Winter 2006 - California Framing Contractors Association

California Framing
Contractors
Association
2006 Board
Members
Bill Dickinson
President
County Line Framing
Craig Backstrom
Secretary
Surco Development
Joseph L. Bunker
Treasurer
B&B Framing, Inc.
Mark Benedetti
Board Member
Tandem West Group
Wayne Carey
Board Member
C.W. Construction
James Elliott
Board Member
Trico Framer, Inc.
Frank Mercier
Board Member
Lucas & Mercier Co.
Bill Montalvo
Board Member
Mon-May Enterprises, Inc.
Jim Post/
Dale DeCarlo
Board Members
Preferred Framing, Inc.
Thomas Rhodes
Board Member
T.W.R. Framing
John Romero
Board Member
JR Framing, Inc.
Jeff Lehr/
John Volkman
Board Members
KBI
John Williams
Board Member
Rancho Framing, Inc.
Committed to improving our industry through safety,
training, education, and being proactive politically.
To protect and improve our future for the next generation.
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Inside this
issue:
President’s
Message
Pg.1
Associate
Pg.2
Spotlight – Home
Lumber Company
Wet Wood
Pg.3
And Mold: The “Perfect
Storm” For The Lumber
Industry?
Associate
Pg.4
Spotlight –
MFM Building Products
& PRO-Installer
Associate
Pg.7
Spotlight – ORCO
Construction Supply
Associate
Pg.8
Spotlight – Trus Joist
Associate
Pg.10
Spotlight –
Universal Truss, Inc.
CALPASC
Update
Pg.11
CFCA
Pg.13
Updates From Jodi
Blom And Kevin Bland
TQM: Building Pg.17
A Lasting Relationship
With Construction
Projects Constituents
Framing
Pg.21
Contractors To Benefit
from CALPASC Dues
Restructure
Board Meeting
The CFCA Board
meets on the third
Tuesday of every
month.
The articles in this newsletter are intended to be
used for informational purposes only and not
intended to be legal advice. CFCA recommends
that the reader seek advice of individual legal counsel or expert consultation regarding any newsletter
article's applicability to one's organization.
Volume 3, No. 3 - Winter 2006
President’s Message:
of Government Affairs, David
Louden, who has extensive experience at the State Capitol. Join me in
welcoming his expertise to the
team.
Welcome to our new year. Although
we are a relatively young organization, we have made great strides in
Sacramento and around the State,
keeping apprised of what the legislature and the other State agencies
have on their agenda that may
greatly impact our industry. Kevin
Bland continues to represent the
CFCA admirably, attending all of
the Cal OSHA Standards Board
meetings on our behalf and all of
the Advisory Committee meetings
that develop the language in the
regulations that we must comply.
These include the Heat Illness
Prevention Standard that will likely
be adopted this spring, and other
standards that will be developed
this year for pneumatic nail guns,
noise/hearing conservation, scaffold planks, rolling scaffolds, to
name a few. By attending all of
these meetings, we are able to stay
apprised of what the State agencies
are proposing. We are all dedicated
to the safety of our employees and
we are happy we now have representation to develop safety standards that make sense while keeping our employees safe.
CALPASC has grown in size
tremendously over the past two
years, just shy of 500 member companies, and it is estimated that
CALPASC members employee
over 80,000 people. These are
impressive numbers and with it, get
the attention of our legislators. It is
important that all of the CFCA
members re-join CALPASC. Tim
Davey, 2006 OCIE Chapter
President, made an informative
presentation at the January general
membership meeting, outlining the
new dues structure for CALPASC
OCIE that includes membership at
the State level as well as in the
OCIE Chapter. Membership at
CALPASC and CFCA, in my opinion, is a necessary cost of conducting business today. I can not stress
enough that the opposition is well
organized and well financed. We
need a united voice to protect our
interests and our industry.
Having a strong alliance with CALPASC allows us to have a united
voice with our fellow trade contractors throughout California. CALPASC has recently hired a Director
Please see the articles contained in
this newsletter that outline the services and training seminars that
CALPASC will be providing its
members for 2006.
Check out our website:
www.californiaframingcontractors.org
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Associate Member Spotlight – Home Lumber Company
In 1947, Home Lumber Company
began as a small hardware store and
lumberyard out of an 800-square-foot
building on less than an acre of land.
Ellis Johnson and two partners started what has grown into a third generation family-owned business with
three locations and over 125 employees. Since its inception, Home
Lumber Company has prided itself
on delivering the highest quality and
best value to its customers. It is this
philosophy that has facilitated
growth as an industry leader throughout Southern California, Eastern
Sierra, and Northwestern Nevada.
Home Lumber’s corporate headquarters is located on 25 acres of
rail-served property in San
Bernardino, California. From this
central location, a wide range of
framing lumber, panel products,
engineered wood products, and
building materials are shipped out
throughout Southern California.
Even with over 80 employees,
Home Lumber boasts a close-knit
family atmosphere of knowledgeable staffers who are dedicated to
quality service and complete customer satisfaction – Home Lumber’s
ultimate goal. In fact, many of the
employees have been with the company for more than twenty years,
and
some
thirty
years.
“Understanding the value of our
staff is of vital importance. Their
contributions and efforts are tremendously crucial to our success,” states
Milton Johnson, President of Home
Lumber Company.
Five years ago, Home Lumber
acquired yards in Bishop, California
and Yerington, Nevada. Both of
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these yards service not only the professional contractor but also the doit-yourselfer. They handle “beginning to end” product lines, including doors, windows, roofing, etc.
Knowledgeable sales personnel also
add to the achievements found in
Bishop and Yerington.
Home Lumber Company is proud of
the relationships that have been
built over its 57 years in business.
From customers, vendors, and
employees, all have aided in the formula that has made Home Lumber
Company what it is today.
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Wet Wood and Mold: The “Perfect Storm” for the Lumber Industry?1
The torrential rains, howling winds, and
other extreme weather that plagued the
northeastern United States in the early
1990s, commonly referred to as the
“perfect storm,” resurfaced in Southern
California in the form of a legal “perfect
storm.” As a result of this “perfect
storm,” the building industry is forced to
pick up the pieces and rebuild following
the recent settlement of a mold lawsuit
filed in Orange County, California. Most
notably, the Gorman family is basking in
the sunshine of a $22.6 million settlement reached in their favor over allegations of mold which was claimed to have
damaged their house and injured their
infant son.
