Got a little time to spare in 2016-17?
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Got a little time to spare in 2016-17?
This Month North Coast Builders Exchange July 2016 www.ncbeonline.com Got a little time to spare in 2016-17? Now that construction is on the rebound lately, we hope that you’re busy with more jobs than you can handle. But if you do have a little extra time and would like to meet new friends and help the Builders Exchange, we encourage you to get active in our new year that began July 1st. It can be as little as 2–3 hours a month. There are task forces, committees, and special events that need volunteers througout the year and you’re invited to become more active. And if you, personally, don’t have time to spare, maybe you’ve got an employee or two that would enjoy the camaraderie and networking that come with involvement in NCBE. 2016–17 President Eric Ziedrich (Healdsburg Lumber Company) and the new Board of Directors will be meeting later this month to outline our programs, events, and committees for the year, so if you would like us to contact you with involvement opportunities, please contact: Robin Bartholow Director of Marketing & Membership robin@ncbeonline.com 542-9502 NCBE Seminars & Events NCBE Board Meeting Friday, July 22nd 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Charlie’s Grill Windsor CPR/First Aid Training Thursday, August 18th 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Construction Training Center Member Cost: $85 Golf Tournament Friday, August 19th Registration at 12 p.m. Shotgun start 1 p.m. Bennett Valley Golf Course 3330 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa $125 per player Vol 2, No. 6 7 Questions we asked new NCBE President Eric Ziedrich (Eric Ziedrich, President of HLC Incorporated, began his term as 2016–17 NCBE President earlier this month. He is an accomplished businessman, City Council Member, and a great volunteer for civic and business groups alike. We thought we’d fire a few questions at our new President and his interesting responses are below.) Tell Us About Healdsburg Lumber Company. Healdsburg Lumber Company has operated at its current location in Healdsburg since 1871. It was known as A.F. Stevens Lumber Company from 1908 until 1963; then became part of the Pacific Lumber Company Retail Division until 1973, when my parents purchased it and changed the name. My wife Janet and I purchased the company from my folks in 1985. The company has grown and retrenched over the last 32 years following the economy/ housing market. Our operation now includes flagship Healdsburg Lumber yard and retail store; Gualala Building Supply – our hardware store and building material yard serving the Sonoma-Mendocino County coastal communities; Healdsburg Door & Sash Company – our prehung door and millwork shop; and Hudson Street Design – our home design showroom which handles doors, windows, cabinets, specialty hardware, and more. Healdsburg Lumber Eric Ziedrich and our affiliated companies 2016–17 President proudly serve Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, and Mendocino Counties. What Got You Into The Construction Business In The First Place? My father was a General Contractor throughout my childhood so weekends and summers were always spent working for him. After college and graduate work, I worked in banking in San Francisco. After 5–6 years, the opportunity to purchase Healdsburg Lumber surfaced. The opportunity to return to Sonoma County and the construction industry was too attractive so we’ve been here ever since. What Changes In The Building Industry Have You Seen Over The Years? Being in the supply-side of the business, we’ve seen dramatic changes in products. The number of product options, the complexity of MORE ON PAGE 8 NCBE members and other friends of construction: Join us for a day of fun at our NCBE Golf Tournament Friday, August 19th Bennett Valley Golf Course – 3330 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa 12 p.m. Registration & Lunch • 1 p.m. Shotgun Start • 6 p.m. Food & Prizes $125 per player • $500 per foursome Rather walk the course? $110 per player • $440 per foursome Treat yourself, co-workers & friends to a fun day of golf, food, beer, prizes and camaraderie with colleagues in the construction industry. Watch for some special features at the Tournament, including delicious snacks and beverages when you’re out on the course. Mulligans will be available for purchase at check-in. Page 2 This Month 2016-17 NCBE Board of Directors President ERIC ZIEDRICH Healdsburg Lumber Company 1st Vice President JEFF SCOTT Mead Clark Lumber Company 2nd Vice President KEN KREISCHER Western Water Constructors, Inc. Secretary/Treasurer DOUG HAMILTON Oak Grove Construction Company, Inc. Past President CLAY GREEN Cats 4 U, Inc. Directors DOUG ANGELO Exchange Bank HENRY BEAUMONT PCD MIKE BEHLER Behler Construction Company MICHELLE BOOM LeDuc & Dexter, Inc. TOM BOYLAN Boylan Point Agency ROBERT CANTU Western Builders ANDY CHRISTOPHERSON Synergy Group GAIL COCHRAN RCX, Inc. ART DEICKE Environmental Pollution Solutions DAN GALVIN Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran DAVID HILLMER Empire Contracting, Inc. GREG HURD BKF Engineers CRAIG LAWSON CALCBS DAVID LEFF Leff Construction Why don’t contractors care about politics? Keith Woods Chief