Building Industry Association of San Diego, BIA Talks

Matt Awbrey and Shannon Gaunt at the BIA San Diego 2026 Installation Dinner. Watch as Matt and Shannon ask the attendees some off the wall questions, from the green hedge. Meet the BIA San Diego's new President and CEO, Aimee Faucett. We had two very special guests! Enjoy.

1998 meets 2026

From our members interviewing members legislative series.

The 1998 Chairman Mark McMillin from Corky McMillin Companies sits down with this year's 2026 Chairman, Nick Lee with The Baldwin Companies.

Spend time with Sara Kilburn as she chats with the 2026 Council & Committee Leadership.

Jeff Landon from our Specialty Contractors Council (SCC), Micah Ross from our Sales and Marketing Council (SMC), Austin Weinman from BIA Cares, Gary Christensen from SD PAC, Alex Baracchini from our Y/Gen group, Nichole Weinman from the Board of Directors and Membership and last but not least, Meredith Munger and Whitney Hill from our Responsible ADU Committee.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle in, it's a long one, but a GOOD ONE!

Spend time getting to know the BIA San Diego's new President and CEO, Aimee Faucett. Stefanie Benvenuto from the BIA SD legislative team asked Aimee questions to help us learn more about her and what she has planned for the BIA in 2026 and beyond.

Spend time with the Voice of the BIA Talks Podcast, Sara Kilburn as she chats with some of our newest members. Hear their first-year experience, how they navigate their membership, and some top tier advise.

Spend some time with Lori Holt Pfeiler, President and CEO of the BIA San Diego as she talks with our Legislative Team, Caylin Frank, Stefanie Benvenuto and James Lawson.

What a dream team!

Hear their history, what brought them to the BIA and what they expect in 2026.

Listen as Lori Pfeiler, President and CEO for the BIA San Diego, talk with Rick Horst from Builder Direct Finance, Travis Dodge from Building Virtually, Salam Hasenin From Star Flooring and Les Kollegian, Tom McFadden and Heather Schmitt from Jacob Tyler tackle the topic of AI in their day-to-day business.

Set aside some time for this one...

Spend time with Sara Kilburn and Stefanie Benvenuto as they talk with City Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee District 6 about housing, council meetings, and future plans.

Sara Kilburn and Shannon Gaunt go deep with Mark Angotta from Guaranteed Rate, Matt Arbogast from US Bank, Brandon Goldberg from Gold Standard Mortgage, Rick Horst from Builder Direct Finance and Mark Marquez from Compass.

You don't want to miss this legendary crew as they provide really encouraging insight for 2026.

BIA San Diego's President and CEO Lori Pfeiler talks with Steve Ruffner from KB Home, Laura Blaul from IBHS, and Sean McGlynn City Manager of Escondido about the fire prepared home. On location from Dixon Trail in Escondido, CA.