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Wednesday, August 20, 2025Safety & Training Short: Emergency Response Training Short 2.0
WHAT IS EMERGENCY RESPONSE? Simply put, emergency response is how you respond to emergencies. A good Emergency Response Program involves taking action before a possible emergency occurs.Remember: Call 911 if the situation has escalated and danger is imminent!GENERAL SAFETY RULES If you see something suspicious, say something. You can help prevent the domino effect — when an emergency happens and spreads quickly, increasing the danger as it grows. Click here to
Wednesday, August 13, 2025Safety & Training Short: Proper Pipe Handling
Improper pipe handling can lead to severe injuries ranging soar back and muscle strains, to broken bones and death. Always ensure that the utmost caution is taken when performing work that requires pipe handling.Stay out of the path of rolling pipe. Stay clear of pipe when it is being transported. Wear gloves and goggles when needed. The wearing of safety shoes is also recommended. Wear your hard hat. Keep pipe balanced when it's in a sling. Keep your hands on the outside of the pipe while guiding. Check
Sunday, August 10, 2025HammerLoop seeks MBA members for BETA launch
HammerLoop is a new platform that aims to centralize construction workers and construction employers. HammerLoop will allow employers the opportunity to find workers based on their trade, and their location, and reach out directly to them for jobs. Subsequently, it will also allow the workers to get a much better feel for the market, as they can see who is hiring, what trades are in demand, where jobs are located, pay rates, and other important items. We launch our BETA Monday, 8/11, and are looking for
Wednesday, August 06, 2025Safety & Training Short: Confined Spaces - Permit Required Confined Spaces
Protect yourself in and around confined spaces. A confined space is a working area with limited openings for entry or exit, large enough for entering and working, and not designated for continuous occupancy. Examples of confined spaces include tanks, storage bins, underground vaults, pits, manholes, silos, and pipelines.Permits are required to enter confined spaces that:May contain a hazardous or potentially hazardous atmosphereContain materials which can engulf an entrantContain walls that converge
Friday, August 01, 2025Keep Your Grip: Preventing Hand Injuries in Construction
Did you know that over 1 million workers are treated in an emergency room for hand injuries each year? According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), fingers and hands are the most injured body parts among construction workers, accounting for 1/3 of all emergency room visits (yikes!) Not only can an occupational injury cause initial pain, it may also require weeks or months of rehabilitation. Throughout the day, your hands come in contact with a multitude of hazards, including
Wednesday, July 30, 2025Safety & Training Short: Ladder Safety - Selection and Maintenance
Ladders must be selected based on hazards and tasks. Also, ladders require maintenance in order to function properly. Each ladder type requires different inspection criteria and maintenance. If a ladder is neglected, it may become unsafe to use. For this reason, it is extremely important that ladders are inspected prior to each use and repaired periodically. Types of ladders: Length:Stepladder users must be able to reach about four feet from the top of the ladder while standing on the second step from
Wednesday, July 23, 2025Safety & Training Short: Machine Safeguarding - Interlocking Guards
Objective: To assure workers understand the types and safe use of interlocking guards Interlocking guards, also called interlocks, use a tripping mechanism to shut off the machine when a guard or cover is open or removed. They protect workers and coworkers from reaching into moving machinery.Types of Interlocking Guards Interlocking guards with: Proximity switches use a magnetic field to control machine movement. - The disadvantage to this type of guard is that any type of metal placed in close
Monday, July 14, 2025Interior Design Mastermind Group
Are you interested in joining a monthly interior design Mastermind Group? Whether you're a design enthusiast, a homeowner tackling a renovation or a professional seeking creative input or advice, this group will be a space for open dialogue, support and idea exchange. There will be 2 groups: one for non-professionals, and one for professionals. Hosted via Zoom, three 60-minute sessions are packaged to discuss whatever is most in need for the group. The cost is $150. per 3-session package. Topics can
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Thursday, July 10, 2025Announcing Construction Suicide Prevention Week
SAVE THE DATE: September 8-12, 2025Together we can save lives. In 2019, a mission-driven group of volunteers from across the construction industry came together with the goal of saving lives. They collaborated to launch the inaugural Suicide Prevention Week for the industry — a week dedicated to raising awareness about the higher-than-average number of suicides in the construction industry, and to providing resources to help prevent those deaths. Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, July 09, 2025Safety & Training Short: Cement-Related Skin Irritation Hazards
Objective: To reinforce awareness of the potential skin irritation risks from working with cement. Cement-Related Skin Irritation Hazards Cement is a major cause of skin irritation. Its lime content (primarily calcium hydroxide) and heat-producing properties when water is added cause skin irritation on contact. Cement contact with dry skin is likely to crack the skin and may lead to ulcers, reddening, and irritation, collectively referred to as dermatitis. Additionally, frequent contact with cement
Wednesday, July 02, 2025Fix the (Wildfire) Risk Video Series
We’re excited to share a new video series called Fix the Risk, designed to help homeowners understand the wildfire risks around their homes—and more importantly, what they can do about them. These short, practical videos walk viewers through simple steps to reduce vulnerability to embers, which are a leading cause of home ignition during wildfires. The first three videos focus on key areas: Create Zone 0: How to create an ember-resistant zone by removing vegetation within the first 5 feet of a home and
Wednesday, July 02, 2025Safety & Training Short: Hazard Communication Awareness 2.0
WHAT IS HAZARD COMMUNICATION? The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard, also referred to as “HAZCOM,” ensures employees have access to vital safety information about chemicals used in the workplace. It provides employees with the information they have the “right to know” while working with hazardous chemicals.HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM Your workplace has a hazard communication program available. This program is federally required in all facilities
Tuesday, June 24, 2025DB and IPD Contracts: Who is responsible for the design when unforeseen conditions arise and why does it matter?
Published June 19, 2025 Morgan C. Eddy Associate There has been a rise recently in the construction industry in Design-Build (DB) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contracts. These newer models aim to improve project efficiency, foster collaboration, and reduce costs. With this recent rise, we are seeing an increase in design liability conflicts. Traditionally, construction projects often followed a Design-Bid-Build model (DBB), where the design responsibilities and construction responsibilities were
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Thursday, June 19, 2025Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program Awards $20,000 to 12 Extraordinary Students
The 2025 annual awards were presented on Wednesday, June 18th at the Scholarship Awards, Past Presidents & Honorary Members Reception, hosted at The Club Restaurant, McInnis Park Golf Center in San Rafael.To view the full gallery of the evening's photos, click HERE. Scholarships were determined after an initial screening of applicants and interviews by an independent selection committee. The committee included Jesse Madsen, Director, Marin County Office of Education; Cynthia Murray, Former President
Thursday, May 08, 2025May is Wildfire Awareness Month - Let’s Get Prepared, Together
Wildfire Awareness Month is here, and there’s no better time to take action. May marks the start of peak wildfire season in California — a critical window for communities, contractors, and builders to strengthen fire resilience through education, collaboration, and proactive planning. This month, we’re highlighting tools and trainings to support you and your clients in reducing wildfire risk: California Fire Safe Council Vendors List A curated list of wildfire resilience products and professionals is