DO YOU HAVE COMPANY ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE IN THE PLAYERS’ GIFT BAGS AT OUR 37 TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT? Monday, September 22 nd Marin Golf and Country Club Novato Bags with special gift items are given to each golfer So . . . if your company has anything you would like to add to the mix Please let us know! Remember – It’s for the Kids! If you have anything you can offer please contact Paula at [email protected]or 415-462-1220 WEEKLY BULLETIN www.marinba.org ◆ [email protected]July 8, 2014 Vol. 58, Issue #27
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DO YOU HAVE COMPANY ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE IN THE PLAYERS’ GIFT BAGS
AT OUR 37TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT?
Monday, September 22nd Marin Golf and Country Club
Novato
Bags with special gift items are given to each golfer So . . . if your company has anything you would like to add to the mix
Please let us know!
Remember – It’s for the Kids!
If you have anything you can offer please contact Paula at [email protected] or 415-462-1220
A Benefit Event for the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund
MBA EVENTS
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Notice inviting bids for
CAYES MAIN PUMP STATION ANDCATALINA FORCE MAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTDue Tuesday, July 15, 2014 @ 2:00 PM
Sealed bids shall be delivered to the District Manager/District Engineer of the District on or before said date
and time, at the District office, 111 Morphew Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.
Project Description: This project includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment for the construction of the pump station improvements, including pumps, piping (pumping and force main), concrete work and electrical work, together with all appurtenances, connections and testing, for the completed and operational project as shown on the Plans and as specified.
Plans and specifications may be viewed online by subscribers to the MBA Online Plan Service.
IN THIS ISSUE________________________
VOL.58 ISSUE#27
Have a special gift to share with this year’s golf tournament? .............1
Project of the Week ........................3
Register & Sponsor! Annual MBA Golf Tournament ..................6
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ReadyMarin.orgTraining and education to keep you and your family safe,
warm, and fed in the event of a disaster
In the event of an emergency, our first responders will be overwhelmed. It is critical for citizens to be prepared to take care of themselves, their neighbors, and their community for at least 3 days, and preferably 5-7.
ReadyMarin.org is Marin County’s website for information on emergency preparedness, whether you are just learning or an experienced emergency volunteer. Our mission is to provide guidance, training and resources to keep you and your family safe during an emergency, whether it requires you to evacuate or shelter in place. You will find information and links to resources, checklists, and training opportunities. Let’s get prepared.
Plan & Prepare
Learn what supplies you should store at home, work, and in your car to take care of yourself and your family for 5-7 days. Download our checklists and get started.
ReadyPets
Your pets depend on you to be prepared to help them in an emergency. Whether you are staying in your home or leaving, a little planning will go a long way.
ReadyKids
Tips for preparing you and your children in a disaster. Kits, games, contact information cards. We have the resources you need.
Get Ready Training
Get Ready is a county-sponsored 2-hour training, facilitated by our local Fire Departments and community volunteers, that will provide you with an overview of how to prepare your family and home.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
For those of you who wish to step beyond preparing your home and reach out to help your community in an emergency, train to be a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member.
Resources
We have listed great resources and links to help you prepare to whatever level you wish.
This project is supported by US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FY2011 Homeland Security Grant #97-067 awarded by the State of California Office of Homeland Security (Cal OES). The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DHS.
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2014
A Benefit Event for the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014at Marin Country Club, Novato
Check in at 11:00 AM
Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM
Dinner & Awards at 6:00 PM
Registration
☐ Check if individual player $215 player
Name:
Company:
E-mail:
Address:
Phone:
Team Name:
Amount Enclosed:
Player #1:Company:Phone:Email:
Player #2:Company:Phone:Email:
Player #3:Company:Phone:Email:
Player #4:Company:Phone:Email:
Billing Information (Please check one) VISA__ MasterCard__
Name as it appears on card:
Card# ______________________________________________ Security#_______________ Expiration Date _____/_____/_____/
$860 per team (4 players) or $215 per individual. Player entry fee includes green fees, lunch, golf cart,
refreshments, and dinner.
(Register online at marinba.org)
Please send your check and registration form to:Marin Builders Association
660 Las Gallinas Ave.San Rafael, CA 94903
Attn: Paula Krause
Additional dinner guests welcome at $40 per person. Registrations are due by September 15th
SAVE!Early Bird SpecialRegister on or before
August 1, 2014 and save $20 per player
HELP SUPPORT
MARIN KIDS!