What began as a run-of-the-mill construction defect case ended up being the
largest single-family settlement in the
United States as a result of mold exposure.2 The settlement figure of $22.6
million is definitely a number that
shocks the system, yet that is the amount
the Gorman family will be receiving
from the defendants in a lawsuit initially
filed in 2002.3
In order to completely understand how a
lawsuit involving a single-family home
could have settled for such an exorbitant
amount of money, an examination into
the background and facts that led to the
filing of the lawsuit and its ultimate settlement must be conducted.
The Gormans moved into their custombuilt Manhattan Beach, California home
in September 1999, with son Kellen
born three months later.4 In 2001, the
Gormans moved out of their home,
alleging various construction defects
and bodily injuries.5 Subsequently, a
lawsuit was filed by the Gorman family
for construction deficiencies and bodily
harm from mold exposure against 17
defendants involved in the construction
of the home, including the lumber supplier, Crenshaw Lumber Co., Inc.
(“Crenshaw Lumber”).6
Plaintiffs alleged that Crenshaw Lumber
improperly stored the wood that was
used to build the frame of the home.7
The Gormans claimed Crenshaw
Lumber did not follow the recommendations of the Western Wood Products
Association (WWPA) to prevent mold
from forming on lumber used in residential and commercial construction.8
These recommendations included: (1)
covering the lumber; (2) separating the
pieces of wood from each other; (3)
keeping the wood 12 to 18 inches off the
ground; and (4) keeping the wood away
from water.9 According to Plaintiffs,
because Crenshaw Lumber did not follow these recommendations, mold
allegedly formed on the wood.10 The
alleged mold then worsened as a result
of claimed plumbing, window and/or
roof leaks.11 An interesting aside is that
the WWPA has stressed these recommendations are not industry standards.12
Crenshaw Lumber eventually paid $13
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Associate Member Spotlight – MFM Building Products and PRO-Installer
Windows present special problems
for contractors. Window openings,
particularly in stucco construction,
create opportunities for water to leak
into the structure. Moisture infiltration can cause visible interior damage and encourage the growth of
toxic mold. Leaks around windows
(and doors) have been the source of
expensive call-backs and litigation
in recent years.
MFM Building Products and PROInstaller are changing the way
California contractors install windows. The FutureFlash System puts
new technology to work in the old battle against the elements. FutureFlash
provides a secure seal around doors
and windows using a one-two combination of tough, flexible FutureFlash
Membrane and high-performance
FutureFlash Sealant. This innovative
system protects against leaks and inte-
rior damage, yet the unique “weep”
characteristic of the system allows the
structure to breathe. This permits
moisture to drain away from the wall
cavity, discouraging the formation of
toxic mold.
FutureFlash is designed especially for
stucco construction where substantial
through-wall movement of moisture
can be expected. Since FutureFlash is
mechanically attached (stapled or
nailed) and not self-stick, it installs
faster for improved productivity and it
promotes the drainage of water away
from the wall cavity instead of trapping it within the structure. Finally,
high-performance FutureFlash Sealant
provides superior waterproofing and
attachment yet will not attack the rubberized asphalt waterproofing compound like other caulks.
Better performance and faster pro-
duction explain why contractors,
builders, and developers all over the
State of California have turned to the
FutureFlash System. This unique and
patented system provides a 10-year
limited warranty from MFM Building
Products Corporation and PROInstaller by Schnee-Morehead, Inc.
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1-800-882-7663
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The FutureFlash System Helps
Prevent Unwelcome Guests
Pictured: Stachybotrys chartarum (toxic mold)
Wind, rain, and ice aren’t the only unwelcome guests trying to enter your home! Intruders such as
toxic mold* and mildew have been linked to serious health problems, not to mention expensive
remediation. That’s why it makes sense to invest in the FutureFlash™ Window Sealing System before
the siding material goes on. Patented FutureFlash™ Waterproof Membrane and FutureFlash™ Sealant
create a state-of-the-art barrier designed for use with all siding materials, but especially traditional
stucco, where significant through-wall moisture movement can occur. Installed as directed, the
FutureFlash System protects against leaks and interior damage, yet the unique “weep”
characteristic of the system lets the structure breathe. Moisture drains away – wall
cavities stay drier – and that helps discourage “unwelcome guests” from moving in!
With FutureFlash, what belongs outside stays outside!
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P.O. Box 340
Coshocton, OH 43812
800-882-7663
by Schnee-Morehead, Inc.
111 N. Nursery Road
Irving, TX 75060
800-878-7876
*To obtain the most up-to-date information for preventing mold, mildew and bacteria growth, consult your state and Federal environmental and health departments for recommended guidelines.
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Associate Member Spotlight – ORCO Construction Supply
Dogged Determination to Serve
ORCO Construction Supply is a
large West Coast chain, specializing in service to the residential
contractor. Currently operating 20
locations with plans for expansion in 2006, ORCO delivers
everything required for framing
and concrete flatwork throughout
California, Arizona, and Nevada.
In addition, ORCO operates a
rebar fabrication facility in
Southern California. This year,
the facility moved to a larger
location in Bloomington, significantly expanding production and
inventory capacity.
ORCO was founded in 1957 by
Otto Rose, an entrepreneur with a
passion for customer service and
a commitment to business integrity. Now, nearly 50 years later, the
company has become the #1 supplier of framing materials in
California and Otto’s way of
doing business has evolved into
ORCO’s four company values –
Customer First, People Count,
Integrity All-Ways, and Play To
Win. The employees of ORCO
attribute their track record of continuous growth and success to the
long-term relationships they’ve
built with their customers.
Last April, ORCO launched a
new company image – the ORCO
Bulldog. The bulldog was selected because it is a breed known for
its determination and tenacity in
the face of challenge. For ORCO
employees, the image brought to
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life the tenacious spirit of customer service that is at the core of
the company’s business philosophy. The bulldog image was
paired with the slogan “Bring It
On” to reinforce the message to
customers that their business and
their needs are the top priority at
ORCO.
As part of that business philosophy, ORCO is committed to being
more to its customers than simply
a source for tools and supplies.
They work to provide the expertise and support that can help their
customers become more competitive. Customers have come to rely
on ORCO’s well-trained, knowledgeable field sales force for prodContinued on Page 19
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Associate Member Spotlight – Trus Joist
A Short History
In 1960, two men named Art Troutner
and Harold Thomas founded Trussdeck
Corporation. They started their business
in an old barn in Boise, Idaho, building
an open metal web truss for use in light
commercial construction. Art was
responsible for production, while
Harold headed up the sales efforts
throughout the North West. A couple of
years later, they changed the business
name to Trus Joist.
