco on the evening of June 9, 2020. Read the full press release here.

Since 1985, CHF has annually honored outstanding individuals who exemplify leadership, innovation and philanthropy in the homebuilding industry. Each inductee is a trailblazer in their chosen field and is passionately dedicated to continuing CHF’s mission of forging a bright future for the next generation building workforce.

This year’s Hall of Fame will celebrate the lifetime achievements of four remarkable professionals with a black-tie dinner and formal induction ceremony. Please join the Foundation in congratulating our 2020 inductees:

• Kent Aden (HomeFed Communities)
• Steve Kalmbach (PulteGroup, Inc.)
• Steven Kellenberg (Kellenberg Studio)
• Jeffrey Roos (Lennar Corporation)

For more information on the 2020 Hall of Fame and full biographies of current inductees and past honorees, visit the webpage https://www.mychf.org/2020-inductees/

About the CHF Hall of Fame

The homebuilding Hall of Fame is an annual awards gala presented by the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization advancing the homebuilding industry through scholarships, research and education. CHF is committed to preserving the history of exemplary homebuilding professionals and celebrating builders, architects, developers and associates recognized for excellence and success in their careers. To learn more, visit www.mychf.org.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report has released the November 2019 California Construction Review building permit data report.

November 2019 monthly permit statistics have outshined November 2018 in new single-family and multifamily dwelling units issued, but cumulative year-to-date numbers are still down. Will annual 2019 totals come out on top compared to 2018, or are we headed for the first slow-down in a decade?

The last California Energy Code cycle, beginning January 1, 2017, generated a 33% increase in monthly permits issued in December 2016 compared to the month prior. (Read the blog post here)

Even with some positive monthly trends in new residential dwelling units emerging, California would still need to issue over 19,000 total statewide units in the month of December 2019 (a 55% increase!) just to meet the 117,892 total units issued in 2018.

The Upside: New housing units in building permits issued for the month of November 2019 are up 12% from November of 2018. Single-family units are up 19% in November 2019 compared to the same month last year and multifamily dwelling units also increased by 4%.

The Downside: November total units decreased by 11% from October 2019. Specifically, single-family is down by 7% and multifamily decreased by 16% month-over-month. Total year-to-date housing units are also down by 8% compared to 2018.

Download the full report to get city and county-level permit information.

Want to stay up to date on building permit activity in California? Subscribe to our data report today for the most accurate statistics delivered right to your desktop. Email chf-cirb@mychf.org for more information.

BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) is a four-year construction training program promoted and supported by the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF). BITA offers a comprehensive curriculum aimed at producing skilled professionals who will be qualified and confident to enter the homebuilding workforce.

BITA is currently operating in 33 high schools statewide, including Antioch High School in Northern California. Donors and benefactors provide the funds for schools like Antioch to grow their program and foster a bright future for BITA students.

In 2016, Antioch High School applied for a grant through CHF to purchase the materials and consumable supplies needed to complete the construction of two "tear-drop" trailers.

Materials in the request included trailer frames, framing lumber, panel or sheet goods suitable for cabinetry, door and window hardware, waterproofing, insulation, light electrical and plumbing equipment, etc.

The funds were also intended to support the logistics of showcasing the students' work, as well as marketing the trailers to potential clients for a variety of audiences in the community.

In 2017, Antioch was awarded a grant of $5,000, and BITA students gained valuable hands-on experience in constructing a small living space as a simulation of homebuilding.

When asked why BITA is an essential program for California schools, Antioch High’s BITA instructor, Dylan Howell said, “We all know that not every student can (or even wants) to go to college. That does not release us from the mandate to prepare them. BITA opens one more pathway to success.”

BITA runs solely on donations and grants from our generous benefactors and industry champions. You can become a part of our state’s workforce education movement and change a student’s life today. Donate to BITA

To learn more about the BITA program, visit https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/ or contact Jill Herman, BITA Program Director, at 916-340-3309 or jherman@mychf.org.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) is governed by a volunteer board of industry leaders and supporters who are distinguished in their fields. Their commitment ensures the continued success of the foundation’s programs and services. View the CHF Board of Trustees here.

CHF has elected two new trustees to the 2020 board: Kevin Carson, Northern California President of The New Homes Company, and Thomas G. Grable, Division President if TRI Pointe Homes, Southern California.

Thomas G. Grable

Tom Grable has been the Division President for TRI Pointe Homes – Southern California since 2014. Prior to joining the TRI Pointe Homes team, Mr. Grable served as an Appointed Receiver’s Agent with California Real Estate Receiverships from 2009-2010. Mr. Grable was with William Lyon Homes, Inc. from September 1998 to April 2009 and served a combined 10 years at Watt Homes, Inc. Mr. Grable is currently a member of the California Building Industry Association (CBIA)’s Board of Directors and has served in leadership positions with the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) since 2006. He currently leads the BIASC as its 2019-2020 President and served as Chairman of its Political Action Committee Board of Trustees from 2014 through 2018.

Kevin S. Carson

Kevin S. Carson is the Northern California President of The New Home Company. With 30 years of homebuilding experience, Carson served as President of Ryland Homes’ Sacramento division from 1994 to 1998, later becoming President of John Laing Homes, leading the division to building over 5,000 homes throughout Northern California. In 2014, under Carson’s leadership, The New Home Company began development of The Cannery, a sustainable, farm-to-table community located in Davis, CA. In addition to his role as company President, Carson also currently serves on the Executive Board of HomeAid. Mr. Carson was inducted into the 2016 CHF Hall of Fame. For Kevin Carson's full biography, please click here.

To learn more about the California Homebuilding Foundation or to view the full 2020 roster of Board Trustees and Executive Members, please visit https://www.mychf.org/board-of-trustees-2/.

Design Build returns to Northern and Southern California in April and May 2020 for two-day construction competitions for local high schools and community colleges.

Design Build mimics “real-world” construction site pressures and deadlines, enforcing the values of safety, teamwork, and craftsmanship. Recent years have brought a focus to green designs, framing and construction techniques.

2020 SoCal Design Build
April 18th & 19th
Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Huntington Beach

2020 NorCal Design Build
May 6th & 7th
Cosumnes River College, Sacramento

Want to lend your support to students in the Design Build Competitions? Become a sponsor!

Click here for event and sponsor information.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We’re reflecting on some of the best moments of 2019. Here are the highlights:

CHF inducted four new industry icons into the 2019 homebuilder Hall of Fame: James Boyd (Toll Brothers), Thomas Mitchell (TRI Pointe Group), Shery Palmer (Taylor Morrison), and Joan Webb (The New Home Company) on May 29, 2019 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco.

Don Neff of LJP Construction Services donated $10,000 to CHF’s BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) program at the 2019 Little Black Dress and Tie Social in La Quinta, CA.

The second annual Giving Golf Tournament was held at the Greg Norman PGA West Course in La Quinta, CA on October 15^th. Tournament proceeds benefited CHF’s BITA program.

The SoCal Wine Event, hosted by the BIA Orange County, raised $ 19,0000 for the BITA program. The event promoted the “perfect pairing” of industry partnering with education. Thank you to the BIA Orange County Members who value the future of the industry and participated in supported of the BITA program.

Michael and Julia Cortney gifted $75,000 in 2019 launching CHF’s new legacy giving program– the DreamBuilders Society. The DreamBuilders support the California Homebuilding Foundation with a planned gift, creating a legacy that resonates throughout the homebuilding industry for generations to come. Learn more here.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors on GivingTuesday, December 3^rd, the California Homebuilding Foundation raised over $10,000 for students in the BITA program.

The BITA program is now active in 33 high schools in California with 15 additional schools ready to adopt the program in 2020! The Curriculum and Instructor Portal are now available online to our BITA network. To learn more about BITA, visit www.mychf.org/what-is-bita

Discussion for internship development is underway with several industry associates and supporters of the BITA program. Our first Southern California Summer Internship with the SoCal BITA Alliance will launch in the Summer of 2020.

In 2019, the Foundation hired three new staff members: Brittany Albaugh, BITA Development Specialist, and Miriah Delgadillo, CIRB Research Analyst. CHF also welcomed back former CIRB Analyst, Joe Sanchez, as CIRB Research Director in July.

