We Don't Just Build, We Build Community
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The Building Industry Association of San Diego County (BIA), established in 1938, is a well-respected, non-profit trade association that represents the legislative and business interests of 1,450 member companies and their 165,000 employees. It has been described as “arguably one of the most powerful interest groups in San Diego.”
In addition to its advocacy services, BIA offers its members networking opportunities, educational programs, activities and events. It also manages a public information and advertising campaign on industry-wide issues.
Responding to the varied specialties within the building industry, the BIA also has individual councils that address issues from their members’ unique perspectives. These include the Sales & Marketing Council, Specialty Contractors Council, BIA Cares, and the newly formed Urban Council, Building Resources Council and the Charitable Council. Beginning in 2001, BIA strengthened its commercial construction position by forming a strategic alliance with the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.
BIA is affiliated with the California Building Industry Association (CBIA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Residential and commercial construction are cornerstones of the San Diego economy.
On average, the total value of local residential construction is estimated to be
approximately $3 billion dollars. In addition to this the revenue generated by building fees is more than what is returned to San Diego from sales tax. And because the building industry is a goods producing industry, every job created in construction generates two jobs somewhere else in the economy.
The association is managed by CEO Paul Tryon who oversees a staff of 17 talented professionals. BIA’s board of directors and officers are elected annually. The 2007 President is Scott Brusseau of Newport National Corporation. To learn more about BIA San Diego County, please call our offices at (858) 450-1221.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Building Industry Association is to pro-actively promote a positive business environment for the land development, homebuilding and commercial development industry throughout San Diego County.
BIA’s Top 10 List
How to make housing more affordable & more available:
- Educate planners/policy makers on housing need and link to regional prosperity
- Zone for more attached housing
Other options:
- Ensure housing is considered in all public policy decisions
- Urge government to deliver infrastructure that keeps pace with growth
- Provide incentives for land owners to bring appropriate land to market
for residential use - Make government-owned land available for well-planned residential uses
