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Tuesday, January 19, 2021The 2021 Book of Lists is available now! Access the E-Edition on our website here If you would like a complimentary book mailed to you, please contact Annette Wirick Business Journal subscribers will receive a copy via USPS2021 Book of Lists E-Edition The option to purchase a digital download version of the 2021 Book of Lists is also available hereCategories: Member News, Community, Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner NewsWednesday, January 13, 2021Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the design and installation of a 11.2 kW DC solar electric system West Marin Medical Center in Point Reyes Station, CA. The solar power system consists of 28 high-efficiency 400-watt solar panels, producing 30,508 kWh annually. The photovoltaic array is roof mounted and will offset ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Green Building - Sustainability, Member News, CommunityTuesday, January 12, 2021We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS!2021:Rob Walker, UpCycle Builders, Inc. who referred Kieran Treacy, Treacy Group. (Special thanks to Rob for donating his bonus to our Scholarship and Workforce Development Fund!).2020:Green Galaxy Builders, Inc. who referred Lindsay Moon, Mortgage Broker, Searchlight LendingDan McLennon, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP who ...read moreCategories: Community, Marin Builders Association NewsWednesday, January 06, 2021Contractor credits Concrete Decor for showing her the way Written by Stacey Enesey Klemenc January 5, 2021Concrete Decor Concrete contractor Kimberley Robles credits Concrete Decor back in the early 2000s for developing her interests in decorative concrete. Back then, she was a journeyman cement mason and the magazine was just getting its legs. “That’s how I found out about all these cool ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Builders Corner, Community, Member NewsThursday, December 31, 2020Curative testing sites remain free in Marin, but appointments must be scheduled in advance through the Curative website (available in English and Spanish). Appointment slots open about 3-4 days in advance of each scheduled testing day. The updated schedule of Marin County based Curative test sites includes:Bolinas: Mondays, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; Bolinas Fire Station (100 Mesa Road) Larkspur: ...read moreCategories: Community, Member News, Builders Corner, Marin Builders Association News, Safety, COVID-19 Resources, Press ReleaseWednesday, December 23, 2020• 775+ sq. ft. located in Terra Linda • 3 Private Offices with Windows • Private Entrance and Restroom • Coat Closet and Storage area • Includes Alarm System, Utilities, and Available High Speed Wi-Fi • Annual or Month-to-Month • Large Meeting Rooms and Other Amenities Available Call or email Rick for more info. FULL FLYERCategories: Business Tips, Marin Builders Association News, Press Release, Builders Corner, Community, Member NewsFriday, December 18, 2020In this unprecedented time, businesses are wondering how to market themselves, and how to do it without breaking the bank. With people mainly working from home in the North Bay unless they have to go out, or work on site, making sure that you appear on your customer's screens is critical. The absolute best way to get your business in front of people right now is to publish engaging content on ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Member News, CommunityTuesday, December 15, 2020AUTHOR Joe Bousquin PUBLISHED Dec. 15, 2020 Construction DiveDive Brief:A new study tracking the results of more than 730,000 COVID-19 tests found that construction workers had the highest positivity rates for asymptomatic cases of any occupation, including healthcare staff, first responders, correctional personnel, elderly care workers, grocery store workers and food service employees.The ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Community, Safety, COVID-19 Resources, Business TipsWednesday, December 09, 2020Please familiarize yourself with the following new regulations/guidelines: Cal/OSHA has recently issued Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19, which are now in effect. There is a one-page fact sheetand FAQs which provide a summary of the regulations. Requirements include: A site-specific, written COVID-19 prevention (see model COVID-19 prevention program) to ...read moreCategories: Community, Marin Builders Association News, Safety, Builders Corner, COVID-19 Resources, Press ReleaseMonday, November 30, 2020Better Makers: 5 Ways Our Community Is Coming Together During Covid-19 by Sabrina Tuton-Filson October 22, 2020MARIN MagazineDoors of Hope Program Created to Support Three Marin NonprofitsProviding local employment opportunities and giving back to community organizations. The Fresh Coat of Marin“Doors of Hope” program is creating a visual symbol of hope to homeowners, business owners, employees ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Builders Corner, Member NewsFriday, November 20, 2020NOVATO, Calif. (Nov. 19, 2020) - CP Lab Safety, a Woman Owned Small Business in Marin County, California, announced their new at-home saliva collection kit for COVID-19 Testing. This process uses (RT)-PCR technology (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) to diagnose active infections of the virus. The sample is gathered at home and shipped to a certified laboratory. Once it is received at the lab, ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, COVID-19 Resources, Press Release, Community, Member News, SafetyMonday, November 16, 2020There are dozens of construction fields. If you’re not sure which one to pursue, how do you decide? The trick is to think about which areas have a lot of growth potential, and which ones are well-suited for the kind of career you want to have. You might have to try out a few directions before you are sure which one will be the most appropriate for your goals. With this information, you’ll know the ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Construction Education & Training, Member News, Builders Corner, Community, Marin Builders Association NewsThursday, November 12, 2020Marin School of Environmental Leadership (MarinSEL) Engineering Class Little Lending Library Building Proposal 2020-2021Our Ask: We are seeking donations to purchase and assemble 28 power tool kits. Currently, we have secured $6000.00 of our $12,000.00 goal. These kits will be lent to Junior students enrolled in the Marin School of Environmental Leadership (MarinSEL) Engineering Class so they ...read moreCategories: Community, Builders Corner, Construction Education & TrainingMonday, November 09, 2020The Nominating Committee, in accordance the association Bylaws, recently submitted a slate of individuals for election as new directors(3) and officers(5) of the Marin Builders Association beginning in January 2021. The current Board of Directors unanimously approved this slate at the October 28 Board meeting. These individuals are nominated for Board positions in 2021:NameBoard PositionMember ...read moreCategories: Member News, Community, Marin Builders Association News, Press ReleaseWednesday, October 28, 2020Lower