Building Industry Association - Orange County Chapter

A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and helping our members better understand the opportunities and challenges surrounding AB 130. We appreciate Sean Matsler (Cox Castle LLC), Laurel Reimer (City of Riverside), Louisa Felletto (Meritage Homes), Konnie Dobreva (EPD Solutions, Inc.), and Benjamin Zdeba (City of Newport Beach) for leading such an insightful discussion.

With a full room in attendance, yesterday's AB 130 Education Workshop provided an in-depth look at the legislation's impact on CEQA, housing approvals, local governments, and California's development landscape. Attendees heard perspectives on early implementation efforts, how cities and counties are adapting to the new law, and what it could mean for housing production and permitting timelines moving forward.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success.

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What a way to kick off the day.

Today, more than just a conference happened. Leaders, innovators, mentors, and rising professionals came together to share stories, build connections, and remind one another that growth rarely happens in comfort zones.

At the 11th Annual Women's Leadership Conference, EVOLVE: The Power of Moving Forward, we were inspired by two incredible women who have each navigated challenges, embraced change, and built remarkable careers.

A heartfelt thank you to Lindsay Shookus, seven-time Emmy Award-winning producer for Saturday Night Live, and Ebony Beckwith, Executive Coach & Corporate Advisor, for sharing your journeys, lessons learned, and powerful insights. Your stories left a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

Thank you to every attendee who invested in themselves, supported one another, and helped create such an uplifting and energizing atmosphere. The conversations sparked today will continue long after the final session ended.

A special thank you to our sponsors whose support made this event possible:

PRESENTING SPONSOR
Andrew Lauren Interiors

PLATINUM SPONSORS
20/20 Plumbing & Heating, Inc., AI Design, Lennar, RiseWell Homes, Taylor Morrison, Zonda

BREAKFAST SPONSOR
Cox Castle

SWAG SPONSOR
HomeHubb

MIMOSA SPONSOR
Outdoor Dimensions

GOLD SPONSORS
Ferguson Home, KTGY, Sheppard Mullin

SILVER SPONSORS
C9 Balloons, Carrier, Creative Design Consultants (CDC), Focus 360, FORMA, PSM Communication Arts, Quasar, SoCalGas, Trilogy Plant Co.

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Our BIA Orange County chapter leadership, along with coalition partners from the California Apartment Association, the AGC of California (Associated General Contractors) and the Orange County Business Council, met with the Orange County Supervisor Districts 2, 4, and 5 to discuss a proposed labor ordinance.

With the proposed ordinance potentially impacting development, housing, and construction projects throughout Orange County, this was a vital opportunity to share concerns and provide input regarding elements within the proposed labor ordinance. The discussions also included subcontractor disclosure requirements, enforcement language, and alignment with existing state laws.

BIASC and its regional chapters are playing an active role to remove barriers to homebuilding – working to streamline the home construction process and keep costs down. Our engaged team is working with policymakers and industry partners to shape public policies that build communities, create jobs, and ensure housing opportunities for everyone.

We sincerely thank OC Chapter Board President Joe Oftelie (Warmington Residential), Eric Nelson (Trumark Homes) and BIASC Vice President of Government Affairs for leading the BIASC for this effort on behalf of our members.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our exclusive, members-only Meet the Builder event on April 30 at Anaheim Hills Golf Club!

This special member benefit brought together our builder members and industry professionals for a dynamic speed networking experience—giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly, share their business, and build valuable relationships.

A special thank you to the builders who participated:
Beazer Homes, Brandywine Homes, Brookfield Residential, CBC Home, Century Communities, Comstock Homes, KB Home, Melia Homes, Meritage Homes, Pacific Communities, RC Homes, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Risewell Homes, Shea Homes, Trumark Homes, Warmington Residential, Woodbridge Pacific Group

We also appreciate the support of our sponsors:

Presenting Builder Happy Hour Sponsors:
Citadel Roofing & Solar
GAF Energy
Cowboy’s Roofing

VIP Early Access Sponsors:
Custom Quality Finish Carpentry
David Neault Associates Inc.
MWF Solutions
Quasar
SoCalGas

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Missed this one? You can catch our next Meet the Builder event at Building Industry Show (BIS) 2026 on September 3 in Indian Wells—the largest exclusive opportunity to pitch your business to top builders in Southern California. Visit buildingindustryshow.com to learn more.

BIA Orange County Chapter Urban Infill Committee Meeting Recap

Last Friday, the BIA Orange County Chapter Urban Infill Committee meeting brought together industry professionals for a thoughtful discussion on redevelopment and housing in Newport Beach.

Our guest speaker was our very own Emilie Simard from Shea Homes, who shared insights on Shea’s project at 601 Dover—a development set to bring 33 new townhomes to the city. The project serves as a strong example of transforming aging commercial infrastructure into a carefully planned residential community.

Emilie was joined by Newport Beach City Manager Seimone Jurjis, who highlighted the implementation of the city’s housing element and shared perspective on the future of Newport Beach.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this informative and engaging conversation.