Weekly e-News November 7, 2014
Dear Members and Friends:
Worst Customer Experience: - Many years ago we were
painting the interior of a large house in San Francisco. The
husband would meet the crew and I each morning and go
over the previous days progress.
When the wife was up and around, she would start her day
of "sipping" adult beverages. Her morning O.J. was
suspiciously clear. We were custom mixing colors for each
room and would get her approval before applying it. When
her husband came home, she would tell him she hated the
colors and never approved them. This happened a couple times and then we started getting samples
initialed. It fixed the problem but she was not happy and made life miserable. We did finish and get
paid but it was a job we were happy to put behind us. We ended up painting 16 shades of off white in
16 rooms. ( toward the end of the job, I found out her husband was an attorney).
Want to share your worst customer experience? Send it by email to [email protected] and be
sure to put “Worst Customer” in the title! Best one gets a $25 Starbucks card!
2218 Local Projects for bid on ConstructionAssistant.com during the last 365 days
– How many have you looked at? All members have a user name and log in – forgot
yours? Call the office. It’s a free member benefit. You can also track and tickler file training, rate
vendors, find subs and a lot more. See the “What’s on the Website” page in this issue.
Theatre Night! KINKY BOOTS is the exhilarating Broadway musical
that will lift your spirits to new high- heeled heights! Winner of six
Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story
follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business
around with help from the most unlikely person. Together, these two
become an unstoppable team, and find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed
possible... proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world
Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by CYNDI LAUPER,
direction and Tony-winning choreography by JERRY MITCHELL and a hilarious, uplifting book by
four-time Tony winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve discovered
why sometimes, the best way to fit in is to stand out! Thursday, December 18th, 2013 at 8:00pm
Orpheum, San Francisco, Deadline for tickets Thursday November 6th, 2014
More theatre coming –
Phantom of the Opera 9/23/15
Sign up now to make sure you get tickets!
Sign up flyer in this issue
Matilda 8/12/15 watch for signup.
Sign up now to make sure you get tickets!
Sign up flyer in this issue
Hunting Trip November 22
Chukar
Pheasant Hunting and also Chukar! November 22 at Birds Landing – Guide, Dog and BBQ for a
morning of fun hunting pheasant and chukar This is a great autumn morning and there is not much
better in life than shooting birds over dogs. You don’t have to be a great shot (the dogs do most of the
work) and you will see and shoot at lots of birds on this stocked game club. You need a hunting license
with a bird stamp and a shotgun (Just about any gauge will work fine ) and a box of shotgun shells.
Start at 9:30 and then BBQ at around 1PM. Meanwhile the club cleans your birds and puts them in little
plastic bags, so you bring home something that looks like it came from Safeway. If you need to get a
hunting license but have never had one before, start now – CA requires a class so you need to get
scheduled. Questions? Call Tom at 650-591-4486 and see the flyer to sign up!
Nice 359 square foot 2 office suite with carpet and parking right outside. Great
for startup, construction office or rep. This is a nice sunny office with new paint
and carpet. 359 sf available now. We are a full service building and your
monthly rent included Utilities, maintenance, custodial and taxes.
Health Insurance Strategy Workshop Stop being a victim in today’s healthcare
market – Todd Taylor will show you how to use health coverage to:
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MAKE HEALTCARE A BUSINESS ASSET - make it work for you.
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SAVE MONEY – and pay less taxes
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HIRE BETTER EMPLOYEES – and retain the best ones you already have
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TRUSTED PEOPLE - Shop the ENTIRE market for you so you get the best plans for your needs
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EASILY HANDLED BY EMAIL – You can handle everything by email, no hassle and minimum time
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LEARN HOW TO GET STARTED - Attend a no obligation free workshop at the exchange and
begin making healthcare work for your company.
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Todd has helped over 100 Exchange members Free to all, but Please let us know you are
coming! At the Exchange Wednesday 11/12 from 11AM until about Noon.
More Seminars and workshops on the way
Our Fall seminar series is almost finished. Here is a list of what’s booked:
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IIPP – Implementing an effective program - San Francisco BX 11/4 – see flyer
2014 Changes in wage and hour laws 11/5
Healthcare Strategy Workshop 11/12
Cal-OSHA Record Keeping 1/14/2015
Seminars and classes are usually free for members and their employees. Non-members may pay to
attend on a space available basis. Signup sheets and info in this issue.
