For your Bidding and Supply Planning:  Major traffic disruptions through Sacramento May 30 - July 15.
 
Highway 5 is being rebuilt downtown.  Plan for lane shutdowns and complete freeway closures.  Click here for Sacramento Bee coverage.

 

Valley Contractors Exchange, Inc.
951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928 (530) 343-1981
  Providing Leadership in the Construction Industry Since 1952. [Today: ]   

Enter the VCE ONLINE PLANROOM, VCE PRO - click here   

    See new jobs, check new addenda, compare and decide which jobs are best for you to bid.  Only $150 per year.  Not a subscriber?  Why not!  Call us and we'll get you set up:  530-343-1981. 


CARB Information- 
** The 54 page regulation is out for decision
Click on this link for California Air Resources Board Actions that Affect Contractors: 
Diesel Engine Regulation Information Center
 


 

 NEWS:
 
Happy Building and Safety Week! 
The Butte County Building Department invites you to celebrate!  click here

 
VCE Annual June Golf Tournament - Table Mountain Golf Course, Oroville.  Friday, June 6.  1:00 pm shotgun start, lunch, dinner, awards, raffle, fun!  Click here to download registration flyer...


Nail Gun safety investigation
by the Sacramento Bee.  Presents the argument that some manufacturers' designs make it easy to have accidents.  Check it out here...

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RAININGS AND EVENTS: (click link to download registration form)  
    May 7  Workers Comp Claims & Return to Work Programs, Chico
  May 13  QuickBooks for Contractors, Chico
  May 15 Workers Comp Claims & Return to Work Programs, Marysville 
  Don't miss it!  May 21 Prevailing Wage, Chico
  June 4 How to Write a Flyer, an Email or a Letter and Make your Company look Good.  Written Communication - the Good, the Bad and the Persuasive.  (A MUST for every office worker!), Chico   !!Good, inexpensive training!!
  June 6  Annual VCE June Golf Tournament.  Table Mountain Golf Club, Oroville.  Click to download registration flyer

FORMS FOR DOWNLOAD:

SAMPLE ESTIMATING CHECKLIST to be customized for your specific trade and needs.  This checklist was mentioned in the front page article of the May 9th Weekly Newsline.  Open in either Excel or Adobe format.
 

Requirements for Electrical Workers      Electrical certification basics    Training information from WECA   Training through the Shasta Builders Exchange
  

Need a Contractor?       Contractors State License Board, www.clsb.ca.gov. 
    1.  Use only Licensed Contractors for repair work over $500.  It's the law, and it protects you.  Learn more from the Contractors State License Board, click here.  A division of the Department of Consumer Affairs. 
   2.  Click HERE to search our MEMBERSHIP LIST online.    For a quick reference of our contractors for Residential Repairs, Fencing, Roofing and Handymen, click HERE. (PDF file)

   3.  Call us for names or information at 343-1981.  We're open Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

The Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) is a member-operated, non-profit corporation established to serve the construction industry. VCE has a membership comprised of licensed contractors, specialty subcontractors, material manufacturers and suppliers, design professionals and building-related business associates. We cover the six counties of Butte, Yuba, Sutter, Glenn, Colusa and Plumas.

     We are dedicated to the professional advancement of the construction industry by providing quality information and education services to our members and our community.

How we serve the Industry
  • Planrooms in Chico, Yuba City and on the Internet

  • Members Access Over 2,000 Bidding Documents Annually, Ranging From Local Single Family Homes to Major Northern California Public Works Projects
  • Weekly Building Industry Publication & Daily Updates. 
  • Group Workers' Compensation Discounts for Contractors through State Compensation Insurance Fund
  • Educational Seminars and Training on Construction Safety, Law, Business, Products and Workers' Compensation Fraud/Abuse
  • Social Events and Networking Functions
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    VCE endorses State Compensation Insurance Fund(TM) for workers comp insurance and supports its efforts to maintain construction site safety
     

    How we serve the Community
  • Promotion of High Standards of Contractor and Industry Ethics
  • Promotion of Consumer Awareness and Protection
  • High School & College Scholarship Programs
  • Volunteer Involvement in Community Building Projects
  • Golden State Builders Exchanges (GSBE)

    VCE is a Proud Member of the Golden State Builders Exchanges.  Working Together For the Enhancement of the Construction Industry. For more info on GSBE, click here
     


    Contact us:       Email: info@vceonline.com

    Valley Contractors Exchange
    951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928
    Phone: (530)-343-1981 Fax: (530)-343-3503


    In Yuba/Sutter Counties:

    832 Richland Road, Yuba City, CA 95991
    Phone: (530) 674-2030 Fax: (530) 671-4432

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