Endowment Announcements

Hall of Fame 2019 Honoree Endowments Established:

• Joan Webb - $25,000 supporting women in homebuilding related programs
• Sheryl Palmer - $100,000 Educational Endowment
• James Boyd - $25,000 Educational Endowment
• Thomas Mitchell - $25,000 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Construction Management

New Endowment:

• Ian Gill of Silvergate Development established a $100,000 endowment supporting USC, School of Business, Burnham Moore’s Center for Real Estate.

Increased Endowments:

• Jill Williams of KTGY increased her endowment $10,000 supporting Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Architecture Department.
• Dave and Lori Sanson increased their endowment $10,000 supporting Cal Poly SLO, City & Regional Planning and CSU Chico, Construction Management.

From our team to yours, we wish you a safe and prosperous Holiday Season! See you in 2020.

During the Little Black Dress and Tie Social event on October 16, 2019, the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF)’s Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) high school workforce training program received a $10,000 donation, generously contributed by Don Neff, founder of JLP Construction Services.

Don Neff has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of the construction and homebuilding industry and recognizes the need for a trained homebuilding workforce in California and has generously donated to the BITA program to make lasting change in our industry.

CHF has expanded the BITA program to 32 high schools statewide, but this hands-on curriculum needs funding. BITA classrooms and teachers require construction materials, safety gear, and other monetary and in-kind donations to help bring work-ready students into the industry after graduation.

Are you ready to make a difference? Click here to support BITA construction workforce students in California.

For additional information on how you can partner with the BITA program, please visit www.mych.org/what-is-bita or email jherman@mychf.org and/or balbaugh@mychf.org.

The California Building Industry Association (CBIA) Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council are dedicated to supporting our members at the local, state and national levels by offering networking and educational opportunities, legislative awareness and outreach, and professional and personal development.

This award-winning organization represents the voice of women in homebuilding and construction, and I urge your support of this council's outstanding work by sponsoring their Annual Strategic Board Planning Session this coming February in Paso Robles, CA.

This 4-hour planning session is a vital gathering where the CBIA PWB council can formulate their strategic plan for advocacy of state legislation supporting homebuilding activity, organize events benefiting construction trades education programs in California, and find new ways to uplift and empower fellow women in the building industry.

Your company name and logo will be prominently displayed on the CBIA PWB all-members monthly newsletter, the CBIA PWB website, PWB's social media pages, CBIA's Monday report distribution, and signage at the planning session venue.

A contribution of just $250 goes a long way. Please consider supporting our PWB council and reach out to me with any questions you may have.

Email apaul@mychf.org for additional information about sponsorships and CBIA PWB.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) has expanded the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program to Citrus High School, an alternative public school in Fontana, CA. The Foundation would like to thank the BIA Baldy View chapter and Derek Barbour with Qtative.com for the introduction.

Citrus High School is the 33^rd school in California to adopt CHF’s BITA construction training program! There are 15 additional schools slated to implement the program in 2020, and they need your help to establish and grow their BITA classes.

There is a fundamental need in California for more trained professionals in the construction workforce. We have students who are learning the skills through the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program.

BITA is a four-year construction training curriculum provided by CHF at no cost to California high schools. Students need safety gear, materials, and tools to engage in the curriculum’s hands-on projects.

Your gift will provide construction education to more schools and more students in California.

Click here to make a donation to the BITA program.

Can California pick up the pace in permit issuance with only two months left in the year to exceed 2018 annual totals? It’s a possibility.

According to Mike Hodgson with ConSol, “Fourth quarter 2019 building permits will be significantly affected due to the January 1, 2020 implementation date of the 2019 Title 24 CA Energy Code.”

Hodgson also states, “Most production builders (equating to over 80% of California’s new residential dwelling permits) are applying for their building permits prior to January 1, 2020, so they fall under the 2016 T-24 CA Energy Code.”

Hodgson warns that the anticipated permit increase is solely a response to the upcoming codes in California, not to be confused with an increase in homebuilding activity.

This happened before in the last California code cycle in December 2016, where total housing units jumped by 33% from November to December and put 2016 ahead of 2015 by 2%, according to CIRB permit statistics.

Continue reading this article at CIRBreport.org.

Join the California Homebuilding Foundation on the evening of Tuesday, June 9^th, 2020 at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco, CA for the annual Hall of Fame gala!

Hall of Fame is a black-tie gala with a VIP Reception honoring incoming Hall of Fame Inductees (by invitation only), including a general reception for all guests, followed by a dinner and awards ceremony. Who will be inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame?

The homebuilding Hall of Fame has paid tribute to over 235 men and women who have a longstanding history of notable professional accomplishments, workplace excellence and leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of homebuilding in California.

Honorees are carefully selected on the basis of career progression and experience, philanthropic contributions, and exemplary servitude to the industry that gives Californian’s a place to call home.

2020 honorees will be announced in January. Want to be the first to know? Sign up for the CHF Newsletter here.

It’s never too early to secure your gala sponsorship! Hall of Fame sponsorships are a perfect opportunity to showcase your company to a broad and diverse homebuilding audience. Click here for sponsor information or email tbrunson@mychf.org.

This GivingTuesday, December 3^rd, the California Homebuilding Foundation raised funds in excess of $10,000 for students enrolled in the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) high school construction training program! It’s not too late – make your contribution now!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, workforce training will continue to expand throughout California, changing the lives of students and shaping the future of the homebuilding industry.

Your support gives comprehensive workforce training to students who want to work in construction and provide for their families.

Every dollar donated brings materials, tools and safety gear to BITA students statewide. Make your contribution here.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, time and effort in making our first GivingTuesday a huge success for construction students in California.

Your donation to the BITA program defends and enriches the homebuilding community. With your continued support of construction education, more students will be trained to work in the homebuilding industry. Donate here.

To learn more about CHF and donating to the BITA program, visit www.mychf.org.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report released the October 2019 California Construction Review publication on December 6, 2019 with some interesting findings on monthly and year-to-date building permits issued.

October 2019 total year-to-date dwelling units are still down 10% from 2018, which is an improvement from the 20% decrease reported in the first half of the year. (Subscribe to our blog for more insights). But can California close the gap and exceed the 117,892 total units issued in 2018 with only two months left in the year?

The Upside: New housing units in building permits issued for the month of October 2019 are up 17% compared to October of 2018. Single-family dwelling units are up 19% from September 2019 and up 10% year-over-year.

The Downside: Total cumulative new residential units for 2019 are down 10% compared to 2018 and down 4% in October 2019 compared to September 2019. Multi-family units in October 2019 are also down by 21% compared to September 2019.

Download the full report to get city and county-level permit information.

Want to stay up to date on building permit activity in California? Subscribe to our data report today for the most accurate statistics delivered right to your desktop. Email chf-cirb@mychf.org for more information.

Tomorrow is GivingTuesday! A gift from you will train more students who want to work in construction and provide for their families.

On this GivingTuesday, December 3rd, 2019, the California Homebuilding Foundation is asking you to support students in the Building Industry Technology Academy.

BITA is a four-year program that gives students the practical knowledge of the construction trades to either enter the workforce right after graduation or apply their credits to pursue collegiate pathways.
There is a critical need in California to train more students to work in the building industry, and BITA students want to learn and work in construction.

We know how much the homebuilding industry means to you. Your donation, no matter how small, provides students hope and a path to great possibilities. Give a gift today.

Students rely on the BITA program. BITA provides a career path with lucrative opportunities, a sense of purpose, a drive to better themselves and do something that matters.

Your gifts are replenishing the building trades with qualified, confident, and hardworking individuals.

GivingTuesday is a “global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.” No need to wait for tomorrow, December 3rd – Donate now to make a difference.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) will participate in GivingTuesday on December 3, 2019. One of the GivingTuesday celebrations is the #MyGivingStory challenge, where nonprofits submit a story on how their cause or mission has made a lasting impact on an individual or community.

CHF’s #MyGivingStory is about Liz Yang, a Luther Burbank High School student who was able to defy gender and cultural stereotypes, and discover a future in the construction industry through her experience in the BITA program. Vote now!