California Releases its Updated Strategic Water Plan California's
growing population and dwindling water require up to $500 billion in
additional investment in water in coming decades, and new state fees for
water users could be one way pay for it, a water plan released Thursday
by the state's top water officials said.John Laird, California secretary of
natural resources, and Mark Cowin, head of the water resources
department, spoke to reporters via telephone to mark the release of the
plan, the latest update in more than a half-century of outlines for
managing California's water.
The plan looks as far ahead as 2050, spanning a period when California
will be dealing with everything from shrinking snowpack, rising seas
and encroaching salinity in waterways to more frequent droughts under
climate change. The plan envisions growing cities increasingly taking
more water, farmers using less, and water costing more in general. It
shouldn't be a surprise, Cowin said, that water is going to cost more for Californians in the future.
Broadly, the plan calls for greater coordination among state, federal and local agencies that make
decisions affecting water supplies, for streamlining government decision-making on water issues, and
for greater investment, including conservation and storage. Currently, governments spend about $20
billion annually on California's water supply, or $200 billion over 10 years, said Kamyar Guivetchi,
head of integrated water management for the Department of Water Resources.
State officials are calling for another $500 billion in coming decades. That includes $100 billion in
flood-control projects and $400 billion to fund a wide range of projects proposed by different regions of
the state, Guivetchi said. State officials gave almost no details Thursday on specific projects. The written
plan, however, includes an existing, $25 billion proposal backed by Gov. Jerry Brown to build two, 30mile tunnels to divert part of the Sacramento River for use by water agencies. Brown's administration
left the controversial tunnel project out of a $7.5 billion water bond proposal going before state voters on
Tuesday. The water plan released Thursday emphasizes securing more stable funding for water projects.
It suggests an unspecified state water fee on water users as one possible source of additional funding.
To obtain a copy of the report go to:
http://www.waterplan.water.ca.gov/cwpu2013/final/
You Can Join – The Exchange is welcoming new members – Plans online, business
assistance, discounted insurance, networking trips and a lot more. The Exchange is the best business
association investment you can make – and its tax deductible for most businesses. Call Tom at 650-5914486 for more info.
Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PBX101E
It’s a good way to keep up with things at the Exchange. If you don’t have Twitter, you
should get it on your cellphone. It gives you brief messages and if you are interested in the topic, you
can download from the source by tapping a link. If you are not interested, just ignore it. The good part
about Twitter is that it is non-invasive. You can review it in an instant from anywhere and ignore what
you don’t want to see.
.Come See Us! We are open 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays – stop by and see
us at 735 Industrial Road in San Carlos (between Holly and Whipple) We are a nonprofit, member run association dedicated to helping contractors, subcontractors,
suppliers, designers and others in the construction industry. We have been doing this
since 1945.
Exchange Members Only – You should have started getting your annual Uniform
Accounting Act info last Monday, 10/27/14 – If you are a member, but did not get this
– please call Tom at the Exchange and we will get you on the Members Only List.
Sincerely,
Tom McGinley
Executive Director
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and list the facts about your company which will be visible to all members in system and company
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o Get 54 Toolbox Topics (tailgate topics)
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359 ft² - Two Room Suite
Full Service office great
for startup or ? (San
Carlos)
Nice 359 square foot 2 office suite with carpet and parking right outside. Great for
startup, construction office or rep. This is a nice sunny office with new paint and carpet.
359 sf available Sept. 6th.
We are a full service building and your monthly rent included Utilities, maintenance,
custodial and taxes. This is NOT a triple net (NNN) lease where you have to pay
additional for just about everything except telephone and internet service
We have:
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Utilities
Janitorial
Mail & Package Receipt
Free use of Conference Room
Copier Coffee Room/Lunch Room
24 Hour 7 day Access
The building is also wired for Comcast internet and AT&T
Near:
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Downtown San Carlos
24 hour fitness
Train station
The building has a good mix of software, accounting and business offices. Friendly
environment.
Call us at 650-591-4486 and ask Tom, Leslie or Andrea to give you a tour.
