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North Bay Construction Corps - Class of Marin addresses the high demand for construction workers in our community. This program enables students to explore a variety of construction related careers and prepares young adults for internship positions with local Marin Builders Association firms at the end of each class cycle.  Made possible by the Mario Ghilotti Family Foundation, the Sausalito, and ...read more

Copyright © 2022 MarinEconomicForum, All rights reserved. MEF monitors employment to understand and forecast the state of the Marin economy. In our view, construction jobs deserve focus in attempting to forecast 2023. On the one hand, those jobs signal more building, which is a function of things like permitting, financing, and demand. On the other, those jobs have strong multiplier effects on ...read more

Inflation. Lay offs. Viruses. This is all “bad,” right? Well…that depends on which part of your brain is running the show. Humans are wired for a negativity bias as a matter of survival. That voice is loud and fearful. We also have a quieter, positive voice that knows any outcome or situation can be turned into a gift or opportunity. In design and construction, you may be hearing about or even ...read more

Child Start, Inc. is seeking Statements of qualification and Proposal (SOQ/P) from qualified architects to provide professional architectural design, and engineering services needed to display the architectural intent for the permitting and the construction renovation purposes of our existing school modular building approximately (7,000’), the accessory parking areas located at 1557 Myrtle Avenue, ...read more

We are already excitedly preparing for our delicious annual 2023 Crab Fest (back live and in-person!) on Friday, February 10, 2023.  A formal announcement is coming soon, but early sponsorship opportunities are already available and will secure you tickets to this popular sell-out event!   The sponsorship and underwriting options are limited and will be designated on a first-come, first-served ...read more

In accordance with the association Bylaws, the Board of Directors recently approved a slate of five individuals for election as officers of the Marin Builders Association beginning in January 2023.  The Board of Directors unanimously approved this slate at the Board meeting on November 9, 2022.   The following individuals are nominated for Board Officers in 2023:   Name Position Member ...read more

We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS!2022:Tom Eller, T. H. Eller Construction who referred Wilber Barrios, Make It Right Carpentry, Inc.Katharine Moodie, Cook Construction who referred Janine Aurichio, YES2YUM Life Styling (Special thanks to Katharine for donating her bonus to our Scholarship and Workforce Development Fund!)Robert Simmons, Bravo Restoration & ...read more

On Saturday, October 8th, 18 local students were celebrated for successfully completing a rigorous six-week course in basic construction.  The Education to Career (e2c) Construction Training Program targets entry-level employment, providing the basic skills for success in the construction industry.  In addition to technical skills, the program also includes career, financial and personal support ...read more

NEW! Free Member Resource for Navigating the Medicare Maze Most people become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Medicare is the government run health insurance for people age 65 and older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End Stage Renal Disease. Medicare can look like a complicated maze of choices, between Medicare Parts A–D, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Supplement ...read more

Running a business requires you to know or learn a lot of things that you might not expect. Business owners wear a lot of hats, and being able to keep them organized is key. Here are five organizational skills you should work on, to help make your business more efficient.Time Management No one enjoys working with people who can’t seem to finish a task in the time they said they would, or who ...read more

Welcome to California SLCP (SB-1383) January 1, 2022: the inspections and fines associated with California SB-1383 (Short Lived Climate Pollutants) become Mandatory. January 1, 2020: Jurisdictions had the option to begin fining businesses using SB-1383 guidelines and many have. September 19, 2016: Governor Brown signed California SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016 in a statewide effort ...read more

Changing careers is a big decision. You might have friends or family members who have concerns about making such a choice. In a lot of cases, people worry because they don’t understand the modern construction industry or the amazing things you can do in it. Here are five myths and facts about starting a career in construction.Myth 1: You Won’t Make Enough Money Fact: Like most industries, ...read more

With the way that the economy has changed throughout the past 10-15 years, it’s not surprising that people are rethinking about how they consider starting a career. Getting a college degree used to be a popular option that would secure a good job. Now, not so much. Instead, you might be thinking about learning a trade that offers you a lot of upward mobility. But how soon can you start? Here’s ...read more

Click here for General Contractors Lien Rights Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders  Association and Board member Dan McLennon.Reviewed and Updated March 2021