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Building Code ResourcesTop of Page
Codes, certifications, energy efficiency:  There is so much going on right now with Building Codes and Standards, we've given the topic its own web page.  See our Building Codes & "Green" web page for more information on code changes, green building, HERS, EnergyUpgradeCA, certification requirements and more.

Underground Economy - Combat and EducateTop of Page
Contractors, workers and consumers - it's time to STOP supporting the Underground Economy.   
 **Contractors: Report unlicensed contractors to Tom Cunningham, Enforcement Officer for the CSLB/Northern Counties.  Here is his phone #: 530-712-1358 
Click here for the CSLB Report Unlicensed Activity web site.    Report wage/labor law violations to the Dept of Industrial Relations.  Reports can be anonymous.  The Construction Enforcement Coalition, with leadership from CALPASC, is also helping report.  Click here to go to the Level the Playing Field page.   

** Consumers, the dollar you save will cost you thousand$$$$.  Unlicensed contractors don't pay taxes, don't pay workers comp, don't have liabilty insurance and aren't getting a permit.  That's why their bid is lower than the legal contractor.  They get hurt, it's your problem.  They do a lousy job, it's your problem.  They take your money, it's your problemUse a licensed contractor and support the local above-ground economy!  
www.cslb.ca.gov

** Workers - taking cash under the table doesn't count toward unemployment, social security or work experience.  Get hurt? Too bad!  Get cheated?  Too bad!  By working underground you give up all your rights.  Demand legal employment - don't take underground cash pay.   Turn 'em in - file a Field Enforcement Claim.  Click here for info and mail it to to 1031 Howe Street #100, Sacramento, 95825. 

Education and enforcement efforts are going on right now: 
Department of Labor Standards. 
Using data shared between agencies and field intelligence staff, DLSE has put construction at the top of their education and enforcement list. 

EDD Payroll Tax Construction Enforcement Project.  For 2012, the Construction Industry is the high priority target which will get 75% of staff compliance efforts. 
They are going after employers AND workers involved in cash pay.

State Department of Insurance and County District Attorneys:  Underreporting or not carrying workers compensation insurance is the crime of fraud.  The Dept of Insurance and District Attorneys are prosecuting it as such.


Public Works: Prevailing Wages, Apprentices, LCPTop of Page
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU).    Signed into law by the Legislature, the CMU is created to improve adherance to Public Work Labor Law.  Has been on hold for regulatory reasons but is expected to get rolling January 2012.  Electronic payroll, on-site inspections, faster response to wage challenges, and more.  Find out more at  www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/cmu/cmu.html
Off Site Fabrication:  Russ Will Mechanical decision reversed on appeal.  For now, the state will interpret prevailing wage law consistent with federal prevailing wage law.  Read the decision, click here 
Public Works Toolkit for Awarding Agencies, Contractors and Reference.  START HERE!  Even if you think you know, double check.  "Building Compliance and Community Alliance" Click here
Official Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Public Works Enforcement Manual.  115 pages of spellbinding prose!  Click here 
Apprentices on Public Works  - OVERVIEW.  Includes new rules for Apprentice dispatch. You must call all programs - whether union or merit shop - 72 hours before the apprentice is needed. New 11/2011: Dispatch requests have to be for 8 hour time periods -- no more requests for 1 or 2 hours a day.   Learn more:   www.dir.ca.gov/das/PublicWorksForms.htm

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement - Public Works main page.
Click here
** See who got busted:  penalties, judgements and debarments.  Click here and scroll to bottom of page **
CA Prevailing wage determinations (Journeymen)   Click here
CA Prevailing wage determinations (Residential)   Click here
Apprentice wage sheets for public works   Click here
Compliance Monitoring Unit  www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/cmu/cmu.html
Certified payroll    Click here
Public Works Coverage Determinations   Click here
Forms for Public Works: DAS 140, CAC 2, DAS 10 & Contractor Requirements:  Click here
FEDERAL Prevailing Wage - Davis Bacon Act.  General info: Click here
FEDERAL Prevailing Wage - Davis Bacon Act, find wage determinations  online.  www.wdol.gov
ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funded compliance - Special web page to help contractors bidding on, and performing, work funded with ARRA funds:  www.dol.gov/esa/whd/recovery/



Diesel Engine Regulation Information Center: Top of Page

Off Road In-Use Construction Equipment - stay current on the latest revisions.  Sign up for email updates (click here) and/or see the Off Road web site.

Diesel TRUCKS - stay current: www.arb.ca.gov/enf/diesel.htm

Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition (CIAQC)  Working on behalf of the construction industry for balance in heavy equipment engine regulations.   www.ciaqc.com
ON Road Diesel Equipment regulations page on the CARB web site.  Click here
Portable Diesel Equipment (PERP) regulations page on the CARB web site. Click here
Get on the ARB's email list of regulation updates:  www.arb.ca.gov/listserv
Butte County Air Quality District (Portable Diesel Engine Regulations):  www.bcaqmd.org
Feather River Air Quality District (Portable Diesel Engine Regulations):  www.fraqmd.org
Construction Business, General Business, Employer ResourcesTop of Page
Construction Business Resources
 
 
David Kalb's Contractor License Service:  www.cutredtape.com
Construction Forms from Builders Books
Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center (funded by the Federal EPA with content advice/support from national construction associations)  www.ciacenter.org
Construction Code Books from International Code Council
Sam Abdulaziz Construction Law

 General Business and Employer Resources

 California Business Portal - start here!  www.calbusiness.ca.gov

 California Small Business & DVBE Certification and Procurement Services:  www.dgs.ca.gov

 Federal Business Resources:  www.fedbizopps.gov

 Human Resource Law from California Chamber   www.hrcalifornia.com

Required Workplace Postings for all Employers:  www.dir.ca.gov/wpnodb.html

Notice to Employee required for all New Hires as of 1/1/2012 - click here for template.  

