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Our intent during this challenging time is to deliver important, timely, and relevant COVID-19 information to you as it becomes available.
These aggregated links may be helpful, provide insight, and/or give you a chance to connect. We update this page as new information becomes available and give credit to authors/sources whenever possible.
LAST UPDATED: April 27 at 11:27 a.m. -
April 24 MEMBER CONNECT - City of San Rafael - Webinar Resources *UPDATED April 24*
Stay tuned for our next MEMBER CONNECT E-vent. Date TBD.
We're working to protect your construction firm and help you navigate what's next.
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Where can I access financial assistance? *UPDATED April 27*
New Funding Now Available via PPP and EIDL (more here) - SBDC
PPP: $320Billion
- $260B open to businesses
- $60B for specific lenders
- $30B Community based lenders, small banks & credit unions
- $30B for mid-sized banks and credit unions
EIDL: $60Billion
- $50B - loan reserves
- $10B - advance reserves
What is important is to get all your information ready now to be able to apply when it goes live. If you want someone to assist you with that and are not already in our system, then sign up here: https://nc.ecenterdirect.com/signup
If you already connected with a SBDC Advisor, please reach out that person. (More here)
* Overview of Small Biz Loans via CARES Act including PPP - SBDC
* CARES Act Overview - Impact to Small Business - BBSI
* Paycheck Protection Program - SBDC
* Private Assistance Resource Options - Marin Economic Forum
* Upcoming Online Webinars - SBDC
• Recent Covid-19 Info from the EDD
* State of CA Financial Assistance
* Understanding the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
* More on the way from our partners at Marin Economic Forum and Small Business Development Center as this develops...
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April 17 MEMBER CONNECT - Dan McLennon - Webinar Resources *UPDATED April 20*
Follow Up Notes Part One - Marin Builders
Follow Up Notes Part Two - Dan McLennon
Presentation Slides - Dan McLennon
Employee COVID-19 Certification - Dan McLennon
April 17 Member Connect Webinar Recording
Join us for our next webinar on April 24
Let us know what type of information you'd like to see as we work together through this pandemic. Email Us Your Questions, Suggestions, and Thoughts Here
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What should I do if we are working or we are planning to go back to work soon? *UPDATED April 24*
Protect your employees and your clients -
Employee COVID-19 Certification - Dan McLennon
Updated April 23 *OSHA COVID-19 Guidance for Construction - Seyfarth
Updated April 17 * Job Site Safety Stand Down Full Packet - NAHB
Updated April 15 * COVID-19 Data Bank (Templates and Forms) - Fisher Phillips
Updated March 30 * Complete Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan Template - CISC
Updated March 30 * Healthy Job Site Protocol - DOWBUILT
Updated March 24 * Essential Work Certification Cards Download (MS Word) - Dan McLennon
Updated March 24 * Cal/OSHA Guidance on Protecting Workers
Updated March 24 * OSHA - Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Updated March 24 * Tool Cleaning Protocol - Milwaukee Tools
Updated March 24 * WHO - Workplace Readiness - Includes Project Meetings
Updated March 24 * Resources in English and Spanish from LOHP at UC Berkeley
Updated March 20 • Example Exposure Control Plan from Ghilotti Bros., Inc.
Updated March 18 • Wash your Hands - Fact Sheet - CDC
Updated March 18 • Coronavirus: Public Health Considerations for Employers - Woodruff Sawyer
Updated March 18 • Coronavirus in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide on the COVID-19 Outbreak & Workers’ Compensation Claims - Woodruff Sawyer
Updated March 18 • Managing Project Risk Associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak Through Force Majeure Provisions - Seyfarth
Updated March 18 - • Constructing A Contingency Plan for Coronavirus - JDSupra
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I need a site or building cleaned or sanitized. *UPDATED April 9*
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How do I keep my job site safe? *UPDATED April 9*
Here are some local companies that are ready to help ensure your job site is safe and secure.
Contact Orion Protection Services (Based in San Rafael)
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Should I be working right now? *UPDATED April 9*
In most cases, no. Our industry has a responsibility to help keep our community safe.