The 20 stories with the most votes on GivingTuesday are qualified to win a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit, so please cast your vote AND forward this link to as many contacts as you can: https://binkd.co/nQEkM

Follow CHF on these social media channels: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn so you can share our story with your network.

We need as many votes as we can get, and it only takes one click to make a difference. Thank you for your support!

The Annual Design Build Competition brings tomorrow's builders and today's professionals together in a fast-paced, two-day build project that mimics the pressures of a "real-world" job site.

The California Homebuilding Foundation and BIA Southern California will host the 2020 Design Build Competition at Reliable Wholesale Lumber in Huntington Beach the weekend of April 18-19, 2020. Want to join our Design Build advisory committee to make this event a success?

The Design Build competition involves teams from local high schools and community colleges, competing to build their own structure. Student teams will be awarded for projects exhibiting the best craftsmanship, safety, and other skills.

Recent years have also brought a focus to Green designs, framing, and construction techniques. Each school is allowed to sell their final product and retain the revenue to support their program.

Industry volunteers are encouraged to participate as advisory members on CHF and BIASC’s Design Build Committee.

Our kick-off meeting will take place on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 1:00 – 2:30pm at Reliable Wholesale Lumber. Volunteers from Design, Construction, Marketing and Safety Professions are needed. Additional volunteers are needed to visit schools and provide safety presentations.

For more information, please contact Jill Herman at jherman@mychf.org or (916) 340-3309.

The Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program is bringing construction training back to California high schools and adding solar installation to the curriculum! “Solar 101” will be added to BITA 2 by January 2020.

Thank you to SunStreet, who has provided the education unit on solar and organized the materials list and costs. BITA classrooms need in-kind donations and industry support to apply their skills to hands-on projects!

BITA is a four-year construction training curriculum offered as a Career Technical Education (CTE) program. The curriculum and support services are provided at no cost to California high schools by the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF).

Click here to read the full curriculum!

BITA program students need mentors, donations and career guidance – which is where you, the homebuilding industry can help us: Make classroom visits, implement internship programs, and donate funds, tools and in-kind materials to BITA to help this program expand and educate the next generation of construction professionals.

California homebuilding activity is at a stand-still and the residential labor pool is dwindling rapidly – you can make a lasting impact on our industry by becoming a BITA supporter today.

Click here to start making a difference.

For additional information on how you can partner with the BITA program, please visit www.mych.org/what-is-bita or email jherman@mychf.org and/or balbaugh@mychf.org.

GivingTuesday is December 3, 2019, and the California Homebuilding Foundation needs your help raising $20,000 for students enrolled in the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) high school construction training program.

There is a fundamental need in California to train more students to work in the construction industry. Over 5,500 BITA students statewide are gaining the necessary skills and confidence to pursue meaningful careers in the building industry, but they need your support now more than ever.

BITA is a four-year, Career Technical Education (CTE) program, teaching the value of safety, teamwork, and craftsmanship in a hands-on construction training environment.

Your GivingTuesday donation will provide more schools the opportunity for students to receive training.

Dedicated, hardworking instructors are inspiring a new generation of students to explore careers in homebuilding and construction.

Patrick Axtel, BITA Instructor from Orange County, California, shared an important BITA student success story with CHF:

"One student took BITA for three years, and his dad was a lawyer, so he thought he had to be like his dad, but he didn't want to go to college," said Axtell.

"After graduating, he went to work for an electrical company, which inspired him to get his electrical contractor's license. BITA was his only 'A' in high school."

This GivingTuesday, I ask you to help raise $20,000 for BITA and provide students hope and a path to great possibilities in our industry.

You can make a direct donation online to BITA today or call CHF at (916) 340-3340 to discuss your giving options.

BITA students need you this upcoming school year, and they will be back in class in a few weeks after the holidays and ready to learn. Please send your gift by December 3rd.

Thank you for leading the way.

Email tbrunson@mychf.org for more information or visit https://www.mychf.org/givingtuesday/

The most downloaded report from the CIRB Online Store will be available for purchase in December 2019! Contact the CIRB Research Team to pre-order your copy of the New Development in California 2020 Report, created by the California Economic Forecast.

The fourth installment of this highly anticipated development report provides an in-depth look at California’s large residential and commercial projects by region.

Get the details on hundreds of projects in the development pipeline, covering all California's major regions for all project types, such as single-family, multifamily, industrial, warehouse, mixed-use, infrastructure, master-planned communicates and more. View a report sample.

Over 200 pages of projects including:

• Plan details
• Builder company names
• Contextual information and analyses
• Photos and maps of the construction sites
• And more!

Get on our distribution list today by emailing CHF-CIRB@mychf.org or calling us at 916-340-3346 to place an order.

Visit www.cirbreport.org to learn more about the Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) Report and subscribe to monthly building permit statistics today.

With the help of the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF), workforce education programs are starting to make their way back into high school curriculums statewide through the training provided by the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program.

The impact of construction education not only benefits our industry’s labor pool, it gives students purpose, fulfillment and the chance for a bright future. These talented students learn to build real structures, like sheds, dog houses, furniture and more.

Students enrolled in Woodcreek and Oakmont High School’s BITA Programs in Northern California constructed sheds, dog houses, cutting boards and benches (Click here to see the pictures on Instagram!).

The Foundation would like to give a special thank you to North State Building Industry Foundation, Lennar Homes, Interior Logic Group, Rescue Electric, L&S Framing, and Heritage One Door, for teaching BITA students how to tile in their industry workshops!

BITA program students need mentors and career guidance – which is where you, the homebuilding industry can help us: Make classroom visits, implement internship programs, and donate funds, tools and in-kind materials to BITA to help this program expand and educate the next generation of construction professionals.

California homebuilding activity is at a stand-still and the residential labor pool is dwindling rapidly – you can make a lasting impact on our industry by becoming a BITA supporter today.

Click here to start making a difference.

For additional information on how you can partner with the BITA program, please visit www.mych.org/what-is-bita or email jherman@mychf.org and/or balbaugh@mychf.org.

GivingTuesday – to be held December 3, 2019 – is a “global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.”

Here’s how you can get ready to participate in this nationwide day of charity and give to the cause that matters most in our industry: workforce development training programs in California high schools.

1. Add GivingTuesday to your calendar
2. Make sure you are following the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates and announcements.
3. Get a head-start by donating to students in CHF’s Building Industry Technology Academy before December 3^rd – Click here.

BITA is a four-year program that gives students the practical knowledge of the construction trades to either enter the workforce right after graduation or apply their credits to pursue collegiate pathways.

Students rely on the BITA program. BITA provides a career path with lucrative opportunities, a sense of purpose, a drive to better themselves and do something that matters.

This GivingTuesday, our foundation is asking you to support the Building Industry Technology Academy.

We know how much the homebuilding industry means to you. Your donation, no matter how small, provides students hope and a path to great possibilities.

Your gifts are replenishing the building trades with qualified, confident, and hardworking individuals.

No need to wait for December 3^rd – Donate now to make a difference.

NEW BLOG POST from the CIRB Report! California building permits issued have consistently declined each month in 2019 compared to the prior year – until now.

Both August and September 2019 showed increases in total new residential units month-to-month and year-over-year, which marked the first months since January 2019 that housing activity produced positive trends.

September 2019, in particular, revealed 10,586 total single- and multifamily units in California, which is the highest volume of residential units issued in a single month this year.

Total statewide units in September are also up 13% from August of 2019 and up 40% from September of 2018.

But this is where the good news ends. Two consecutive months of increased permit issuance cannot make up for six months of “slowing down.”

September is showing a little over 81,000 total cumulative housing units issued over the past nine months, but in September of 2018, over 92,000 dwelling units as been issued, which indicates an 11% decrease year-to-date.

Click here to read the full blog post and download a free September permit data infographic.

Email chf-cirb@mychf.org to get on the permit report distribution list today!

There is a need in California; the construction industry does not have enough qualified workers. You can help provide training to a high school student in the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA).

Instructors of the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF)’s BITA program, a statewide workforce training curriculum active in 32 high schools, are sharing the importance of training the next generation and their secrets to success.

Why should industry support BITA?

“We all know not every student can (or even wants) to go to college. That does not release us from the mandate to prepare them. BITA opens one more pathway to success." -Dylan Howell, BITA Instructor, Antioch High School

Why should students choose BITA?

