Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties

08/25/2026

Fresno needs to plan for nearly 37,000 new homes by 2031- but permitting is only running at about 2000 units a year that gap has real consequences for our region. BIAFM submitted a letter last week supporting the SEDA Area Specific Plan (Agenda item 26–891) and urging the Planning Commission to keep housing approvals moving.

04/13/2026

https://gvwire.com/2026/04/09/dont-listen-to-false-prophets-mayor-dyers-seda-plan-deserves-your-support/

03/23/2026

The Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties was pleased to have such a strong turnout at our recent Quarterly Breakfast, brining together members of our building industry for a morning of connection and insight. A special thank you to Mike Karbassi, Fresno City Council President, for joining us as our featured speaker. We appreciate his time, perspective, and continued engagement with our industry as he shared updates and priorities for his second term.

12/30/2025

Clovis Unified School District, formed in 1960, is taking advantage of its decades-old boundaries as student enrollment grows.

07/08/2025

06/20/2025

“SEDA” presents a prime opportunity for residential development, which the Central Valley has a shortage. Let’s build and create another strong, thriving residential hub, benefiting the city through increased property tax revenue, economic growth, and job creation.

06/06/2025

This recent GV Wire article has highlighted the differing viewpoints on Fresno’s Southeast Development Area (SEDA) proposed plan among Fresno City Council members. We encourage the community to read this article and stay informed on the topic. Public input plays a vital role in shaping the future of our city.
Article by: Edward Smith

Article: https://gvwire.com/2025/06/04/fresnos-southeast-plan-has-a-2-2b-price-tag-for-phase-1-can-the-city-afford-it/?utm_campaign=GV%20Wire%20FTF%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-965FyENBbVuz--D01qDKAY3-zUE7todjhcI1BsGHvf4EuJXbbGxoAoG54kCUo8B6u5kX3rovPPznHoUjtGPhDjL6ORsQ&_hsmi=364975634&utm_content=364975634&utm_source=hs_email

06/05/2025

The Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties is excited to welcome new member, Fennemore.

05/10/2025

Fresno's mayor detailed a $900 million vision for city projects, stressing the urgency of $200 million in delayed state aid for downtown.

05/09/2025

Welcome the newest Associate member, 1Wise Land Company, LLC