Newsroom

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.

CBIA Releases

2/1/2012
California Homebuilding Foundation to Induct Six Industry Leaders into Hall of Fame

Six homebuilding leaders will be honored at the California homebuilding industry’s most prestigious event, the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame Celebration.

1/25/2012
It’s Official: 2011 Marks Third-lowest Year on Record for California Housing Production

California saw the third-lowest yearly housing permit total and the worst yearly total on record for single-family units in 2011, the California Building Industry Association announced today.

12/22/2011
California Housing Production Continues Rise in November, CBIA Announces

California housing production increased for a fourth consecutive month in November but the state is still on track to end the year with the third-lowest housing starts tally on record.