"100,000 job openings in California. $18 per hour to start. Zero college debt." -Duane Jennrich, Estancia High School BITA Instructor

Advice for BITA students:

“There are so many opportunities in construction. You will find your fit.” -Roy Morrison, BITA Instructor, Valencia High School

BITA’s mission is to provide a trained workforce to meet industry demand, offset worker retirement, and avoid labor shortages. BITA also enhances the public perception of the building industry, its diverse career opportunities, and hardworking employees.

Help the foundation support of this vital industry program. Contact jherman@mychf.org to become a BITA champion or you can donate online today to help provide additional student training.

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) launched its legacy society, the DreamBuilders, to honor the individuals and families who have supported the Foundation with a planned gift, creating a legacy in homebuilding for generations to come. Click here to read more about planed gifts.

Our first DreamBuilder, Mark Hoover, former Vice President of the First American Title Insurance Company, shares why he believes in contributing to the success and vitality of homebuilding in California.

“The Building Industry of California is an exciting and vital part of what makes California and America’s economy the envy of the world,” says Hoover. “Property ownership has been the single greatest wealth builder for most families in America. It’s also the place where most family’s favorite memories are created.”

CHF’s most recent DreamBuilder, Gary Ryness of the Ryness Company, shares why he is investing in the future generation of builders:

“We who were born in the last century have a sacred obligation to keep the torch burning to see that the next generation of leaders in homebuilding are found, educated, and developed. That takes vision, passion, and money. We need to do all that we can do to help the young find their way to us,” says Ryness.

To learn more about legacy giving or how you can start building dreams for students who will build our future homes, visit https://www.mychf.org/dreambuilders/, email apaul@mychf.org or call (916) 754-2370.

Your gift will provide more schools in California the opportunity to train students for work in the construction industry.  Your help is needed.

The CIRB (Construction Industry Research Board) Report released the September 2019 California Construction Review publication on November 1, 2019 with some interesting analyses on trends for building permits issued.

It appears stats are catching up in the 3^rd quarter of 2019, but the question remains if CA can exceed 36,685 more units issued by the close of the year to increase from 2018 totals (Subscribe to our blog for more insights). Will the code changes make an impact? Or are we headed for the first slow-down in a decade?

Even with the positive permit trends on multifamily emerging, California would still need to issue an average of 12,228 total statewide units per month for the next 3 months to avoid decreasing in housing unit output from the prior year.

The Upside: New housing units in building permits issued for the month of September 2019 are up 13% from August of 2019 and up 40% from September of 2018. Multi-family is also up by 44% from last month.

The Downside: September single-family units decreased by 13% from August and 4% from September 2018. Total non-residential construction value (new and existing) decreased by 26% from August 2019 and by 42% from last year.

Download the full report to get city and county-level permit information.

Want to stay up to date on building permit activity in California? Subscribe to our data report today for the most accurate statistics delivered right to your desktop. Email chf-cirb@mychf.org for more information.

The CIRB report will be presenting local and statewide building permit trends at the BIA of the Greater Valley’s Economic Summit on October 31, 2019! Discussion topics from other keynote speakers include prevailing wage, housing forecasts, legislative updates and the next recession.

Join us next Thursday at the Spring Creek Golf & Country Club in Ripon, CA from 7:30-10am. Reserve your ticket now for only $40 for BIA Members ($50 Non-Members).

Network and listen to keynote speakers Dr. Elliot Eisenberg (Graphs and Laughs), Aaron Stubblefield (Meyers Research) and Dan Dunmoyer (California Building Industry Association) discuss housing, economics, forecasts and more! Click here to view the event flier.

RSVP here and visit the BIAGV website to learn more.

Check out these 5 inspirational quotes from past honorees of the California Homebuilding Foundation’s Hall of Fame and save the date for Hall of fame 2020 in San Francisco on June 9, 2020!

“For me, being inducted into the Hall of Fame means many things: hard work pays off, teamwork is the key to success, and you don’t have to be the biggest to make a difference.” -Dave Sanson, DeNova Homes (Class of 2014).

“I am humbled and honored to be recognized by an industry built on relationships, progress, and the privilege of meeting people’s basic needs for housing and work environments.” -Michael P. Neal, H.G. Fenton Company (Class of 2018).

“We celebrate CHF’s like-minded mission of ensuring the continued success of the homebuilding industry through the commitment to community and education.” -Jill Williams, AIA, KTGY Architecture + Planning (Class of 2017)

“It’s hard to imagine anything more rewarding and constantly challenging as a career path. I’m grateful to all who have paved the way – and hope to be an equally worthy example for the next generation in our amazing industry.” -Thomas J. Mitchell, Tri Pointe Group (Class of 2019)

“Over time, I have heard many honorees say they were humbled by this experience. Now I am beginning to realize more fully what they meant.” -John Orr, North State Building Industry Foundation (Class of 2012).

The California Homebuilding Foundation is dedicated to recording the history of some of the of the best-known and most influential builders, architects, developers, and real estate professionals that have made a profound impact on the homebuilding industry. Click here for images and full bios of past Hall of Fame Honorees.

Which industry icon would you like to see inducted into the 2020 homebuilding Hall of Fame? Nominations are due by November 1, 2019. Download the nomination packet, save to your desktop, and submit to Executive Director, Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org.

The CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB) council is seeking co-chairs and member involvement in event planning, educational outreach and executive committee positions!

Active members of Professional Women in Building (PWB) councils across California are eligible to apply for positions and must email their position of interest to our current board president no later than November 15th. Read more to see a list of our available CBIA PWB Board and leadership roles for 2020:

Through their scholarships and educational programs, widespread community outreach, and successful annual social events, the CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council provides organizational strategies, solutions, and a strong network of support.

Join our 2020 PWB Board to make change and empower women in the building industry! Choose from one or more of the following committees:

• Communications
• Educational Outreach
• Legislative
• Membership
• Programs
• Sponsorship
• Secretary (Executive Committee)

If you are interested in serving on the Board in 2020 or becoming involved in one of our exciting committees, please email Allison Paul your position of interest by November 15, 2019.

Visit our website for more information: https://cbia.org/professional-women-in-building/

Lennar’s Meadows community hosted 45 Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) students from Antioch and Pittsburg high Schools for the first-annual Manufacturing Day on October 4, 2019 (view photos on Instagram).

Local and statewide Professional Women in Building (PWB) Councils joined the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) for an informative and interactive day with presentations from Villara, William Hezmalhalch Architects, Harris and Sloan, Black Diamond Electric and Simpson Strong Tie.

BITA workforce training students received a diverse and well-rounded education of the homebuilding process, from bending HVAC sheet metal and configuring electrical wiring to learning the principles of architectural design and structural engineering.

Lennar, PWB and CHF would like to thank the volunteers and presenting companies for an informative and successful job-shadow day!

To learn how your company can get involved with future workforce training events, visit www.mychf.org/what-is-bita or email jherman@mychf.org.

Submit your homebuilder Hall of Fame nomination packet to California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) Executive Director, Terri Brunson, on or before November 1, 2019, and save the date for the 2020 Hall of Fame gala on June 9, 2020 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco!

CHF is also excited to announce that Joan Marcus Webb will be emceeing the 2020 Hall of Fame gala! Joan is the Chief Marketing Officer for The New Home Company, leading the marketing, design studio, and escrow teams. She is a former CHF Board President and was inducted into the 2019 Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame has inducted over 235 of homebuilding's most successful and philanthropic leaders and unites individuals of all generations and walks of life under the prospect of hope to advance and fortify the industry we call home.

Hall of Fame is more than just a gala; it's a night of reunion, inspiration, and generosity. We hope to see you there on June 9, 2020 at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco. Learn more about Hall of Fame here.

Thank you for your support of the CHF homebuilding Hall of Fame! Please email tbrunson@mychf.org for more information on Hall of fame, nominations, and general information about CHF.

The influence of women in commercial real estate promises to increase dramatically as more women assume leadership roles. Join us for lunch on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, as our panel explores a range of topics under the theme "Looking Into the Future - Visualize Tomorrow" – Register here!