O.K. Lumber Company
1061 Howard Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
650-593-8041
Position Available: Office Manager
Some Duties Include: A/R, A/P, P/R, G/L.
Benefits include: Health Insurance, vacation,
sick pay, holidays, 401K.
Health Insurance Answers You Can Trust
 Need help in understanding how to get decent
coverage?
 Want to see if you will benefit from the 2014
changes?
 Will an HSA work for my insurance needs?
 Will the new Small Group Carrier, Seechange, work
for my company?
 Can I position my income for a 2014 insurance
subsidy?
 How can I get “guaranteed issue” if I have health
problems?
 Which carrier should I choose?
 Plan Administration and Paperwork? – Just leave it to
Us!
Call Todd Taylor, our preferred Health Insurance Person for straight
forward answers you can trust.
650-594-5933 408-358-7502
Choose from any of the following plans:
Kaiser-Convenient & one close location for all of
your health care needs
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield - Largest
selection of plans & largest PPO networks in the state
Health Net-great alternative carrier to the Blues with
competitive plans
SeeChange- A new carrier in the market with
very competitive high-deductible & HSA plans
Coming 10/1/2013 – Covered CA - the new California Program
Health Insurance Answers You Can
Trust!
408-358-7520 650-594-5933
A Chance to Save
Money on Workers
Comp Insurance
What’s Happening? The Worker's Comp market is changing - State
Fund is becoming more competitive.
Why is this important? Exchange Members with a good loss history
can get a 6% discount (in addition to all other discounts) if they join
State Fund Group 826. You can save money.
What do I need to do? At the time of quoting or renewing you or your
broker need to ask to be put in 826 otherwise they will not put you in a
group and you will have to pay more. Be sure you ask for group 826
at the time of getting your quote.
What if I am not an Exchange member? If you are not a member you
can join when you get the insurance, but you MUST be a member to
get the discount. Make sure your broker considers State Fund Group
826.
Here is some background:
The workers' comp market changes every few years. We are beginning another
period of dramatic change. State Fund Workers Compensation Insurance is becoming
much more competitive as other insurers raise their rates or leave the California
market. This trend will likely continue for the rest of the decade.
Not a member? You can join before you get the insurance – Use the Membership
Application in this Issue. Questions? Call Tom at the Exchange - 650-591-4486
Peninsula Builders Exchange is a Non-Profit, Member Run association dedicated to helping contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers, designers and and others associated with the construction industry. We have
been doing this since 1945
Hailed as “Stunning, intense and spectacular” by the Sunday Ex‐
press, this produc on features a brilliant new design by Paul Brown, costumes by the much missed Maria Björnson, a new staging by Laurence Connor – di‐
rector of the recent acclaimed 25th anniversary celebra on at the Royal Albert Hall – and new choreography by Sco Ambler. The produc on is overseen by Ma hew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh. September 23rd, 2015 at 8:00pm Orpheum Mezzanine at 1192 Market St, San Francisco, California 94102 Deadline for ckets Thursday February 5th, 2015 Yes, Please reserve______Seat(s) for The Phantom of the Opera My Check for $__________($86.00 each) is included. Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________Email:______________________________________________________ Please return with payment to: Peninsula Builders Exchange, 735 Industrial Road, Suite 100, San Carlos CA 94070 Ques ons call: 650‐591‐4486 Peninsula Builders
Exchange
Fall 2014 Training and Knowledge Schedule
California Lien Law – Protect your rights to payment. 10/1/2014 9AM until about
Noon Members FREE – Non Members $70
Construction Contracts – Understand what you sign. 10/8/2014 9:30 AM until
about 11:30 AM Members FREE – Non Members $70
Small Claims Court – Prepare and win your case. 10/15/2014 9:30 AM until
about 11:30 AM Members FREE – Non Members $70
Prevailing Wage – Lots new this year, find out what you need to know.
10/23/2014 10AM until about Noon. Members FREE – Non Members $50
First Aid and CPR – Both Certifications in one session! 10/29/2014 from 7AM
until 1PM at the Exchange. Members $75 Non Members $150
Changes in Wage and Hour Law – Lot of new stuff this year 11/5/2014
8:30 to 12:30 Members $150 Non-Members $200
Healthcare Strategy Workshop – Stop being a healthcare victim 11/12/2014
11AM until Noon Free for everyone
Cal OSHA Record Keeping – Get it right and avoid fines 1/14/2015
9 to Noon Members FREE – Non Members $50
Please reserve __________ seats for ___________________________On ____ / _____ / _______
Use one form for each seminar or class. (Don’t forget to keep a copy of your enrollment form!)
