Landscaper training for fire smart landscaping
A zoom course scheduled for May 6, is for landscape professionals, including landscape designers, landscape care professionals, property managers, real estate professionals, etc. Like the Fire Safe Marin Course for home hardening professionals, landscape professionals will be listed on the Fire Safe Marin website as having taken this course. In the future, this class will be required for professionals wanting to be on Marin Wildfire's pre-qualified contractors list or for RFQ candidates working at the
San Rafael City Schools Notice to Bidders
NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the San Rafael City Schools (“District”) will receive electronic submission bids for the following project, Bid No. 26-11, Bid Package Play Striping Improvements at Sun Valley Elementary School, San Pedro Elementary School and Bahia Vista Elementary School (“Project” or “Contract”): Play Striping Improvements at Sun Valley Elementary School, San Pedro Elementary School and Bahia Vista Elementary School 2. The Project
How to Select a General Contractor: 9 Smart Ways to Avoid Costly Mistakes by Eric Rogers, Wagstaff + Rogers Architects
How to Select a General Contractor: 9 Smart Ways to Avoid Costly Mistakes Marin County homeowners are taking on projects of every size, from bathroom remodels and exterior upgrades to ADUs, additions, and whole-house renovations, and choosing the right general contractor remains one of the most important early decisions in the process. In a new article, “How to Select a General Contractor: 9 Smart Ways to Avoid Costly Mistakes,” Eric Rogers, AIA, of Wagstaff + Rogers Architects offers practical guidance
Call 811 Before You Dig to Avoid Repair Costs Averaging $3,500
Planning an Outdoor Digging Project this Spring? Call 811 Before You Dig to Avoid Repair Costs Averaging $3,500 In 2025, there were over 1,200 incidents in Northern and Central California where underground utility lines were damaged due to digging OAKLAND, Calif. — Every year during spring and summer months, many California homeowners and residents turn their attention to yard improvement projects that involve digging. Whether it’s repairing or replacing a fence, planting or landscaping, or installing
County of Marin Hiring Planning Director
The County of Marin seeks a passionate, forward-thinking planning professional with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style. Known for their innovative, creative approach and a demonstrated record of advancing thoughtful, contemporary land-use policy, they will be able to guide complex initiatives in a dynamic public sector environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with experience leading meaningful organizational and community change, improving service, communicating effectively,
Ladder Safety Tips
Falls from elevated surfaces are frequently listed as one of the top 10 causes of accidents in the workplace. Most of these accidents occur due to failure to follow basic ladder safety. To help prevent ladder injuries, practice the following safety tips. Setting up Safely Make sure you select the correct ladder for the job—check the length and duty rating. Proper length is a minimum of three feet extending over the roofline or working surface. Inspect your ladder before each use for any of the following
HammerLoop has 700 workers primarily located in the Marin, Sonoma, and Sacramento area!
Fellow Marin Builders Association members!! HammerLoop now has 700 construction workers looking for work, who are reachable with the click of a button, and searchable by trade! Post your needs, or send them a message. Creating a profile couldn't be any easier!Sign up now with the link below!https://hammerloop.com/get-started/employers
Spaulding Marin Center Internship Program Applications Open
Contractors License Guru Announces License Maintenance Support Services
&##128226; ANNOUNCEMENT: Never Miss a Deadline Again! &##128736;️ Maintaining your California Contractor’s License just got easier. Contractors License Guru is proud to announce our License Maintenance Support Services—designed to take the paperwork off your desk so you can stay focused on the job site. As every contractor knows, a lapsed license or a missed filing doesn't just mean a fine; it means your business stops. With the "Guru" on your side—Phil Cocciante, a former CSLB technician with over 20
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