Executive Officer North Coast Builders Exchange See that ugly headline above? That’s what a political consultant who I respect asked me after the 2014 elections in Sonoma County. He said that in the month before the elections he had walked numerous neighborhoods for candidates he was supporting. He knocked only on doors of houses with residents who had actually voted in recent elections. When he came to see me in mid-November, he told me that a high percentage of houses that he skipped had trucks parked in driveways with the names of construction firms on the side. He didn’t know if it was the owner or a worker, but it was clearly a “construction family” home. He didn’t knock on their door because they weren’t registered to vote or didn’t choose to vote, and he asked me how that could happen. “Don’t they know how much is at stake in City Council and Board of Supervisors elections? If the wrong people get elected, their jobs are in jeopardy.” Because he’s so right about the importance of getting jobs-supporting candidates elected to office, NCBE and its Political Action Committee will be heavily involved in the upcoming November elections, in City Council races as well as the 5th District Supervisorial race in Sonoma County. We will be providing money and people-power to help Lynda Hopkins defeat Noreen Evans for that 5th District seat. We will be asking you to support Lynda’s campaign even if you don’t live in the 5th District because the balance of power on the Sonoma Board of Supervisors would be tipped in a dangerous direction if Lynda loses. But would Noreen really be that bad for business if she got elected? Hell, yes! I checked Evans’ voting record over her 10 years in Sacramento on important issues like energy, health care costs, litigation costs, taxes, employment law, and more, and it’s frightening. Evans was always at – or near – the bottom of the voting scorecard tracked by the California Chamber of Commerce. The well-being of business was rarely on her radar screen when she voted. Evans is probably proud of this record, but she shouldn’t be. Her votes harmed not only business owners, but their employees and families as well. Lynda Hopkins might hold some views we don’t agree with on a few business issues, but she is reasonable, rational, objective, and openminded, and that’s all that the Builders Exchange looks for in a candidate. Here’s what I’m asking: 1) Make sure your family and workers are registered to vote; 2) By absentee ballot or in person, encourage them to vote; 3) Watch for NCBE information on which candidates will give fair consideration to the needs of business when elected; and 4) Put a little money into the good candidates, please. I don’t want that consultant to ask me the same question again this year. July Member Anniversaries New NCBE Members 60 YEARS Coggins Fence & Supply, Inc....................................... Santa Rosa www.cogginsfence.com Groundwater Pump & Well............................................ Healdsburg www.groundwaterpumpandwell.com 50 YEARS Lucerne Roofing & Supply, Inc.........................................Lakeport www.lucerneroofing.com Nessco Construction, Inc.............................................. Santa Rosa www.nesscoconstruction.com Hanlon’s Complete Cabinets.............................................. Sonoma 25 YEARS Robert A. Nellessen, Esq............................................. Santa Rosa Dejohn Construction...................................................... Santa Rosa R K Lippincott Concrete Contractor............................ Santa Rosa rklconcrete.com Rodoni Construction Company........................Point Reyes Station 15 YEARS Sweet Water Plumbing, Inc...........................................Sebastopol Deangelis Construction, Inc......................................... Santa Rosa 5 YEARS Grist Creek Aggregates........................................................Covelo www.gristcreek.com JOE LICKEY Denny’s Electric, Inc. 1 YEAR Servpro of Petaluma/Rohnert Park...................................... Cotati www.servpropetalumarohnertpark.com GLENN SMITH Smith Dollar PC Blair Drywall & Painting.....................................................Lakeport JP Builders...................................................................Rohnert Park BILL WILLIAMS BoDean Company, Inc. Millcon Incorporated.......................................................Liberty Hill KEITH WOODS – Publisher 5 Stars Painting...............................................................Fort Bragg ROBIN BARTHOLOW – Editor G O C Construction.........................................................Fort Bragg DEB ROURKE – Art Director July 2016 Reliance Enterprises HVAC....................................................Ukiah www.reliance-enterprises.com Dan Trebe........................................................................ Santa Rosa Dal Technology, Inc............................................................. Oakland Sonoma County Energy Independence Program......... Santa Rosa www.sonomacountyenergy.org Mendocino College - Sustainable Tech Program....................Ukiah www.mendocino.edu/department/sustainable-technology-p McComas Painting and Decorating.................. Hidden Valley Lake Sonoma County Properties, Inc...........................................Graton www.sonomacountyproperties.com Refer a New Member to NCBE and get a $50 Credit to your NCBE Account! That’s no joke! Our members know better than anyone why NCBE is such a help to their business. If you spread the word and one of your business friends or associates joins and writes the name of your business on their membership application, $50 is credited on your account. It is that easy. Remember … good things happen when you join. July 2016 This Month It’s Getting Hot Out There Heat Illness Prevention Hallie Fraser NCBE Workers’ Comp & Safety Director hallie@ncbeonline.com If you haven’t noticed, it’s been hot! It’s been hot enough that you should have implemented your heat illness prevention procedures and should continue to do so, probably through the summer months. If you don’t have heat illness prevention procedures (in writing) and you have employees, you need to have a written program and implement the requirements. Just in case you don’t know the requirements or you need reminding, here’s what Cal/OSHA requires under Title 8, Section 3395: • Develop and implement written procedures for addressing heat illness prevention; • Train employees and supervisors; • Provide adequate water; and • Provide adequate shade. The regulations apply to all employers with outdoor places of employment. The Division has taken the position that employees who spend any significant amount of time working outside would create an outdoor place of employment. Following sections are a summary – for all requirements go to the regulation at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3395.html R Written Procedures and Training - Employers must develop and implement written procedures for complying with the requirements of this standard. The procedures should address the following: • Access to water and shade; Water replenishment; • Acclimatization and weather monitoring; • “High heat” procedures to take effect when temperatures reach or exceed 95°F; • Employee and supervisor training; • Responding to symptoms of possible heat illness; and • Providing emergency medical services. The regulations require employers to provide training regarding heat illness to employees and supervisors. To be effective, the training should be in a format and language that is understandable to the employees. It must cover environmental and personal risk factors for heat illness, the employer’s heat illness prevention procedures (including procedures for reporting signs or symptoms of heat illness and for responding to possible heat illness, including emergency procedures), the importance of frequently drinking water in small quantities, the importance of acclimatization, the different types of heat illness, and the common signs and symptoms of heat illness, etc. Additional training for supervisors must address the following topics: • Procedures to implement the regulations (e.g., provision of water and shade, weather monitoring, and acclimatization issues); • Procedures to follow when an employee exhibits symptoms consistent with possible heat illness, including emergency response procedures and first aid; and • How to monitor weather reports and respond to hot weather advisories. R Provision of Water - The regulations require employers to provide potable, cool drinking water at all times at no cost to the employee in locations readily accessible to employees. In very hot weather, the Division recommends that employers have ice on hand to keep the water cool. All water containers must be filled directly from a potable water supply. Where unlimited drinking water is not immediately available through plumbing or other source, employers must provide enough water for every employee to be able to drink one quart of water, or four 8-ounce cups, per hour. If employers choose not to provide the full-shift quantity of drinking water at the start of a work shift, effective procedures for drinking-water replenishment must be developed and outlined in your written program. Employers also must locate water containers as close as practicable to the workers, given the working conditions and worksite. This means, if you have a road crew that moves from one area to another, the water (and shade) needs to move with the workers. R Access to Shade - When the temperature exceeds 80° F, employers must maintain one or more areas with shade at all times while employees are present. Employees must be allowed and encouraged to take preventative cool down rest in the shade when they feel the need to do so. Such shade shall be permitted at all times. The shaded area must be large enough to accommodate the number of employees on recovery or rest periods and allow them to sit comfortably and fully in the shade in a normal posture without having physical contact with each other. The shaded area must be as close as practicable to the area where employees are working (it must move when work area moves). R High Heat Protocols - In addition to the above requirements, protocols to address heat at or above 95°F must be developed and include: • Ensuring that effective communication by voice, observation, or reliable electronic means (e.g., cell phone) is maintained so that employees at the work site can contact a supervisor when necessary; • Observing employees for alertness and signs or symptoms of heat illness (direct observation and