Visa/ MC/ AE Card # _______ - _______ - ______ - ______ Exp ___/___ CVV _____ (Members Free for all events)
Signature _________________________________________ email _____________________________________
Name: (Please Print) ______________________________________Telephone ___________________________
Company Name: _____________________________________________________________
Mail or Fax (credit card only) with Payment to:
Peninsula Builders Exchange, 735 Industrial Road, Suite 100, San Carlos, CA 94070-3314
Phone: 650-591-4486 Fax: 650-591-8108
Health Insurance Strategy Workshop
Make Small Group Health Plans Work for You!
Todd Taylor has helped
over 100 Members
Stop being a victim in today’s healthcare market – Todd Taylor will show you how to
use health coverage to:

MAKE HEALTCARE A BUSINESS ASSET - make it work for you.
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SAVE MONEY – and pay less taxes

HIRE BETTER EMPLOYEES – and retain the best ones you already have

TRUSTED PEOPLE - Shop the ENTIRE market for you
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EASILY HANDLED BY EMAIL – Handle everything by email, no hassle and minimum time
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LEARN HOW TO GET STARTED - Attend a no obligation free workshop at the exchange and begin
making healthcare work for your company.
Free to all, but Please let us know you are coming!
At the Exchange Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 11AM until About Noon
Please reserve __________ seats in Health Insurance Strategy Workshop on Wednesday, 11/12/2014
Name: (Please Print) ____________________________________________________________
Company Name: _____________________________________________________________
Email:
____________________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________
Mail or Fax (650-591-8108) to Peninsula Builders Exchange, 735 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-3314
Phone: 650-591-4486 Fax: 650-591-8108
WE’RE OPEN...
Come and visit us at our new location!
• Lumber, Doors, Windows and More
• Pro-oriented Hardware Store • Building Materials, Concrete, Fencing
YOU’RE INVITED
HAYWARD REDWOOD CITY OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, November 5th
1775 E. Bayshore Road, Redwood City
11:30 - 1:30
11:00 - 3:00
3:00 - 4:00
4:30 - 7:00
Taco Lunch
Meet the Manufacturers
AIA Continuing Education
“Build Tight, Ventilate Right!”
Wine, Hors d’oeuvres and
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
$10
Coupon
$10
OFF
Coupon
When you spend $20
or more.
One Per Customer
• Cannot be used on prior sales items
• Not valid on sale or clearance items
• Cannot be combined with any other
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Redwood City
Expires: 11/30/2014
RSVP: Marketing @ 831-643-1900 ext. 206 or [email protected]
Redwood City
1775 East Bayshore Rd.
www.haywardlumber.com
THE STORYTHE STORY
“WELCOME TO THE DELIRIOUSLY AMUSING, MALEVOLENT, HEARTWARMING, HEAD-SPINNING WORLD OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL. YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE.” –
BLOOMBERG NEWS
Winner of 50 international awards, including the Tony Award®, and
one of the biggest hits on Broadway, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is
the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her
own destiny.
Rolling Stone calls the show “hands down the BEST MUSICAL of
the season.” Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA
continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and
in London’s West End.
The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done
the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”
“ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, A SHOW COMES OUT BLAZING AND RESTORES YOUR FAITH
IN BROADWAY. MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS THAT
SHOW.” NEW YORK POST
“MATILDA IS THE BEST MUSICAL SINCE THE LION KING!”
– TIME MAGAZINE
“THE BEST FAMILY MUSICAL IN YEARS.” – CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Wednesday August 12th, 2015at 8:00pm Orpheum Mezzanine at 1192 Market St, San Francisco, California 94102 Deadline for ckets Thursday February 5th, 2015 Yes, Please reserve______Seat(s) for MaƟlda the Musical
My Check for $__________($65.00 each) is included.
