Building Industry Association of Philadelphia - BIA

06/05/2025

BIA President Mo Rushdy speaks in support of Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E Initiative. This comprehensive housing plan will fund the preservation of existing homes, help revitalize aging housing stock, and deliver new affordable, workforce, and market rate units. Listen and share your support!

09/06/2023

🐶Bring your dog and join members Henck Design, Black Label KW, TCS Management Services, Firstrust Bank, and the BIA for the Design Rescue Pawty to support Main Line Animal Rescue’s efforts to re-home, rehabilitate, and rescue local cats and dogs in our community.

Main Line Animal Rescue is partnering with Henck Design for this event to benefit shelter pets and give back to the local community while supporting four locally owned and operated businesses.
Click the link below to reserve your spot. See you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-rescue-pawty-for-main-line-animal-rescue-tickets-685103381657?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

11/28/2022

Congratulations to BIA member Lily Development and Mural Miles, a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire human potential through community fitness and art, at the unveiling of its inaugural mural, Equilibrium, sponsored by Lily Development on Saturday, November 26. Great coverage by ABC, See 'Mural Miles' combines running and art to spark a movement" at

Aaron Leon Nixon says running saved his life. Now, his stride has been immortalized on a mural in Philadelphia!

10/31/2022

Join the BIA and representatives from L&I, Premier Building Restoration, and Keast & Hood for an informative session on façade inspections and maintenance this Friday, November 4 at 11:30 am.

Anyone owning, managing, or in charge of maintaining buildings should attend, along with other practitioners, design professionals, and contractors. Register now at http://ow.ly/rQfl50Lq5w7

After the devastating building collapses last month, there is no better time to remind members that proper maintenance of your building is critical, and that L&I requires periodic façade inspections of high-rise buildings (defined as more than 60 feet) to ensure public safety. The program will cover the intent and requirements of the code, what makes a quality inspection, repairs and maintenance, case studies, and submissions.

Thanks to member Premier Building Restoration for hosting the in-person lunch and learn at The Wheel Pump Inn, a historic inn built circa 1735 that Premier restored.

10/12/2022

The opportunities that students receive for real-world experience in the residential construction industry are invaluable! Give today for the first crowdfunding campaign to support the Residential Construction program at Penn State! Funds raised benefit student scholarships, activities, & competitions through the NAHB Student Chapter. Thank you! https://lnkd.in/eVTSBpBE

08/08/2022

Attention golf lovers! BIA Member Stephanie Turzanski of VinVu is offering a special 20% discount to members for the annual VinVu Foundation Hawaiian Event. Just a few foursomes are left to support this year's beneficiaries and join colleagues in the industry. Sign up now at http://ow.ly/59Uc50KflbW and use the discount code BIA.

07/05/2022

Sign up now and spend an afternoon exploring the rebirth of North American Street! Three member projects will be open including 1525 N. American Street and 1705 N. American Street. We'll end with a tour and happy hour The Gotham, 2000 N. 2nd Street. Tickets at http://ow.ly/cWFI50JOHoT.

04/27/2022

Have you submitted a nomination yet?

The PBA Awards Committee has extended the 2022 Call for Nominations until 5:00 p.m. this Friday, April 29.

This year it is easier than ever to honor your fellow members as well as projects completed by members and your local associations.

For more information on each award as well as criteria and the nomination form, see https://pabuilders.org/awards/

Recipients will be announced at the Summer Committee and Board of Directors Meetings in July at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.

03/14/2022

Looking for low-cost ways to incorporate clean energy and sustainability into a new construction or retrofit? On Thursday, March 17 at 12 PM, join Sustainable Business Network, Philadelphia Energy Authority, BIA, and Philadelphia Green Capital Corp for a free lunchtime webinar to learn more about low-cost financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Philadelphia region. Sign up
https://sbngreaterphilly.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sbngreaterphilly/event.jsp?event=93

01/28/2022

Member Lauren Thomsen Design Receives the PEAPrize Award!

The AIA Philadelphia announced the winner for the annual Philadelphia Emerging Architect Prize which recognizes a Philadelphia firm that has been established and licensed within the past ten years for its high-quality and innovative thought.

Lauren Thomsen Design is a full-service architectural design firm based in Philadelphia. Their approach to design is based on a fundamental belief in the value of space, and its ability to enrich people's lives. They take on projects of a broad range of programs and contexts in the office, and work closely with their clients to understand context and to define the unique story of each project.

They love not only the outcome, but the process of design, and it is their goal to make sure that their clients do too. Working holistically, they lead interdisciplinary project teams to deliver interesting, sustainable, and well-coordinated design solutions through the use of innovative digital tools and our expertise in material and building systems.

is a certified woman-owned business with the WBENC and a Local Business Entity with the City of Philadelphia.

To learn more view AIA's video with Lauren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuX8JZ8sUSc&t=4s

01/05/2022

Attention BIA Vendors and Subs: Meet Axis Construction on January 10

Axis Construction Meet & Greet
215 W. Church Road, Suite 100, King of Prussia, PA 19406
9:00-11:30 am

Axis Construction Management and The Blue Book Network will be holding a sub-contractor/vendor meet and greet. The purpose of this event is to strengthen existing subcontractor/vendor relationships and develop new relationships within the industry. Axis will discuss upcoming 2022 projects, types of projects in the pipeline, and ways to get involved. Food and drink will be provided throughout the event.

RSVP is required in advance. If you are interested in attending please contact Lisa Bankert or Garret Urban.

[email protected] or call 215-292-6424
[email protected] or call 267-567-2310

01/03/2022

Cricket Flats Wins Best in American Living and Montgomery Award!

BIA Member Core Development’s five-story, mixed-use redevelopment project in downtown Ardmore, PA, has received the 2021 "Best in American Living" Award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as well as the 2021 "Montgomery Award" from the Montgomery County Planning Commission.

Both of these prestigious awards recognize design and planning excellence, as well as high quality craftsmanship and environmental stewardship. Core Development’s commitment to location, design, sustainability and service are reflected in the success of Cricket Flats.

The project was designed by BartonPartners Architects Planners and built by the How Construction Group, also members of the BIA. The interiors were designed by DAS. Learn more at: https://core2dev.com/news/cricket-flats-awards-2021