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2014
A Benefit Event for the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014at Marin Country Club, Novato
Check in at 11:00 AM
Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM
Dinner & Awards at 6:00 PM
SponsorshipLevels
Presenting Sponsor $5,000 (1 available) Name/logo listed as Presenting Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event program and thank you ad | Two complimentary foursomes with VIP treatment and up to eight catered dinner tickets Tee Sign | Reserved table | Full page ad in MBA weekly bulletin | Four complimentary tickets to participate
in Putting Contest
Dinner Sponsor $2,500 (1 available)Name/logo listed as Dinner Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event program and thank you ad | One complimentary foursome with VIP treatment and four catered dinner tickets | Tee Sign
Reserved table | Half page ad in MBA weekly bulletin | Two complimentary tickets to participate in Putting Contest
Luncheon Sponsor $1,500 (1 available)Name/logo listed as Luncheon Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event program
and thank you ad | One complimentary foursome with VIP treatment and four catered luncheon tickets Tee Sign | Quarter page ad in MBA weekly bulletin | Two complimentary tickets to participate in Putting Contest
Gold Sponsor $1,250 (ONLY 4 LEFT) Name/logo listed as Gold Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event program and thank you ad | One complimentary foursome with VIP treatment | Two extra catered dinner tickets | Tee Sign
Quarter page ad in MBA weekly bulletin | Two complimentary tickets to participate in Putting Contest
Golf Cart Sponsor $1,000 (1 available)Name/logo listed as Golf Cart Sponsor on golf carts, tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook,
event program and thank you ad | One complimentary twosome | Tee Sign | Two complimentary tickets to participate in Putting Contest
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2014
A Benefit Event for the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014at Marin Country Club, Novato
Check in at 11:00 AM
Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM
Dinner & Awards at 6:00 PM
Silver Sponsor $750 (ONLY 3 LEFT) Name/logo listed as Silver Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event program and thank you ad | One complimentary twosome | Tee Sign | One complimentary ticket to participate in Putting
Contest
Wine Sponsor $750 (1 available)Name/logo listed as Wine Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event program
and thank you ad | Two complimentary catered luncheon tickets | Tee Sign | One complimentary ticket to participate in Putting Contest
Happy Hour Sponsor $750 (1 available) Name/logo listed as Happy Hour Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event
program and thank you ad | Two complimentary catered luncheon tickets | Tee Sign | One complimentary ticket to participate in Putting Contest
Putting Contest Sponsor $500 (1 available) Name/logo listed as Putting Contest Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event
program and thank you ad | Tee Sign | One complimentary ticket to participate in Putting Contest
Tee Sign Sponsor $150 (22 available) Name/logo associated with Tee Sign sponsor signage, placed EITHER at tee or green | Name/logo listed as Tee
Sign Sponsor on tournament signage, printed ads, website, facebook, event program and thank you ad
SponsorshipLevels
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2014
A Benefit Event for the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014at Marin Country Club, Novato
Check in at 11:00 AM
Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM
Dinner & Awards at 6:00 PM
Team Name:Golfer 1:Golfer 2:
Golfer 3:Golfer 4:
Section 2: Payment Details☐ CREDIT CARD
Card Holders Name:
Credit Card Type: ☐ Visa ☐ Master Card
Card Number: ☐☐☐☐-☐☐☐☐-☐☐☐☐-☐☐☐☐Expiration Date: ☐☐-☐☐ V-Code (3 to 4 digits on the back of the card): ☐☐☐☐Authorized Signature: Date:
☐ Check Enclosed for amount:
Please send completed form to:Marin Builders Association - 660 Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael, CA 94903 - Fax: 415.462.1225 Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship
Section 1: Registration / Sponsor Contact Information
Section 3: Golf RegistrationPlease e-mail logo to [email protected] with sponsor logo in subject line.
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The Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors By Shauna Krause, Capitol Services, Inc.
Our first contractor is fishing for an answer to unexpected and unnoticed changes in life and law, while our second helps us in ‘opening a can of worms’ with his potential action in Nevada. Finally, our last contractor finds satisfaction in the answer we serve up…
Q: We have a “C-61”/”D-51” contractor’s license that we’ve held since 1989. My partner recently passed away and he was the Qualifier on the license. I’d like to add myself as the new Responsible Managing Officer (RMO), but I have a couple questions. I noticed that there is no longer a “D-51” classification. It says they eliminated that classification and it now says “under relevant class”. Does that mean that we will need to change the classification on our license? Secondly, will I be required to take the exams?
A: CA licensees who already hold the “C-61”/”D-51” can keep it, even if you change your Qualifying individual. The “D-51” classification is no longer available for new applicants; “under relevant class” is referring to applying for the classification in relation to what you are waterproofing, ie: roofing, painting, etc.
The “C-61” classification does not have trade exams, and since you have been listed as an Officer on the license for well over 5 years, you can request to waive the law exam. Be aware
that it’s not a guarantee, but the request will likely be granted.
Q: Your company helped us obtain a Nevada license a few years ago for a large project that we are just about finished with. Our license is up for renewal, but we only needed a license for this one job and we don’t intend to use it anymore. What are the ramifications of letting the license expire? And if our project is not completely finished, can we still finish work already in progress with an expired license?
A: By letting your license expire you can no longer do any contracting work in the State of Nevada. You cannot finish work already in progress or you would be at risk of being cited for performing contracting work without a license. This is a very serious risk.
Q: I am an RMO for three of our companies that have active licenses. I also have an Inactive Sole Owner license. It has always been my understanding that there is a rule that an individual can only be on up to three active licenses at the same time. But my buddy who is also a contractor with several different companies, is the Qualifier on two corporation licenses, just recently Qualified his new Limited Liability Company (LLC) license, AND he has an active Sole Owner license. How did he get away with four licenses?
A: The rule of three licenses applies to corporation/LLC/partnership licenses. Basically, Sole Owner licenses don’t count! As long as one of the licenses is a Sole Owner license, you are technically allowed to Qualify four. So if you aren’t busy enough with your three company licenses and you’d like to do some additional work on the side, go ahead and re-activate that Sole Owner number!
While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers
is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call
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Also In This Update• Reminder of Other Laws and Employer
Requirements Taking Effect Today• MBA’s Bill AB 2355 (Levine) On
Suspense In Senate Appropriations• Legislature Readies for Summer Recess• CARB Approves Changes to Truck and
Bus Regs• Draft Proposition 65 Warning
Regulations Will Increase Uncertainty, Litigation
• News From the Energy Commission
Public Works Registration For ALL Contractors Starts TodayTake heed! As I have written numerous times over the past several months, ANY contractor wishing to even bid on ANY type of public work contract in California MUST go online, pay your annual $300 fee and register starting ,July 1, 2014. While the final requirement won’t fully take effect until next March 1, 2015, registering now will ensure you are covered. Following is the official announcement from the Department of Industrial Relations which includes the address to their website.
Department of Industrial Relations Launches Public Works Contractor Online Application SystemOakland—The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today launched an online application for public works contractors to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 854. SB 854, which became effective June 20, establishes a new public works program to replace the
Compliance Monitoring Unit and Labor Compliance Program requirements for bond-funded and other public works projects. The new program will cover all public works in the state rather than just selected categories of projects. The Labor Commissioner’s Office will continue to monitor and enforce prevailing wage requirements.
“DIR always looks for ways we can improve our services. This new online system for public works contractors and agencies makes it easier and faster to meet their legal requirements,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. The Labor Commissioner’s Office, also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), is a division of DIR.
Contractors must register and meet requirements using the new online application https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/ActionServlet?action=displayPWCRegistrationFormbefore bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors.
“The new system levels the playing field for the public works community. We want California taxpayers to know that we are committed to ensuring only responsible and qualified contractors are competing for public works contracts,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su.
