Region Builders is successful because we have strong leaders from the industry providing their knowledge and support to our staff on policy decisions affecting the industry. Our belief is that decisions are to be made on a basis of “what is best for the industry as a whole”. We know that this approach is rare in politics, but we think it is important to put the best interest of the industry ahead of our association or any specific member. We encourage all members to participate in our policy councils.
Land Use Council:
The Environmental and Land Use Council will focus on supporting public policy that finds the appropriate balance between the economy and the environment. This Council will discuss items such as incentivizing green building practices, long and short range land use planning (General Plans, Specific Plans, Community Plans), and opposing harmful regulations like Cap & Trade that completely disregard the impact on the local economy.
Economic Development Council:
The Procurement and Economic Growth Council is a policy sub-committee that strictly focuses on improving the project procurement process and stimulating the regional construction industry. This committee is in charge of bringing forward significant policy ideas that will create jobs and improve local processes to encourage successful building practices. Policy ideas discussed in this committee include initiatives that boost regional hiring and workforce readiness.
Government Reform Council:
This Council is responsible for overseeing innovative ideas to re-organize and eliminate waste in local government. Equitable transparent treatment of local businesses and the community will be highlighted frequently. Items under discussion consist of local government charter reform measures or city incorporation efforts, equitable documented fee structures, and the combining of local duplicative City/County departments. Also, the Council will address streamlining the local government permitting process, and ensure Industry friendly business policies within our region.
Green Building Council:
The Green Building Council focuses on promoting and encouraging the use of sustainable building practices within our region. This committee will work on incentivizing green construction as well as removing the roadblocks to sustainable development. Financing mechanisms and programs for energy retrofitting programs such as PACE will also be part of our efforts.
Alternate Project Delivery Council:
This Committee is tasked with crafting a policy proposal that encourages the use of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) practices by examining the best practices of existing alternative project delivery methods. Documenting past IPD experiences and making a strong case to public agencies of the need for change is part of our efforts.
