Construction Bidding Opportunity - 41EP2601L 2026 PAVEMENT DIGOUT PROJECT PHASE 4
Please see the attached Notice to Bidders with information on Marin County’s recent construction project now out for bid. All information can be obtained on Bid Express.Project Name: 2026 PAVEMENT DIGOUT PROJECT PHASE 4County Project No. 41EP2601LBid Opening Date: 2:00 PM on October 15, 2026Zoom Meeting ID: 892 6148 5465, Password: DPWENG2026NOTICE TO BIDDERS: CLICK HERE
The Basics of Ergonomics
October 2026 – MSK and Ergonomics Working through pain can be a serious problem in construction. If you continue to work when you are hurt, you are risking disabling injuries that could end your career. When you study the way you perform tasks on site, known as ergonomics, you can identify problems and correct them before getting hurt. Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders can develop either suddenly or over time, causing debilitating pain and resulting in lost time and wages at work. The most common pains come
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Marin Builders Association Announces Candidate Endorsements for State Assembly and City Council Race
San Rafael, CA — September 29, 2026 — The Marin Builders Association today announced its support for Eric Lucan for California State Assembly, Eli Hill and Daryoush Davidi for San Rafael City Council and Rachel Farac and Dan Christian for Novato City Council. The Marin Builders Association supports candidates who understand the important role the building industry plays in Marin County’s economy, housing supply, workforce development, climate resilience, and community infrastructure. These candidates bring
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Sausalito Sewer Collections Rehabilitation Project
Please find the Notice Inviting Bids and Plans from the Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District for the Sausalito Sewer Collections Rehabilitation Project. Please refer to the attached documents for complete project details. A brief summary of the key dates and information is provided below: Estimated Construction Cost: $2.5 millionNotice of Intent to Bid Due: October 7, 2026Completed Bid Due: October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Please review the attached documents for additional requirements, specifications,
SMART Train Contracting Opportunity - Invitation for Bids for the Railroad Timber Bridge Replacement
SMART – Invitation for Bids for the Railroad Timber Bridge Replacements: Basalt Creek (MP 29.31) & San Antonio Slough (MP 31.74) Solicitation No. CV-BB-26-005; Project Description: SMART is seeking Sealed Bids from qualified, experienced, and licensed contractors to replace two existing timber railroad bridges (Basalt Creek MP 29.31 and San Antionio Slough MP 31.74) with steel open deck bridges on steel piles and precast abutments and wingwalls. The replacement bridges are longer than the existing bridges
ADU Permitting Differs in Every Marin City. Here Are Seven Free Guides
Marin Builders Association member Burton Builders LLC has published a free set of city-by-city ADU permitting guides covering seven Marin municipalities. The guides are written for homeowners and for the trades who work alongside them, and they are free to read with no sign-up. State ADU law sets the floor, but the day-to-day experience of getting an ADU approved still varies a lot from one Marin city to the next — different height limits, different fee schedules, different rules once a lot is on a
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Marin Builders Association Expands Permit Improvement Program in San Anselmo and San Rafael
Marin Builders Association Expands Permit Improvement Program in San Anselmo and San RafaelNew phases will advance collaborative efforts to improve the efficiency, transparency, and predictability of local permitting September 10, 2026 SAN RAFAEL, CA - The Marin Builders Association has announced the next stage of its Permit Improvement Program, continuing its work with the Town of San Anselmo through Phase II and with the City of San Rafael through Phase III. The Permit Improvement Program brings
Luau on the Links Golf Classic Shines
The links were filled with Marin Builders Association golfers at the 50th Annual Marin Builders Annual Golf Classic - Luau on the Links on August 24th! This perennially sold out event at Stonetree Golf Club in Novato, hosted over 150 guests including players, volunteers, and sponsors. Photo Gallery of the Event The aloha spirit enhanced a complete day of friendship, sportsmanship, new connections, and delicious food & refreshments. A portion of the event proceeds benefit the Marin Builders
SMART Train Contracting Opportunity – Invitation for Bids for the 8th Street Warning System Repair Solicitation No. FR-BB-26-001
Project Description: SMART is seeking sealed bids from qualified, licensed, and experienced contractors to install, test, and commission a 26’ cantilever and mast (furnished by SMART) to replace an existing damaged cantilever. This project includes repair and replacement of components of an out-of-service grade crossing warning system located at 8th Street, in Schellville California, and complete testing and inspection required to place the warning system back into service. The Scope of Work includes
Alten Construction celebrates groundbreaking of McClymonds High School
OAKLAND, Calif. — Alten Construction, a full-service San Francisco Bay Area commercial construction company, recently celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the remodel and modernization of McClymonds High School, part of the Oakland Unified School District. Located at 2607 Myrtle Street in Oakland, the $92.75 million project will include essential upgrades to building systems such as plumbing replacement with lead abatement, seismic improvements, and the modernization of heating, electrical,
Fire Safe Academy-Contractor Training Course RETROFITTING FOR WILDFIRE
Course Description Fire Safe Marin, the region’s leading wildfire education organization, has partnered with world-renowned wildfire scientist Dr. Steve Quarles, Marin Wildfire, and the Marin Community Foundation to create this first-of-its-kind online training program, free of charge for licensed contractors. Participants are admitted in waves, with each wave capped at limited capacity. Complete the form down below to get on the waitlist. Through the FREE 5-hour course, you will learn: How embers,
Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!
We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS! Interested in helping us BUILD OUR COMMUNITY? It's EASY! Click HERE for all the details 2026:Sara Lopez, McLeran Roofing & Gutters, referred Chris McGovern, McGovern Skylight SpecialistLindsay Moon, ProMortgae, who referred Avila's Construction, Inc. (Special thanks to Lindsay for pledging her bonus to our Workforce Development and Scholarship Fund!)Eric Nelson, HR Consulting by Nelson & Associates, who referred Ellen Manerud
Shining a Spotlight on our 2026-27 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!
A very BIG thank you to our generous 2026-27 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners! You all helped make our 10th edition possible -- and our BEST to date!In alpha order:A and P Moving, Inc.Aaero Heating & SheetmetalAmesos PlumbingArtisan BuildersCentral Valley EnvironmentalCity CarpetsClassic Mill & CabinetClough ConstructionCMAC ConstructionCounty of Marin Community Development Agency Sustainability TeamDesign Set MatchDESIGNCORPSDowning Heating, Inc.Earl Farnsworth ExpressEvenich Construction,
Sonoma Clean Power Seeking Contractors Interested in Future Public Works Projects
Sonoma Clean Power Authority (“Authority”) is creating lists of contractors interested in performing public works projects for the Authority beginning January 1, 2026 and continuing until December 31, 2026.Submittals and/or questions may be directed to Beau Anderson, Building Operations & IT Manager, at operations@sonomacleanpower.org To be included on the Sonoma Clean Power Authority’s (“Authority”) list of contractors for informal repairs, maintenance, and construction contracts, all contractors must
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
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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 2026
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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 2026