buddy system); • Reminding employees throughout the work shift to drink plenty of water; and • Closely supervising any new employee for the first 14 days of employment, unless the new employee indicates at the time of hire that he or she has been doing similar outdoor work for at least 10 of the past 30 days for 4 or more hours per day. R Monitoring and Acclimatization - Supervisors should use a thermometer to keep track of the temperature at the worksite on hot days. A simple, dry bulb thermometer can be used to measure the outdoor temperature. In addition to monitoring weather reports, employers must be aware of the risks of heat illness due to inadequate acclimatization. Acclimatization is the body’s adaptation to working in the heat. In general, acclimatization peaks in most people within four to 14 days of regular work for at least two hours per day in the heat. New employees are most at risk. R Heat Illness Prevention Resources • NCBE has template written Heat Illness Prevention program, contact Hallie Fraser at (707) 542-9502 or email her at hallie@ncbeonline.com to get yours. • Cal/OSHA has some excellent resources on their website including the regulation, Power Point presentations, posters, sample written programs, etc.(most are in English and Spanish) - http://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/HeatIllnessInfo.html • Cal/OSHA etool: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/etools/08-006/index.htm • YouTube has some decent, short videos (for training) - https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=cR6FA5w8A1o Don’t forget about this NCBE member benefit: ‘President’s Conference Room’ meeting space … “We love using the meeting space at NCBE and we use it often. Matt makes good coffee in the morning and opens the door with a smile. The air-conditioning works really well (we notice these things) and the chairs are the most comfortable in town. Thanks NCBE!” Moore Heating and Air Conditioning Page 3 Page 4 This Month July 2016 Annual Dinner & Construction Hall of Fame Award Ceremony on June 23rd NCBE Officers for 2016–17 President Eric Ziedrich Healdsburg Lumber Company 1st Vice President Jeff Scott Mead Clark Lumber Company Outgoing NCBE President Clay Green (Cats 4 U, Inc.) with NCBE Chief Executive Officer Keith Woods. 2nd Vice President Ken Kreischer Western Water Constructors Incoming NCBE President Eric Ziedrich (Healdsburg Lumber) addresses the crowd. The family of Construction Hall of Fame inductee Al Nelson (posthumous). Secretary-Treasurer Doug Hamilton Oak Grove Construction Company Past President Clay Green CATS 4 U, Inc. Santa Rosa Mayor John Sawyer accepts the Elected Official of the Year Award for 2016 from NCBE Governmental Affairs Chair Dan Galvin (Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran). Thank you Mayor Sawyer for great work on behalf of our community and our membership. Construction Hall of Fame inductee John Barella and his “team” of family and colleagues. Prevailing Wage seminar in Napa NCBE’s new Napa County members will continue to see seminars, workshops and other events being held in their county following the transfer of their Builders Exchange member to the North Coast Builders Exchange in March. Shown at left are attendees at our most recent seminar on ‘Prevailing Wage’ held June 15th at the former SolanoNapa BX building. A ‘CPR & First Aid’ program was presented in Napa on May 20th. Napa members should watch for announcements of future seminars and meetings in our weekly Building News e-newsletter and our monthly newspaper, This Month (the one you’re holding in your hands). If you have any questions or a suggestion for a workshop topic, contact Hallie Fraser at Hallie@ncbeonline.com or at 542-9502. July 2016 This Month Director Profile Michelle Boom LeDuc & Dexter Plumbing, Inc. leducanddexterplumbing.com Michelle Boom, Contract Administrator at LeDuc & Dexter Plumbing, Inc., may be new to the NCBE Board of Directors as of July 1st, but she is certainly no stranger to our organization or to construction. She can be seen at virtually every special event NCBE holds during the year and is very active in the Redwood Empire Chapter of CSI. Her firm is also one of NCBE’s Premier Gold members. Born and raised in the Sacramento area, Michelle moved to Sonoma County in 1996. After high school in Citrus Heights, she attended American River Junior College and later Santa Rosa JC. Michelle has 25 years in the construction field, in areas including garage doors, modular building, green building, general construction, framing, and now plumbing. “I’ve been with L&D for almost 10 years and I love the people and their loyalty,” she says. “We have employees who have been with the company almost since the beginning. We work well together and feel we can be open and honest with President/Owner Arty Dexter about anything.” She is the mother of two grown daughters, Alyca (28) and Kayla (23). “They are my reason for waking up every day,” says Michelle. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys reading, bicycling, walking/running, and volunteering for RECSI and the Child Parent Institute. Welcome to the NCBE Board of Directors, Michelle. We’re glad to have you on the team. & Letters / Emails we like to get: Page 5 Building Official Profile Steve Buffenbarger Building Official, Planning and Building Department City of Healdsburg Steve Buffenbarger has been the Building Official for the City of Healdsburg for more than a year. The city’s Community Development Department is bustling with commercial and residential development and one of the biggest challenges is the lack of an automated permit system, which should be well underway by the end of the year. Steve’s public service career began with the City of Sausalito as an Assistant Planner building department liaison. Evening courses at College of San Mateo earned him an A.S. degree in Building Inspection, while concurrently obtaining building inspection certifications from the International Code Council (ICC). After 12 years in Sausalito as a Building Inspector and eventually Building Official, he spent 10 years with the City of San Rafael as Deputy Building Official. Steve attended Diablo Valley College and earned an A.A. degree while playing intercollegiate soccer (he was awarded team MVP and All Golden Gate Conference Player). At Cal State Hayward, he earned a B.A. degree in Environmental Studies. He then spent weekends and evenings at the University of San Francisco to earn a Master’s degree in Public Administration. He holds numerous building inspector certifications. Steve enjoys hiking, biking, hunting, and lives in Santa Rosa with his fiancée. Most of his free time is spent working on a friend’s ranch in Pescadero where he gardens and helps with fixing-up the place. Healdsburg City Hall is lucky to have him on board. The new NCBE / CalBX Statewide Plan Room is up and running! From one of our members: “I just want to say that I have found your organization to be extremely supportive of its members and the industry. There are not many associations that provide all the resources that NCBE does with seminars and workshops, member benefit programs, meeting space, promotional opportunities, informational newsletters, as well as legislative and regulatory advocacy. I am proud to be a member of NCBE.” Dennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group About our Annual Dinner Meeting: “I want to share with you that I personally find NCBE’s Annual Dinner Meeting & Construction Hall of Fame Ceremonies very inspirational. It was interesting to be reminded about the challenges all of us had in starting a business and to hear new NCBE President Eric Ziedrich discuss the tactics he wants to employ in his third turn on the Board of Directors to “give back” to the industry. We are very proud to be associated with NCBE, the staff, the great local construction industry leaders, and other distinguished members of the Exchange.” Mike Craford, Craford Benefit Consultants About the Construction Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies: “I would like to thank NCBE for recognizing my father (Al Nelson of Condiotti Enterprises, Inc.) for his career in, and contributions to, the costruction industry at your Annual Dinner Meeting last month. He was a very talented man and he positively affected many individuals. There were a number of people who came up to me after the dinner and told me their success in business could be attributed to my father’s influence. It is nice to be a member of an outstanding organization like NCBE.” Allen Nelson, A. E. Nelson Construction Here are some of the features: · No duplicate plans · Near statewide access with no crossover fees · A mobile-friendly system · More private plans If you would like to find out more contact Matt at 542-9502 or planroom@ncbeonline.com. “The new CBX Planroom opens up many possibilities for contractors in the North Coast Region to find work in our niche markets across the state. The changes will undoubtedly take some time to get used to, but the filter, search, and daily update options represent a huge improvement to project visibility early in projects’ bid-cycles for small contractors like Oak Grove Construction. Also, being able to list yourself as a subcontractor in a centralized location will be a big time saver on bid days. Further, the project document server is more user friendly and accessible to first time users so it requires less training for a new employee to understand what to do when the estimator says “get me the plans.” Overall I’m very happy with the recent switch and excited by the growth possibilities the new CBX Planroom offers Oak Grove and the rest of our industry.” Mark Neumann Estimator/Project Manager Oak Grove Construction Page 6 This Month July 2016 F.Y.I. Okay, Measure AA passed – are PLAs now back on the table? Remember Measure AA on the June ballot? It was a rare 9-County parcel tax measure of $12 that would raise $500 million over 20 years for San Francisco Bay Restoration projects. It passed with 69% of the vote (but it failed in Sonoma County), so the Authority overseeing the spending of the money will be meeting on Friday, July 29th in Oakland to start its work. On the agenda will be consideration of a Project Labor Agreement policy on projects over the next 20 years. NCBE agreed in May not to oppose Measure AA if PLAs weren’t implemented on projects. They delayed the decision so that it wouldn’t become a campaign issue that could lead to the Measure’s defeat. We lived up to our end of the bargain and we’ll be there on July 29th to see if they do as well. Once more: Do your salaried