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The Online Planroom is a members-only service.  Interested in subscribing to the Online Planroom? Call us at (530) 343-1981 or email Carrie.

 


VCE Annual June Golf Tournament

Join us Friday, June 7 for a fun-filled day on the course.  Our 2013 tournament will once again be held at the popular Table Mountain Golf Course.  Get your golf, lunch, dinner and fun for just $360 per team, or $99 per individual.

Not a golfer?  That's okay!  You can still join the fun and support the VCE Scholarship Fund with sponsorship - Tee Sponsor, Contest Hole Sponsor, Cart Sponsor and Drink Hole Sponsor opportunities are waiting for you.  Find out more by going to our Events & Training page.

Download your registration HERE or contact Carrie at carrie@vceonline or (530) 343-1981


 Contractors Are Talking About...

Attention Residential Contractors - Help!  A quick survey...
2013 Energy Efficiency Standards take effect January 1, 2014. 
It hasn't been that long since you've had to learn the current code requirements and the new ones are right around the corner.  McLain ID Consulting, a company specializing in training needs analyses, has contacted VCE to help get information from local contractors
about you and your experience with the Energy Efficiency code. You can help yourself, and other contractors, by doing this quick survey on the best way for you to receive the information and training you need.  Click here to go to the online survey.  Or click here to download a paper copy to fill out.  You can fax your paper copy to us at (530) 343-3503 and we'll get it into the right hands for you.


Butte County Climate Action Plan:  The Butte County Department of Development Services is coordinating the preparation of the community-wide Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the unincorporated area of Butte County.  
  Click here for more information on what this means how it might impact you.


Watch what's happening with the Affordable Healthcare Act in California at Covered California:  www.coveredca.com

Download the new I-9 form from US Citizenship & Immigration Service (www.uscis.gov) here.




The VALLEY CONTRACTORS EXCHANGE (VCE) is a member-operated, non-profit association of contractors and construction professionals.  VCE provides members with access to bidding documents, industry education, safety training and construction resources.  Learn more... 

Online Plans!  Construction bidding documents for construction projects in Northern California!  Easy to use online software - internet based, bid on over 2,000 jobs each year.


Use our RESOURCES page for information on how to successfully run a construction business:  contracts, bidding, hiring, diesel engine regulations,stormwater prevention plans, construction regulations and more.  BUILDING PERMITS have their own page under RESOURCES.  

Our
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY page is dedicated to keeping workers safe.

The page titled  BUILDING CODES AND "GREEN"  directs you to the latest on updated building codes, resources for Energy Efficiency contracting and the latest on codes that change every 3 years.  The worst way to find out a code changed is having the building inspector require a do-over...   
  

Homeowners can
FIND A CONTRACTOR by type of work.  Always use licensed contractors!

Don't miss our EVENTS AND TRAINING - always open to members and non-members.  Members benefit from a discounted cost. 

NEED BIDS?  List a project with VCE for FREE!  Looking for work to bid?  We do the footwork for you by compiling blueprints, spec books, addenda, memos, prime contractors and bid results all in one place.  Check out our list of jobs bidding in Northern California (use the link above). 

Jobs, safety topics, construction news and more is found in our WEEKLY NEWSLINE.  Non-members can purchase the Weekly Newsline for $10 per week.

Need something not listed here?  We probably do that, too!  Give us a call, 530-343-1981. 


State Fund Workers Comp Group Programs - As of August 1, 2012, State Fund will no longer be quoting for the Golden State Builders Exchange (GSBE) group (safety group).  Contractors will be required to be a full member of a local Builders Exchange (trade group) in order to be eligible for the 6% group discount.
We would like to clarify some information -- 1) This change affects you when your policy is due for renewal;  2) In order to be eligible for the 6% group discount, you must be a member of a Builders Exchange;  3) Valley Contractors Exchange is your local Builders Exchange.   Joining the Valley Contractors Exchange is easy.  Call us to find out how. (530) 343-1981

REPORT Unlicensed, uninsured, cash-pay construction work:  North Valley CSLB fraud investigator Tom Cunningham:  530-712-1358.  Tom comes home to Butte County each night - he can swing by and check out your confidential tips. 



State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF)

VCE endorses State Compensation Insurance Fund™ for workers comp insurance and supports its efforts to maintain construction site safety.  Find out more at www.statefundca.com



Golden State Builders Exchanges (GSBE)
VCE is a proud member of the Golden State Builders Exchanges.   For more info on GSBE, click here.


Working Together For the Enhancement of the Construction Industry.


Planroom Addresses: 

951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA  95928  HOURS:  Monday - Friday,  8:00 am - 5:00 pm  Phone: 530-343-1981
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VCE's Online Planroom is always open.  Bidding documents cover the North State of California 

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