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Sept. 18: Webinar on Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Compliance
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Sept. 18: Webinar on Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Compliance

Contractors Edge, a leading labor compliance resource, and Coastal Payroll, a trusted payroll and HR solutions provider, are partnering to deliver a free, educational webinar for contractors and construction leaders on Certified Payroll and Prevailing Wage Compliance. The webinar, “Certified & Compliant: What Every Contractor Needs to Know,” will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. PT. REGISTER HERE Designed for decision-makers in construction, solar, and infrastructure industries, the

Coastal Payroll Services
Stacey Lapuk, ASID Featured Speaker at the SF Design Center Fall Market Biophilic Interior Design Panel
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Stacey Lapuk, ASID Featured Speaker at the SF Design Center Fall Market Biophilic Interior Design Panel

Stacey Lapuk, ASID is being featured at Sloan Miyasato's Fall Market panel discussion on Biophilic Interior Design at the San Francisco Design Center, Tuesday, Sept 16 at 2:00. Come join us if you can!  Stacey will be joined by amazing artists and makers, including Archie Held, sculptor; Tania Johnson, rug designer (flying in from the UK); Miguel Angelo from Serip Lighting (flying in from Germany); and Maria Apelo Cruz of MJ Atelier (amazing hand-sculpted relief wallcoverings). Sloan Miyasato is

Stacey Lapuk Interiors
Safety & Training Short: Foodborne Illness - Buffets and Potlucks
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Safety & Training Short: Foodborne Illness - Buffets and Potlucks

Potlucks and buffets carry a high risk for foodborne illness because bacteria thrive in food that is left out for long periods of time at room temperature. The danger zone for bacterial growth is between 40° and 140°F. The maximum amount of time that food can stay in this range before becoming dangerous is two hours, and potlucks and buffets easily last longer. Sanitary practices, avoidance of cross-contamination, and temperature control guard against bacteria. Take care while preparing, storing, and

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!

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

Marin Builders Association
Introducing the Marin Builders Association Logo Re-Design
Monday, August 25, 2025
Introducing the Marin Builders Association Logo Re-Design

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

Marin Builders Association
49th Luau on the Links Golf Classic was Another Hit!
Monday, August 25, 2025
49th Luau on the Links Golf Classic was Another Hit!

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

Marin Builders Association
Capitol Connection 1427
Monday, August 25, 2025
Capitol Connection 1427

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services Sometimes just trying to read contractor law is difficult, let alone understanding what it means in the current interpretation by the state’s Board. Here or there, rules are similar but different so let’s start with when you’re hot and when you’re not for HVAC. Try understanding entity conversions and your license, and finish off Bonds, just Bonds!.. Q: I found your company through Google. If we hold the “B”( General Building) license but do HVAC work as

Safety & Training Short: Emergency Response Training Short 2.0
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Safety & Training Short: Emergency Response Training Short 2.0

WHAT IS EMERGENCY RESPONSE?                                       Simply put, emergency response is how you respond to emergencies. A good Emergency Response Program involves taking action before a possible emergency occurs.Remember: Call 911 if the situation has escalated and danger is imminent!GENERAL SAFETY RULES If you see something suspicious, say something. You can help prevent the domino effect — when an emergency happens and spreads quickly, increasing the danger as it grows. Click here to

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Be Vigilant – Recent Burglaries Targeting Plumbing Businesses
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Be Vigilant – Recent Burglaries Targeting Plumbing Businesses

Recently, a contractor member of both PHCC and MBA experienced a burglary at their shop. They’ve since learned of multiple robberies targeting plumbing companies and supply houses locally. To help protect your business, they’ve shared these recommendations based on their experience. Be Vigilant!Always set alarms when closing—do not skip this step.Keep detailed records for high-value items, including: Date purchasedVendor purchased fromSerial numberModel numberPurchase amountPhotographs of the itemsIf

Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors (PHCC) of the Redwood Empire
Kunst Painting Wins Readers' Choice ''Best Painting Company''
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Kunst Painting Wins Readers' Choice ''Best Painting Company''

Kunst Painting has been named the Readers’ Choice “Best Painting Company” in Marin County for the 4th year in a row! This award means the world to us because it comes directly from you — our loyal clients, friends, and neighbors who take the time to vote and share your experiences. Your trust in our work and your kind words have helped us earn this honor year after year. From the first brush stroke to the final walkthrough, our goal has always been to bring color, quality, and craftsmanship to every Bay

Kunst Painting, Inc.
Safety & Training Short: Proper Pipe Handling
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Safety & Training Short: Proper Pipe Handling

Improper pipe handling can lead to severe injuries ranging soar back and muscle strains, to broken bones and death. Always ensure that the utmost caution is taken when performing work that requires pipe handling.Stay out of the path of rolling pipe. Stay clear of pipe when it is being transported. Wear gloves and goggles when needed. The wearing of safety shoes is also recommended. Wear your hard hat. Keep pipe balanced when it's in a sling. Keep your hands on the outside of the pipe while guiding. Check

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Safety & Training Short: Confined Spaces - Permit Required Confined Spaces
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Safety & Training Short: Confined Spaces - Permit Required Confined Spaces

Protect yourself in and around confined spaces. A confined space is a working area with limited openings for entry or exit, large enough for entering and working, and not designated for continuous occupancy.  Examples of confined spaces include tanks, storage bins, underground vaults, pits, manholes, silos, and pipelines.Permits are required to enter confined spaces that:May contain a hazardous or potentially hazardous atmosphereContain materials which can engulf an entrantContain walls that converge

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Thank You to our 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!
Friday, August 01, 2025
Thank You to our 2025-26 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!