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________
Company Name:_________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone:___________________________Email:______________________________________________________
Please return with payment to:
Peninsula Builders Exchange, 735 Industrial Road, Suite 100, San Carlos CA 94070
There are 9 reasons why companies belong to the Exchange:
1. Problem Solving – we help you solve business problems
2. Staff help – You may know everything – but how about the people who work for
you? We are here to help them also.
3. Social contacts – Work with, travel with and learn from others in your Exchange.
4. Power in Numbers. Hundreds in San Mateo County and Thousands in the State
through GSBE.
5. Training and Assistance – Your existing managers, foremen and field people need
to work safer, smarter and more profitably . We do construction industry training.
6. Relationships – We all help each other.
7. Projects and Plans on-line – Over 2700 projects for you to bid in the last year.
8. Discount on State Fund Worker’s Comp for Firms that qualify.
9. Levels of Participation – You have the opportunity for all levels of participation
from trips to exotic locations and calling in your questions and problems for on the
spot help. Or you can just use the on-line plans; safety and business training and
updates on industry news and legislation. You decide how much participation you
want.
Fill out the attached membership application and make your company a part of our
construction community today!
Membership Application Fax To: 650‐591‐8108 Peninsula Builders Exchange 735 Industrial Road #100 San Carlos, CA 94070 650 ‐591‐4486 [email protected] Firm Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Fax _______________________ Email _______________________ Name of Owner. ________________________________________________________ Contact Person ____________________________ Title _________________________ Business Address ______________________________ City & Zip ________________________________ Mailing Address _______________________________ City & Zip ________________________________ Email _________________________________________ Website _______________________________ Type of Business _________________________________________________________________ Contractor’s License # ____________________________ Classification ______________________ Membership Statement: This applicant, upon acceptance for membership in the Exchange agrees to abide by all rules and by‐laws of the Exchange. The Peninsula Builders Exchange is a non‐profit, member run association dedicated to improving standards and communications within the construction industry. We have been assisting contractors, sub contractors and suppliers since 1945. Visa / MC ____________/ ____________/ ______________/ _____________ Exp. Date ____________ Name on Card: ___________________________________________ VIN Number _________________ Authorized Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________ Referred By: ________________________________________________________________________ Application Fee of $100 Annual Dues: $400 (Total $500) please include with application Visit us on the internet: www.ConstructionPlans.org www.ConstructionAssistant.com www.ConstructionFinder.com Peninsula Builders Exchange, 735 Industrial Road #100, San Carlos CA 94070 650‐591‐4486(v) 650‐591‐8108(f) [email protected] Winter Holiday
See’s Candies Order
Company Name_________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________ Contact:____________________
WEIGHT ITEM ITEM NUIMBER # OF ITEMS DISCOUNT PRICE PER ITEM TOTAL Deadline for Holiday Orders
4 lb 2 oz Sweet Tidings Gi Pack 9247 $67.75 Friday December 5th, 2014 @ 12pm
2 lb 7 oz Fes ve Favorites Gi Pack 9248 $40.80 You will be called when your order is ready
1 lb Holiday Fancy 9046 $18.90 Return Order Form & Check to :
4 lb Gi of Elegance® 887 $77.00 Peninsula Builders Exchange,
5 lb Assorted ChocolatesƗ 321 $70.00 735 Industrial Road, Suite 100,
3 lb Assorted ChocolatesƗ 320 $42.00 San Carlos, CA 94070