Our panel, representing four industry specialties, will be moderated by Olivia DeGennaro of Fox 40 News. Together they will engage in a discussion of where the CRE market is heading and how it will be impacted by social media and technology.

Panelists will discuss trends in leasing, sales, construction, planning and architecture. Career opportunities in these fields will also be examined.

Panelists include:

• Christina Synder, Vice President, Tri Commercial
• Kelly Rule, VP of Leasing, Pappas Investments
• Allison Paul, Chair, CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB), and
• Heather Kampa, Principal, HGA Architectural Firm

Register Now!

For more information, please contact:

Doug Dransfield, CCIM
Sacramento District Chair, NorCalCCIM
Golden Pacific Bank
DDransfield@goldenpacificbank.com
916-955-4809

On September 27, at the Business Education Alliance Breakfast Symposium at Stockton’s Golf and Country Club, BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) students from four different pathways in the Stockton Unified School District spoke about construction projects and classroom experiences. Click here to view pictures on Instagram.

Liley Rodriguez, a BITA student from Edison High School, discussed maintaining perseverance when building projects went awry. BITA not only taught her the skills to correct her mistakes, but the determination to see her projects through to completion—no matter how big or small.

On October 3^rd, the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) participated in the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX) Trades Day at CalExpo to raise awareness of the BITA program and provide information, connections, and support for workforce students in the Sacramento Area.

Free swag and contests with prizes were displayed at the BITA table, staffed by CHF Team members, Jill Herman and Brittany Albaugh (view photos here).

For more information on BITA programs, student volunteer projects, and upcoming events, please contact:

 Brittany Albaugh: (916) 340-3332 or balbaugh@mychf.org
Jill Herman: 916-340-3309 or jherman@mychf.org

1215 K Street, Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814
https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/

Monthly total California dwelling units are up by 8% from July 2019 and 4% from August 2018, according to the CIRB Report. Multi-family dwelling units are up by 19% both monthly and year-to-date.

However, year-to-date California total housing units continue to trend down by 16% as reported in CIRB's August 2019 California Construction Review. Monthly single-family dwelling units are down 7% from August 2018.

Subscribe to the CIBR blog for industry news and data updates!

The difference between housing starts and permits issued. CIRB reports dwelling units from permits issued in California, not housing starts. We’re here to shed some light on the difference between permits and starts and why it matters. READ MORE>>

Statewide total housing units trend down mid-year. With colder months typically being slow in permit issuance, we were hopeful that May and June would bring up the totals for California, but instead, statistics took a downward turn... READ MORE>>

What's considered a single-family dwelling in California? With permits for SDUs (Secondary Dwelling Units), ADUs (Additional Dwelling Units), tiny houses, granny flats, condos, townhomes, conversions, fire rebuilds, etc. being issued all across the state, a true single-family dwelling has become difficult to define—but CIRB is here to help. READ MORE>>

Become a Research Sponsor

Sponsoring a CIRB Report promotes your company brand to the industry’s most influential builders, manufacturers, law firms, financial institutions, realtors, universities and public agencies.

We’ll advertise your brand throughout our data promotion efforts:

• CIRB Reports web page
• Report cover page
• Presentation slides for economic summits, seminars and luncheons
• About our Sponsor (200 words)
• Contact information: name, company, URL, mailing address, and email
• Social media posts and newsletter e-blasts
• Complimentary reports

Click here for sponsor information.

Does your organization build homes and shelters for the community? BITA (Building Industry technology Academy) high school students are trained, experienced, and ready to volunteer to get the job done!

BITA is a four year-construction training curriculum offered to California public high schools at no cost by the California homebuilding foundation. BITA students are eager for hands-on project opportunities!

Help BITA students make connection between their course work and community by providing projects that can be constructed in the classroom and transported to outside locations or constructed offsite by individual students.

Projects can range from dog houses for shelters, little libraries for neighborhoods, sheds, gazebos, etc.

Contact the Foundation for additional information or to coordinate student volunteer efforts:

Brittany Albaugh
CHF Development Specialist
(916) 340-3332 or balbaugh@mychf.org
1215 K Street, Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814
https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/

Shane Isander, University of San Diego Real Estate student, received a scholarship from the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) the 2019 homebuilder Hall of Fame gala.

Shane reached out to the Foundation to thank Michael Cortney and Harry Summers, CHF Board Trustees, for their generous financial contribution that allowed him to pursue his industry profession without “constant worry.” With his scholarship, Shane is determined to “honor those who made investments in [him].”

Shane wrote a letter to the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) with the following update on his educational journey:

“At the time I decided to transition to USD and real estate, I thought it would be hard to simultaneously start over from square one at work while also taking on tens of thousands of dollars of debt to cover school expenses… It seemed like a daunting undertaking. 

“But between the two CHF scholarships, the financial stresses associated with my school loans were greatly reduced, and it allowed me to enjoy and learn without constant worry.  It truly enriched my experience, especially after my initial hesitance to make the leap. 

“I wanted to make sure you knew how much impact the scholarship money had for me and how, through hard work, I hope to honor those who made investments in me.”

 Shane is one for four students who were awarded a scholarship at the CHF Hall of Fame gala.

To give a scholarship to a construction student, learn more about the Hall of Fame, or donate to the Foundation, visit www.mychf.org.

Preliminary numbers for the Sacramento Area, including El Dorado, Yolo, Sacramento and Placer counties show positive trends compared to 2018.

The four-county area produced a collective 3% year-to-date increase in single-family dwelling units issued from January through August 2019 from 2018 and a whopping 34% increase in multi-family dwelling units permitted.

The Sacramento region has been one of the few areas in California to produce any statistical increases in permits issued in 2019 compared to the year prior.

In fact, the CIRB Report data shows 2019 started off with a 10% statewide decrease in new housing units in Quarter 1 (January-March) and continued with a 20% decrease by Q-2. Read the full blog post here.

For detailed permit numbers and historical trends, email CHF-CIRB@mychf.org for a custom report quote.

To subscribe to the CIRB blog or learn more about building permit statistics, visit www.cirbreport.org.

The CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB) and the California Homebuilding Foundation are raising $10,000 in scholarships for Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) high school students pursuing careers in the construction industry at the 2019 Little Black Dress and Tie Social, but we still need $2,500 to reach our goal!

Each $500 sponsorship provides logo recognition in our Little Black Dress and Tie Social promotional efforts AND supports a bright future for a BITA student entering the homebuilding workforce. There are 5 scholarships remaining! Will you give $500 to a student in need?

Each $500 sponsorship = 1 scholarship for students to purchase construction gear for the job site, like hard hats, tool belts, etc., or classroom materials, like books and study guides.

Our event is coming up fast and the sponsorship deadline is October 3rd, so please do not hesitate to reach out to apaul@mychf.org if you would like to secure your company logo on our event signage and digital advertising!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 LITTLE BLACK DRESS AND TIE SOCIAL SPONSORS:

Black Dress Sponsor: First American Natural Hazard Disclosure
Tie Sponsor: Click here to purchase a Tie Sponsorship for $1,500!
Boot Sponsors: Ponderosa Homes; The New Home Company
Hard Hat Sponsors: Terri Everhart; SunPower; Mason McDuffie Mortgage Corporation;
Mammoth Electric; Pacific Coast Building Products; InSinkErator

Register: Little Black Dress and Tie Social
La Quinta Resort and Club, Flores 1
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
5:00 – 6:30pm
CBIA Leadership Dinner to follow

BITA (Building Industry Technology Academy) Instructors are gearing up for their Fall conference this week. Conferences are a great way for instructors to network, share ideas and success stories.

Industry is invited to attend and meet local BITA instructors! CHF is always looking for industry to present training, new products or employment opportunities to our instructor network.

Being engaged with this group of influencers will help encourage students to learn more about our industry and its various career paths. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jill or Brittany.

Brittany Albaugh: (916) 340-3332 or balbaugh@mychf.org
Jill Herman: 916-340-3309 or jherman@mychf.org

1215 K Street, Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814
https://www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/

Buy a shed, support construction training in California high schools!

Click here to see the awesome shed!

Help us find a home for this awesome shed built by the BITA students of Antioch High School at the Design Build Competition in Sacramento. The cost is $500, which will be donated back into the BITA program.

