Building Industry Association - Orange County Chapter

08/28/2026

A morning for our members to hear insightful details first-hand about an exciting project in Laguna Hills.

Today, Jason Certilman and Aylene Chu with BIA member Toll Brothers presented an overview their office conversion development project that was recently approved by the City of Laguna Hills, moving forward to bring much-needed new housing to the area.

Attendees learned about Toll Brothers’ office-to-housing redevelopment project, eliminating an existing office property and replacing it with 36 for-sale residential units - two-story townhome-style units.

The Urban Infill Committee is charged with monitoring infill opportunities in Orange County as well as presenting educational workshops in order to inform industry and public agencies of relevant issues pertaining to mid-rise/high-rise residential and mixed-use construction.

07/24/2026

What an amazing event! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 22nd for an exclusive first look at The Club at Gavilán Ridge at Rancho Mission Viejo! It was wonderful connecting with industry professionals and exploring the future of 55+ living on The Ranch. 🏡✨

A big thank you to our featured speakers:
Bob Wilhelm (Senior Principal, WHA Architects)
Julie Ann Stark (Partner & President of Design, Creative Design Consultants)

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Land Concern Landscape Architecture.

Also a big thank you to Rancho Mission Viejo and all of our attendees for making the event so special!

Interested in joining future events or becoming a member? Visit BIASC.org to learn more about the SAGE 55+ Housing Council.

07/17/2026

An afternoon of connection and project insights!

BIA of Orange County’s NextGen group hosted its “From Plan to Permit” workshop yesterday, giving younger homebuilding industry professionals a chance to hear from City of Garden Grove planning staff and builders about the development process and what it really takes to get such a project approved.

Our NextGen members learned about an actual development’s step-by-step journey through the entitlement process, with Garden Grove city staff providing insights about the decisions, the hurdles, and what it really takes to get a project approved.

NextGen empowers younger members and those new to the building industry to develop professional skills through workshops and smaller network meetings.

A big “thank you” to the City of Garden Grove and presenters – and also to our generous NextGen sponsors: Risewell Homes, landscape architects C2 Collaborative, C9 Balloons, Outdoor Dimensions, and planning/architectural design firm WHA.

To get involved and for more info about the BIASC’s councils and committees, visit

Explore the diverse councils and committees at the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) to engage with key construction sector issues.

07/16/2026

BIA Orange County hosted its latest Government Affairs Committee meeting yesterday, which featured special guest speaker Aldo Schindler, City Manager with the City of Tustin.

Our members heard insightful and exciting updates on the many developments happening in Tustin, including Tustin Legacy and a number of other developments currently in process.

Special thanks to our meeting host, Jeffrey Okamoto, Senior Vice President with Huitt-Zollars.

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06/25/2026

Baseball, tacos, networking, and a night at the ballpark made for BIA Orange County's 15th Baseball Night at Angel Stadium! Members and guests kicked off the evening under the Big A with our Taco Tailgate before heading inside to catch the Angels take on the Orioles.

A special thank you to our Swing Away Sponsor, Teserra, for helping make this annual tradition possible.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for spending the evening with us. We appreciate you being part of the BIASC community, and we look forward to seeing you at the next event!

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06/25/2026

Baseball, tacos, networking, and a night at the ballpark made for BIA Orange County's 15th Baseball Night at Angel Stadium! Members and guests kicked off the evening under the Big A with our Taco Tailgate before heading inside to catch the Angels take on the Orioles.

A special thank you to our Swing Away Sponsor, Teserra Outdoors, for helping make this annual tradition possible.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for spending the evening with us. We appreciate you being part of the BIASC community, and we look forward to seeing you at the next event!

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06/25/2026

06/23/2026

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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06/12/2026

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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