employees pass the Exemption Test? We know, you’re probably sick of this, but it’s important. In May, President Obama announced the Department of Labor’s final rule updating overtime regulations, which will extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers in the first year of implementation alone. Three tests must be met in order to claim a white collar exemption: • An employee must be paid on a salary basis not subject to reductions based on quality or quantity of work (‘salary basis test’), instead of an hourly basis. • The employee’s salary must meet a minimum level of $41,600 annually in California as of January 1, 2016. • The employee’s primary job duty must involve the kind of work associated with exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees (the ‘standard duties test’). Don’t find out the hard way that you’re not doing things right. 12 life-changing habits for a healthier you – from Kaiser An older gentleman we know once bemoaned that “if I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” With that in mind, here are 12 habits to help NCBE members lead a healthier life, courtesy of Kaiser Permanente: 1) Rethink your drink. Juices, sodas, and sports drinks add empty calories. Swap them for water, nonfat milk or unsweetened ice tea. 2) Break a sweat. Being active helps you stay fit. Try for 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week. Sonoma County Launches New Permit System The Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department (PRMD) has launched a new permitting system enabling customers to participate more effectively in the County’s permitting process. Known as Permit Sonoma, the new system delivers more transparent services to support sustainable development and environmental protection in unincorporated Sonoma County. “The Board of Supervisors has made a significant and important investment in our agency’s core mission,” declared Tennis Wick, PRMD Director. “This platform will enhance our department’s ability to serve permit applicants and the broader community in a more transparent and efficient way,” he said. Built using Accela, Inc.’s Acella Automation software, Permit Sonoma’s need was first identified by an Economic Development Board committee composed of a broad spectrum of the business community. Business at PRMD has increased 15 percent annually since 2013. The agency is projected to serve 30,000 customers and issue approximately 13,000 permits in calendar year 2016. Additional information about PRMD’s permitting process is available on the PRMD website at www.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Permit-and-ResourceManagement. 3) See your doc. He or she can tell you which preventive care is best for you. 4) Kick the habit. Tobacco use is still the single largest preventable cause of disease and death. Stop it! 5) Buddy up. Find a workout partner to help you stay motivated, challenge you, and pace you. It’s more fun, so you’ll probably do it more often. 6) Seize the moment. Is there any activity you’ve always wanted to try? No more excuses – pick a day and make it happen. 7) Explore nature. No matter what season it is, there’s always something beautiful to discover outdoors. 8) Eat well. Fill up on fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, and healthy proteins. 9) Beat stress. Over time, stress can cause all kinds of health problems. Don’t let it get to you. 10) Start a diary. Writing down what you eat can prevent overeating. A Kaiser study showed that keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight loss. 11) Indulge in sleep. Lack of sleep can take its toll on your mind, body, and health. Try for 7-8 hours a night. 12) Give back. Volunteering keeps you active and provides a sense of accomplishment, which is healthy. Now put down your copy of “This Month”, get up out of your chair, and go do something. On the Lighter Side A few thoughts to ponder and forget on a hot summer July day: “A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.” “Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t.” “Nothing is foolproof to a really talented fool.” “He who laughs last usually thinks slowest.” “A day without sunshine is like – well, night.” “Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.” The 50-50-90- rule : Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong.” July 2016 This Month Page 7 Construction CLASSIFIED Ads HELP WANTED PAVING & SEALCOAT LABORER No experience necessary but preferred. Clean CA drivers license; desire to work outdoors; ability to work weekends/ overtime; attention to a safe working environment; and great Team attitude required. Call (707) 528-3377 or email Shaunda@ stripensealinc.com for info and an application. JOURNEYMAN WELDER/ FABRICATOR FOR LEAD POSITION 10 Yrs. Trade Exp., 5 Yrs. Construction, Fabrication & Installation, 3 Yrs. Foreman Running Field and Shop Crews. Read Prints. Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick, Rigging, Forklifts, Aerial Equipment. Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminum Welding using the above processes. CA Driver’s License and Insurable. Competitive Compensation. Send resume to: Scott@ weldingshophbg.com or call (707) 433-5108. BUILDING OFFICIAL, CITY OF CALISTOGA $91,007 – $110,622 DOE/ DOQ. This position oversees a variety of exciting construction projects in a forward-thinking and strategic organization. For full job description, minimum qualifications and more please visit: www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/ Home/Components/JobPosts/ Job/14/735 FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER FT, all aspects of G/L, A/R, A/P. Processing all accounts. 