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Monday, April 14, 2025Capitol Connection #1407
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors Week of 3/31/2025 593 Words By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc. Word of mouth, rumor and conflicting views of the complex rules of contracting don’t always pan out, so how about an expert opinion? Let’s start with RMO rules, advise business leadership and ‘hazard’ an answer on a question arising from the Los Angeles area fire disaster… Q: I am a business broker and one of my clients is looking to buy a contracting business and hire a Responsible
Thursday, April 03, 2025Smith Currie Oles' Procurement Playbook: Contracting in the Age of Trump Updates
Federal government contracting is impacted each time there is a change in administration in the White House. This year will be no different. We will be monitoring daily the Executive Orders and policy changes coming from the Trump administration that will impact you and your projects. You will likely receive a flurry of information as we keep you updated on these important changes that will be coming frequently over the next several days. Click here to access the Procurement Playbook and subscribe here to
Wednesday, April 02, 2025Safety & Training Short: Bloodborne Pathogens - Sharps Safety
Objective: To raise awareness of sharps hazards and safe handling practices. Improper handling or disposal of needles and other sharps, such as scalpels, broken glass, and razors, can result in serious infections, including the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), the Hepatitis C virus (HBC), and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS. If you work around sharps, take precautions to limit your exposure. In addition, follow universal precautions: treat all blood and other potentially infectious
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Trucks Needed for Touch Trucks Fundraising Event
Trucks are needed for this community fundraising event to benefit the new Larkspur Library! All shapes and sizes are welcome --garbage, dumping, cement, fire, etc. Please email Barbara Friday, b.friday@comcast.net if you are interested in participating. For more information about this event, click here.
Wednesday, March 05, 2025OSHA’s Final PPE Rule for Construction: What Contractors Need to Know
On January 13, 2025, OSHA’s final rule took effect regarding the standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. PPE, which includes hard hats, gloves, goggles, safety shoes, safety glasses, welding helmets, hearing protection, respirators, coveralls, vests, harnesses, and full body suits, is now required to be made available in proper sizes by companies in the construction industry to their workforces. Previously, the construction industry was excluded from the proper fitting
Tuesday, March 04, 2025Marin Builders Scholarship Application Now Available! Deadline to Submit is Monday, April 28, 2025
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 CRITERIA SCHOLARSHIP 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 Monday, April 28,
Monday, March 03, 2025Marin Housing Authority Requests Bids on Several Projects
Marin Housing Authority is seeking a range of services, from electricians, to general contractors, to painters and several others. Solicitations can be found here: https://www.marinhousing.org/bids.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025Rebuilding Together East Bay Network a Finalist for 2025 Innovation Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rebuilding Together East Bay Network is a Finalist for the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Innovation Award Berkeley, CA – February 24, 2025 – Local non-profit Rebuilding Together East Bay Network has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EBEDA) Innovation Award in the Community Impact category. This recognition highlights the organization’s groundbreaking Big Skills Program, which equips construction trades apprentices and high
Wednesday, February 26, 2025City of Novato Launches Express Building Permit Service
City Launches Express Building Permit ServiceStreamlined permitting process for registered and licensed contractors The City of Novato is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Express Permit Service for registered and licensed contractors. This service is designed to streamline and expedite the permitting process for select residential projects, saving you valuable time and effort. What is Express Permit Service? Express Permit Service provides a faster and more convenient option for minor
Thursday, February 13, 20252025 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
Thursday, February 06, 2025Marin County Office of Education School to Career Partnership: Internship Opportunity
Developing Our Workforce The Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) is actively seeking civic-oriented businesses to host spring and summer internships for students at San Rafael High, Terra Linda High, Novato High, and San Marin High Schools. MCOE's School to Career Partnership provides students with direct support to engage in hands-on work-based learning experience and career exploration, leading to high-demand, high-wage jobs. Student's interests cover a broad scope of industries. Your participation
Friday, January 31, 2025What the Eaton and Palisades Fires Reveal About Wildfire Risk in Marin’s Housing Stock
For construction professionals in Marin County, wildfire risk may not always be a primary concern—but it should be. Recent fires in Southern California provide critical lessons on how homes ignite and the importance of wildfire-resistant construction. The Eaton Fire in Pasadena spread into a neighborhood of older homes, exposing the vulnerabilities of aging structures that predate modern wildfire codes. Meanwhile, the Palisades Fire ignited multiple homes in a newer development, proving that even recent
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Home Hardening in Action
When wildfire swept through Camarillo, California, Steven Snyder’s fire-hardened home emerged unscathed amid widespread destruction in his neighborhood. By choosing to build with fire-resistant materials—Class A roofing, fireproof siding, ember-resistant vents, and a fully cleared defensible space—Snyder’s home stood resilient against the flames. His story underscores the critical role of wildfire-ready construction as California’s seasons grow more intense, especially in high-risk areas like Marin
Tuesday, October 29, 2024ALERT! New Regulation, File before 12/31/2024 to avoid potential jail time and files of $591/day!
On January 1, 2024, the new requirement to file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) went into effect. More than 32 million entities – mostly small businesses – have to file this report, which is required by a federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Violations of this law can result in a civil penalty of up to $591 per day, the violation continues and criminal penalties of up to $10,000 and two years in prison. If your
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
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
Wednesday, September 09, 2020Biggest Workers’ Compensation Mistakes by Contractors
In this crazy time of the COVID-19, it is not the time to cut corners to your detriment. While well intentioned contractors are always attempting to keep costs down to make a profit, they make some mistakes regarding workers’ compensation insurance. Most common mistakes are:Certifying with the Contractors License Board that they do not need workers’ compensation insurance as they have no employees when they may have employees or use day laborers. . Not checking the sub-contractors to make sure they are
