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,
Request for Bid – New Beginnings Center Reroofing Project
Homeward Bound of Marin is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the Family Center Shelter Roof Replacement Project in Novato, California. The project is funded in part with Community Development Block Grant funds through the County of Marin and is subject to applicable federal labor and contracting requirements, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and related labor standards. Full details are in the Request for Bids. Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are
Request for Bids - Marinwood CSD: Community Pool & Wading Pool Replaster and Renovation
“Community Pool & Wading Pool Replaster and Renovation” project for Marinwood Community Services District, a local government agency located in Marin County. Sealed bids for this project must be received no later than 4:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2026. This document as well as associated appendices, including plan sets, can also be located and downloaded from the Marinwood CSD website at: MARINWOOD.ORG
Utilizing Peak Water Demand Calculator benefits developers, builders and residents.
CPC Appendix M or the Water Demand Calculator (WDC) provides a method for estimating the demand load for the building water supply, principal branches, and risers for single family and multifamily dwellings. The peak water demands derived using CPC Appendix M inform the recommended diameter of water supply pipes. The alternative approach of using CPC Appendix M methodology in conjunction with CPC Appendix A or pipe sizing yields lower design flow rates and smaller distribution piping when compared to
.jpg)
Breakthrough Permit Resolution in Novato Offers a New Model for Marin County
Novato, CA — June 15, 2026 — A complex red-tagged property in Novato has successfully achieved FEMA compliance, removed a red tag, and avoided costly structural elevation or reconstruction, creating a potential model for resolving similar permit challenges for other Novato Homeowners. The project was led by Clare Michael, who coordinated the effort to navigate regulatory requirements, technical challenges, and stakeholder alignment. Referred by Denise Athos, long-time realtor and Novato City Councilmember,
Heat Illness - Warning Signs
Understanding Heat Illnesses In the construction industry, heat illness isn't just a matter of discomfort - it is a critical safety hazard that can escalate from fatigue to a life-threatening medical emergency in a matter of minutes. Because heavy physical labor, direct sun exposure, and personal protective equipment (PPE) drastically accelerate dehydration and core body temperature, proactive intervention is essential. Heat illness occurs when your body gets too hot and can no longer cool itself. It
Help Your Clients Build and Sell Safer Homes
New Resources for Builders & Realtors In wildfire-prone communities like Marin, small construction details can have a major impact on safety, durability, and long-term property value. Fences and gates are often overlooked, but when combustible materials such as wood connect directly to a home, garage, or deck, they can create a direct flame pathway to the structure during a wildfire. Non-combustible alternatives like steel, aluminum, and fiber cement can help reduce ignition risk while improving
Warning to MBA Members: Businesses Being Targeted in New Website Privacy Lawsuits
Dear Members, We want to make you aware of a growing legal issue impacting businesses across California, including companies in the construction industry. One of our members was recently served with a lawsuit related to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). The claim alleges that the company’s website used a tracking pixel or similar website technology without obtaining proper visitor consent. Like many businesses, the member was unaware that their website configuration could create potential
Marin Builders Association PAC Announces Endorsements of Damon Connolly, Eric Lucan, Mary Sackett, and Magali Limeta
San Rafael, CA — May 5, 2026 — The Marin Builders Association Political Action Committee, known as BAPAC, today announced its endorsement of Damon Connolly for California State Senate, Eric Lucan for California State Assembly, Mary Sackett for Marin County Board of Supervisors District 1, and Magali Limeta for Marin County Board of Supervisors District 5. BAPAC supports candidates who understand the essential role the building industry plays in Marin County’s economy, housing supply, workforce development,
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