3 yrs. exp. QuickBooks Pro. Email your resume and salary expectations to: deannasiri@ sirigradingandpaving.com. Do not contact office directly. PROBATION INDUSTRIES FIELD SUPERVISOR $31.73 - $38.58/hr. & benefits, County of Sonoma. For more detailed information and instructions on how to apply, go to: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. EOE HOUSING REHABILITATION SPECIALIST $30.16 - $36.66/hr. & benefits, County of Sonoma. For more detailed information and instructions on how to apply, go to: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. EOE ENGINEERING TECH II $25.21 - $30.64/hr. & benefits, County of Sonoma. EOE. For more detailed information and instructions on how to apply, go to: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN / CARPENTER Looking for journeyman level with experience in: structural concrete, flat work, rough carpentry, grading, site utilities. Must be able to read plans, specs and lead crew. Some travel required. Clean DMV and detail oriented. Prevailing wage work; Pay BOE. Send Resume to Matt@m3-co.com CONSTRUCTION CREW LEADER – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorp National. Do you have strong team building skills and are comfortable leading a group? Tasks include site prep, framing, drywall, flooring, finish carpentry and more. Full-time volunteer position with a small living allowance. You must be 18 or older and possess a driver’s license and personal vehicle. You will gain new skills and expertise, and develop new relationships. Please send resume and cover letter to c.casul@habitatsoco.org. To learn more visit: www.habitat. org/job/hfh-sonoma-countynational-construction-crewleadership WELL PUMP MECHANIC Troubleshoot & diagnose water well systems, electrical components. Perform basic plumbing/ electrical/carpentry. Follow safety requirements & procedures – a must. Requires heavy physical labor including having sufficient strength to lift/carry/move up to 80 #. Valid CA Drivers license. Contact Brian Bradford (707) 433.3419 Ext.6, brian@ groundwaterpumpandwell.com PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT (661) 257-1805, Fax resume to (661) 257-1806 Ext. 22 SUPERINTENDENT 2 yrs. exp overseeing commercial construction projects for GC or as a Sub. Self-motivated, detail oriented, read plans & specs, manage crew, clean DMV. Exp. with plumbing, formwork, flat work, steel tying, operator (excavator/ skid steer). Wage BOE/Scale. Call (707) 837-7900. Fax Resume to (707) 837-7997 or Email mathais@ waterworksindustries.com. JOURNEYMEN CARPENTERS AND LABORERS Hotel renovation project. Housing available for those needing away from home accommodations-ask for details. Workdays are Mon–Fri. Heritage House Resort–5200 N. Hwy.1, Little River. Valerie Nelson Vnelson@heritagehouseresort. com or call (707) 202-9000 QSP OR QSD OF ANY LEVEL To implement SWPPP, inspect BMP’s, investigate, sample & monitor stormwater discharges in order to maintain client compliance. This inspection position will evaluate & resolve client stormwater federal/state/ local regulatory compliance needs through site auditing activities (Inspection/sampling/other field related activities/reporting/ establishment & maintenance of inspection routes). Please submit resume & letter of interest to jason@aspnow.net. HARDWOOD FLOORS ESTIMATOR Busy hardwood flooring company in Sonoma County looking for flooring estimator. Oversee projects, knowledge of materials and installation. Clean DMV. Full Benefits. Send resume to: ternaryassocinc@aol.com BUILDING INSPECTOR II – EXTRA HELP (TEMPORARY) $30.89 - $37.54/hr, County of Sonoma, Apply NOW! For more detailed information and instructions on how to apply, go to: www.yourpath2sonomacounty. org. EOE PROJECT ACCOUNTANT The Synergy Group is looking for a Project Accountant to join our team. The position requires an individual with a can-do attitude. For more information contact Moe at (707) 360-6160. CARPENTER Journeyman exp. inc formwork, flat work, steel tying, operate excavator/skid steer. Selfmotivated, detail oriented, read plans & specs, manage crew, clean DMV. Wage BOE/ Scale. Call (707) 837-7900. Fax Resume to (707)8377997 or Email to mathais@ waterworksindustries.com. STUDENT SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Looking to hire and train someone with great energy, a good foundation in construction skills and a proven work ethic? Check out these recent superstar high school graduates that want to start their career in construction. These students come highly recommended by their high school construction teachers. Name: Edgar Sanchez Vitals: 18 years old, Montgomery High School graduate looking for full-time employment in the building trades. He is most skilled in carpentry and drafting. He is interested in a career in carpentry, plumbing or as an electrician. He has reliable transportation. Relevant Courses: Green Construction at Montgomery High. Edgar’s Quote: “I have a strong work ethic. As a student I worked hard on assignments. Staying motivated was the key. Teamwork and leadership is important to me.” Teacher Referral: Kai Klassen, Construction Teacher at Montgomery High. Describing Edgar, she says, “Edgar is a solid young man – easy going, quiet, smart and strong (he was on the wrestling team at Montgomery). I highly and without reservation recommend him for any entrylevel position that he has the opportunity to apply for.” Teacher Contact Info: (415) 385-7163. FOR LEASE WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR SUBLEASE Located in Cotati (Rohnert Pk / Cotati), Helman Ln. & Blodgett St, 374 Blodgett St, Ste. 4, Cotati. Rentable Space: Approx. 