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Marin City CDC Construction Trades Program - Applications Open Through March 8, 2026
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Thank You for a Record-Breaking Crab Fest!
Our annual Crab Fest was a resounding success, bringing together members, partners, and the community for a memorable evening filled with delicious food, drinks, desserts, and generous giving. This year’s event marked a record-breaking achievement, raising an unprecedented level of donations for the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Program and Workforce Training fund. The overwhelming support underscores the community’s shared commitment to strengthening the future of the building industry through
Alten Construction Wraps Up Largest Project to Date at College of Marin
RICHMOND, Calif. — Alten Construction, a full-service San Francisco Bay Area commercial construction company, recently wrapped up its largest project to date with the completion of the Dr. David Wain Coon Center for Student Success at the College of Marin. Alten Construction was tasked with building a new 86,000-square-foot learning resource center located on the college’s Kentfield Campus at 835 College Avenue. Designed to be a holistic hub of student-centered services, the center integrates critical
Bid Opportunity: Town of Fairfax Fire Station 21 Remodel Project
Bid Submission Town of Fairfax (“Town”) will accept sealed bids for its Park Road Storm Drainage and Roadway Rehabilitation Project (“Project”), by or before March 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., at its Town Hall office, located at 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, California, 94930, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.Location and Description Town of Fairfax is seeking a qualified firm to provide work related to remodeling the existing Fire Station #21 within the Town of Fairfax. Project
Now Recruiting Learning Leaders for Big Skills (Fall 2026)
The Big Skills Program is officially beginning recruitment for our next cohort of Construction Trainees, starting in August 2026. Big Skills offers construction skills training through hands-on, real-world learning — building a small house from scratch to completion. We are looking for highly motivated, reliable high school graduates (18+) with a desire to learn about the building trades. No experience is required. Construction Trainees will join our crews at our build sites in San Rafael and
Safety & Training Short - Heart Health - Diet
Take heart disease seriously: Everyone knows that a beating heart is fundamental to human survival, but very few people take steps to ensure that their heart is in good health. Each year heart disease tops the charts as the number one killer of Americans, even though there are many easy steps that can be taken to ward off this devastating medical condition. Diet is a key factor: One of the most common problems associated with heart disease is a poor diet. By regulating the foods you eat, you can take a
New California Law Requires Annual Workplace Rights Notice
Sacramento — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) is reminding employers about a new state law, the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which requires employers to annually provide workers with clear information about their workplace rights. This new law took effect on January 1 and requires employers to provide yearly notice to workers by February 1 explaining key rights under California’s labor laws. The written notice must be provided to all workers, regardless of their immigration status, and
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
Top 10 New Laws and Regulations Affecting California Employers
With 2026 now upon us, so is a slew of new laws and regulations that affect California businesses. Every year, laws passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor take effect, and 2025 was a busy legislative session in Sacramento. The end result is another wave of new legislation that California employers need to stay on top of. Here’s what California employers should be aware of.1. PROTECTED LEAVE EXPANDED AB 406, which took effect Oct. 1, 2025, expands on revisions made in 2024 to
IN THE NEWS: Why construction hiring still isn’t working and what Hammerloop is designed to fix
Published by Under the Hard Hat January 27, 2026 Why construction hiring still isn’t working and what Hammerloop is designed to fix. Contractors keep winning work they can’t staff. It's a common problem that's yet to be solved despite construction being one of the largest industries in North America. It still relies heavily on word of mouth and outdated hiring tools. That gap is only growing, with the industry facing a projected shortage of nearly 500,000 workers in the coming year. That’s the
Contractors License Guru Launches Insurance Lifeline for Contractors
ATTENTION ALL CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS: As many of you know, the insurance landscape has been changing over the last few years, and it has become increasingly difficult to navigate for those of us in the trades. Over the past six months, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in questions and concerns coming into our office from contractors we’ve helped get established and licensed, as frustration in the market continues to grow. I’ve had the same conversation over and over with licensed contractors. They pass the
New Reduce the Risk Video by Fire Safe Marin
We’re excited to share a new video featuring MBA member Kazoo Shearman (Shearman Builders), walking through the installation of noncombustible fiber cement siding as part of a targeted wildfire retrofit. In this project, the homeowner focused on the lower portion of the wall—where ember exposure is highest— installing Hardie® siding within their budget. The video breaks down how flashing, fiber cement siding, and weather detailing work together to improve ember resistance and all-weather
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