International Builders Show

ORLANDO, FLA (BIASC) January 12, 2017—Members of the Building Industry of Southern California, Inc. (BIASC) took home awards across the spectrum of categories at the 2017 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. The awards, presented by NAHB, were announced at the ceremony held on January 10, 2017 and January 11, 2017. 

Best of 55+ Housing Awards

KTGY Architecture + Planning received top honors at the 2017 Best of 55+ Housing Awards held at the 2017 NAHB IBS. The awards, presented by NAHB’s 55+ Housing Industry Council, were announced at the event’s 25th Anniversary Awards ceremony held on January 10, 2017. Michael Medick, a registered architect and urban planner with KTGY Architecture + Planning, also spoke at the event with John Danielian, Managing Principal of Danielian Associates and Cassie Cherry, Director of Marketing for Danielian Associate on Tuesday, January 10 at the 2017. Read more about KTGY Architecture + Planning's wins at the 2017 NIAHB IBS  here.

The NAHB/Builders Mutual Safe Awards for Excellence (SAFE) 2017

Shea Homes (Greater than 500 homes built per year) won the 2017 NAHB/Builders Mutual Safe Award for Excellence (SAFE) for Single-Family Builders Safety Program of the Year. NAHB named 14 winners of the 11th annual SAFE for their commitment to strong safety programs. The winners were recognized earlier this week at the awards reception held during the show.

Best of IBS Awards 2017

The 2017 Best of IBS Awards were announced at the event on Thursday, January 12 at 3:00 PM at the IBS Live! booth (S218). Over 400 entries in nine categories were received in the 2017 Best of IBS Awards and were judged by a 28 industry and media judges.

Intelli-Balance 100 by Panasonic Eco Solutions North America (W3016) was nominated for Best Energy Efficient Product; Studio Collection doors by JELD-WEN (W2571) was nominated for Best Window & Door Product; and DuPont Tyvek Protec roofing underlayment by DuPont () was nominated for Most Innovative Building Product.

The Nationals 2017

A list of all BIASC members who were recognized for winning an award at the 2017 NAHB The Nationals have been included here.

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About the Building Industry Association of Southern California, Inc.:

BIASC is a cohesive nonprofit trade association organized into chapters and councils that represents the building industry throughout the counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino.  Members of BIASC are active in all aspects of the building, including land development; homebuilding, multi-family and commercial development as well as infrastructure; our membership includes architects, engineers, planners, contractors, suppliers, property owners, subcontractors and associated professionals throughout Southern California.

BIASC is a full service organization providing legislative advocacy, educational programming, labor relations, networking and community relations. The association objective is to promote a positive business environment for the building industry. http://www.biasc.org/

John Danielian, Managing Principal of Danielian Associates; Cassie Cherry, Director of Marketing for Danielian Associates; and Michael Medick, a registered architect and urban planner with KTGY Architecture + Planning, will be speaking Tuesday, January 10 at the 2017 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida.

The BIA of Southern California (BIASC) members will be discussing affordable housing options for millennial buyers, inter-generational households, and move-down buyers across the country.

The advanced session, titled “Attaining Affordable Housing with Unique Density Solutions” will offer “’beyond the box’ design and density solutions that make housing affordable and prove that amazing designs don't always need to come with a steep price tag.

This session will also focus on the ‘missing middle’ types of housing, including varying densities, compatible forms, blended neighborhoods and integration of shared community spaces—all of which are used to create vibrant neighborhoods that are sought after by all generations.”

The 2017 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) will take place January 10 through 12 displaying 565,000 net square feet of exhibits and more than 1,400 manufacturers and suppliers of the latest and most in-demand products and services. NAHB IBS is the largest annual light construction show in the world, every year attracting more than 60,000 visitors from 100 countries.

Participants for the “Attaining Affordable Housing with Unique Density Solutions” session must be registered for a full registration package or a 1-day education with expo pass package valid for the day of the session they wish to attend.

NAHB is also offering 1.00 CE hour(s) of continuing educational credit, NKBA is offering 0.1 CEU(s), and AIA – 1.0 LU Hour(s) to session attendees. Seating for Building Knowledge sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

The session, on Tuesday, January 10, will take place in room W311C from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Learn more about and register for the session here.