Contractors’ requirements include that they
maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all employees and only hire subcontractors who are registered public works contractors. They must also hold a Contractors State License Board license, if required for their trade.
In addition, contractors must not be debarred from working on public works by the state or federal government and have no delinquent wage or penalty assessments due to any enforcement agency or employee. Once registration becomes mandatory early next year, contractors will also be subject to penalties for bidding or working on public works without being registered with DIR.
Using any internet-connected computer, public works contractors can create an account, pay the fee and complete the application securely, at their convenience. Application and renewal is completed entirely online with a non-refundable fee of $300.
Agencies that administer public works projects may select from a pool of qualified contractors. They will no longer be charged fees for prevailing wage compliance monitoring and enforcement. Additional information on SB 854 and the new public works program is available on DIR’s website.
Among its wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner’s office inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, investigates
Reminder: Contractor Public Works Registration Fee Program StartedJuly 1, 2014by Phil Vermeulen, MBA Legislative Advocate
retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses and educates the public on labor laws.
The most recent information related to California labor law is available on the Labor Commissioner’s website as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages. “Wage Theft is a Crime”, a multilingual campaign initiated statewide earlier this year, provides detail on how to identify and report wage theft, retaliation and other labor law violations. Employees with work-related questions or complaints may also call the toll-free California Workers’ Information Line at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish.
ConclusionYes, it is another bureaucratic pain to deal with, but be thankful that my colleagues and I were able to eliminate some of the more onerous (can you say, entrapment) provisions that were originally proposed but since removed. Again, although the final enforcement requirements don’t begin until March 1st, registering now will be one less issue to worry about next February.
REMINDER, OTHER EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS TOOK EFFECT I am repeating what was in last week’s update to ensure you saw them and are complying.
New Poster and New Employer Requirements Effective July 1Several laws that were signed last year will take effect on July 1, including the upcoming minimum wage increase. Employers should take note of the laws below and revise existing business practices accordingly AND post a new poster of your office wall!
On July 1, 2014, California’s minimum wage increases to $9 per hour from the existing minimum wage of $8 per hour. This is the
first increase to the state minimum wage since January 1, 2008. The minimum wage will increase a second time to $10 per hour on January 1, 2016.
Employers should examine all pay practices that might be affected by the minimum wage increase. The minimum wage increase affects several employer practices, including:• Overtime rates of pay;• Exempt/nonexempt classification. The minimum salary requirement for administrative, professional and executive exemptions increases to $3,120 per month;• Meal and lodging credits;• Piece-rate pay. Employers must ensure that piece-rate employees receive the minimum wage for each hour worked;• Draws against future commissions, which must be equal to at least the minimum wage and overtime due to the employee for each pay period (unless the employee is exempt);• Tools and equipment. Only employees whose wages are at least two times the minimum wage can be required to provide and maintain hand tools and equipment customarily required by the trade or craft in which they work; and• The subminimum wage rate.Employers will need to make certain to comply with all notice requirements that are affected by the minimum wage increase.• First, employers must post California’s official Minimum Wage Order (MW-2014) in a conspicuous location frequented by employees. The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) updated the official notice, which now includes both the July increase and the second increase for January 1, 2016.• Second, the DIR recently revised all 17 industry Wage Orders. The DIR amended sections 4(A) and 10(C) in orders No. 1 through No. 15, and sections 4(A) and 9(C) in order No. 16. Employers are required to post a copy of the industry Wage Order that applies to their business in a place where employees can read it easily. Use the correct industry Wage Order(s),
which now bear a revision date of “07/2014.”• Third, California employers must provide each employee with written, itemized wage statements at the time wages are paid. The wage statements must reflect all applicable hourly rates in effect during the pay period (Labor Code Section 226).
Effective July 1, SB 770 expands Paid Family Leave (PFL) wage-replacement benefits for employees to include benefits for time taken off to care for a seriously ill grandparent, grandchild, sibling or parent-in-law.PFL does not create the right to a leave of absence, but provides California workers with some financial compensation/wage replacement during a qualifying absence.
San Francisco EmployersAt the local level, San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance takes effect August 13, 2014. This ordinance limits the use of criminal history information by San Francisco employers and also requires employers to post a new notice.
Workers’ Comp – Pre-Designation of Personal PhysicansWorkers’ compensation regulations concerning pre-designation of personal physicians also take effect July 1.
According to the DIR, the final regulations change the criteria that an employee must meet to pre-designate a personal physician or medical group for work-related injuries or illnesses to conform to SB 863 (which was passed in 2012).
DIR also revised the forms used for pre-designating a personal physician or a personal chiropractor and the time of hire pamphlet.
There are two new forms that ALL employers must provide to new hires effective July 1st (plus there are also copies in Spanish if you need them). To access
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them go to:http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/forms.html#PreDesignationForms
Scroll down to the red Update button about half way down the page
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) uses a special work sharing program to help companies avoid mass layoffs by sharing the available work among employees. AB 1392 changes the requirements for those work sharing plans that take effect on or after July 1, 2014.
The EDD’s director still must approve plans. For more information about the work sharing program, visit EDD’s work sharing webpage.
