The Following chart represents the number of single-family and multifamily building permits pulled in San Diego County since 2006.  While improving from the depths of the recession, permit activity remains far below the annual rate of 10,500 units necessary to accommodate population growth.  BIA remains steadfast in its advocacy on behalf of the 700 member companies and 60,000 men and women affiliated with the construction industry.

The building industry recognizes that it needs to be smart and strategic in its energy efficiency building practices, especially with Sacramento asking for ever greater compliance. The day is coming when the net-zero environment is going to be the standard. An important weapon in our arsenal is our partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Through our participation in SDG&E’s California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP), San Diego builders have constructed a strong foundation in establishing an energy ethic.

Brookfield's RockRose homes have a building efficiency of T24+35% with optional EE upgrades at T24+45%.

In fact, the amount of energy saved in the past two years through new home construction has gone through the roof. San Diego builders are outperforming CAHP’s projections, with the kilowatt hour (kWh) goal expected to reach 216 percent of the three-year program cycle goal. (more…)

Wermers Multi-Family Corp.

Wermers Multi-Family Corp. has recently completed the City Heights Square Mixed-Use Project in City Heights, San Diego.  This project offers 21,000 square feet of retail space, rental living units, and three levels of parking.  Walgreens is already open and occupying 10,000 square feet of the retail space with the remaining space left for needed community services.

City Heights Square by Wermers Multi-Family Corp.

Vice President Richard Wood lead the Wermers team on this project with Ken Maskevich as Project Manager, Mr. Marco Leyva and Rodney Short as Superintendents, Jaime Falcon as Site Coordinator and Lorrie Kline as Project Accountant. (more…)