BIA has created a number of committees centered around specific topics that affect the industry. Getting involved in a committee is a great way for you to volunteer, meet other members, and promote your business.

By monitoring and defending against government actions that impede housing affordability, the housing affordability committee provides expertise from varied industry vantages and are often tasked with finding better solutions to what government proposes for the creation of affordable housing in San Diego. The staff contact is Matt Adams.

Membership is the soul of the BIA. This group of hard-working members is responsible for recruiting and retaining BIA members to ensure a healthy and active association. This working committee ensures all members have a rewarding BIA experience. Members of this committee serve a one-year appointment.The membership/retention committee meets once a month and attends the New Member "Meet-N-Greets" each quarter. The staff contact is Michael Harris.

One of three local legislative committees, this member group advocates for legislation, candidates and positions in North San Diego County that are compatible with BIA's legislative priorities. Cities of focus include Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, and San Marcos. Committee members have varied backgrounds and levels of experience. The staff contact is Michael McSweeney.

BIA is a respected political force. The political communications committee interviews candidates and studies ballot measures to ensure a thorough understanding of the current political issues and to provide recommendations to BIA's million dollar political action committee (PAC). The PAC considers the committee's recommendations as it develops the industry's campaign and funding strategies. The staff contact is Matt Adams.

Members of this committee typically have an interest and professional background in liability, legal and insurance issues. The committee reviews new government programs and/or regulations that add or affect the level of risk by the builders and trade contractors and then makes recommendations to protect the industry from additional liability exposure and improve industry 'best practices' standards. The staff contact is Michael McSweeney.

The second of three local legislative committees, this group focuses on the actions and trends in central San Diego including all industry-relevant policy from the city of San Diego and the county of San Diego. Committee members have varied backgrounds and levels of experience. The staff contact is Matt Adams.

Storm water regulation is a controversial and very expensive government mandate that involves highly technical criteria for compliance with the rules. This committee monitors the ever-changing storm water standards and strives to educate the industry on best practices for compliance.The staff contact is Michael McSweeney.