How Can I ensure I am in Compliance?• Review your policies and practices to ensure compliance with legal updates.• Make certain that you update your posters and pamphlets.• CalChamber’s 2014 California and Federal Employment Notices poster includes the required minimum wage updates.• Updated Paid Family Leave and Workers’ Compensation pamphlets are available on the CalChamber store.• Revised industry Wage Orders are available on HRCalifornia for both CalChamber members and nonmembers.To obtain updated posters and pamphlets, go to the California Chamber’s website at http://www.calchamber.com/Store/Products/Ancillary%20Pages/Pages/mandatoryposterpamphletchanges2014.aspx?PC=JULC13&CID=943&sp_rid=MzAyNTY2MDQ0NwS2&sp_mid=46328889&spMailingID=46328889&spUserID=MzAyNTY2MDQ0NwS2&spJobID=463553902&spReportId=NDYzNTUzOTAyS0
MBA’s Bill AB 2355 (Levine) On Suspense In Senate Appropriations
MBA’s bill that would require local governments to either adopt the January 1, 2017 Cal Trans recycling mandate for roadways or discuss in a public hearing why it has not, has been sent to Suspense in the Senate Appropriations Committee. All bills with costs to the state of $50,000 or greater go to Suspense. The committee then meets prior to the deadline to determine which bills are worthy of the state spending money on. While debatable, the committee consultants believe that a local government could bill the state for the costs to adopt the Cal Trans mandate and that the potential cost to the state could far exceed the $50,000 threshold. The consultants have informed our author, Assemblyman Marc Levine that they believe the bill will ultimately be approved. This is important since the Department of Finance has also previously raised this concern about costs the state which could be a reason for the governor to ultimately veto the bill. Stay tuned as this unfolds
Legislature Readies for Summer RecessGood news! The streets of Sacramento will be safe to walk again starting Thursday afternoon through August 4th. The Legislature is leaving on their month-long summer recess, so everything within the halls of the Capitol will grind to a halt! I will report in next week’s update on where we stand on the remaining bills that are still alive. Fortunately, many of the ‘bad’ ones were stopped earlier in the session, but there are still several that are moving through the process. As always, however, I have attached the weekly status report which also provides you with the latest information on every remaining bill I am tracking.
CARB Approves Changes to Truck and Bus RegsThe approved amendments to the truck and bus regulations are intended to better ensure that the air quality benefits originally envisioned by the regulation will be achieved, while
concurrently providing additional flexibility to vehicle owners.
An advisory has been made available to explain how truck and bus owners can plan for and take advantage of recently approved amendments to the Truck and Bus regulation. The advisory also describes the steps owners that previously claimed good faith efforts must now take to comply.
For more information:The advisory is available athttp://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/regulation.htm
Other information on how to report compliance with the Truck and Bus regulation is at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/reportinginfo.htm
If you have questions, please call our toll free diesel regulation information line at 1-866-6DIESEL (1-866-634-3735) or e-mail [email protected]
Background:The regulation requires diesel truck and bus owners to take steps to reduce their engine emissions. The regulation is a part of the State’s plan to meet federal ambient air quality standards and to protect public health, particularly near roadways and distribution centers where exposures frequently reach unhealthy levels. Nearly all trucks and buses with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds that operate in California are required to be upgraded between 2012 and 2023 to reduce exhaust emissions.
Most heavier trucks and buses (with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 26,000 pounds) will be required to have a PM filter by January 1, 2014. There are certain exceptions to these requirements for owners that have
reported to use flexibility options allowed under the regulation. These include, but are not limited to, certain agricultural and limited-use work trucks, low-use vehicles, and vehicles operated in certain rural areas. Additional information about the regulation is at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/documents/FSRegSum.pdf
Draft Proposition 65 Warning Regulations Will Increase Uncertainty, LitigationPre-regulatory draft changes proposed to the state’s Proposition 65 regulations by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) will increase business uncertainty and increase litigation, the California Chamber of Commerce and a broad-based coalition of organizations and businesses are cautioning.Passed by way of initiative in 1986, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, also known as Proposition 65, requires businesses with 10 or more employees to warn consumers if a product sold in California exposes them to any detectable amount of any of the more than 850 listed chemicals.The CalChamber coalition includes nearly 140 California-based and national organizations and businesses of varying sizes. Together they represent nearly every major business sector that would be affected by OEHHA’s draft regulation—manufacturers, restaurants, food and beverages, agriculture, automotive, technology, consumer products, apartments, hotels, amusement parks, among others.
Costly and Frivolous LitigationIn the nearly 30 years that have passed since the adoption of Proposition 65, private attorneys’ enforcement lawsuits have moved away from legitimate actions to implement the initiative consistent with its intent and public policy priorities to “gotcha” campaigns designed to trap businesses for “exposures” that are detectable, but which pose no demonstrable
risk to human health or the environment.Statistics maintained by the Office of the Attorney General show that the annual rate of Proposition 65 notice letters being issued has increased significantly, from an average of less than 1,000 a year to nearly 1,100 last year. If notices continue to be issued at the rate for the first four months of this year (422 notice letters), by year’s end 1,266 notice letters will have been issued.
In 2013 alone, the Attorney General’s Office reports there were 352 settled cases, with payments totaling more than $17.4 million. Of that total, attorney fees and costs accounted for 73%, whereas noncontingent civil penalties accounted for 15% and payments in lieu of penalties accounted for 11%.
Notably, one individual attorney entered into 60 settlements in 2013, with total payments amounting to approximately $2.4 million. Of that total, attorney costs and fees totaled approximately $2 million, which amounted to 83% of total settlement payments.In the vast majority of these settlements, the business admits no wrongdoing and the plaintiff concedes that the business has vigorously maintained its innocence. This reflects the reality that the costs of litigating a Proposition 65 case exceed the cost of settlement.
Current RegulationsThe current regulations allow businesses to prove by any means they wish that their Proposition 65 warnings are “clear and reasonable,” but also set forth criteria to establish when warnings will automatically be deemed “clear and reasonable” for purposes of Proposition 65.Specifically, the regulations lay out general warning language and methods for consumer product, occupational and environmental exposure warnings that are deemed to comply with the statute. Businesses using these
so-called “safe harbor” warnings are thus protected from the threat of litigation and can carry out their business with a sense of certainty.
It is critical to note that under the current regulations, the vast majority of threatened or actual Proposition 65 litigation relates, not to the contents of a given warning, but rather to whether a warning is provided.Rather than risk being embroiled in litigation involving a battle of the experts at trial, companies often will instead elect to provide a “safe harbor” warning voluntarily out of an abundance of caution in order to shield themselves from the inevitable threat of litigation that would otherwise exist if they sell a product or own a facility in California and do not warn.
Draft Rules UnworkableOEHHA has proposed changes it says are intended to carry out the Administration’s vision of improving the quality of Proposition 65 warnings given and providing certainty for businesses subject to the act.The new proposed requirements, however, take away a business’s ability to simply and cleanly prove the approach it has taken to give Proposition 65 warnings is sufficient to meet the requirements of the law through the “safe harbor” warning.
