April 24, 2026<\/p>\n
The City of Cape Coral is proud to announce a new partnership with the Lee Building Industry Association (Lee BIA) through the formation of a new Building Industry Committee, with its first meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026. This new committee reflects the City\u2019s continued commitment to strengthening communication and collaboration with the development community and supporting one of the largest industries in Cape Coral.<\/p>\n
Created as part of the City\u2019s collaborative relationship with Lee BIA, the committee will help foster productive dialogue, share industry perspectives, and support ongoing coordination related to permitting, inspections, and development services. City leaders have said the partnership is intended to build a more formal and supportive working relationship for the betterment of both the City and the association.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership is a meaningful step in building strong relationships with the development community and demonstrates the City\u2019s commitment to working alongside the building industry to create strong, positive relationships that support sound, responsible growth and improved service for our community,\u201d said City Manager, Michael Ilczyszyn.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the lead up to the committee\u2019s first meeting, Lee BIA will be hosting a series of listening sessions to gather feedback from the construction industry and help shape the committee\u2019s goals and objectives,\u201d said Phillip Ford, Executive Vice President of the Lee Building Industry Association. \u201cWe are excited to represent the construction industry in partnership with the City of Cape Coral. It is imperative that we work together to address the needs of both our industry and the City to ensure continued growth and success. To find dates and times for the listening sessions, please visit the calendar at\u00a0www.BIA.net<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n The committee will begin meeting in May and will include representatives connected to the building industry within Cape Coral. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, Lee BIA is establishing the Cape Coral Building Industry Committee within its organization.<\/p>\n Committee Member Names:<\/p>\n Chairman, Justin Einstein, Aubuchon Homes
\nIan Moore, Compass Construction
\nAnnette Nilles, Nilles Design Group
\nIan Schmoyer\/Kevin Bellville, Christopher Alan Homes
\nJoe Preffer, Arnold Roberts Signature Homes
\nJerod Engler, Curran Young Construction
\nNick Stewart, NPS Consulting<\/p>\n