History
The CBIA was established in 1943 as a federation of local and regional associations representing builders at the state level and functioned solely as a lobbying organization. In 1952, the organization incorporated as the California Home Builders Council. In 1968, the organization changed its name to the California Builders Council. In 1977, the organization became a full-service state level association. In 1978, the organization changed its name to the California Building Industry Association. There are now 10 regional affiliates.
Since 1977, a political action committee (PAC) and two subsidiary organizations have been established. The Building Industry Institute was created in 1994 and is involved in researching strategies to benefit the building industry. The California Homebuilding Foundation is an educational foundation that promotes the continued education of individuals and organizations interested in the building industry. The CHF also funds research to benefit the building industry. In addition to lobbying, the CBIA has incorporated technical, membership, insurance, and educational departments.
The CBIA sponsors the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, a regional building conference and trade show which draws thousands of attendees and exhibitors each year.
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