In 1966, they produced a wooden I
joist and called it a TJI. The original I
joist (TJI) was built using solid lumber on the flange. In 1970, Art developed the first engineered lumber
product, Microllam LVL, and used it
for beams and flange material for the
TJI joists. This innovation was introduced into the building market during
the time that plywood was used in the
web instead of OSB because it was
considered to be an inferior product.
Somewhere in the late 1980’s, thanks to
all of you framers and lumber companies in the CFCA that supported us, the
use of TJI’s in production framing began
to grow. Thank you for your continued
business and support. Remember, that’s
back when it was bolted Microllam
beams and TJI rim joists.
In 1991, Trus Joist MacMillan was
formed when Trus Joist joined its business
of Open Web trusses, Microllam, and
TJI’s with Parallam and Timberstrand
from MacMillan Bloedel. This gave us
industry leading technologies and varied
product offerings. These products have
been hugely successful, and the family of
Timberstrand products continues to be the
focus for opportunities moving forward.
Trus Joist was acquired by
Weyerhaeuser Company in 2000, giving
it a new face in the marketplace. The
combined resources created greater raw
material reserves and an industry leading
distribution operation. Trus Joist contin-
ued to operate independently, but now
in late 2005, a complete restructuring is
underway combining five Weyerhaeuser
businesses into one. A new invigorated
Weyerhaeuser Company will emerge,
having
Structurwood,
Lumber,
Distribution, Plywood, and Trus Joist all
become “Residential Wood Products”
effective January 2006.
Over the course of 20 years with your
continued support, we have changed
the way houses are built, and we are
very excited about the innovations
and new opportunities we will bring
to the industry over the next 20 years.
We are proud to be a part of this
industry, and we intend to continue
lending our support to this organization and our valued customers.
Thank you,
Mark Davis
Weyerhaeuser
(909) 877-6100
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Associate Member Spotlight – Universal Truss, Inc.
Universal Truss Incorporated is considered one of the largest single manufacturing truss plants in the nation.
This firm is a part of the Universal
Forest Products family of companies,
which is the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wood products
for Residential, Commercial, and
Multi-Family Site–Built Construction.
Universal Truss has been in operation
for more than 45 years and has earned
a tremendous experience in the SiteBuilt Industry. We are a single-source
supplier to our valued customers due
to our breadth of value-added commodity lumber products. We have precise and responsive just-in-time delivery systems, an in-house engineering
design department and excellent customer service. This gives us a market
advantage over our competitors.
Our trusses are designed and engineered
in-house using the client’s specifications
and job requirements. We have dealt
with major home builders in Southern
California directly or indirectly through
contractors. Engineered roof trusses
from Universal Truss significantly
reduce the variables of building. Lumber
is precision cut-to-size, joined with codeapproved steel connector plates, labeled,
and delivered to the job site.
Another product that we are known for
is the plated floor trusses. Whatever
your floor systems require, Universal
Truss can provide cost-effective, highquality plated floor trusses. These open
web trusses are custom made to fit exact
specifications, without any on-the-jobcutting, thereby saving time and money
for builders. Our plated floor trusses
allow builders to easily run mechanicals
through an open web configuration.
Our Open Joist 2000 is a revolution-
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ary open web, all wood floor truss,
designed and engineered with superior strength and load carrying capabilities. It also provides wider nailing
surfaces on the top and bottom
flanges, as well as trimmable ends to
fit exact framing dimensions. The
structural open web design accommodates installation needs of plumbing,
electrical, and HVAC systems. Open
Joist 2000 is competitively priced
with other engineered wood products.
Being a part of the Universal Forest
Products family gives us the assurance
of stability and strength in the industry.
It has over 93 facilities in more than 82
locations throughout the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. With this in
mind, we are prepared to serve our
clients with utmost quality of service,
meeting their individual needs and
offering the most efficient and costeffective alternative of doing business.
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CALPASC Update
The CALPASC OCIE chapter
had an extremely successful year
in 2005! We hosted a number of
valuable educational seminars/
workshops, including contract
language, wrap insurance, workers’ compensation, time management, construction defect claims,
buying/managing
insurance,
employment law, and SB 800.
Cal-OSHA ten-hour training
classes were offered, and we also
hosted a number of trade and staff
council meetings that members
took advantage of. Staff councils
offer an opportunity for staff
members to network and learn
from other staff members of fellow member companies. We currently have staff councils for
Human
Resources,
Safety,
Customer Service, Finances, and
Contracts.
As we look toward a new year,
2006 is shaping up to be the best
year yet! This year we will be
welcoming many new leaders to
the organization, including a new
chapter President, Thomas Steele
of Hardwood Creations. We have
already scheduled a number of
programs throughout the year,
including more educational workshops/seminars, our annual golf
tournament, an associate/affiliate
event, more legislative visits, and
additional staff/trade councils.
As an OCIE member, you should
have received a member packet as
a guide of what to expect and plan
for in the coming year. We
encourage you and your company
to get involved with the chapter,
and we are always looking for
passionate individuals to contribute to our committees and
events.
For more information about getting involved with CALPASC
OCIE, please contact Beth
Curran, Executive Director, at
(866) 320-7272 or
bcurran@calpasc.org.
Burbank Branch
2901 Thornton Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
Ph: 818-842-3667
Fax: 818-842-3668
Signal Hill Branch
2855 Walnut Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Ph: 562-427-7250
Fax: 562-427-8366
Corona Branch
650 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
Ph: 951-272-3146
Fax: 951-272-9237
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CFCA Updates from Jodi Blom and Kevin Bland
Consumer Housing Alliance
(CHA) update
The CHA Board of Directors and Officers
have been devoting many hours of their
time on the effort to educate homebuyers
and homeowners on the realities and
impact of construction defect litigation
(CDL). Too many trial attorneys continue
to get rich while homeowners, builders,
and of course all trade contractors defend
against frivolous lawsuits. Legitimate
problems in construction do occur, but we
hope to be the first to assist the homeowners in fixing any problems they may have
in their home.
The CHA has recently received an opinion letter from the Hines, Smith Law Firm
outlining any potential exposure to lawsuits as a result of content of the website
and the database containing the addresses
of homes that have entered into a CDL
claim. The website and database have thus
been modified based on the recommendations from Marc Hines.
In addition to the website and database,
the CHA has run ads in the local real
estate sections of the newspaper driving
people to look at the material contained in
the website. We are also discussing other
lines-of-business that potentially the CHA
could provide to homebuyers and homeowners in the future. These ideas include
a third-party inspection service, liaison
between the homeowner and the
builder/trades, educational materials sent
to homeowners, radio talk shows, and
many other ideas that educate the general
public about CDLs.