Instead, OEHHA proposes complicated and burdensome requirements that require warnings to be tailored to specific circumstances, including specific products and their particular contents and use characteristics. Compliance with such new requirements will be infeasible or otherwise financially impossible for many businesses.
Even if compliance is feasible, OEHHA’s draft removes the safe harbor aspect of the regulation and eliminates the right to prove that an alternative warning is clear and reasonable.
Therefore, OEHHA’s proposal will open a new frontier where litigation about the contents of a given warning will be equally as frequent as litigation related to whether a warning is provided.
In its comment letter, the coalition explains why it objects to the removal of “safe harbor” warnings and further provides details on why it vehemently objects to13 specific components of the OEHHA proposal.
Coalition RecommendationThe coalition members believe that the Governor’s goals for Proposition 65 reform can best be achieved by:• maintaining the current “safe harbor” warning; and• creating a website apart from the “clear and reasonable” warning requirement that allows businesses to voluntarily provide additional information about potential exposure to Proposition 65 chemicals.
Businesses are more likely to provide meaningful information for the website regarding exposure to listed chemicals if they are allowed to do so voluntarily without the threat of litigation from private enforcers. Because consumers will know that exposure information is available on the website, companies will be encouraged to explain the context of specific exposure(s) likely to result from use of their products in order to reassure the public of the safety of their products and provide greater context for exposures.A company that fails to provide such information runs the risk in the market (rather than the courtroom) that consumers (rather than plaintiffs’ attorneys) will question the safety of its products and choose not to purchase or use them.
Next StepsThe CalChamber and members of the coalition are communicating with OEHHA to determine next steps. Currently, OEHHA is poised to begin the formal rulemaking process in July; however, given the breadth and scope of the coalition’s concerns, we remain hopeful that OEHHA will delay the formal rulemaking process so that OEHHA can address the coalition’s concerns within a reasonable and realistic timeframe.
News From the Energy Commission
NEW COMPLIANCE MODELING SOFTWARE FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGSAPPROVED ON JUNE 18, 2014The Energy Commission approved Right-Energy Title 24 v1.0 software for compliance with the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for newly-constructed single-family buildings. Right-Energy is a component of Wrightsoft’s Right Suite Universal program.A link to Wrightsoft is posted on the Energy Commission’s web page at http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2013standards/2013_computer_prog_list.html.
The Commission’s website includes information about obtaining Right-Energy Title 24 v1.0, and all of the currently approved compliance software for Residential and Nonresidential buildings.
HELP WITH THE 2013 BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS For compliance assistance with the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, contact the Energy Standards Hotline toll-free in California at 800-772-3300 and outside California at 916-654-5106, or via email at [email protected].
Non-substantial Errata - June 2014 for 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings
The CEC has announced an errata for the new 2013 building standards.For more information:http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2013standards/(If link above doesn’t work, please copy entire link into your web browser’s URL)
Solar Reflectance Index Calculator (SRI)
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Safety Harnesses
Safety harnesses may be required when working at elevated heights as part of a fall protection system. Only full body harnesses are allowed to be used as fall protection, not body belts. Also note that harnesses must be made out of synthetic material.
Follow all training regarding the use, fit, inspection, donning, and care of the harness, as your life may depend on its effectiveness.
Prior to putting on your harness:
• Inspect and test your harness and hardware carefully before use to assure that there are no defects such as fraying, holes, cuts, or other deterioration or weakness.
• Take equipment out of service whenever you suspect defects or problems. When in doubt, err on the side of caution.
For your own protection, take good care of your safety harness:
• Handle your harness with care: − Never drop it on the ground. − Keep it away from sharp tools or other objects which might scratch or cut it. − Never weaken the harness or its strap by cutting or punching extra holes.
• Protect the harness from hazardous materials: − Do not permit acids, caustics or other corrosive materials to get on the harness. − Paint and coatings may compromise the integrity of the harness by restricting
movement and potentially causing chemical damage.
• Take care when washing or drying the harness: − If needed, wipe off a soiled harness with warm water and mild soap. Rinse with
warm water. − Wipe a wet harness with a clean dry cloth and let it dry slowly at a temperature
no higher than your hand can bear. − Do not expose a wet harness to extreme cold, heat, or sunlight.
• Replace harnesses as needed: − If the harness is accidentally cut or damaged, turn it in for repair or salvage. − Any safety harness subjected to in-service loading, such as a fall, needs to be
removed from service. − Replace harnesses, following the manufacturer’s instructions and timeline.
• Store harnesses safely: Store harnesses in separate, dry compartments or hang them so that they will not be crushed, worn, or creased.
The number one cause of injury on the work place is falls where employees are not wearing the appropriate fall protection system.
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Arneses de seguridad
Los arneses de seguridad puedan ser necesarios cuando se trabaja en alturas elevadas como parte de un sistema de protección contra caídas. Sólo los arneses de cuerpo entero se permiten a ser utilizados como protección contra caídas. Los cinturones de seguridad no están autorizados. También tenga en cuenta que los arneses deben estar hechos de material sintético.
Siga toda la capacitación en cuanto al uso, ajuste, inspección, colocación y cuidado del arnés, ya que su vida pueda depender de su eficacia.
Antes de ponerse el arnés:
• Inspeccione y pruebe su arnés y equipos cuidadosamente antes del uso para asegurarse de que no hayan defectos, como grietas, agujeros, cortes u otras formas de deterioro o debilidad.
• Retire los equipos de servicio cuando se sospecha daño u otros problemas. En caso de duda, peque de cauteloso.
Para su propia protección, cuide bien a su arnés de seguridad:
• Maneje con cuidado el arnés: − Nunca lo deje caer en el suelo. − Manténgalo alejado de herramientas afiladas u otros objetos que puedan rayarlo o
cortarlo. − Nunca debilite el arnés o la correa cortando o perforando agujeros adicionales.
• Proteja el arnés de materiales peligrosos: − No permita que los ácidos, cáusticos u otros materiales corrosivos entren en contacto
con el arnés. − La pintura y los revestimientos puedan comprometer la integridad del arnés mediante la
restricción de movimiento y causando potencialmente el daño químico.