Contact Jill Herman to for questions or to purchase at jherman@mychf.org or 916-340-3309.

*Must be able to pick up the structure from Antioch High School!*

Structure Details:

• Approximately 8 feet wide, 6 ½ feet deep and 9 feet high.
• 2x4 construction with 16'' on center studs.
• One standard sold core 30'' door with lock, one 2x2 window, one outlet, switch and light fixture.
• T-111 siding, ¾ inch plywood floor over 2x6 joists
• 30-year composition shingles.
• (For comparison, sheds from big box are 2x3 24'' on center construction with OSB floors and siding.)

The conversation about housing in California continues with CIRB as the most cited source of accurate building permit activity.

In a recent article, published by the OC Register, Jeff Collins writes that housing officials are “calling for the construction of 200,000 units a year — a target reached just 24 times in the past 65 years, figures from the Construction Industry Research Board show.”

The article continues, “Newsom, however, seeks to up that goal to more than 350,000 new housing units per year, a target yet to be achieved in the Golden State.” Read the full article here.

Similarly, Sarah Holder with CityLab wrote in an article published on September 9, 2019, entitled, The Cities Where Job Growth Is Outpacing New Homes:

“California is permitting new housing at the slowest rate since the Great Recession according to a new report released by California’s Legislative Analyst’s office, using data from the Construction Industry Research Board.” Continue reading.

The CIRB Report has previously been cited in the LA Times, Sac Bee, San Francisco Chronicle, and several local Business Journals magazines.

CIRB collects building permit records at a 99.4% annual compliance rate. For the most accurate permit statistics available, visit www.cirbreport.org.

FOR RELEASE: September 16, 2019

SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) is the industry’s resource for scholarships, research and educational programs. Our mission is to improve and advance California’s homebuilding industry by educating the next generation of workforce professionals.

The Foundation will host its 2^nd Annual “Giving” Golf Tournament at the Greg Norman Course at the La Quinta Resort & PGA West on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Registration, warm-up and lunch begin at 12pm with a shotgun start at 1pm. The format of play is scramble, and contests include Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Best Team.

Play spots are $450 each or $1,600 per foursome and include golf, lunch, a cart, hosted beverages and appetizers at the 19^th Hole Event and Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Boudreau Pipeline Corporation.

The tournament is presented by Eldorado Stone and proceeds support the high school students enrolled in CHF’s Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA), a four-year construction education program, fostering skills, confidence and career connections for the future homebuilding workforce.

“The California Homebuilding Foundation believes strongly in the power of education,” says the Foundation’s Executive Director, Terri Brunson. “Building homes is a noble, lucrative profession, and through the funds raised by our annual golf tournament, we can give a bright future to a young person who dreams of studying engineering, architecture, or wants to go straight to the job site. Please join us at our annual golf tournament and help CHF build the next generation of industry professionals.”

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and donations are welcomed and appreciated.

To register or become a golf tournament sponsor, please visit www.mychf.org.

For more information, contact Terri Brunson at 916-340-3340 or tbrunson@mychf.org.

The California Homebuilding Foundation is excited to announce that Joan Marcus Webb will be emceeing the 2020 Hall of Fame gala! Joan is the Chief Marketing Officer for The New Home Company, leading the marketing, design studio, and escrow teams.

Joan has more than 30 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. Prior to NEW HOME, Joan was Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Design for Laing Luxury.

She served as Chair of the California Homebuilding Foundation Board of Trustees in 2016, the first woman to hold that position. Joan served as President of the BIA/OC Board of Directors in 2015, the same year she founded the BIA/OC Women’s Leadership Conference.

The Hall of Fame has inducted over 235 of homebuilding's most successful and philanthropic leaders and unites individuals of all generations and walks of life under the prospect of hope to advance and fortify the industry we call home.

Hall of Fame is more than just a gala; it's a night of reunion, inspiration, and generosity. We hope to see you there on June 9, 2020 at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco.

Nominations are now open for 2020 honorees! Learn more here.

Join the CBIA PWB in celebration of women in the building workforce for the 2019 NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week September 16 - 20, 2019!

Support your California PWB council in one or more of the following ways:

1. Follow CBIA PWB on social media and use #PWBWeek19 to engage!
2. Sponsor our Little Black Dress and Tie Social! Read more for pricing and benefits.
3. Donate to the NAHB Building Hope Scholarship. Click here to make a difference!

PWB Week celebrates women as a visible component of the residential construction industry and provides an occasion for members across the NAHB federation to collectively raise awareness of their contributions through activities that promote, enhance and support women within the industry. Join us for a week-long celebration with the following daily themes:

Mentoring Monday—The CBIA PWB hosted their first annual Legislative Day on April 30, 2019. This collaborative effort between CBIA and its PWB council demonstrated how teambuilding and mentorship can accomplish great things. Learn more about CBIA.

Tradeswomen Tuesday—CBIA PWB hosted Cara Brookins as a guest speaker at our 2019 bruncheon at PCBC. Cara and her four children built their own 3,000 sq-ft home using YouTube tutorials to escape domestic violence. Save the date for PCBC 2020!

Women-Owned Wednesday—On this day, September 18, 2019, PWB chapter presidents from CBIA PWB, PWB of the Bay Area and PWB of Fresno/Madera will meet for the first-ever PWB President's Summit to discuss unity among local and state-level PWB councils. Visit our website.

Technology Thursday—CBIA PWB have teamed up with the California Homebuilding Foundation to host the Little Black Dress and Tie Social fundraiser for the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) construction training curriculum on October 16, 2019. Learn more.

The Future is Female Friday—CBIA PWB awarded four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to women pursuing homebuilding and construction-related studies in California colleges. Click here to meet our winners.

About CBIA PWB

CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB) is a council within the California Building Industry Association (CBIA).  The statewide PWB council’s goals are to mentor industry colleagues personally and professionally, grow our membership, and most importantly, promote and support CBIA. To learn more, contact chair Allison Paul at apaul@mychf.org

Following the 20% semi-annual decrease from January through June of 2019, July building permits issued data, recently published by the CIRB report, revealed homebuilding trends in California are not showing any signs of improvement.

New housing units in building permits issued for the month of July 2019 totaled 8,641, down 4% from 9,024 units in June of 2019 and down 14% from 10,086 units in July of 2018.

New Blog Post! The difference between housing starts and permits issued

(September 4, 2019) CIRB reports dwelling units from permits issued in California, not housing starts. We’re here to shed some light on the difference between permits and starts and why it matters. Click here for the full article and to get a free infographic>>

Become a research sponsor

CIRB reports are distributed monthly to hundreds of industry contacts and downloaded daily from the user‐friendly Online Store. Sponsoring a CIRB Report promotes your company brand to the industry’s most influential builders, manufacturers, law firms, financial institutions, realtors, universities and public agencies. Click here for pricing and a full list of benefits>>

Download the latest building reports online:

• California Construction Review
• Energy Building Permit Summary
• 2018 Annual Building Report
• New Development in California 2019 Report

Tee up for construction training education in California high schools at the California Homebuilding Foundation's 2019 Annual Giving Golf Tournament on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Greg Noman Course at the La Quinta Resort & PGA West in La Quinta. Register here and download the tournament flyer for sponsorship and event information.

Event sponsorships are a great way to showcase your company brand to a diverse audience on a fun and exciting day of golf and networking! Click the link to read about golf tournament sponsorship levels and benefits or contact Jill Herman jherman@mychf.org for information.

Tournament details:

• 12:00pm check-in | Warm-up | Lunch
• 1:00pm Shotgun Start
• Format of play: Scramble
• Course games include: Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Best Team
• 19^th Hole Event: Immediately after play
• Purchase your ticket(s) to tee up for a good cause!

Thank you to our 2019 CHF Giving Golf Tournament Sponsors: Eldorado Stone, Boudreau Pipeline Corporation, CBIA, PCBC, and O’hagin!

Submit your homebuilder Hall of Fame nomination packet to California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) Executive Director, Terri Brunson, on or before November 1, 2019, and save the date for the 2020 Hall of Fame gala on June 9, 2019 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco! Learn more about Hall of Fame here.

Hall of Fame nominations are open to the following professionals: Principals, owners, presidents and senior executives.