6,188 sq.ft., Lease Rate: $0.85 psf, 1 floor, Zoning: CI--Commercial Industrial. CLICK HERE for full description. Contact Russ Mayer (707) 664-1400, Keegan & Coppin Co., 1201 N. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. FOR SALE HOT WEATHER COOLING COLLARS Long lasting/reusable. Great for hands-free working. Mixed Camo. $42 per dozen. Misting also available. Jim (707) 529-0228 2014 CATERPILLAR 308E2 EXCAVATOR CR SB 231 Hours, 91” blade, rubber pads, hydraulic auxiliary quickchange coupler, long stick w/2nd auxiliary package, heat/AC, radio, control pattern changer. Asking $96,000. Call (707) 974-6866 or email ashlinpacific@aol.com Page 8 This Month July 2016 7 Questions we asked new NCBE President Eric Ziedrich FROM PAGE 1 the products, and the standards of performance are amazing. The workforce has also seen dramatic changes – primarily the graying of the workforce. Baby-boomers still provide the largest pool of construction workers, but they are retiring at an accelerating rate. Their voids are not being filled by the younger generations at an acceptable rate, so we are experiencing a worsening labor shortage that will certainly impact the industry for years to come. Lastly, the amount of regulatory governance, oversight (and interference) has created a significant impact on the construction industry, resulting in everhigher costs and delays to complete projects. You’re A Healdsburg City Council Member And Are Passionate About Business People Getting Involved In Politics And Government. Why? Because we need their input! Many decisions are made at the local level based upon the pressures and input delivered from those citizens who are willing and motivated to get involved in the democratic process. In many cases, the loudest and most visible don’t necessarily represent the interests and the will of the majority or the business community. In far too many cases, business people are so focused on their own companies and economic challenges that they forget or neglect the need to participate in the democratic process. Hence, far too often, public decisions are made with insufficient consideration of economic impacts, creating unintended, unpleasant, and unnecessary consequences. Elected officials can greatly benefit from the input and involvement of the business community and the business community unfortunately gets exactly what it deserves if it isn’t paying attention and taking part in the process. What Will You Be Focusing On At The Builders Exchange As President This Year? Membership! Membership! Membership! Current members of the NCBE represent approximately 10% of all licensed contractors and sub-contractors in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa counties. That means that 90% of that group isn’t taking advantage of the educational training, the political representation, the regulatory intervention, or the wide variety of NCBE business services like our insurance programs. affiliated with one of the larger exchanges in the entire country. Those who aren’t members really have no clue what they are missing. They have no idea how the NCBE can assist them in running and growing their companies. Hopefully, this will be the year to spread the gospel of the NCBE. A larger and more vibrant Exchange benefits not only our membership, but everyone in the construction industry and our entire communities. Are There Any ‘Words Of Wisdom’ That You Live By? Ben Franklin said “Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until they are 75.” I try to pack as much into my remaining days as will fit, so when I do die, I will have lived far beyond those years, touching and hopefully benefiting as many others as is possible along the way. Umm, You Do Realize That You Won’t Get Paid For All The Time You’ll Spend On NCBE Stuff This Year, Don’t You? What???? Yes, I realize that. But on a serious note, we all know that we reap much more than we sow when we give back to organizations like NCBE. Those of us who are members of the NCBE should recognize and appreciate all of the benefits of being NCBE would like to thank its Premier Members: Platinum Members & Vendors BoDean Company, Inc. Capital Lumber Craford Benefit Consultants Ghilotti Construction Company Mead Clark Lumber Company RCX, Inc. Gold Members Allied Administrators ❖ Exchange Bank ❖ George Petersen Insurance Agency Healdsburg Lumber Company ❖ Leff Construction ❖ LeDuc & Dexter, Inc. ❖ Midstate Construction Company PCD ❖ Pisenti & Brinker ❖ Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran ❖ Western Water Constructors Silver Members Behler Construction Company ❖ Knights’ Electric ❖ Mike Reason Painting ❖ Simpson Sheet Metal, Inc. ❖ Smith Dollar PC