• Tenga cuidado al lavar o secar el arnés: − Si es necesario, limpie un arnés sucio con agua tibia y jabón suave. Enjuáguelo con
agua tibia. − Limpie un arnés mojado con un paño limpio y seco y deje que se seque lentamente a
una temperatura no mayor de su mano puede soportar. − No exponga un arnés mojado al frío, el calor o la luz solar extremos.
• Reemplace los arneses según sea necesario: − Si el arnés se corta o se daña por accidente, entréguelo para reparaciones o
salvamento. − Cualquier arnés de seguridad sujeto a la carga en el servicio, como una caída, se debe
retirar de servicio. − Reemplace los arneses, siguiendo las instrucciones y el calendario del fabricante.
• Almacene los arneses de manera segura: Almacene los arneses en compartimientos separados y secos o cuélguelos para que no se puedan aplastar, desgastar o arrugar.
La causa número uno de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo es las caídas en las que los empleados no están usando el sistema apropiado de protección contra caídas.
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Changes to expect:
• • • For plan years beginning on and after January 1, 2014, employers should carefully evaluate arrangements under which they reimburse employees for premiums, or are otherwise involved in the purchase of individual health insurance policies that provide non-excepted medical coverage (i.e., coverage that is subject to health care reform’s mandates) for employees. These arrangements create significant compliance concerns under health care reform. Furthermore, these individual policies should not be paid for or reimbursed on a pre-tax basis under an employer's cafeteria plan. As described in more detail (left).
Caution for Individual Policy Reimbursement
The IRS uses a FAQ on Employer Health Care Arrangements to highlight
the potential liability for employers that, rather than establishing a group
health plan, merely reimburse employees for the cost of their individual
health plan premium.
Q1. What are the consequences to the employer if the employer does
not establish a health insurance plan for its own employees, but
reimburses those employees for premiums they pay for health
insurance (either through a qualified health plan in the Marketplace
or outside the Marketplace)?
The IRS makes it clear that the consequence is that the employer may face a
penalty.
Specifically, as explained in Notice 2013-54, employer reimbursement plans
are considered to be group health plans and therefore subject to the market
reforms, including the prohibition on annual limits for essential health
benefits and the requirement to provide certain preventive care without cost
sharing. Notice 2013-54 clarifies, however, that employer reimbursement
plans cannot be integrated with individual policies to satisfy the market
reforms.
Consequently, the employer may be subject to a $100/day excise tax per
applicable employee (which is $36,500 per year, per employee) under Code
Sec. 4980 D.
Let us help design your program to avoid this penalty. By Mike Carlson, Builders Association Health Plan [email protected] or 415-755-6325
Are you covering the cost of your Employee’s Individual Medical Policy?
Owner Contractor Address Parcel # Construction ValueBarber Vicki Tonik /Tr/ CHARLES KELLER CONSTRUCTI 242 Alameda De La Loma Novato 160-221-27 (12, 23, 50, 52, $10,000 Birks-Hay Paul ROOFING SERVICES GROUP 12 Altamira Ave Kentfield 071-132-51 (53) Tear-Off & R $12,000 Pierce Brandon /Tr/ Etal BUNNELL BUILDERS 155 Kent Ave Kentfield 074-092-07 (62) Demo House J $15,000 Havlek David A EDEN ROC CO. 680 Goodhill Rd Kentfield 074-271-08 (62) Demo For Upc $38,460 Davidson Thomas M & A-TAYLOR MADE WINDOW 132 Main Dr San Rafael 186-051-07 (58) Repl 14 Wndw $27,181 Zigant Domenic A /Tr/ & CONROY BUILDERS 927 Alturas Way Mill Valley 050-023-04 (54) Dry Rot Repa $18,500 Conrad Tony & Mary Rev PETE HUMPHREY CARPENTRY I 21 Drakes Summit Rd Inverness 114-340-11 (21, 22, 12, 13, $188,000 O Connor Deborah Revoc OVERLAND CONTRACTING 525 H Ranch Rd(Big Rock Ridge 121-110-07 (31,50) Repl 3 An $40,000 Hughes Mary A OWNER 835 La Playa Way San Rafael 180-143-07 (23) Rmdl Bdrm $9,900 Policar Michael S & BATH SIMPLE 80 Mt Tenaya Dr San Rafael 164-413-03 (23) Rmdl Ba $16,000 Livesey Nicola P BRAINTREE