Each nominee is considered for induction based upon the criteria:

• Career: Contributions to their organization and overall success
• Industry involvement: BIA / HBA’s, CBIA and / or NAHB, including leadership and support positions
• Philanthropic servitude: Proven record of philanthropy and / or volunteerism

Please note: Criteria are reviewed and considered for each nominee prior to forwarding to the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Each section of the nomination form needs to be completed. Additional back-up information, such as letters of support, articles and photos that will enhance a nominee’s application is encouraged and strengthens a nominee’s application.

Please note: A new section was added to the application in 2019, requiring nominee association history. Association history is to be filled out by an executive of CBIA, PCBC or the nominee’s local BIA / HBA Executive Officer. Association history was added to confirm association involvement and the degree of member support.

Hall of Fame nomination documents:

• 2020 Hall of Fame Nomination Form
• Nomination Guidelines
• Event Fact Sheet
• Past Hall of Fame Honoree Library

Do not complete the nomination form directly on the CHF website, as your information will not be saved. Please download the application form to your desktop prior to completing and submitting.

Nomination forms need to be submitted on or before November 1, 2019. Submission instructions are listed on nomination form.

 Thank you for your support of the CHF homebuilding Hall of Fame! Please email tbrunson@mychf.org for more information on Hall of fame, nominations, and general information about CHF.

Did you know the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program has an Instagram? Connect with BITA students, instructors and events by following @bitabuilds and use the hashtag #bitabuilds to engage with the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF).

What’s BITA been up to? Check out our latest post here of students at a “Lunch and Learn” with Lennar homes.

Do you have a BITA post you’d like to share? Post and tag @bitabuilds or email your photo and content to apaul@mychf.org.

Never miss an update! Make sure to follow BITA and CHF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (#bitabuilds).

BITA’s mission is to provide a trained workforce to meet industry demand, offset worker retirement, and avoid labor shortages. BITA also enhances the public perception of the building industry, its diverse career opportunities, and hardworking employees.

Join the foundation in support of this vital industry program. Download our BITA Fact Sheet and contact BITA Program Director, Jill Herman, at jherman@mychf.org for more information.

According to the CIRB Report, the first 6 months of 2018 produced 65,351 total single- and multifamily dwelling units, while January through June of 2019 revealed 52,800 total units issued – a 20% decrease from Quarter 2 of last year. Read the full blog article here.

New housing units in building permits issued for the month of June 2019 totaled 8,975, down 6% from 9,496 units in May of 2019 and down 35% from 13,886 units in June of 2018.

Snapshot of Homebuilding Activity

How are building permits shaping up in California's 5 major regions? The ‘Snapshot’ is a comparison of new residential permits by month and year, including historical statistics, charts, graphs and more.

New Development in California

Produced by the California Economic Forecast, the New Development report is 220 pages of the largest residential and commercial projects by region, including plan details, builder company names, square footage, units and more.

Energy Permit Data by Month

The Energy report summarizes building permits issued for private residential building construction, residential and commercial HVAC changeouts and solar permits, and EV charger stations.

Purchase data reports here!

Monthly and historical statewide permit statistics are available in annual subscriptions or by custom order. CIRB has the most accurate data for all 58 California counties and 539 cities within delivered right to your desktop.

Email chf-cirb@mychf.org for more information or visit www.cirbreport.org.

Join the Foundation for golf, networking, and fun at our highly anticipated 2019 Annual Giving Golf Tournament, where proceeds are donated to CHF’s high school construction education program, the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA).

Tee up for BITA on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Greg Noman Course at the La Quinta Resort & PGA West in La Quinta, CA. Register here and download the tournament flyer for sponsorship and event information.

Sponsorship levels are as follows:

• Tournament Sponsor (SOLD OUT!): El Dorado Stone
• 19^th Hole Event Sponsor: Foursome, logo on CHF website and social media pages, recognition on signage and napkins at 19^th Hole Event. (Sponsor here)
• Players Cart Sponsor: Two complimentary players, logo on CHF website and social media pages, recognition on tee sign at shotgun and on player cart signs. (Sponsor here)
• Goodie Bag Sponsor: Two complimentary players, logo on CHF website and social media pages, recognition on signage and goodie bags at registration table. (Sponsor here)
• Lunch Sponsor: Two complimentary players, logo on CHF website and social media pages, recognition on tee sign at lunch area and on player lunches. (Sponsor here)
• Contest Sponsor: Two complimentary players, logo on CHF website and social media pages, recognition on tee sign at contest hole and on prize for contest winner. (Sponsor here)
• Ball Sponsor: One complimentary player, logo on CHF website and social media pages, recognition on sleeve of PV1’s. (Sponsor here)
• Drink Cart: One complimentary player, logo on CHF website and social media pages, recognition on course beverage cart. (Sponsor here)

Choose your Player Package:

• Foursome $ 1,600
• Twosome $ 850
• Individual $ 450

Tournament details (Register):

• 12:00pm check-in | Warm-up | Lunch
• 1:00pm Shotgun Start
• Format of play: Scramble
• Course games include – Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Best Team
• 19^th Hole Event: Immediately after play

For event questions, please contact Terri Brunson tbrunson@mychf.org or Jill Herman jherman@mychf.org.

Click here to register for the Little Black Dress and Tie Social – to be held on October 16, 2019 at 5:00pm at the La Quinta Resort and Club (leading up to the CBIA Leadership Recognition Dinner).

Join the CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB) for food, libations and networking as we raise $10,000 for students of the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) program! Co-hosted with The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF).

About the Little Black Dress and Tie Social:

WHO—The CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB) are an award-winning council, dedicated to supporting the passage of CBIA’s Housing Creator Bills, promoting industry scholarships and workforce development programs, like the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA), and being the voice for women in the homebuilding industry.

WHAT—The Little Black Dress and Tie Social is a networking cocktail reception with the goal of raising $10,000 for college, trade school or work-ready scholarships for students enrolled in the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) high school construction trades program. $10,000 = 20 scholarships in the amount of $500 each. Purchase your sponsorship here.

WHEN—Join us on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 5:00-6:30pm

WHERE—La Quinta Resort and Club: 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253 (Flores 1)

WHY—PWB believes the pathway to success for women in the homebuilding industry is through inspiration, mentorship, and education, which is why we support CHF’s BITA Program! You can help young women and men reach their professional goals by registering for the Little Black Dress and Tie social and sponsoring a scholarship for BITA students. Click here to make a difference!

This event is brought to you by: The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) and the CBIA Professional Women in Building (PWB).

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact CBIA Professional Women in Building - Allison Paul apaul@mychf.org

The CIRB 2018 Annual Building Permit Summary report is now available at the CIRB Online Store. NEW FEATURE included in the 2018 Annual Publication: Top 10 California Homebuilder Ranking by new home sales! The report also includes housing unit forecasts, employment trends, historical comparisons, and more.

Annual permit reports are a valuable indicator of future construction activity and a critical component in evaluating markets for business development. Visit www.cirbreport.org/reports to get your copy today.

CIRB Annual reports contain detailed residential and private non-residential building permit data by category for all 58 counties and reporting cities within, including:

• Descriptive summaries and analyses of permit activity
• Yearly California and national employment statistics
• Single- and multi-family housing unit projections for 2019 and beyond
• NEW! Top 10 California Homebuilder Ranking by new home sales (source: Metrostudy)

Want a COMPLIMENTARY copy of the 2018 Annual report? Subscribe to one of CIRB’s monthly 2019 building permit report services and get your complimentary Annual report today!

Questions and order requests can be emailed to CHF-CIRB@mychf.org, or you may call us at (916) 340-3346. Visit www.cirbreport.org for more information.

The HBA of the Central Coast (HBACC) highlighted workforce development and the importance of Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at the first Home Builders Association of the Central Coast (HBACC) Builder Breakfast meeting of 2019.

Speakers Jill Herman, Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) Program Director, Randy Canady, Paso Robles BITA instructor, and members from the Paso Robles High School District, stressed the importance of Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, like the BITA program, and the need for industry to be engaged.

BITA encourages college and career readiness. The absence of new, skilled workers in construction can be attributed to the lack of knowledge of the viable careers in the industry and misperceptions by students and parents.

