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SITENAV Building A Stronger Foundation for Californias Future Our state is challenged by an inadequate housing supply and the homebuilding industry is experiencing a diminished workforce however through innovative educational programs scholarships and the publishing of key industry research findings the California Homebuilding Foundation is paving the way for the states next generation of builders. Our Mission Vision THE DONALD CHAIKENBUILDING INDUSTRYTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY As part of the California Homebuilding Foundation the Donald Chaiken Building Industry Technology Academy BITA provides high school students handson projectbased construction training curriculum to address the skilled labor shortage and provide a pathway to learn about careers in the construction industry. Learn More SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN HOMEBUILDING PROGRAMS Through the generosity of our benefactors and donors the California Homebuilding Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing education for a career in homebuilding at a university community college or technical school. CALIFORNIA BUILDING PERMIT DATA A trusted source of housing statistics since 1954 the Construction Industry Research Board CIRB is Californias premier tracking system for building permit data from all 539 state jurisdictions.