Partners

Pacific InterWest Building Consultants

Pacific InterWest Building Consultants (PIWBCI) provides a complete package of project services to assist builders with quality control and risk mitigation for rental and for sale projects. While our core business is third-party construction inspection and peer plan review, the complete complement of services provides a continuum of care from the earliest stages of project planning to well beyond project closeout.

To learn more about Pacific InterWest, visit www.pacificinterwest.com

Pacific InterWest Apartment Inspection Services

Pacific InterWest Apartment Inspection Services (PIWAIS) was founded in 2020 specifically to provide turnkey inspection and consulting services for apartment and condo owners to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 721 (SB721) and Senate Bill 326 (SB326). As a partner company with Pacific InterWest Building Consultants, PIWAIS draws on the extensive experience of the architects, inspectors, consultants, and industry experts within Pacific InterWest to execute a complete program for apartment owners from an initial evaluation through design and repairs, as well as compiling all data records to prepare for the next inspection cycle (six years for SB721 and nine years for SB326). PIWAIS’s mission is to assist property owners in navigating through the extensive logistical and procedural challenges of SB721 and SB326 to complete the inspection, reporting, design, and repair processes efficiently and effectively.

To learn more about Pacific InterWest Apartment Inspection Services, visit www.pacificinterwest.com

Pacific InterWest Energy Consultants

Pacific InterWest Energy Consultants (PIWECI) provides builders with the services necessary to comply with California’s energy code requirements. Our professional and courteous team of HERS raters are certified by both CHEERS and CalCERTS, and have a minimum of six years of experience in the field. We provide a full menu of HERS testing services, including duct leakage testing, refrigerant charge and air flow, air balancing, CF2R and CF3R forms, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Quality Insulation Installation (QII), and guarantee same day registry entry for all HERS testing. Along with a full menu of services to test the energy efficiency of your projects, we also offer complete California Title 24 modeling and reporting, and can process your 45L energy tax credits.

To learn more about Pacific InterWest Energy Consultants, visit www.pacificinterwest.com

DEM Site Evaluation and Inspection Company

DEM Site Evaluation and Inspection Company (DEM) performs pre-construction and post-construction services for builders including surrounding property surveys, homeowner association turnover inspections, homeowner and homeowner association maintenance manuals, and periodic homeowner association maintenance surveys.

Homeowners Education Association

Homeowners Education Association distributes homebuilding industry publications to property developers and homeowners to utilize and understand industry guidelines for residential construction. All publications have the common theme of homebuilding quality control, SB800 construction compliance, and industry standards of care. Consumer expectations, workmanship guidelines and standards, and structured maintenance programs are emphasized throughout each publication. The residential property development publications are written and display information in an easy to understand format so anyone can get involved in compliance and/or maintenance of their property.

To learn more about Homeowners Education Association or to purchase a publication, visit www.housefixit.com

Pacific States Aerial

Pacific States Aerial is a full-service commercial Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operator authorized by the FAA for aerial services throughout the United States. Pacific States Aerial provides a complete package of data collection services to multiple industries using photographs, video, and 3D mapping to establish elevations, linear and volume measurements, and much more.

To learn more about Pacific States Aerial, visit pacificstatesaerial.com

HomeAid America – Northern California

HomeAid is a leading national non-profit provider of housing and resources for people experiencing homelessness. It was founded in 1989, by the Orange County chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California. Since 1995, HomeAid has expanded to 19 chapters, 13 states and has provided housing for more than 330,000 individuals. HomeAid America’s work in providing housing and resources to those in need is more critical than ever, with more than 3.5 million Americans experiencing homelessness every year.

To learn more about HomeAid America – Northern California, visit www.homeaidnc.org

California Building Industry Association

The California Building Industry Association (CBIA) has historically played a significant role in California’s economic strength, and its success is critical to the State’s current recovery. CBIA was established in 1943 and there are 10 regional affiliates. CBIA is focused on supporting intelligent, constructive policies that bolster the construction industry and will fight back against efforts that seek to stifle the economic benefits of the new construction and homebuilding sector. CBIA successes have included fighting back efforts to impose costly and burdensome housing mandates.

To learn more about California Building Industry Association, visit cbia.org

California Homebuilding Foundation

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) supports and celebrates future, present and past homebuilding professionals through funding research studies, producing scholarships and promoting educational programs. CHF operates under the core principle that better education benefits communities, trades, and students.

To learn more about California Homebuilding Foundation, visit www.mychf.org

Building Industry Technology Academy

The California Homebuilding Foundation promotes the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) which educates and empowers students who are interested in a future building industry career. BITA is a four-year construction trades program offered free of cost to California public school students. This program is highly motivating to young individuals who desire to become involved in the construction industry.

To learn more about Building Industry Technology Academy, visit www.mychf.org/what-is-bita/

National Association of Home Builders

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) strives to protect the American Dream of housing opportunities while working to achieve success for its members who build communities, create jobs, and strengthen the economy. Each year, NAHB constructs about 80 percent of the new homes built in the United States. NAHB was founded in the early 1940s and has a federation of more than 700 state and local associations and represents more than 140,000 members. NAHB is member driven, with more than 1,700 members serving on the leadership’s council.

To learn more about National Association of Home Builders, visit www.nahb.org

Professional Women in Building – Bay Area

The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) encourages networking and empowerment of members as they progress in their careers. PWB strives to give back to the community, empower women to be a force, and provide a positive and knowledgeable environment. PWB offers opportunity, mentoring and advancement in business knowledge.

To learn more about Professional Women in Building – Bay Area, visit www.biabayarea.org/PWB