Sandra Bauer and Jodi Blom gave a presentation on the CHA to the CBIA Risk
Management Committee in La Quinta on
February 16, 2006, which was very well
received. We were only to have ten minutes introducing the services of the CHA
but the Committee had many questions
and had encouraging comments for us.
We have had similar interest in the CHA
voiced by builders and manufacturers we
have spoken to over the past few months.
We will continue our outreach efforts with
other groups, such as insurance compa-
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nies, mortgage companies, realtors, and
other stakeholders.
If you would like to be involved in the
CHA, please contact Jodi Blom at (916)
485-3367. We need more assistance and
welcome additional Board Members or
committee members. Thank you to
Wayne Carey, Tom Rhodes, Joe Bunker,
and Bill Dickinson, who have been participating in our meetings. Currently, our
Board and Officers are: Sandra Bauer,
President;
Jodi
Blom,
Secretary/Treasurer; and our Board of
Directors are: Wayne Carey, Tom Rhodes,
Kevin Bland, Dave Keefe, Tom Price,
Ken Cloyd, Tom Price, and Gary Cannon.
Thank you to Bruce Wick and Beth
Curran from CALPASC for their participation. It has been a pleasure working
with the CHA and we will keep you
apprised of new developments.
Cal OSHA Update
This coming year there will be a number
of advisory committees that will be conContinued on Page 14
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CFCA Updates (continued)
vening to develop new or revised standards in the areas of Heat Illness
Prevention, Noise/Hearing Conservation,
and Pneumatically Driven Nailers and
Staplers which could impact our industry
the most, out of the list that appears in the
Cal OSHA 2006 Rulemaking Calendar.
We will keep you apprised of when these
meetings will be held and encourage your
participation.
The Senate is writing its own version of
the Immigration Reform bill in February.
The Immigration and Customs Agency
has an extra $1 billion this year to use as
their top priority for worksite enforcement, including contract workers.
Proposed Immigration Reform
AB1825 Compliance
The Sensenbrenner bill (H.R. 4437)
passed recently by the house states that in
addition to constructing a 700-mile fence
along part of the southern border and
making illegal entry a felony, it would
also require employers, prior to hiring
employees, to check the validity of their
Social Security number. This could also
extend to workers already employed. As
you all know, currently this contrasts with
today’s requirements.
Reminder that as of January 1, 2006, companies with 50 or more employees must
provide a minimum two-hour interactive
training for its managers and supervisors
in the area of sexual harassment. The
training must contain information on
other types of discrimination and prohibitive harassment, retaliation, and supervisor’s threat of personal liability in some
instances. When counting the number of
employees in your organization, not only
full-time regular employees are counted
but also leased employees, temporary
employees from an agency, regular inde-
This bill also increases the civil and criminal
penalties for knowingly hiring or employing
an illegal worker.
The
White
House
supports
Sensenbrenner’s bill. We will continue to
monitor the progress of these bills.
pendent contractors, even regularly
employed consultants.
Additionally, under the Fair Employment
and Housing Agency, a supervisor in
California is defined as ...”any individual
having the authority, in the interest of the
employer, to hire, transfer, suspend, lay
off, recall, promote, discharge, assign,
reward, or discipline other employees, or
the responsibility to direct them, or to
adjust their grievances, or effectively to
recommend that action, if, in connection
with the foregoing, the exercise of that
authority is not of a merely routine, or
clerical nature, but requires the use of
independent judgment.” Therefore, some
of your crew leaders or foremen could
possibly be considered a supervisor under
this definition. Supervisors and managers
must receive this training within six
months from their hire date or promotion.
Also, this training must be given to your
supervisors and managers every two
years.
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Wet Wood and Mold (continued)
million of the $22.5 million settlement.
So just how did a lumber supplier get
slammed for $13 million of the $22.5
million? To start, all of the subcontractor
defendants with the exception of
Crenshaw Lumber settled with the
Gorman family.13 This started a domino
effect that would eventually undermine
Crenshaw Lumber’s entire defense strategy. With Crenshaw Lumber left as the
last tree standing, Plaintiffs’ attention
could be focused completely on cutting
down Crenshaw Lumber.
The attention given by Plaintiffs’ counsel to Crenshaw Lumber centered on the
alleged link between mold and brain
damage to Plaintiffs’ child. Counsel
blamed the mold for Kellen’s form of
autism, which later was claimed to be
brain damage.14 The most serious allegation by the Gormans, according to
their complaint, was that Kellen suffered
brain damage as a result of mold originating from lumber used to construct the
home.15 Mold grew from the framing
members through walls and floors,
allegedly exposing the Gormans and
their infant son to toxic mold.16
However, a defense attorney for a sheet
metal company in the suit, contended
that the “science is clear that there is no
known cause for autism.”17
The defense of Crenshaw Lumber was
further compromised due to the Court’s
ruling on Crenshaw Lumber’s expert
designations. The trial judge, Los
Angeles Superior Court Judge Victoria
G. Chaney, ruled that Crenshaw Lumber
could not use 10 of its 17 experts
because of alleged missed procedural
deadlines.18 These experts included a
toxicologist, microbiologist, and life
planner (who gives an opinion on the
long term care expenses of injured people).19 Crenshaw Lumber’s co-owner,
Lawrence H. Olson, stated that
Plaintiff’s life care planner had been the
last testimony heard by the jury and that
the “most important of our expert witnesses [Crenshaw’s life care planner]
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was not allowed [to testify].”20
The strength of one’s position in a construction defect case and value of the
claimed damages is heavily dependent
upon the testimony of the experts
involved. With Crenshaw Lumber’s
most important experts excluded from
testifying, the strength of its defense was
severely compromised. Crenshaw
Lumber settled with the Gorman family
the day after its experts were excluded
by Judge Chaney.21 This was most likely a major factor leading to settlement of
the case. Although none of the defendants admitted liability as part of the settlement, Crenshaw Lumber did release a
statement that reads, in part, “We wish to
emphasize that had the judge not excluded important expert witnesses from testifying … we believe that the jury would
have completely vindicated the company.”22
So what does all this mean for the
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lumber industry? Could there be another
“perfect storm?” Generally bodily injury
claims are not alleged in a typical construction defect case. What made this
case different was the seriousness of the
bodily injury claims. The public at large
may very well make a connection
between a mold claim and the $22.6 million settlement amount, which may
result in a slew of construction defect
cases alleging bodily injury resulting
from mold exposure.
