BIA Councils and Committees: Join and Benefit Want a voice in the issues central to our industry, like zoning and building codes? A chance to network with people who share your interests and concerns? Improve your skill set? Find camaraderie? Join a BIA council or committee and get involved. Our councils and committees focus on activities and resources specifically designed for people in our industry. You can meet other members, advocate for the issues that strengthen homebuilding, exchange ideas, share expertise and engage. Any BIA member can become a part of any of our committees and councils. Watch the BIA calendar on biahomebuilders.com for the dates of upcoming meetings and events. Your involvement can make a big difference for you, your company and our industry. Look over the list below — and join the committee and/or council that’s right for you.
Builders and Developers Council: Builders and Developers Council works with our members and associate members on issues facing the development industry. The council provides input and guidance to local municipalities on development-related codes and regulations and often suggests new methods or policies to implement to support the development community. Issues vary from providing input to communities on new zoning codes, to forming work groups to help work through new stormwater codes or EPA permits, to facilitating procedural changes with utility providers. Why Join? The Builders and Developers Council advocates for our members to improve the building and development process. We support our industry through collaboration with each other, and form organized and unified messaging to local municipalities and other development constituents. We are a stronger group with more representation from everyone in our industry. Co-Chair: Mike Reeves, Kimley-Horn Co-Chair: Jeff Miller, CESO BIA Liaison: Jon Melchi
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Build PAC: The BIA Build Political Action Committee (Build PAC) raises the funds needed to support elected officials who understand and appreciate the impact the residential construction industry has on the central Ohio economy. Build PAC supports the issues that affect our local homebuilding industry, and educates local elected officials and candidates on them. Issues concerning the development and construction of new homes, as well as zoning and land use, are continually being decided on by local municipalities and administrative bodies. These include regulations that negatively impact the costs and time necessary for delivering a new home to a buyer. By providing information, Build PAC members work to reduce additional negative regulations and land use restrictions that escalate a consumer’s home costs. BIA members can join Build PAC and its board with the approval of the BIA executive director and by meeting a minimum annual contribution to the PAC. Why Join? Build PAC provides an important way to support the issues that affect our local homebuilding industry. Build PAC works to create an environment where single-family homes, condominiums and multi-family homes can be built. Those who join and contribute are protecting their businesses and our industry. President: Ron Sabatino, T&R Properties BIA Liaison: Jon Melchi
Custom Builders and Remodelers Council: The Custom Builders and Remodelers Council was founded to better serve the specific needs of our custom builders and remodelers, which are often different from those of larger scale builders. This new council provides a forum to discuss all aspects of custom building and remodeling — everything from appraisal challenges, to labor issues, to overall best practices. The council, which is still in its exploratory phase, seeks to customize its focus and activities to best fit members’ interests and priorities. Why Join? At the Custom Builders and Remodelers Council’s meetings and events, members can network with their