With BITA, these schools can now offer elective credits, approved by the University of California, and begin building relationships with local industry partners, opening the door for employment opportunities for the next generation of homebuilders.

HBACC Andrew Hackleman and Doug Bunch, along with Dick Willhoit and Wes Willhoit of Estrella Associates, Inc., are connecting the Paso Robles High School District and HBACC membership supporting BITA in their community.

Other local BIA’s have made commitments to engage their members with BITA programs in their regions and are ready to create opportunities to help fill the pipeline with the next generation of skilled trade workers. How are you getting involved?

Contact Jill Herman jherman@mychf.org to see how you can support construction trades education in California.

The California Homebuilding Foundation’s annual Hall of Fame gala has honored over 230 innovative and philanthropic men and women in the industry. Join us as we celebrate the Hall of Fame’s 35^th year by diving into the vault to recognize Keith A. Johnson of Fieldstone Communities, Inc., inducted in 1992*.

Keith A. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Fieldstone Communities, Inc., a home building firm with offices in San Diego, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. In addition to his duties as CEO, he led the firm's Executive Team and is a Director.

A co-founder of the company, Johnson had also founded the activities in San Diego which became Fieldstone's initial operational base.

He holds a B.S. degree from Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering and an M.B.A. degree from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.

Mr. Johnson has been active in many industry activities and is a Past President of the Building Industry Association and its President's Council.

Read Johnson’ complete bio here. *Preserved historical bio as of Hall of Fame induction era.

Read other past honorees’ Hall of Fame biographies on the CHF Hall of Fame webpage.

We hope to see you again next year on May 29th for the 2019 Hall of Fame, celebrating its 35th anniversary! Please contact Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org or 916-340-3340 for any questions regarding the Foundation’s Hall of Fame or visit www.mychf.org.

The California Homebuilding Foundation’s annual Hall of Fame gala has honored over 235 innovative and philanthropic men and women in the industry. Join us as we celebrate the Hall of Fame’s 35^th year by diving into the vault to recognize Jonathan Jaffe of Lennar Corporation, inducted in 2006*.

Beginning in 1996, Mr. Jaffe was responsible for establishing Lennar’s presence in California, one of Lennar’s greatest expansion endeavors. Because of Jon’s efforts, Lennar has one of the most respected homebuilding and land development operations in California.

Jon Jaffe joined Lennar Corporation over 22 years ago right out of college. Mr. Jaffe is a graduate of the University of Florida and attended the master’s program in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology.

In 1999, Jon became one of the company’s Vice Presidents. And in December 2004, Jaffe was named Lennar Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer.

​Jon serves on the Board of Directors for HomeAid America. Read Jaffe’ complete bio here. *Preserved historical bio as of Hall of Fame induction era.

Read other past honorees’ Hall of Fame biographies on the CHF Hall of Fame webpage.

We hope to see you again next year on May 29th for the 2019 Hall of Fame, celebrating its 35th anniversary! Please contact Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org or 916-340-3340 for any questions regarding the Foundation’s Hall of Fame or visit www.mychf.org.

The California Homebuilding Foundation’s annual Hall of Fame gala has honored over 235 innovative and philanthropic men and women in the industry. Join us as we celebrate the Hall of Fame’s 35th year by diving into the vault to recognize Lynn L. Jacobs of Ventura Affordable Homes, Inc., inducted posthumously in 2017.

From 1998 to 2006, Jacobs led the planning and development of more than 400 single-family affordable homes in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Under her executive leadership, Ventura Affordable Homes, Inc. consulted on various housing and planning services for reputable clients, such as Limoneira, John Laing Homes, Lennar Corporation, and Livable Places, Inc. Jacobs continued to consult for affordable homebuilders until 2015.

Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Jacobs as Director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development. From 2006 through 2011, she led the administration which raised billions of dollars in bond funds for affordable housing projects and was responsible for California’s housing finance, rehabilitation, community development programs and public policy.

Jacobs was highly involved in her local community, serving on multiple boards for the City of Ventura, including the California Housing Partnership Corporation, California Housing Consortium, Planning Commission, Museum of History and Art, Nancy Brant Auxiliary of Assistance League, American Cancer Society, HomeAid, and Community Memorial Hospital.

Lynn Jacobs lost her battle with leukemia in July of 2016 at 69 years old. Read Jacobs’ complete bio here. *Preserved historical bio as of Hall of Fame induction era.

Read other past honorees’ Hall of Fame biographies on the CHF Hall of Fame webpage.

We hope to see you again next year on May 29th for the 2019 Hall of Fame, celebrating its 35th anniversary! Please contact Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org or 916-340-3340 for any questions regarding the Foundation’s Hall of Fame or visit www.mychf.org

For PCBC 2019, we’re expecting another sold-out exhibit floor, but spaces are still available (but going fast). Check the floorplan here, plus see who’s already signed up. Discover all you need to know about becoming an exhibitor here, including the buying power of the PCBC attendee, booth costs, attendee demographics, and much more.

Into the CHF Hall of Fame Vault: Roy Humphreys, Shea Homes

The California Homebuilding Foundation’s annual Hall of Fame gala has honored over 235 innovative and philanthropic men and women in the industry. Join us as we celebrate the Hall of Fame’s 35th year by diving into the vault to recognize 1995 inductee, Roy Humphreys, Shea Homes.

Roy Humphreys has been an active leader in the home building industry for over 25 years. Joining Shea Homes in 1974, he became President in 1980 and has grown the company from two divisions with a yearly yield of 350 homes annually to six divisions producing over 5,000 homes.

Under Roy's accomplished leadership, Shea has built over 36,000 homes and lots delivering product to a full range of customers from first-time buyers to move-up and active adult markets.

Shea Homes builds homes and develops master-planned communities in six markets: Southern California, Northern California, San Diego, Arizona, Colorado, and Active Adult communities.

In 1994, Roy was honored by California Builder magazine as Builder of the Year and was inducted into the California Building Industry Hall of Fame in 1995. In 1997, the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association recognized Roy with their Tribute to Excellence Award.

Roy has been a member of the Home Builders Council, and has served on the Boards of Directors for the California Building Industry Association, the National Association of Home Builders, the Orange County Building Industry Association, and the Building Industry Association of Southern California.

Read Humphreys’ complete bio here.

Read other past honorees’ Hall of Fame biographies on the CHF Hall of Fame webpage.

​We hope to see you again next year on May 29th for the 2019 Hall of Fame, celebrating its 35th anniversary! Please contact Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org or 916-340-3340 for any questions regarding the Foundation’s Hall of Fame or visit www.mychf.org.

Into the CHF Hall of Fame Vault: Edward R. Huizenga, North American Mortgage Companies

The California Homebuilding Foundation’s annual Hall of Fame gala has honored over 235 innovative and philanthropic men and women in the industry. Join us as we celebrate the Hall of Fame’s 35th year by diving into the vault to recognize 1997 inductee, Edward R. Huizenga, North American Mortgage Companies.

Edward "Dick" Huizenga worked tirelessly for more than 40 years in the private, public and charity sectors to make housing available to more people.

Dick dutifully served as a carpenter, general contractor, architectural examiner, inspector, director of a HUD office, vice president of a lender, and builder account manager at another lender.

He began his professional career in 1955 as an apprentice carpenter building custom homes and schools around his boyhood home in Monterey, California. In 1961, Dick began his long and distinguished career with the FHA.

Dick retired from HUD in 1985 and began a "second" career in the building divisions of three mortgage companies: All Valley Mortgage, Commonwealth-United Mortgage, and in 1992, North American Mortgage Company.

Committed to the industry, Dick helped charter three local associations: Building Industry Association Tulare/Kings, Building Industry Association of Kern County and Building Industry Association of the Central Coast. He was also instrumental in the creation of the Building Industry Association of San Joaquin's Construction Advisory Committee.

Dick Huizenga passed away on December13, 2004. Read Huizenga’s complete bio here.

Read other past honorees’ Hall of Fame biographies on the CHF Hall of Fame webpage.

We hope to see you again next year on May 29th for the 2019 Hall of Fame, celebrating its 35th anniversary!  Please contact Terri Brunson at tbrunson@mychf.org or 916-340-3340 for any questions regarding the Foundation’s Hall of Fame or visit www.mychf.org.