The $13 million settlement by Crenshaw
Lumber and the Gormans does not stand
for the principle that allegations of wet
wood and mold will lead to astronomical
settlement or judgment amounts. Rather,
this settlement explicitly shows what
can happen during a large multi-party
construction defect case if a judge rules
that important deadlines and filing
requirements purportedly were not met.
It should be noted that the court system
cannot rely on settlements as the bench-
mark in deciding the value of other construction defect cases. The facts and
merits of each individual case must be
examined and weighed before a judge or
jury makes its final decision. Only then
can a case be referenced, cited, or used
as influence in subsequently filed construction defect cases. The much more
likely scenario this settlement represents
is as a warning to defendants and their
attorneys of what not to do in defending
against a construction defect lawsuit.
Always plan for a filed lawsuit to be litigated to a final decision by a judge or
jury. Have a litigation strategy whereby
all deadlines and filing requirements are
timely met. Otherwise, you will risk
being caught in the rain without an
umbrella.
It is important to remember this is probably a worst case scenario for defendants involved in mold litigation.
Everything came together for the
Gormans in this case. A combination of
allegedly wet wood, mold, bodily injury
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allegations, alleged missed procedural
deadlines, and an unfavorable court ruling led to a truly “perfect storm.”
1 Les Robertson is a founding partner of Robertson _ Clark, LLP, an AV Rated
Southern California-based law firm whose areas of specialty are insurance coverage and insurance defense matters. Mr. Robertson has focused his practice in
the area of insurance law with particular emphasis on coverage issues arising
out of construction disputes and has participated in the settlement and litigation
of many large exposure claims. Keith Ciceron is an associate attorney with
Robertson _ Clark, LLP and is involved in all areas of the firm’s practice
including insurance coverage, civil defense and construction defect. Additional
information about the firm and the authors can be accessed at
http://www.robertsonclark.com.
2 Ben-Yehuda, Eron. “Family Wins Record Settlement of $22.6 Million for
Toxic Mold.” Los Angeles Daily Journal. November 4, 2005 (hereinafter
“L.A.D.J.”); “Settlement reached in mold suit,” (2005), available at
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051105/news_1n5mold.html (last accessed
December 12, 2005) (hereinafter “SignonSanDiego”).
3 L.A.D.J., supra.
4 SignonSanDiego, supra; LexisNexis Mealey’s Mold Litigation
Teleconference, 12/15/05 (hereinafter “Lexis”).
5 “Family wins record settlement over toxic mold,” (2005), available at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9926761/ (last accessed December 12, 2005)
(hereinafter “MSNBC”); Lexis, supra.
6 L.A.D.J., supra.
7 MSNBC, supra; SignonSanDiego, supra.
8 L.A.D.J., supra.
9 Id.
10 Id.
11 Id.
12 Id.
13 Id.
14 Id.
15 “Family Settles for $22 Million Over Moldy House,” (2005) available at
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/print?id=1291345 (last accessed December 12,
2005) (hereinafter “ABC”).
16 ABC, supra.
17 L.A.D.J., supra; MSNBC, supra.
18 Id.; MSNBC, supra; SignonSanDiego, supra.
19 L.A.D.J., supra.
20 Id.
21 Id.; ABC, supra; SignonSanDiego, supra.
22 L.A.D.J., supra; ABC, supra; SignonSanDiego, supra.
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TQM: Building a Lasting Relationship with Construction Project’s Constituents
We have all heard the buzz regarding
“customer satisfaction,” when the discussion of Total Quality Management is
mentioned. It seems that the abbreviation “TQM” is a classier phrase and
stands out on its own merit! Let’s be
honest with ourselves: Just knowing a
few fancy phrases and buzz words cannot solve our daily problems that we
face on a routine basis with our constituents: customers, employees, material suppliers, financial institutions, architects/structural engineer, and authorities
such as city inspectors.
The theory of “if the customer is happy,
your business will prosper,” has been
around for a long time. It has been
applied with a large measure of success
to many diverse organizations. This theory has come to be known as Total
Quality Management (TQM) and has
been credited with turning around some
national economies.1 This may or may
not be correct, but there is no doubt that
TQM can be very useful when applied
properly. There is also a great concern
among construction professionals,
researchers, and professional societies
regarding the overall direction of the
North American Construction Industry.2
As a framing subcontractor, one also
must be concerned with the satisfaction
of other trades that come before and
after. The framing organization must be
concerned how the framing layout of the
project will affect the plumbing, electrical, finish carpenters, drywaller, cabinet
installer, and many other subs. The
foreperson must be aware of all structural and architectural details. The company must be proficient in TQM to be able
to satisfy the in-house customers
(employees). The satisfaction of these
interior constituents (the in-house
employees), believe it or not, has a
tremendous impact on the satisfaction of
the other constituents; such as the GC,
the owner, architect, structural engineer,
city authorities, etc. First comes first,
our employees are the front-line ambassador (if I may use that analogy) who
will face the other constituents. The
degree of the satisfaction of these internal customers (employees) can have a
great impact on the success of the framing operation.
The experience has demonstrated that the
application of TQM is more difficult than
theorizing about it. Proper TQM application is a combination of arts and science.
The contractors who have a deep conviction of TQM can successfully execute the
undertaken construction projects and can
easily achieve customer satisfaction.
Applying TQM often requires a new perspective of existing practices. Normal
contractual relationships between owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, regardless of the industry, often
create an adversarial atmosphere in the
work environment. Traditional work
relationships promote attitudes such as “I
will only do exactly what the contract
says” and “I will get away with whatever I can” between working partners.
These problems interfere with overall
productivity and efficiency.
In TQM, business relationships are a
series of transactions between customers
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and suppliers. A customer takes a product from a supplier, performs some value-added function to the product, and then provides the transformed product to another customer, thereby
becoming a supplier. For example, a framing sub-contractor
receives the end product from the concrete sub and then, adds
framing value to it and supplies the value-added product to the
next customer in line (plumber, electrical, roofer, and drywaller).
Providing strong supplier feedback is a key element of TQM.
At each stage of the process, the feedback on performance must
be received and analyzed. The mistakes occurred during this
phase should be totally eliminated or reduced substantially. As
a result, continuous improvement is achieved. There are many
more issues regarding the application of TQM which can benefit the construction industry immensely than space permits me
to discuss them here. There are invaluable literature materials
written by experts in this field. Individual managers who are
interested in improving their managerial skills should consult
these literatures and attend related seminars.