credit card processing fees with level 2 and level 3 processing The cost of accepting credit cards is one of the biggest expenses a business faces. It is an unavoidable cost of doing business in a society that rarely carries cash anymore. For any business processing more than $100,000 a month in credit card transactions, the cost to process cards can approach $4,000 in fees alone. If your ...read moreCategories: Community, Member News, Business Tips, Marin Builders Association NewsTuesday, October 20, 2020What Kind Of A Company Are You? One of the most dangerous terms in the industry is "General Contractor." The truth is, the real riches are made in niche markets, not generalities. These days, you will make more money faster when you know who you are, who your target market is, and how to communicate with them. Maybe you already have a niche, but you have not done a good job articulating it. Or ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Business Tips, Community, Member NewsWednesday, October 14, 2020Payroll taxes are one thing that you’ll need to pay as part of your contracting business. As of September 1st, the federal government gave businesses the option to decline withholding these taxes from employee paychecks, as long as they meet certain requirements. There are benefits to this program, but also possible drawbacks. Here’s what you need to know.What Are Payroll Taxes? Payroll taxes are ...read moreCategories: Business Tips, Member News, Builders Corner, CommunityMonday, October 12, 2020Mahalo to our members and guests for making the 44th Annual Marin Builders Association Golf Classic - Luau on the Links a tremendous success. We welcomed more than 70 players at Indian Valley Golf Club on Friday, October 9th for a fabulous day of golf, camaraderie, sportsmanship, delicious food & refreshments. Players and supporters celebrated our commitment to education as a portion of the ...read moreCategories: Community, Event Related, Member News, Scholarship, Cornerstone Partner News, Marin Builders Association News, Press ReleaseWednesday, October 07, 2020Do you blink your eyes and the day is done? Do you often go weeks or even months without taking a day or two to see what’s new? This is a common problem for anyone who runs a small business. It is so easy to get wrapped up in daily tasks that you forget about professional development. However, investing this effort is the best way to avoid becoming obsolete and have a better guarantee of knowing ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Community, Business Tips, Member NewsThursday, October 01, 2020Have you ever met someone who knew exactly what they wanted to do in life from the time they were a small child? Some people are like that. They are practically born knowing where to go. For the rest of us, it’s important to find a good fit. But having a career is so much better when you know you can bring passion to your work. Here are five ways you can tell that your passion (and your future) ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, Construction Education & Training, Community, Member NewsMonday, September 21, 2020Like some industries, construction has a tendency to put people at risk for illness or injury. This is why so many tasks require personal protective equipment (PPE). There are many types of PPE you may need, depending on your field and the kind of work you do. Here’s what to expect from headgear, masks, gloves, boots and more.Masks The recent pandemic has made masks a topic of national attention. ...read moreCategories: Community, Member News, COVID-19 Resources, SafetyThursday, September 17, 2020AUTHOR Kate Tornone @KateTornone PUBLISHED Sept. 17, 2020 Construction Dive If an employee refuses to work although there is no imminent danger, "the courts have made it clear that those employees don’t have to be paid," says a human resources expert. Contractors across the country are dealing with labor issues related to the coronavirus pandemic. Some workers who are receiving unemployment ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, COVID-19 Resources, Community, SafetyWednesday, August 26, 2020AUTHOR Kim Slowey @kimslowey PUBLISHED Aug. 26, 2020 Construction Dive Since the coronavirus pandemic arrived in the U.S., contractors have been increasingly nervous about maintaining and building their backlog of work as jobs in some areas and sectors are put on hold or canceled. To build their books, many firms are bidding on more projects than usual. This is increasing competition, with ...read moreCategories: Builders Corner, CommunityMonday, August 10, 2020With 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 moreCategories: Builders Corner, Safety, Marin Builders Association News, Member News, CommunityTuesday, August 04, 2020You know it could be coming, and it might even happen within the week. When whole states are shutting down construction projects to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, it may not take long before your contracting business is affected. There are times throughout your career that you will need to suspend work on an ongoing project due to weather problems or even a contract dispute. If you have to ...read moreCategories: Member News, Community, Builders Corner, COVID-19 Resources, SafetyWednesday, January 01, 2020North 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 high school seniors for positions with local Marin Builders Association firms at the end of each class cycle. Cohorts begin in January and conclude in June with a 2-week boot camp or ...read moreCategories: Community, Cornerstone Partner News, Marin Builders Association News, Safety, Construction Education & Training, Event Related, Press Release, ScholarshipMonday, November 11, 2019Marin Builders Association, Town of Tiburon and Marin Economic Forum Collaborate to Measure and Improve the Permit Customer Experience The Town of Tiburon has announced a new partnership with the Marin Builders Association and Marin Economic Forum to help improve the experience for the permit customers. The Customer Satisfaction Assessment is a program designed to measure and ultimately improve ...read moreCategories: Advocacy and Legislation, Press Release, Community, Marin Builders Association NewsSunday, June 16, 2019Construction Training Program Tackles Shortage in Building Industry In response to the North Bay’s high demand for skilled construction workers, the Marin Builders Association has again partnered with College of Marin, Canal Alliance, and CareerPoint Marin to bring construction training and job opportunities to students Marin. The Education to Career (e2c) construction training program ...read moreCategories: Safety, Marin Builders Association News, Community, Press ReleaseClick here for Subcontractor Lien Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders Association and Dan McLennon of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP.Categories: Community, Tax Liens and Completions, Marin Builders Association NewsClick here for General Contractors Lien Rights Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders Association and Board member Dan McLennon.Categories: Marin Builders Association News, Community, Tax Liens and Completions
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