2 lb Assorted ChocolatesƗ 319 $28.00 1 lb Assorted ChocolatesƗ 318 $14.00 3 lb Milk ChocolateƗ 328 $42.00 2 lb Milk ChocolateƗ 327 $28.00 1 lb Milk ChocolateƗ 326 $14.00 1 lb Toﬀee‐e es® (can)ǂ 316 $14.00 2 lb Gold Fancy 348 $38.10 1 lb Golf Fancy 346 $20.50 3 lb Nuts & ChewƗ 336 $42.00 2 lb Nuts & ChewƗ 335 $28.00 1 lb Nuts & ChewƗ 334 $14.00 2 lb Dark ChocolatesƗ 331 $28.00 1 lb Dark ChocolatesƗ 330 $14.00 2 lb So CentersƗ 339 $28.00 1 lb So CentersƗ 338 $14.00 1 lb Almond Royal® (can)ǂ 315 $14.00 12oz Extra Fancy Mixed Salted Nuts (can)ǂ 313 $9.90 1 lb Victoria Toﬀee 396 $14.00 1 lb Truﬄes 902 $17.80 8 oz Truﬄes 474 $8.90 1 lb 5 oz Lollypops‐Assortedǂ 296 $13.45 1 lb 5 oz Lollypops‐Chocolateǂ 038 $13.45 1 lb 5 oz Lollypops‐Bu erscotchǂ 039 $13.45 1 lb 5 oz Lollypops‐Café La éǂ 815 $13.45 1 lb 5 oz Lollypops‐Vanillaǂ 9112 $13.45 1 lb 8 oz Peanut Bri leǂ 355 $14.00 1 lb Bridge Mix 356 $14.00 8 oz Assorted Peppermints 358 $7.00 8 oz Assorted Molasses Chips 360 $7.00 N/A Gi Cer ficate (redeemable con nental U.S.) 767 $15.20 N/A Gi Cer ficate (redeemable Hawaii) 769 $16.40 Total $__________________
FAXED ORDERS WILL NOT
BE ACCEPTED
4 oz Li le Pops®‐Assortedǂ 9176 $3.20 4 oz Li le Pops®‐Café La éǂ 9182 $3.20 4 oz Christmas Bear Gi Box 278 $5.25 All items are cello wrapped unless otherwise indicated.. Excep ons are noted by the “Ɨ” and are delivered in holiday gi wrap. 7.5 oz Reindeer Box ǂ 190 $6.15 Items marked with a “ǂ” are cer fied Kosher by 2015 Prevailing Wage Updates for
California Contractors
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New rules relating to contractor registration and fee for working on Public Works projects
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Expanded enforcement rules for DIR and how to limit contractor’s liability
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New CMU rules for the submission of certified payrolls …and more
Join our webinar on Thursday, November 20th from
10:00– 11:00 AM to learn more. Only $99!
To register please visit:
https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB51D68083473F
CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE & MONITORING, INC.
www.ccmilcp.com
2015 Prevailing Wage Updates for
California Contractors
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New rules relating to contractor registration and fee for working on Public Works projects
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Expanded enforcement rules for DIR and how to limit contractor’s liability
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New CMU rules for the submission of certified payrolls …and more
Join our webinar on Thursday, November 20th from
10:00– 11:00 AM to learn more. Only $99!
To register please visit:
https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB51D68083473F
CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE & MONITORING, INC.
www.ccmilcp.com
New Law Requires Free Plan Sets:
AB 2036 is a new law which requires that government agencies
provide digital plans to local builders
exchanges when requested.
We, as members of GSBE and in conjunction with the
AGC, sponsored this legislation because many
jurisdictions were withholding plans from our
exchange and some were even trying to charge for
digital copies sent by email. Many jurisdictions also
use “blueprint services” as the sole method of
distribution – which forces contractors to buy printed
sets of digital plans. This is good legislation for our members and we are beginning
our campaign to make the various state and local agencies aware of the new law,
and also asking them to provide us with plans.
Over the next several weeks Andrea will contact many local jurisdictions and
make a special effort to reach those small water districts and school districts
which often go unnoticed. If there are any public agency projects you would
like us to get a set of plans for, please contact Andrea at 650-591-4486 and we
will request them under AB 2036.
We at the Exchange recommend Planswift as the best digital take off
program for small to medium sized contractors. We have arranged with
Palnswift to give our members a two week trial with telephone support. If
you are curious about digital takeoff software – this is the best way to find
out if it is right for you.
To get your free trial please use the following link:
www.Planswift.com/Requesttrial/?AID=247
Litigation History Search Request
One of the best ways for residential contractors to assess your owner client is to look at their
past. Have they been involved in a lot of litigation? People tend to continue the same pattern in
life and those who have had a great many disputes in the past will probably also have them in the
future. Your exchange will provide member companies with a San Mateo County court history
of prospective clients.
Please complete the form, sign and return to PBX by fax or mail. Please note that all responses to
your request are by email only, so be sure to provide a clearly printed email address.