Tony Kiani, Ph.D.
C.E./C.M.
Telephone (818) 880-1460
www.PacificExpertWitness.com
www.HorizonGroupCo.com
Deming, W.E. Out of the Crisis. Cambridge, MA: MIT CAES, 1986.
1
Kiani, T. An Investigation of the Application of Total Quality Management to the Rough Framing Industry. Master’s thesis,
University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1993.
2
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Associate Member Spotlight – ORCO Construction Supply (continued)
uct information and solutions to
problems on a daily basis. “At
ORCO, sales isn’t just about giving a customer a bid. We do a lot
of value engineering these days,”
says Keith Costello, Vice
President of Sales. “When a contractor comes to us with a system
that has been specified by the
engineer, we can help identify the
most cost-efficient ways to do the
project. Once we understand what
the issues are, we can bring someone along with us who’s an expert
in that area to make recommendations for product or labor savings.”
ORCO also provides contractors
with a monthly Industry Briefing,
a comprehensive e-mail summary
of current issues affecting the
construction industry, including
economic forecasts, housing and
constructions statistics, labor
issues, and builder/developer
news. The company also publishes the ProContractor’s Edge, a
full-color, bimonthly promotional
mailer, circulated to more than
80,000 contractors and trade professionals. Each issue features
new product introductions and
great deals on all types of construction tools and supplies.
ORCO also strives to be a good
corporate citizen, raising thousands of dollars every year through
our Otto Rose Memorial Golf
Tournaments to benefit the MakeA-Wish Foundation. In fact, in
2004, ORCO Construction Supply
was honored as “Wish Maker of
the Year” by the Northern
California central valley chapter.
ORCO also participates annually
in the Cancer Society Relay for
Life and initiates fundraising campaigns to support the victims of
tragic events, like the recent hurricanes in our Gulf region.
To reach the ORCO location
nearest you, call 888-BUYORCO or for more information
about the company, visit their
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where you can get specific location details and request a free subscription to the Industry Briefing
or the ProContractor’s Edge.
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Framing Contractors to Benefit from CALPASC Dues Restructure
Over a graduated timeframe in 2006,
the
California
Professional
Association of Specialty Contractors
(CALPASC) will change its dues
structure both to offer increased
member benefits and ensure continuing financial stability. Following
extensive analysis of the services and
structures of like organizations,
CALPASC statewide and local
chapter boards changed the foundation on which dues are based from an
employee-based dues structure to a
revenue-based dues structure. CALPASC originally was funded through
the support of a workers’ compensation captive insurance program started in 1999, with the contributions of
a few of the small- and mediumsized of CALPASC’s founding companies.
CALPASC Board President Jeff
Wilson says the new budget, based
on the new system of dues assessment, is not only more fair but
allows for increased services based
on projected growth in membership
of up to 20 percent in 2006. “We’ve
exploded at a membership increase
rate of about 1,000 percent since
1999,” points out Wilson. “Today,
at 500 plus member companies, our
success means the association can
support itself, offer increased needed benefits and look to building a
reserve. We hope the California
Framing Contractors Association
and its framing contractors will
continue to participate.”
At CALPASC’s inception, the
dues assessed to a member organization were based on the number
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of employees the organization had
rather than its yearly revenue. A
revenue-based dues structure has
several benefits. For example,
dues are fair and proportionate for
all members, the seasonal variability of an employee-count structure
is eliminated and overall, the system to assess dues is easier to
monitor than headcounts. Until
now, larger companies have been
paying a disproportionately low
percentage of their overall revenues to fund CALPASC activities
in relation to smaller- and medium-size members. And, while this
change does initially lead to higher dues in some cases, CALPASC
Executive Vice President Brad
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Diede promises it will lead to
increased value for the membership.
all trades to remain involved so we
have continued clout with the legislature.”
“We have an ambitious agenda to
fund with our increased revenue,”
says Diede. “We now have a director of government affairs to assist
CALPASC in effecting the necessary legislative and regulatory
changes as well as an in-house
legal counsel for member educational and legislative support. In
addition, we will be expanding
chapter/member development and
continuing to develop and implement alternative-income ideas to
help CALPASC keep dues at a reasonable level. We’ve always appreciated the framing contractors’
involvement and we need them and
In 2006, CALPASC members will
have the opportunity to participate
in more than 50 education seminars
and training programs and multiple
statewide and local networking programs such as golf tournaments,
legislative events, dinner/breakfast
gatherings, and others. With the
recent success of anti Type-1
Indemnity legislation for residential
contractors behind them (AB 758),
the statewide trade association faces
continuing threats to the industry
from new restrictive contract clauses, as well as the need for indemnity reform in commercial construction, functionality standards for
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some trades (SB 800), and Wrap
Insurance. “CALPASC companies
know they receive proven value for
their membership dollars,” says
Wilson. “Now we can look forward
to stepping up the progress.”
California Professional Association
of Specialty Contractors (CALPASC) is represented and managed
by its members. CALPASC’s mission is to advocate for specialty
contractors, suppliers and related
businesses in the legislative, regulatory and judicial arenas. CALPASC
is committed to educating members
on complex issues and advancing
safety and compliance within the
building industry.
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2006 CFCA Framing Contractor Members
Scott Anderson
Surco Development
Craig Backstrom,
Surco Development
Mark Benedetti
Tandem West Group
Tim Boggess
MBC Construction, Inc.
Tom Brooks
BCI Framing & Drywall
Joe Bunker
B&B Framing, Inc.
Ronald Buroker
Madera Contractors
Dennis Cardwell
Coast Framing, Inc.
Wayne Carey
C.W. Construction, Inc.
Brian Christianson
Cal Coast Construction
Glen Davies
GDT Framing, Inc.
Dale DeCarlo
Preferred Framing, Inc.
Dennis DeLucio
RND Construction, Inc.
Rick Denger
New Mid-Coast Builders, Inc.
Bill Dickinson
County Line Framing
Neal Drinkward
Elliott/Drinkward Construction, Inc.
James Elliott
Trico Framer, Inc.
Matthew M. Ellison
Ellison Framing, Inc.
Marc Fabre
BCI Framing & Drywall
John Ford
Ford Framing Co. Inc.
Howard Haig
Hondo Construction & Dev.
Dave Hale
Rancho Framing, Inc.
Ryan Holmes
HNR Framing Systems, Inc.
Robert Keele
WestCor Construction
Richard Kimball
Quality Structures, Inc.
Rocky King
Rockwell D. King Construction, Inc.