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

Marin Builders Association
RFP HVAC Replacement at Marin County Juvenile Hall - Bidding Notice
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
RFP HVAC Replacement at Marin County Juvenile Hall - Bidding Notice

County of Marin is inviting sealed proposals of bids for an HVAC Replacement at Marin County Juvenile Hall. The bid opening date is Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00pm via Zoom. To view the full Notice to Bidders, please Click Here.  Important NoticesMandatory Pre-Bid Conference: There is a mandatory pre-bid conference for this project on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am. The location is 16 Jeanette Prandi Way, San Rafael, CA, 94903.Mandatory Background Check: All attendees are required to submit a

Introducing Design For You, the SLI Studio Collection
Monday, July 14, 2025
Introducing Design For You, the SLI Studio Collection

Award-winning designer Stacey Lapuk, ASID, has just launched her new affordable, professional interior design service called Design For You.  Created for those who want a space that feels personal and beautiful, but may feel full-service design is out of reach. Rather than a catalog-page room, you can access expert design advice without the full-service price tag. After completing a detailed questionnaire, submitting inspiration images and taking your own measurements (with our step-by-step guide),

Stacey Lapuk Interiors
Interior Design Mastermind Group
Monday, July 14, 2025
Interior Design Mastermind Group

Are you interested in joining a monthly interior design Mastermind Group? Whether you're a design enthusiast, a homeowner tackling a renovation or a professional seeking creative input or advice, this group will be a space for open dialogue, support and idea exchange.  There will be 2 groups: one for non-professionals, and one for professionals. Hosted via Zoom, three 60-minute sessions are packaged to discuss whatever is most in need for the group. The cost is $150. per 3-session package. Topics can

Stacey Lapuk Interiors
Announcing Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Announcing Construction Suicide Prevention Week

SAVE THE DATE:  September 8-12, 2025Together we can save lives. In 2019, a mission-driven group of volunteers from across the construction industry came together with the goal of saving lives. They collaborated to launch the inaugural Suicide Prevention Week for the industry — a week dedicated to raising awareness about the higher-than-average number of suicides in the construction industry, and to providing resources to help prevent those deaths. Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention

Marin City Community Development Corporation
Fix the (Wildfire) Risk  Video Series
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Fix the (Wildfire) Risk Video Series

We’re excited to share a new video series called Fix the Risk, designed to help homeowners understand the wildfire risks around their homes—and more importantly, what they can do about them. These short, practical videos walk viewers through simple steps to reduce vulnerability to embers, which are a leading cause of home ignition during wildfires. The first three videos focus on key areas: Create Zone 0: How to create an ember-resistant zone by removing vegetation within the first 5 feet of a home and

Fire Safe Marin
Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
George Petersen Insurance Agency
May is Wildfire Awareness Month - Let’s Get Prepared, Together
Thursday, May 08, 2025
May is Wildfire Awareness Month - Let’s Get Prepared, Together

Wildfire Awareness Month is here, and there’s no better time to take action. May marks the start of peak wildfire season in California — a critical window for communities, contractors, and builders to strengthen fire resilience through education, collaboration, and proactive planning. This month, we’re highlighting tools and trainings to support you and your clients in reducing wildfire risk: California Fire Safe Council Vendors List A curated list of wildfire resilience products and professionals is

Fire Safe Marin
Workers Comp Insurance Fraud: It costs more than you think
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Workers Comp Insurance Fraud: It costs more than you think

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

Marin County District Attorney's Office
 Support the Legacy of the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Support the Legacy of the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program

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

Marin Builders Association
Marin Housing Authority Requests Bids on Several Projects
Monday, March 03, 2025
Marin Housing Authority Requests Bids on Several Projects

Marin Housing Authority is seeking a range of services, from electricians, to general contractors, to painters and several others. Solicitations can be found here: https://www.marinhousing.org/bids.

Marin Housing Authority
Permit Archive: Marin County & City Building Permits
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Permit Archive: Marin County & City Building Permits

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

Marin Builders Association
New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders
Monday, December 23, 2024
New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders

Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is advising licensees, applicants, and other stakeholders of key legislative updates following the implementation ofSenate Bill 1455 (Ashby, 2024). This bill, effective January 1, 2025, extends the Board’s “sunset” date from 2025 to 2029 and makes other changes to the law, which are described below. Key Provisions of SB 1455    1. Public Works Project LicensingWhat’s New?  Awarding authorities must now ensure that public works project bidders

Liens & Completions 2024-2025
Monday, January 01, 2024
Liens & Completions 2024-2025

Click the links below to view a current list of Liens & Completions published and provided by the County of Marin. If what you're looking for is not listed below, please don't hesitate to call our offices directly at 415.462.1220 or contact Paula Krause

Marin Builders Association
Biggest Workers’ Compensation Mistakes by Contractors
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Biggest Workers’ Compensation Mistakes by Contractors

In this crazy time of the COVID-19, it is not the time to cut corners to your detriment. While well intentioned contractors are always attempting to keep costs down to make a profit, they make some mistakes regarding workers’ compensation insurance.   Most common mistakes are:Certifying with the Contractors License Board that they do not need workers’ compensation insurance as they have no employees when they may have employees or use day laborers. . Not checking the sub-contractors to make sure they are

Parente Law: Meditation / Arbitration Services
Lien Protection Checklist - SUBCONTRACTOR
Lien Protection Checklist - SUBCONTRACTOR

Click here for Subcontractor Lien Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders Association and Dan McLennon of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP.Reviewed and Updated February 2024

Smith Currie Oles
Lien Protection Checklist - GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Lien Protection Checklist - GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Click here for General Contractors Lien Rights Protection Checklist to protect your Lien rights provided by the Marin Builders  Association and Board member Dan McLennon.Reviewed and Updated February 2024

Smith Currie Oles
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