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CBIA’s Educational Programs and Resources – Providing Tools to Support the Building Industry

Explore Rancho Mission Viejo’s New Wildfire Risk Reduction Study and Webinar

Rancho Mission Viejo has partnered with Milliman and a team of wildfire risk experts to develop a comprehensive study that more accurately measures wildfire risk reduction and its impact on insurance eligibility and pricing. The resulting Community Mitigation and Modeling report is now available, along with a recording of the June webinar that introduced the study to key stakeholders, including representatives from major insurance and reinsurance companies, modelers, and others.

Visit this link to access a summary of the report, download the full PDF, and watch the recorded webinar.


Presented October 10, 2024
FEATURED WEBINAR: New 2025 Codes Passcode: 2$xb#wGs
Learn more about the upcoming 2025 building codes effective January 1, 2026. This session will cover key topics, including energy and green codes, the IWUIC, and current CPUC proceedings.

Gain valuable insights from our expert panel, featuring:

  • Chris Ochoa: CBIA Senior Counsel for Codes, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
  • Bob Raymer: CBIA Consultant and former Technical Director
  • Tom Paine: Senior Policy Advisor for ConSol

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed about important changes in building regulations!


Presented September 12, 2024
FEATURED WEBINAR: Building Products Efficiency Council (BPEC) Passcode: x0M2.20k
On Thursday, September 12, CBIA’s Building Products Efficiency Council (BPEC) held a virtual meeting to review and discuss a range of important topics. The agenda included updates on the 2025 code adoption cycle, the current status of CalCERTS/CHEERS, responses from the California Energy Commission, CPUC proceedings, major utilities, and developments in the solar industry.


STUDY: Pathways to Carbon Neutrality in California: Clean Energy Solutions that Work for Everyone
OBSERVATIONS: To accomplish the state’s carbon neutrality goals, the state must consider concerns and opinions from across a considerable spectrum of interests to best make progress in reaching our goals. California is a leader in the fight to combat global climate change. Global climate change is often perceived as a potential existential threat. It is no longer potential due to the reality of wildfires, drought and sea level rise. It is already here. LEARN MORE


Presented August 24, 2023
FEATURED WEBINAR: Building Decarbonization Incentives

As the California Energy Commission moves California’s energy regulations, (T-24) toward net zero, CBIA has hosted a webinar so you can learn more about local, state, and federal residential new construction decarbonization incentive programs to help reduce the cost of all-electric new construction. To see panelist materials: CHEERS, TRC, SMUD, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric Company,

U.S. Department of Energy
DOE Zero Energy Ready Home California Program Requirements

Energy Star
ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes California Program Requirements
National HVAC Design Supplement
National Rater Design Review Checklist
National Water Management System Builder Requirements

 

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