Jeff Lehr
KBI SoCal
John Lewis
Tandem West Group
Roger Marin
RJM Construction, Inc.
Patrick McCarthy
McCarthy Framing Construction, Inc.
Frank Mercier
Lucas & Mercier Construction, Inc.
Rick Mercier
Lucas & Mercier Construction, Inc.
Greg Minor
Greg Minor Construction
Bill Montalvo
Mon-May Enterprises, Inc
Ken Munson
Lucas & Mercier Construction, Inc.
Donna Porter
Coast Framing, Inc.
Jim Post
Preferred Framing, Inc.
Paul Rakowski
Cal Coast Construction
Thomas W. Rhodes
T.W.R. Framing
Leah K. Rivera
Protégé Builders, Inc.
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John Romero
JR Framing, Inc.
Loren Sextro
Serfin Construction, Inc.
Doug Smith
EBI Framing
Steve Smith
Stevco Framers, Inc.
Valerie Smith
Stevco Framers, Inc.
Jim Snodgrass
CBC Framing, Inc.
Ron Stettler
Surco Development
Dave Van Wicklin
KBI NorCal
Ben Viloria
Viloria Construction
John Vojtech
CBC Framing, Inc.
John Volkman
KBI NorCal
Ray Wakeham
RND Construction, Inc.
John Williams
Rancho Framing, Inc.
Steve Wilson
Socal Framing, Inc.
Dick Harris,
Wesseln Construction Co., Framing Associate
Fred Hovenier
Laurence-Hovenier, Inc., Framing Associate
Ron Laurence
Laurence-Hovenier, Inc., Framing Associate
2006 CFCA Associate Members
Dennis Ascencio
HCS Cutler
Ken Baker
California Truss Company, Inc.
Bud Barr
White Cap Construction Supply
Randy Beck
White Cap Construction Supply
Ken Bell
Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.
Mark Boone
Champion Lumber Co.
Dan Burkhart
Quik Drive USA (Simpson Strong-Tie)
Diane Chambers
ORCO Construction Supply Co., Inc.
Ken Cloyd
California Truss Company, Inc.
Steve Croll
Grove Hardware
Bill Dage
ORCO Construction Supply Co., Inc.
Mark Davis
Trus Joist
Dale Ebberts
Grove Lumber
Tommy Ebberts
Grove Hardware
Kathy Ellis
Hardy Frames, Inc.
Ron English
James Truss Co.
Gary Foster
White Cap Construction Supply
Steve Foster
MFM Building Products
Bill Gates
GatesCo Enterprises, Inc.
Rusty Goger
PRO Installer - Schnee-Morehead, Inc.
Eric Golden
California Forklift Co.
Paul Haacke
Grove Lumber
Jerry Hargus
Reno Hardware & Supply, Inc.
Steve Hawkins
California Truss Company, Inc.
Kirk Herold
Safety Compliance Company
Tom Herold
Safety Compliance Company
Will Higman
Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc.
Charles W. Hippenstiel
Safety Compliance Company
Brian Hurdle
The Collins Companies
Richard Jacobs
United Steel Products
Brent Johnson
Home Lumber Company
Milton E. Johnson
Home Lumber Company
Jim Julian
Champion Lumber Co.
Bob Kircher
Las Plumas Lumber & Truss Co., LLC
Jim Lawrence
Lockton Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Rock Lee
Dixieline Lumber Co.
Walter Lee
Lockton Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Tom Lopez
Weyerhaeuser
Jimmy McElreath
PRO Installer - Schnee-Morehead, Inc.
Bill McLaughlin
United Steel Products
Gary Messenger
No Leaks, Inc. - MFM Building Products
Joe Michael
Universal Truss, Inc.
Mitch Mitchell
Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc.
Wayne Nailon
Home Lumber Company
Richard Nuttall
White Cap Construction Supply
Travis Post
Comet Engineering, Inc.
Bill Reavely
Boise Building Solutions
Randall C. Richards
Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc.
Mike Ruede
California Truss Company, Inc.
John Schuster
California Forklift Co.
John Seely
Hardy Frames, Inc.
Bob Seiple
PRO Installer - Schnee-Morehead, Inc.
Gary Sell
Hardy Frames, Inc.
Tammy Simonds
Trus Joist
Ted Smith
Champion Lumber Co.
Frank Snoddy
United Steel Products
Brent Spates
Spates Fabricators
Richard Stamsek
James Hardie Building Products
Patrick Stewart
Reno Hardware & Supply, Inc.
Chris Sullivan
FramePro Products, LLC
Chris Thoman
Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.
Lovell Williams
Weyerhaeuser
Michael Wootten
Reno Hardware & Supply, Inc.
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San Joaquin Valley PASC Board of Directors
Rob Cravy
Terry Tuell Concrete
President
Gary Graham
Graham Concrete Construction
Vice President
Tina Graham
Graham Concrete Construction
Secretary
Heather Acree
Terry Tuell Concrete
Chief Financial Officer
Eddie Arakelian,
Builder's Flooring
Director
Carl Dyck
Scott Interiors
Director
Cynthia Downing
CALPASC San Joaquin Valley Chapter
Executive Director
Jennifer Banta
CALPASC San Joaquin Valley Chapter
Membership Coordinator
OCIE PASC Board of Directors
Thomas Steele
Hardwood Creations
President
Michael Mahony
Dynamic Plumbing
Vice President
Rick Mercier
Lucas & Mercier
Treasurer
David Martinez
Martinez Construction
Secretary
David Keefe
Trilogy Plumbing
Past President
Timothy Davey
Dri Residential
State Representative
Dennis Buccola
Oakleaf Landscape
Director
Gary Cannon
Ginger Masonry
Director
John Dewey
Urban Concrete
Director
James Hernandez
Blue Rose Concrete
Director
Jeff Loftus,
Aliso Air
Director
Mark Louvier
Trimco Finish
Director
Jon Parry
Bemus Landscape
Director
Elden Peterson
Peterson Brothers Construction
Director
Tom Price
Express Leasing
Director
Tom Rhodes
TWR Framing
Director
Jack Saldate
Peterson Brothers Construction
Director
Steve Schetne
Schetne Drywall
Director
Phil Slater
Slater, Inc.
Director
Vice President of Risk Management
Dave Louden
CALPASC Northern California
Director of Government Affairs
Beth Curran
CALPASC OCIE Chapter
Executive Director
Jennifer Banta
CALPASC San Joaquin Valley Chapter
Executive Director
Cees Molenaar
CALPASC San Diego Chapter
Executive Director
Jim Yates
Golden West Plumbing
Director
Northern California PASC Board of Directors
Kary Yergler
Bayside Concrete
Director
Robert A. Lindsey, Jr.