California Department of Labor - Labor rules: 
www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/dlse.html
 
California
Employment Development Department - employment rules, employer taxes, forms: 
www.edd.ca.gov

Efforts for Regulatory Reform (2011)  www.calrecovery.biz
Labor Relations Glossary   www.ca-ilg.org
Small Business Action Center  www.sbaction.org
 Healthcare Reform:  Federal Govt site for consumers:  www.healthcare.gov
 Healthcare Reform:  Federal Health & Human Services Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight website: www.hhs.gov/ociio/index.html

Training Resources

Lorman Educational Resources - get 10% off as a VCE member. On the spot information on Public Works, Liens, you-name-it.  Click here
Yuba College Small Business Development Center
Butte College Small Business Development Center
The Training Place, Butte College (Good, inexpensive employee training)
S.C.O.R.E.  (Business Plans and search for local free help)
Online Management Courses (not an endorsement - just a link to help you find training)
California Small Business Information
Online Courses, a variety of subjects (not an endorsement, just a resource)

Codes / Legal Stuff
California law consists of 29 codes covering various subjects, the State Constitution and Statutes.  These include Public Contract Code, Business and Professions Code, Health and Safety Code, etc.  Look up the code you need at:  www.leginfo.ca.gov

Storm Water Management Program InformationTop of Page

Stormwater Permitting Requirements - NEW, effective July 1, 2010.  Click here
State Water Resources Control Board  
Water Control Board/Cal EPA Construction Stormwater Program
Butte County Storm water information
CalTrans - recognized as expert in SWPPP Best Management Practices
Little Hoover Commission report on State Water Resource Control Boards "cleanup" (with thanks to the California  Building Industry Website) January 2009  Click here


Electrician CertificationTop of Page

START HERE!  Electrician Certification web site

Training through  Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA)

Training through the Shasta Builders Exchange

Apprenticeships through the IBEW

Training through Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC - Golden Gate Chapter)www.abcggc.org/Electrical_Trainee.aspx


Lead-Based Paint Top of Page
Federal EPA Regulations on lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting requirements:   Beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.  This pretty much applies to all residential general contractors and many trades.  Fining contractors is like shooting fish in a barrel.  The database of certified contractors/companies is public.  Rumor has it the EPA can support itself on the fines collected from contractors... 

Find out about the Lead-Paint regulation at the Federal EPA website: http://epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm

Read the Federal EPA pamphlet for contractors on the RRP regulation http://epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf

California Deparment of Public Health regulations for contractors in regard to lead-based paint abatement and testing: 
  Childhool Lead Poisoning Prevention www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CLPPB/Pages/default.aspx
  California Lead Related Construction Program  www.cdph.ca.gov/

National Center for Healthy Housing policy webpage on current national efforts in regard to lead-based paint and contractors: www.nchh.org/Policy/National-Policy/
Building Department Web SitesTop of Page
 Butte County Sutter County Oroville
Colusa County Yuba County Paradise
Glenn County Chico
Marysville
Plumas County
Yuba City


Government Top of Page

Government Agencies
  Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
 
State of California web site

  Building Standards Commission 

  CalTrans

  Cal/OSHA - see Construction Safety page for more extensive safety links

  Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

  Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)

  Department of Labor and Standards Enforment (DLSE)

  Department of General Services (Doing business with State, Green Building, more)

  Division of State Architect  (DSA)

  Environmental Protection Agency - CAL EPA

  California Energy Commission

  State Water Resources Control Board

  Integrated Waste Management Board


Get Updates from Agencies Via EmailTop of Page
Make your life easier and let them tell YOU what's new!  Here are email lists you can sign up for.  You'll get an email notification of changes, events and news:

Department of Industrial Relations:  General media releases.  These always impact employers - don't miss out!  www.dir.ca.gov/email/listsub.asp?choice=1   

Prevailing Wage:
  Important notices include corrections, modifications, and interim wage determinations that affect the director's general prevailing wage determinations.   
www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/subscription.htm

Air Resources Board:
 ARB's email list of regulation updates: 
www.arb.ca.gov/listserv

Energy Commission:   
http://www.energy.ca.gov/listservers/

Calif Green Building:
  
www.green.ca.gov/NewsEvents.htm

Building and Standards Commission:
 
www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/UPDATE_TO_DATA_BASE_09.doc

US EPA:
 
https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USAEPA

US Department of Energy and Renewable Energy: 
 
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/program_news.cfm

Other great e-notifications:


Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition: 
www.ciaqc.com

Construction AssociationsTop of Page
Golden State Builders Exchanges  (GSBE)
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Subcontractors Association
Associated General Contractors (AGC)
California Building Industry Association (BIA)
California Coalition for Construction in the Classroom (CCCC)
California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors (CALPASC)
Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition (CIAQC)
Construction Industry Force Account Council (CIFAC)
Construction Jobs Bidding ResourcesTop of Page
Caltrans jobs out for bid: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/ 
Caltrans bid results: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/awards/bidsum_html/6week_list.php
PG&E Bid Opportunities: www.pge.com/b2b/purchasing/bidopportunities/
SMUD Bid Opportunities: https://usage.smud.org/EBSSExt/
SUB-Net (Federal Small Business Adminstration)   http://web.sba.gov/subnet/search/index.cfm
Call Before You DigTop of Page
1-800-227-2600
Call two working days before you dig
www.usanorth.org
 
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