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The California Building Industry Association is a statewide trade association representing thousands of businesses, homebuilders, remodelers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, designers and other industry professionals. A recent study determined that homebuilding generates approximately $60 billion a year to the California economy and creates an estimated 526,000 jobs statewide.

Use this section to learn more about CBIA's mission and commitment to the industry. You can also learn more about CBIA leadership and how to contact members of the CBIA staff.

Housing Statistics

Looking for housing numbers? We've got you covered with monthly housing starts, new home sales and median sales prices of new homes, quarterly housing affordability numbers, and complete sets of statistics broken down by metro region. Our numbers come from reliable sources, including CIRB, Hanley Wood Market Intelligence and NAHB/Wells Fargo Market Intelligence.

Press Releases

Read the most recent releases from CBIA on housing construction, new home sales and other topics relevant to the homebuilding industry. Older releases can be accessed in our press release archive.

Industry News

What is happening in the homebuilding industry? Summaries and links to the day's top housing and homebuilding news from media outlets are posted in this section every weekday. Industry News is also available to members and or media by subscribing to a daily email.

CBIA in the News

Read stories on some of the issues related to CBIA and its history.

Industry News

4/29/2013
CHF|CIRB February 2013 California Construction Review

 

CHF|CIRB recently released the statistical data comprising the California Construction Review (CCR) to subscribers. The new numbers reveal an increase in both residential and non-residential construction as compared to the previous month and same time frame in 2012.

4/22/2013
PCBC Lights Up The Industry—A Sold Out Exhibit Floor—Registration In Full Swing!

Have you heard the buzz? It’s out there and PCBC 2013 in San Diego is on target for what is proving to be “The Start of Something New!” Shake off the past four years and join us in San Diego June 4-6 and connect with your industry leaders while sharing ideas, inspiration and the latest in development and design.

4/15/2013
CBIA Bill Moves to Senate: Would Allow Sprinkler Installations by Plumbers

AB 433 (Gordon) has been approved by the Assembly Floor on a 73-0 vote.  Introduced in February, this CBIA-sponsored measure would allow residential fire sprinkler systems in new homes to be installed by licensed plumbers.