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Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!

We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS!2025:Amy Wolff, CEARA Studio, Inc., who referred Mike Larkin, Mike Larkin ArchitectureRobert Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Construction, who referred Joe Kennedy, Platinum Power, Inc. (Special thanks to Robert who pledged his bonus to our Workforce Development & Scholarship Fund!)Joe Pennisi, PEP Creative Architecture + Interior Design, who referred, Brian Miller, BKM Drywall (Special thanks to Joe who pledged his bonus to our Workforce

Introducing the Marin Builders Association Logo Re-Design

We are proud to unveil the redesigned logo of Marin Builders Association: a fresh new look that reflects our continued growth, evolution, and commitment to excellence. Over the past year, we’ve been thoughtfully working on a new logo to better represent who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. This rebranding initiative was launched under the leadership of our 2024 Board President, Brad Hubbell, of Hubbell Daily Architecture + Design. Among his many contributions, Brad established a clear

49th Luau on the Links Golf Classic was Another Hit!

The links were filled with Marin Builders Association golfers at the 2025 Marin Builders Annual Golf Classic - Luau on the Links! This perennially sold out event, held on August 25th at the beautiful StoneTree Golf Club in Novato, hosted over 150 guests including players, volunteers, and sponsors.  Warm Northern California weather encouraged everyone to enjoy a day of golf, sportsmanship, new connections, and delicious food & refreshments.  A portion of the event proceeds benefit the Marin Builders

HammerLoop 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

Thank You to our 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!

We want to express our deep gratitude to our wonderful 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners! Their generous support of our signature publication made this edition possible - and our best yet! Your partnership is instrumental in supporting our local building community and connecting with Marin County homeowners preparing to undergo their next home improvement project.Celebrating in alpha order:A and P Moving, Inc.Aaero Heating & Sheetmetalbuilding LabCanty Real Estate Group, IncCentral Valley

Keep 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

Marin 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

Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!

Workers Comp Insurance Fraud: It costs more than you think

For more information, download this printable brochure here or contact: Marin County District Attorney's Office Attn: Insurance Fraud Unit 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 130 San Rafael, CA 94903 415.473.6450co.marin.ca.us/da  

Support the Legacy of the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program

Since 1978 the Marin Builders Association Scholarship & Workforce Training Fund has provided nearly $1 million in scholarship awards to deserving high school seniors. Scholarship winners have gone into nearly every profession, including the building trades, construction management, engineering, architecture, and more. Our Scholarship Program offers an opportunity for all students pursuing a college, university, or trade school education to apply for a financial award. We emphasize the need for trained

Permit Archive: Marin County & City Building Permits

Please find a current list of permits published and provided by the County of Marin. To search by a specific jurisdiction click here and contact the appropriate office. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or email us at mba@marinbuilders.com.   County of MarinView the Current Building Permits Report Here   Click Here to View the 2024 Permit Archive

Lien Protection Checklist - SUBCONTRACTOR

Click 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.Reviewed and Updated February 2024

Lien Protection Checklist - GENERAL CONTRACTOR

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 February 2024