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Wednesday, April 24, 2024Safety & Training Short: Floods - Environmental Hazards
Objective: To assure familiarity and understanding of common environmental hazards present in flooded areas. Floods present numerous environmental dangers, both during and after the flooding has occurred. Before entering a flooded area, familiarize yourself with the area to determine any potential hazards you may encounter, and proceed with extreme caution.Common hazards: Chemical or toxic environments: If the flood occurred in close proximity to where agricultural chemicals, industrial chemicals, or
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Celebrating our 2024-25 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!
BUILD SMART - BUILD SAFE - BUILD LOCALInspiration I Expertise I ProfessionalsWe would like to thank and celebrate our 2024-25 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners! Listed in alpha order:Aaero Heating & SheetmetalAirport Home ApplianceARCpoint Labs of San RafaelBrittany Keyes, State Farm Insurance AgentBudget Blinds of Central Marin/South Marin/Petaluma/West Santa RosaCalifornia ModernCentral Valley EnvironmentalClough ConstructionCounty of Marin Community Development Agency Sustainability TeamCruise
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Safety & Training Short: Housekeeping in Construction Environments
Objective: To raise awareness about the importance of housekeeping in construction environments Good housekeeping is an integral practice to assure a safe construction environment. During the course of the work day, you might find yourself walking around or tripping over lumber, electrical cords, or tools in an area that was previously clear, making it difficult to work safely and efficiently. Learn about general housekeeping steps to keep your worksite safe.Click here to download the complete training
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Safety & Training Short - Carbon Monoxide Prevention in the Workplace
Objective: To promote awareness of carbon monoxide preventive measures in the workplace. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced whenever organic materials burn. When breathed, CO displaces oxygen from the bloodstream, which damages vital organs and can be fatal. CO produced in an enclosed space can kill a person within minutes. CO can also be flammable in high enough concentrations. The best protection is to take preventive measures to avoid any potential CO exposures. Click here to
Tuesday, April 02, 2024BAPAC Endorses Dennis Rodoni for Supervisor
Marin Builders Association PAC (BAPAC) Dennis Rodoni for Supervisor Strong Public Service Record and Construction Expertise to Benefit Community Marin County, CA - The Marin Builders Association Political Action Committee (BAPAC) has announced its endorsements for the Marin Board of Supervisors. For District Four, BAPAC has endorsed incumbent Dennis Rodoni. Rodoni has experience in construction and small business. He maintains an open door and continues to show leadership that aligns with the needs of
Thursday, March 28, 2024Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
Thursday, March 21, 2024Marin Builders Member Morning Welcomes 100+ Guests!
We celebrated Spring with a full house at our Member Morning on Thursday, March 21st! Over 100 members were in attendance to meet, greet, and connect, We celebrated and introduced the many 'faces' of our organization - our Board of Directors, our staff, our consultants, our insurance partners, and our program leaders. Hot coffee and delicious donuts were generously sponsored by our WC Specialists and Cornerstone Partner, George Petersen Insurance. THANK YOU to everyone who made the time to join us.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024Safety & Training Short: PPE - Eye Protection
Objective: To provide an overview of potential eye hazards and safe practices for using eye protection. Most work-related eye injuries are a result of flying or falling objects or sparks striking the eye. The appropriate level of eye protection needed for a task is determined by a job hazard assessment performed before work begins. Common Hazards that Require Eye Protection Workplace hazards that could cause eye injuries include: FumesVaporsChemical splashesExtremely bright or hazardous light,
Thursday, March 14, 2024Don Jeppson, San Rafael Chief Building Official, Receives 2024 North Bay Leadership Council Award
For Immediate Release: March 13, 2024 Don Jeppson, San Rafael Chief Building Official, Receives 2024 North Bay Leadership Council Award Don Jeppson, Chief Building Official for the City of San Rafael, was selected as a winner of the prestigious North Bay Leadership Council award - 2024 Leaders of the North Bay! Only five awards are given. Don was nominated by the Marin Builders Association. Don Jeppson stands with an impressive group of regional leaders. The 2024 Leaders of the North Bay
Tuesday, March 12, 2024Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Seeking Truck Donations
Habitat for Humanity of Greater San Francisco is a proud member of Marin Builders Association and they are in dire need of your help!
Thursday, February 29, 2024Marin Builders Scholarship Application Now Available! Deadline to Submit is Wednesday, April 24, 2024
We recognize the tremendous opportunity for trained professionals in the construction industry, now and in the future. ALL STUDENTS pursuing a college, university or trade school education are eligible to apply. More information can be found here: SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIASCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (DOWNLOAD and PRINT)FILLABLE PDF APPLICATION Applications, including necessary records, must be received by the Association on or before the close of business at 4:00 pm. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024Safety & Training Short: Cranes & Slings
Cranes are used in almost every industry setting because of their ability to do large amounts of work by lifting and moving heavy items. When moving large and heavy items, cranes have a large amount of potential energy suspended in the work environment. If failure or misuse occurs, it can cause property damage, injuries, and fatalities. Always follow safe material handling practices when using cranes and slings. Requirements Prior to Use:All cranes and slings must have manufacturer weight restrictions
Thursday, January 04, 20242024 Marin County & City Building Permits
Click the links below to view a current list of permit reports published and provided by the County of Marin and the individual cities/towns including Corte Madera, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito and Tiburon. 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 Gabriela Shea at mba@marinbuilders.com. Important Note: This list is updated monthly with the most current information we receive from
Monday, November 20, 2023Overview of Spring 2024 Construction Classes in Marin
Construction Training Programs and Resources in Marin Marin Builders Association is committed to helping individuals find rewarding careers in the local construction industry.Click here for an overview of Spring classes developed to show the side-by-side comparison of courses offered in Marin. We strongly support high school seniors and young adults interested in the trades to sign up for North Bay Construction Corps. Please view ourMarin Construction Training website for more information.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023Safety & Training Short: Hand and Power Tools: Striking Tools
There are some general rules that apply to almost all hammers and other striking tools. Never use a striking tool for any purpose other than that for which it was intended. Never use a striking tool with a loose or damaged handle or with a mushroomed head or dull cutting edge. Conditions vary, but it can never hurt to wear goggles when using striking tools.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to download the complete training short in Spanish Safety & Training Shorts
Sunday, January 01, 2023Liens & Completions 2023 - 2024
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
Thursday, December 08, 2022North Bay Construction Corps - Marin Class
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 Mission San Rafael Rotary Clubs, the program helps students: Build Work-Ready SkillsAcquire Basic Tool Safety
Tuesday, December 06, 2022Contractors with No Employees Face New Workers' Compensation Requirement
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 firm with only an owner and no employees is not required to carry workers’ comp coverage, those workers would
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 2023
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