WOODWORKS 15 Ridge Ln Mill Valley 046-151-24 (23, 50) Master B $23,750 R M D G Llc OWNER 685 Atherton Ave Novato 143-670-04 (20--1/3) Single $459,240 R M D G Llc OWNER 685 Atherton Ave Novato 143-670-04 (11) Retaining Wa $37,600 R M D G, L L C OWNER 689 Atherton Ave. Novato 143-670-05 (20--1/5) S F Dwe $444,675 R M D G, L L C OWNER 689 Atherton Ave. Novato 143-670-05 (12) GarageHold $35,000 Vais Family Trust Etal BERTRAM POOLS INC 681 Atherton Ave Novato 143-670-03 (10) New Swimming $65,000 Griffin Kenneth A J L ELECTRIC 36 Millstone Ter San Rafael 164-174-12 (60) Rf Mtd P V S $14,200 Mathew Tarek P & PMM CONSTRUCTION 3515 Paradise Dr Tiburon 058-032-09 (23) Rmdl 2 Bas A $19,500 Storek Glenn & Lynda OWNER/BUILDER 175 Upland Rd Kentfield 075-241-05 (21) (22) (56) Ad $183,000 Ranjbin Raheleh OWNER 4 Oakhurst Rd San Rafael 018-122-07 (22,54,59) Rmdl 2 $87,500 Goldsborough Robert 207 OWNER/BUILDER 136 Reed Blvd Mill Valley 043-131-14 (53) Reroof $13,800 Stout Jason & Kristen Tru OWNER/BUILDER 24 Palomino Rd Novato 146-331-13 (22) Interior Rem $10,000 Stang Bruce W OWNER/BUILDER 410 Bloom Ln Novato 146-340-39 (56) Repl Siding $14,000 Henn Christopher & Lind SOLARCITY CORPORATION 200 S Ridgewood Rd Kentfield 075-083-03 (60) 5.3 Kw Roof $12,000 Stadtner Alexander N & Et SOLARWORKS 190 Mt Lassen Dr San Rafael 164-421-07 (60) Rf Mtd P V S $18,551 Besson Home Improvemnt OWNER/BUILDER 148 Hillside Ave Kentfield 074-062-20 (24,13, 12,93) C $47,000 Herzog Michael &Herbert DI PAULA ROOFING 51 Ridgecrest Rd Kentfield 075-214-04 (53) Tear Off & R $14,750
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COUNTY OF MARIN PERMITS RECEIVEDAddress Owner Work Value6 Laverne Ln Mill Valley Cohen Andrew & (24) Convert Storage To Liv Sp $75,60010 Leona Dr San Rafael Kurtzig Kenneth Trust (10) New Swimming Pool $100,00041 Lincoln Ave Stinson Beach Crosby Carey S 2008 Trust (23, 53, 56, 92) Interior Remo $75,0005488 Middle Rd Petaluma Jablons David M /Tr/ & (22,13) Create 2 Units Of Farm $143,00010 Washington Ave San Rafael Treacy Edmund J Jr (21) Add Studio In Back YardT $40,000 165 Stanford Ave Mill Valley Rice Paul (23) Rmdl Entry And Ma Ba; Add $53,000100 Shoreline Hwy B Mill Valley Shoreline Office Center Llc Etal (33) Tenant Improvements To Su $275,00041 Shell Rd Mill Valley Hamilton Scott & (12,55) Reloc 2nd Unit In Back $45,00041 Shell Rd Mill Valley Hamilton Scott & (20--1/4,12,13) Demo And Rebui $685,000104 Kristin Marie Ct Novato Miller Richard S /Tr/ & Christine R /Tr/ (10) New Swimming Pool $32,40050 Barbaree Way (Bldg 10) Tiburon Rp Maximus Cove Owner L L C (23, 54, 58) Remod Baths & Kit $107,91650 Barbaree Way (Bldg 11) Tiburon Rp Maximus Cove Owner L L C (23, 54, 58) Remod Baths & Kit $129,50050 Barbaree Way (Bldg 9) Tiburon Rp Maximus Cove Owner L L C (23, 54, 58) Remod Baths & Kit $86,50074 Bay Vista Dr Mill Valley Bayer Jeanne /Tr/ Etal (21,22) Addn (Encl Porch); Rmd $25,000429 Calle De La Mesa Novato Knoles Terrence C & Emily A (23, 24) Convert (E) Patio To $75,00043 Caribe Isle Novato Lewis Janet C (12,92) Deck Cover And Railing $30,000118 Circle Rd San Rafael Kroner Kenneth F /Tr/ & (21,12,13) Addn To Gar; Addn O $350,00035 Corte Sereno Greenbrae Thurman Maura L (22,23,50,56,59) Rmdl Kit & Ma $200,000292 Crest Rd Novato Cohen Barry /Tr/ (55) Voluntary Seismic Upgrade $13,80025 Woodview Ln Novato Baird Wyllys & (10,13,52) Pool & Spa; Decks, $200,000110 Waterford Ter San Rafael Waterford Assoc L L C (12,13) New Deck And Arbor $10,00033 Reed Blvd Mill Valley Van Acker Gary E Tr (33) T I For Business Office $125,000505 Pixie Trl Mill Valley Sold Adam & Danielle Joint Living Tr (22- 0/4, 13) Addition & New D $325,00085 Mt Tenaya Dr San Rafael Star Michael /Tr/ & Etal (22,23,50) Struct Rmdl Of Atri $108,000409 Montford Ave Mill Valley Kcs 409 Montford Ave Llc (29, 12, 13) Rebuild Single Fa $1,100,00036 Millstone Ter San Rafael Griffin Kenneth A (60) Rf Mtd P V Sys 5.67 K W - $14,2003515 Paradise Dr Tiburon Mathew Tarek P & (23) Rmdl 2 Bas And Mbdrm - Ex $19,500200 S Ridgewood Rd Kentfield Henn Christopher M & Linda K (60) 5.3 Kw Roof Top Photovolt $12,000190 Mt Lassen Dr San Rafael Stadtner Alexander N & Etal (60) Rf Mtd P V Sys 3.3 K W - $18,551
PERMITS Permit lists subject to change,please check with Association.
