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Looking for a Contractor? Here are three options for you:
- Call the VCE and we'll help you get the help you need! Chico (530) 343-1981 or Yuba City (530) 674-2030
- Use our Online Membership Directory and search by company name or specialty. Click here to go to our Directory Page.
- Let us advertise your project to our members - FREE! We will send them the job lead and have them call you. No job too small! Call or email teresa@vceonline.com for more information or to submit your job listing.
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Energy Code residential HVAC forms have been updated for zones 2 and 9 thru 16. Click here to see. Also, energy calculation software has changed. Use only the new versions - MICROPAS 8.1, EnergyPro 5.1 & CALRES 2008 v. 1.1. Click here to find out more
The Shasta Builders Exchange is offering a 40 hour Building Science course aligned with the standards of the recognized Building Performance Institute(BPI). Its designed for construction workers who do remodeling, HVAC, solar, insulation or anyone with an interest in developing a business in whole-house energy efficiency retrofitting or remodeling. Taking the course makes you eligible to take the BPI certification. November 1-5, Shasta BX in Redding. Click here for registration form.
Get email updates from the Butte County Building Department. Find them on FACEBOOK and/or sign up for emails by clicking here.
Whether you're a start-up or a long-established construction company - Save the Date for these two vital construction training events:
September 22: Prevailing Wage and Public Works Law training
September 29: EPA Lead-paint Safety Certification for Repair, Remodeling and Painting. You gotta have this one - both Cal/OSHA and the Feds have said they will be enforcing the rule. (click title for registration form)
Training workshop: Are You Ready for Cal/OSHA? Sept 9, 8:00 am - Noon. Holiday Inn, Chico. Free - but you must register! Presented by State Fund. Hear about the Cal/OSHA inspection procedures and your rights. Find out what you'll be asked for and how to avoid common violation citations and injuries. You'll come away with the resources you need to help build or improve your safety program. Click here to go to online registration.
A faster, better way to find Cal/OSHA Title 8 safety rules and regulations! New Online Title 8 Index. Finally you can look up all the Cal/OSHA Title 8 Safety Regulations by topic. Enter your topic keyword ("ladders," Fall protection") and find its safety regs.
This is a website link you'll want in your computer, phone, PDA and written on the wall in your job trailer! www.dir.ca.gov/title8/index/t8index.html
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Vote for the VCE Green-Built Dog House and support Habitat for Humanity of Butte County
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Features:
Vegetative Roof
Solar Irrigation System
Low VOC paint
Recycled/Recyclable carpet
Cork flooring
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 To vote for the VCE Dog House
Click Here
To see a photo of our Dog House on the
Habitat for Humanity of Butte County
website Click Here
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Each raffle ticket bought equal one vote for our Dog House. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Butte County projects.
Tickets are available at the Downtown Thursday Market, The ReStore @ 220 Meyers St. or online at www.buttehabitat.org.
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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...
Homeowners can FIND A CONTRACTOR by type of work. Always use licensed contractors!
Use our RESOURCES page for information on diesel engine regulations, building codes, 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. GREEN BUILDING is about timeless skills and emerging products.
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 Great coverage for members!
VCE has partnered with Philadelphia Insurance, one of the leading insurance carriers.
Effective immediately, you can obtain insurance quotes for:
* Business Auto * Builders Risk * Employment Related Practices * Contractor's Environmental Pollution Coverage * Directors & Officers Liability
You'll Benefit from a wide variety of risk management services. Ask your construction insurance broker for a coverage quote for the Valley Contractors Exchange program with Philadelphia Insurance. Click here for more information
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 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
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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.
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