Name of individual _________________________________________________________
Last known address: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Name of Member Company: __________________________________________________
Name of person making request: _______________________________________________
Email for response ___________________________________________________ print clearly
Contact telephone: ____________________________________________________
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• Complete Company Information/Branding
• Geographical Areas Serviced
• Recently Completed Projects
• Full-Color Photo Gallery of Your Projects/Products
• Email Links for Information and PreQual Requests
• Links to Specs, BIM, CAD and other “Related Files”
• Name Brands and Products Installed/Supplied
• Trade Associations, Memberships & Govt. Certifications
Peninsula Builders Exchange and ARC Document Solu ons has partnered up to oﬀer a discounted price on prints for Peninsula Builders Exchange Members! If you place your order though Peninsula Builders Exchange it will be $2.50 a sheet up to 24” x 36”! If you would like to place an order please email Andrea at an‐
drea@construc onplans.org with the name of the project and what pages you want (Phone orders will not be accepted). If you have your own set of drawings you’d like printed please a ach that file with what pages you’d like. You’ll be no fied when your order is ready. Orders should be ready to be picked up at the ARC of your choice in 24 hours. Need A Conference Room?
Member Benefit
Members are welcome to use the Exchange conference
room free of charge. Weekdays from 7:30 until 4:30 just
call ahead and reserve your time slot. Seats about 18
comfortably.
650-591-4486
Stuff for Members:
Special information, resources and benefits for Members only – To help you
stay on top and get more work and make more profit we send privileged emails to
members only on things like business opportunities, government compliance and
market trends. Look for your Members Only emails!
Flyers Fuel Discount – PBX Members are eligible for a fuel purchase
discount from Flyers. It’s a good way to save money plus you also get
lots of ways to track your vehicle fuel usage. Get more details in the
advertisement in this issue and also call the Flyers guy, Mike Nathan, at
510-376-4700 or email [email protected] Tell him you are a member of the Exchange to
get your discount on the program.
Plans on Line – Need help with the website at www.ConstructionAssistant.com? Lots of good
stuff there like, 100’s of project plans you can download to bid, vendor tracking,
lists of bidding G.C.’s and other good things that make you money and save you
time. If you want training on using the site, call Tom at 650-591-4486. You can
also schedule an hour or so for personal instruction on how to use it.
Construction Notary – Notary service is free for members on construction related
items. Call first, 650-591-4486 to make sure Leslie, our notary, is available and then
come on in. Available weekdays during business hours.
Networking and Trips – Members meet and have fun while increasing
their business contacts. Travel to Mexico, Europe and Asia, local sporting
events, theatre, fishing and hunting and many more things to do together.
Trips and sporting events are for members, their employees and families
and guests. Great destinations at group discount pricing!
ConstructionFinder.com
Our website for the public, owners and others
potential clients to find you. It’s searchable and sortable and always there. List your company
and put up your logo and links on ConstructionAssistant.com, then check the activate box at
view company details and you are automatically also on ConstrucitonFinder.com Don’t want
people calling? Then don’t check activate and stay hidden.
Conference Room Use – Members are welcome to use the conference room at
735 Industrial free of charge during business hours. Sign up is on a first come,
first served basis and you can reserve the room by calling us at 650-591-4486. It
holds about 20.
Construction Forms – Stuff like lien forms, pre-liens, contracts, notices of
completion, etc. We have them at the exchange for a nominal fee. Stop by and get
the ones you need!
Litigation Search. One of the best ways for contractors to assess your owner
client, or for subs to assess general contractors is to look at their past. Have they
been involved in a lot of litigation? People tend to continue the same pattern in
life and those who have had a great many disputes in the past will probably also have them in the
future. Your exchange will provide member companies with a San Mateo County, and adjacent
counties, court history of prospective customers.
Mediation – The Exchange will informally mediate construction related disputes. This
is true “no fault” mediation where parties are assisted in reaching a settlement. There
is no “verdict” or “judgment” and attorneys are not allowed. If you need help in
resolving a problem please give Tom a call at 650-591-4486. There is no charge for mediation.
Workers Comp Discount – Many Exchange members who have workers comp
insurance through State Fund get a 6% discount (in addition to other discounts)
because they can join our State Fund group 826. You need to know that when you
renew you need to ask to be put in 826 otherwise they will not put you in a group and
you will have to pay more. If you discover it later on, they will not “reverse it”. Be sure you ask
for group 826 at the time of renewal!