Novato 6/25 Tumbokon Joehnel 3D Remodeling Inc 19 Joan Ave Construction $19,166 Novato 6/25 North Bay Center Llc Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan7200 Redwood Blvd
Tenant Improvement $258,000
Novato 6/26 Kane Candace S 3D Remodeling Inc 6 Sylvia Cir Minor Construction $14,282 Novato 6/26 Kathy Derenzi Solarcity 95 Samrose Dr Solar $17,500 Novato 6/26 Laura Weilt Solarcity 738 Sutro Ave Solar $24,800 Novato 6/26 Weber Robert G & Owner-Builder 52 Capilano Dr Window $30,000 Novato 6/26 Del Toro Leonardo & Vivint Solar Developers
Llc1495 Indian Valley Rd
Solar $39,200
Novato 6/26 Marin Coummunity Clinic
Brett Moody / Moody Constructi
6100 Redwood Blvd
Tenant Improvement $60,000
San Rafael 6/17 Heldt E David /Tr & 12 Alasdair Ct Alter-Sfd $10,000 San Rafael 6/17 Lituanio Louis A Tr & Marin Master Builders
Inc.6 Graceland Dr Alter-Sfd $18,000
San Rafael 6/17 Bradford David K 78 Terradillo Ave Alter-Sfd $37,000 San Rafael 6/17 Kessell Barbara J Christensen
Construction71 Briarwood Dr Alter-Sfd $60,000
San Rafael 6/18 Ross Alan D & Mary C Sonoma Roofing Serv 53 Sandalwood Ct Alter-Sfd $17,620 San Rafael 6/18 Cummings Robert L & Sonoma Roofing Servi 9 Amalfi Pl Alter-Sfd $19,280 San Rafael 6/18 Chavira Rosemary S & Chavira Rosemary S & 705 Pine Ln Alter-Sfd $40,000 San Rafael 6/18 Eberhard Laura W & Payesko Construction
Inc526 Biscayne Dr Alter-Sfd
$228,550 San Rafael 6/19 Jaskela Steven R & Agape 218 Catalina Blvd Alter-Condo $15,000 San Rafael 6/19 Aurora Loan Services Aurora Loan Services 170 Mcnear Dr Alter-Sfd $27,600 San Rafael 6/19 Karkabi Naaim /Tr/ 2200 4Th St Alter-Commercial $28,000 San Rafael 6/19 Tarlow Kenneth A & Scott Matthewa
Contractor218 C St Alter-Sfd
$100,000 San Rafael 6/20 Sprout Kevin Re-Bath By Schicker 39 Newport Way Alter-Sfd $20,201 San Rafael 6/20 Samaniego Christophe Manchip Construction 610 Belle Ave Alter-Sfd
$120,000 San Rafael 6/23 Earthlings Llc Earthlings Llc 78 Ridge Ave Alter-Sfd $80,000 Tiburon 6/23 Marin & Joan Lasden Bm Contractors Inc 1812 Centro West
StreetRepair $16,000
Tiburon 6/23 William J & Rita M Dunlay
Lamperti Contracting & Design Inc
304 Paradise Drive Remodel $38,000
Tiburon 6/23 John Ferguson All Star General Contractor
34 Noche Vista Lane
Addition $205,000
Tiburon 6/24 Betsy & Nathan Wright Rempe Construction 139 Gilmartin Drive Remodel $95,000 Tiburon 6/26 Jessica Switzer Green Hildebrand Renovation 256 Karen Way Addition
$150,000 Tiburon 6/26 Dorota & Andrew Wisner Travis Kelleher 10 Apollo Road Addition
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NEW MBA Workers’ Compensation & Commercial Insurance Program
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Fire Sprinkler Upgrade at 2531 Land Avenue (Rebid)
7/23/2014 3:00 PM Sunnyvale ONLINE
Sunnyvale, City ofTraffic Signal Reconstruction-Homestead Road at Hollenbeck Avenue/Stelling Road, Arques Ave at Oakmead Parkway & Hollen beck Ave at Alberta Ave
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West Valley-Mission Community College
Vasona Creek Restoration Projects-West Valley College
SEEKING FULL-TIME FOREMAN FOR SAN RAFAEL BASED CO.
Residential remodeling company, Crescent Builders, Inc. seeks bi-lingual (Span./Eng.) foreman for full time position. Health care benefits available after 90 days. Pay based on experience. Qualifications Include:
• Working knowledge of building trades• Can effectively manage personnel• Clean driving record• Fluent in both Spanish and English• Can read plans well and assemble materials lists• 10+ years in residential construction industry• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills• Willingness to interface with clients as well as staff• Strong communication skills and clean/neat appearance• Familiarity with Marin County• Report time cards
SEEKING EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTINGPROFESSIONAL WITH EXTENSIVE OFFICE
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Must be highly motivated and organized with strong human resource skills. The primary duties of the position include:
• Direct and manage all accounting functions • Produce all monthly and yearend financial reports • Responsible for all human resource functions • Responsible for all payroll related activities including state and fed-
eral tax filings and reporting • Assist with all insurance activities, including auto, liability, personal
property and workers compensation
Experience – minimum of five years experience in increasingly complex accounting positions with a similar level of managerial responsibility. Experience with computers and accounting software is required, con-
struction accounting and software experience a plus.
Qualified applicants may reply with a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected]
SEEKING ESTIMATOR FOR CONCRETE CONTRACTOR
Concrete company seeks an experienced Estimator for residential/commercial projects. Must have experience in estimating concrete to apply.
Be able to prepare complete estimates for assigned project by doing a thorough and complete takeoff of the scope and quantities of work.Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.Prepare subcontracts, materials list once job is awarded..Prepare, RFI’s, change orders and all other construction related documentation.Interface with owners, vendors, subcontractors and lower tier employees.
Must have clean DMV and pass drug test.
Qualified applicants may reply with a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected]
CLASSIFIED ADSClassified ads are provided free to MBA members & staff.
Please advise if position is filled or commodity is [email protected]
SEEKING ESTIMATOR IN COMMERCIAL ROOFING
Wedge Roofing, Inc. is currently looking for an Estimator in the Commercial Roofing Market for the San Francisco Bay Area. Experienced Estimator who is capable of performing hard bid and conceptual estimates in both private and public
work markets. They must be able to manage multiple estimates at one time along with some minor project management.
This person will need to have the ability to work with plans & drawings, clients, consultants, subcontractors and municipali-
ties. This position will be expected to work in both a team atmosphere and function autonomously at various times. Local
market estimating experience is also preferred. Commercial Estimator position works from Petaluma office facility.
Desired Skills & Experience
1. Familiarity with all major roofing systems.
2. Local Bay Area experience.
3. Strong client interaction skills.
4. Strong plan & bid take off skills.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 707-763-5475
Company DescriptionSince 1976, San Francisco Bay Area’s most trusted roofing contractor, Wedge Roofing provides quality and dependable roofing solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and
public work clients throughout San Francisco, Marin County, Sonoma County, Napa County and the East Bay.
Lic # 416737 C-2, C39, C-43, & B General
SEEKING MARKETING / OFFICE MANAGER
Ghilotti Bros., Inc, a well established construction company based in San Rafael, family–owned and
operated for 100 years is seeking an enthusiastic detailed, MARKETING/ OFFICE MANAGER.
Someone that is accustomed to, and enjoys wearing many hats and can juggle projects and
priorities seamlessly.
The ideal person for this position has STRONG marketing/event execution experience, is computer proficient, a quicker
learner, has insane attention to detail with a happy, professional demeanor and willing to help anyone with anything with a “can do” attitude no matter the situation or task. Approxi-
mately 70% of this role executes in the marketing/PR/events area. The remaining 30% percent of the position is dedicated to
running the office from top to bottom.
This position is exempt. Minimum +5 years experience as a Marketing Manager. We offer competitive pay along with an
extensive benefits package. Salary is DOE.
If you’re interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to