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
Who built the North Bay's best? Submit your nominations!
Shine a Spotlight on the North Bay’s Best This is your chance to nominate innovative and inspiring architectural projects that push boundaries and breathe new life into the North Bay. From commercial spaces to stunning homes, from innovative architecture to sustainable and affordable housing, these awards highlight the work shaping Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, Lake, and Mendocino counties. Whether you’re a contractor, investor, architect or developer, this is your moment to celebrate the standout
September 2026 – Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. Suicidal thoughts, like mental health conditions, can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. While they may be common, they should never be seen as normal. More often than not, they signal deep emotional pain or an underlying mental health concern that deserves understanding, care, and professional support. Yet, suicide
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
Wedge Roofing Celebrates 50 Years!
Wedge Roofing Celebrates 50 Years of Bay Area Roofing Expertise and ServicePetaluma, California., Aug. 4, 2026 — Wedge Roofing is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of residential and commercial roofing service across Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco. Founded in 1976 in Marin County. Wedge Roofing has grown into a multiple-award-winning regional contractor providing roof replacement, repair and maintenance, emergency leak response, historic restoration, roof-integrated solar and
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
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
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