New Construction Financing Program for
Exchange Members – Need a construction
loan? Colorado Federal is actively soliciting PBX members and will give you a ¼% discount if
we verify your membership. With building going great guns this is a good opportunity to get
financing for your next
project.
ADP Discount – ADP Partners with the Exchange to bring members discounted
services in many business areas – You can get help with Payroll (good idea!) and
also other areas like cash management, compliance issues, and personnel. If you are
thinking of a 401k or an IRA these guys can also help. Look for the flyer in this
issue or call our rep. Melissa at
916-218-2798
Special Member Discounts for Fun Places – Andrea has many special
discounts for fun places for your family to go, like the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Great
America, Science Academy and more. Look for the list in your hard copy member
news and in Member Only emails.
Simple, Easy, Fair and Honest - This is what buying or leasing Trucks and fleet
vehicles should be. Special consideration for Peninsula Builders Exchange
members. Call Paul Rolandi at Mission Valley Ford 408-933-3285.
Provident Credit Union – All Exchange members and their
employees are eligible to become members of Provident Credit
Union. Provident is non-profit and has branches throughout the area.
Classified Advertising – Help wanted? Equipment for sale? Members can place
classified ads in this newsletter free. Our weekly circulation is 1200. Please
email your copy to [email protected] and be sure to mention
“Classified Ad” in the subject of your email.
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Come See Us! We are open 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays – stop by
and see us at 735 Industrial Road in San Carlos (between Holly and Whipple)
We are a non-profit, member run association dedicated to helping contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers, designers and others in the construction industry.
We have been doing this since 1945.
What’s on the website? www.ConstructionAssistant.com
About Us
Help
Tab 1 Company Profile is all about you and your company This first tab is where you build your profile
and list the facts about your company which will be visible to all members in system and company
profile to the outside world through www.ConstructionFinder.com
o Employee details – Here is where you create your profile, see your trainings, enter new
safety (or other) training, change your password and get in-system emails and notices.
o Company Details – Here is where you create your company profile, add or subtract
employees, give them permission to see things and change things. View all trainings and
all employees.
Tab 2 Project Finder This is a full service, sortable database of projects out for bid by bid date. Most
plans and specs are downloadable.
o See all projects open for bidding and sort for projects by name, bid date, owner, location
etc.
o See listed bidders and owner
o Download plan sets, specs and addendums
o See closed projects. Handy if you need a set of plans or list of bidders
o Post your own plans for others to see and bid
Tab 3 Training Information– Here is where you and your employees link to companies you share
training information with such as subs, owners and generals.
o See linked companies
o See all Exchange member companies
o See all trainers in your system and add trainers that you use
Tab 4 Vendor Management – Here you and your employees track and rate your vendors. This is your
historical record of how different vendors have worked out.
o Search vendors by trade and rating
o Create and view your book of vendors
o Add vendors to your book
o Rate vendors in your book
Tab 5 Management Tools – Here you will find a variety of things to help you run your business. See the
latest bulletin, read the public works manual, learn about the SFPUC LBE program, download some
common forms.
o Get 54 Toolbox Topics (tailgate topics)
o Management Training in; Cal-OSHA, Cash Flow, New Hire, Employee Injury, 401k plans,
Supervision, Lien Law, Managing Worker’s comp and Evaluating Employees.
o Take fun tests and quizzes.
2015 Prevailing Wage Updates for
California Contractors

New rules relating to contractor registration and fee for working on Public Works projects

Expanded enforcement rules for DIR and how to limit contractor’s liability

New CMU rules for the submission of certified payrolls …and more
Join our webinar on Thursday, November 20th from
10:00– 11:00 AM to learn more. Only $99!
To register please visit:
https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB51D68083473F
CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE & MONITORING, INC.
www.ccmilcp.com
2015 Prevailing Wage Updates for
California Contractors

New rules relating to contractor registration and fee for working on Public Works projects

Expanded enforcement rules for DIR and how to limit contractor’s liability

New CMU rules for the submission of certified payrolls …and more
Join our webinar on Thursday, November 20th from
10:00– 11:00 AM to learn more. Only $99!
To register please visit:
https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB51D68083473F
CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE & MONITORING, INC.
www.ccmilcp.com