Unless you are working on Essential Infrastructure or closing down a job site for safety, you are prohibited from operating. The most recent Shelter in Place Order (“Order”) extends the shelter in place mandate through May 3, 2020.
This Order states “Most construction, residential and commercial, is prohibited.”
For example, this language was sent out by the City of San Rafael to ALL Permit Holders on April 2: "All construction work must immediately cease and desist unless authorized by the City of San Rafael. Only essential construction projects are allowed to continue under the Order."
Similar language was sent to all Permit Holders in Novato.
We recommend contacting the individual jurisdictions to find out what you are able to do to safely button-up your projects for the time being.
Updated April 2 - * Counties Radically Restrict What Construction May Continue - Dan McLennon
Updated March 24 - * Construction Restrictions Matrix Across United States - Dan McLennon
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What should I do if I am laying off employees? *UPDATED April 6*
Updated March 30 * New Laws About Sick Hours now Available to Employees - Accuchex
CURRENT - • Filing an Unemployment Claim with the EDD
Updated March 18 - • Filing a Disability Claim with EDD
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Can I get a permit or an inspection to complete my project? *UPDATED April 7*
CURRENT - Most over-the-counter services are closed at this time across Marin. However, there are some permit and inspection related services available, depending on the jurisdiction. We recommend you contact the municipality you're working in or plan to work in directly. Our complete list of permit offices and phone numbers for all Marin municipalities.
Updated April 7 - * County of Marin Update and FAQ on Permits, Inspections, and Completing Projects
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What if I have questions about my health insurance coverage? *CURRENT*
Access the Alliant Coronavirus Workforce Playbook
North Bay Builders Exchanges Health Insurance Program Portal
Contact our Office Manager Paula Krause at paula@marinbuilders.com OR 415.462.1220 x104. She will reply as soon as possible.
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What should I do if an employee gets sick? *UPDATED March 26*
If an employee has a cough or temperature, please send them home immediately.
Updated March 26 - • What's next for my business and for the employee?
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How can I connect with others in the construction industry? *UPDATED March 26*
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What can I do to help? *UPDATED March 26*
Updated March 26 - * Make a contribution to the Canal Alliance Client Support Fund. Established to provide direct cash assistance to some of Marin’s most vulnerable families.
Updated March 25 - * Health care providers from across Marin have contacted us in desperate need of N95 masks and other PPE. If you have masks you can donate to our local doctors and nurses please email rick@marinbuilders.com and we will find a way to get them to our local healthcare providers.
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What is the Marin Builders Association doing right now? *CURRENT*
The 3 areas we are prioritizing today - Stability, Leadership, Service
1. Stability - Stabilizing and prioritizing our internal operations to ensure we can serve our members to the best of our ability.
• Our staff continues our work remotely and on a staggered schedule in the office responding to all inquiries as quickly as possible. Our Board of Directors continues to meet, discuss, and set a new course for best serving and providing value to our members and our industry.
2. Leadership - Taking the lead by providing timely and helpful information about CONSTRUCTION in MARIN and get it out to our members as fast as possible.
• Utilize our industry experts and access our best resources to curate the most relevant and meaningful information.
• Gather analyze and distribute this priority information to membership via email, at www.marinbuilders.com/covid-19, and on social media including Facebook and LinkedIn.
3. Service - Provide exceptional value to our members.
• Respond to the individual needs of members and create forums to connect.
* Advocate for our members on the local, regional, and statewide level for consistency in defining "essential" work. Letter with Bay Area Council to all Bay Area Counties dated 3.27.20.
• Workers Comp and Health insurance programs will remain fully operational.
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How will this affect my Workers Comp insurance? *CURRENT*
• Updates from George Petersen Insurance Agency
Contact Sean Parsons with our partners at George Petersen Insurance Agency: sparsons@gpins.com or 707-525-2715 (office) | 707-479-9220 (cell)
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What about my CSLB License? *CURRENT*
Updated March 25 - * Current status of all available CSLB services.