Signature Drywall
President
Beth Curran
CALPASC OCIE Chapter
Executive Director
Cynthia Mitchell
Citadel Tile and Marble
Vice President
Rachel Bear
CALPASC OCIE Chapter
Membership Coordinator
Elden Lewis
Sierra Stair Co.
Secretary
CALPASC Board of Directors
Gene Kindy
KRC Builders, Inc.
Treasurer
Jeff Wilson
A-1 Door and Building Solutions
President
Tim Davey
DRI Residential Corporation
First Vice President
Greg Colgate
California Tile Company
Vice President/Secretary
Michael Mahony
Dynamic Plumbing Systems, Inc.
Treasurer
Steve Benjamin
Production Framing Systems, Inc.
Director
Rob Cravy
Terry Tuell Concrete, Inc.
Director
Gary Graham
Graham Concrete Construction
Director
Dave Keefe
Trilogy Plumbing, Inc.
Director
Bob Lindsey
Signature Drywall
Director
John Mohns
Benchmark Landscape, Inc.
Director
Jeff Starsky
Beutler Corporation
Director
Thomas Steele
Hardwood Creations
Director
Tim Taylor
Taylor Trim & Supply, Inc.
Director
Tom Lewis
Mueller Lewis Concrete, Inc.
Immediate Past President
Brad Diede
CALPASC Northern California
Executive Vice President
Bruce Wick
CALPASC Northern California
Jeff Wilson
A-1 Door and Building Solutions
Director
Mark Nicodemus
B.Z. Plumbing
Director
Jeff Starsky
Beutler Corporation
Director
Brian Peters
Bianchi Plumbing
Director
Paul Esch (Ron Goedde)
Cedar Valley Concrete
Director
Barry Silberman
Conco Companies
Director
Delane Rhodes
Erickson Carpentry Construction
Director
Mark Cooper
H&D Electric
Director
Steve Benjamin (John Boze)
Production Framing Systems, Inc.
Director
Ray Alvarado
Rayco Electric
Director
Bryan Stilwell
Sierra WES Drywall, Inc.
Director
John Daly
South Placer Roofing
Director
Ric Kirkish
Stairbuilders, Inc.
Director
Michael Fisher
Western Wood Fabricators
Director
Jenifer A. McDonald
CALPASC NC
Executive Director
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Natalie Murdaugh
CALPASC NC
Membership Coordinator
Mary Kathawa
Pacific Lath & Plaster
Director
San Diego PASC Board of Directors
John Mohns
Benchmark Landscape
Director
Tim P. Taylor
Taylor Trim & Supply
President
Scott Layton
Walker Wood Products
Vice President
David Brooks
Concrete Concepts
Treasurer
Howard Shahan
American Design Coatings
Secretary
Greg Colgate
California Tile Company
Immediate Past President
Dukie Valderrama
A-D&D Drywall
Vice President
Tom Lewis
Mueller Lewis Concrete
Immediate Past President
Dennis DeLucio
RND Construction
Director
Bob Gellman
CBIZ Nation Smith Hermes Diamond
Director
John Zlomek
Saber Plumbing
Director
Lee Stalker
Just-Star Construction
Director
Dan Schaldach
D & S Construction
Director
Scott Smerud
Surecraft Supply
Director
Dave Magnani
Torres Tile
Director
Dukie Valderrama
A-D & D Drywall
Director
Jeffery Sears
Creative Touch Interiors
Director
Tom Lewis
Mueller Lewis Concrete
Director
Cees “Case” Molenaar
CALPASC San Diego Chapter
Executive Vice President
Greg Minor
Greg Minor Construction
Director
Emily Gardner
CALPASC San Diego Chapter
Membership Coordinator
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General Member Benefits
Cal-OSHA Representation – You are represented at all of the Cal-OSHA advisory committee meetings
and monthly Cal-OSHA Standards Board meetings. We expect three regulations that could greatly impact
our industry will be going to advisory committees in 2006. Pneumatic Nailers, Heat Illness Prevention,
and Hearing Conservation regulatory languages are slated to be heard this year alone.
Legislation Updates – Through our involvement with CALPASC, you will receive updates on proposed
legislation. Every year, members of the CFCA attend the legislative conference held in Sacramento.
This year it will be held on April 5, 2006. If you are interested in attending this conference, please contact
our offices.
Safety Training Materials – Our Association, in collaboration with other trade associations and CalOSHA, develop comprehensive tailgate safety material in both English and Spanish. Our most recent publications include the Nail Gun Safety Training Handout, containing color pictures for ease of understanding. Call AlphaGraphics for copies at (909) 989-8550.
Reduced Legal Costs – As a CFCA member, you receive review of contracts at a reduced rate with Kevin
Bland, Esq. You can reach Kevin Bland at (949) 861-4100.
Safety – Safety Compliance Company will provide our members with a comprehensive Injury Illness
Prevention Plan (IIPP) at a reduced rate of $700, and a site inspection for $225 per site. Please contact
Tom Herold at (800) 901-7926.
Education – We provide valuable information at our quarterly general membership meetings on topics
such as safety, construction defect litigation, market trends, and pending legislation. Additionally, you will
receive our quarterly newsletter containing informative material specific to our industry.
Logo Use – The CFCA logo may be used by CFCA members in good standing. Please contact our office
for the agreement if you would like to use our logo on your promotional material.
Underwriter Level - Underwriters will have their names listed in all CFCA promotional material,
newsletters, web site, and advertising. The rate for this is an additional $5,000 per year.
Associate Member Benefits
Advertising – Associate members, suppliers, and manufacturers who support our industry receive advertising in our quarterly newsletter and on our web site. They also are encouraged to provide newsletter articles that would be informative to our members and participation in our general membership meetings. The
CFCA logo may be used by CFCA members in good standing. Please contact our office for the agreement
if you would like to use our logo on your promotional material.
Underwriter Level - Underwriters will have their names listed in all CFCA promotional material,
newsletters, web site, and advertising. The rate for this is an additional $5,000 per year.
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Headquarters
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Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 485-3367
CFCA Contact Information
Jodi Blom
Executive Director
(916) 485-3367
jblom@iwins.com
Kevin Bland, Esq.
CFCA General Counsel
(949) 861-4100
kevin.bland@gblaws.com
Melanie Thomson
Membership Coordinator
(916) 783-5363
melaniethomson@surewest.net