News for Builders Corner

By WILL HOUSTON | whouston@marinij.com | PUBLISHED: March 16, 2023 Novato has approved about $1 million in support for a Habitat for Humanity project to build 80 affordable, for-sale homes — the largest affordable homeownership project for low- and moderate-income families in the state, the nonprofit said. The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a $350,000 grant from its ...read more

Last October the Marin Green Home Tour premiered as an on-line webinar featuring video tours of 10 Marin homes showing off their green building improvements. The 400 participants enjoyed tours of new homes, remodels and even apartment buildings which have decreased energy and water use while improving their homes' livability.  The program also included live segments and Q&A with building experts ...read more

Copyright © 2022 MarinEconomicForum, All rights reserved. “Building for Growth” is a new, tuition-free, virtual executive education program that aims to help BIPOC- and woman-owned construction contractors to improve their business skills. The national program is accepting applications for a West Coast cohort, including companies from California. More information and deadlines can be found ...read more

Unplug and UnwindHow would you feel about spending 24 hours away from your electronic devices? The National Day of Unplugging (NDU), observed every first weekend in March, has a message for us: Consider living an entire day, from sundown to sundown on March 3 to 4, without the static of technology. Computers, smartphones, smart TVs and video games are integral to our lives. A typical American ...read more

We are very proud to announce that Erick Figueroa, a graduate of our partner program with College of Marin and Canal Alliance, Education 2 Career Construction Academy has joined the Marin Builders team as our new NBCC Marin Coordinator.  He will be working closely with our former Coordinator, J.P. Butti who graciously has agreed to stay on in an advisory position. Erick moved to the US from ...read more

JEANNE M. HARRISON Associate, Nashville T: 615.281.6973 E: jmharrison@smithcurrie.com Published: January 27, 2023 Construction accidents can cause significant personal injury or death, property damage, job delays, and increased costs. As a result, it is imperative that owners and contractors continuously monitor and manage potential safety concerns on construction job sites with the ...read more

Many chemicals, such as acids and bases, are corrosive and can easily damage employees’ skin and eyes. The severity of damage depends on how strong the chemical is, how long contact is maintained, and what actions are taken after contact is made. The first 10 – 15 seconds after exposure to a hazardous substance are critical. Delaying treatment may cause serious injury. Eye wash stations and safety ...read more

Click the links below to view a current list of Liens & Completions published and provided by the County of Marin. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or contact Paula Krause at paula@marinbuilders.com.01.06.2301.13.2301.20.23  

24-year-old Greenbrae metal artist and fabricator makes everyday items beautiful By COLLEEN BIDWILL | cbidwill@marinij.com | Marin Independent Journal December 24, 2022 When Greenbrae craftsman Val Stachowski meets with architects, designers and other clients, he’s used to drawing double takes. He’s not who they expect to show up. Welding his own path, the 24-year-old metal artist and ...read more

A new law will require almost all contractors in California to carry workers’ compensation coverage, regardless of if they have employees or not. According to the author of the bill, State Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) the new law was necessary due to the tendency of many small contractors to claim they have no employees, when in fact they regularly hire day laborers or undocumented workers. Since a ...read more