Valley Contractors Exchange

HR Best Practices for Contractors Webinar
2021-01-27 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, CA, United States
Join attorney Matthew Bechtel to learn about HR best practices for contractors. Learn about using employee handbooks, liability for wage and hour violations, posting requirements, illness and injury prevention plans, workers’ compensation, undocumented employees and drivers’ licenses, “client employers,” prohibited conduct and more. The program is scheduled for 30 minutes and Mr. Bechtel will be available for questions afterward.
Register here.

What to do When OSHA Shows Up
2021-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
OSHA shows up at your jobsite or office and says they are there to investigate an employee complaint. Are you and your team ready for what is to follow? Join us as we walk through the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of an OSHA inspection. This is a must attend class for all levels.
In this workshop you will learn:

When an OSHA inspection can take place
Basic steps necessary to ensure a smooth inspection
What is the scope and limitations of an OSHA inspection
Who leads the inspection
Recommended tools and documents to have on hand prior to the inspection
How to respond to an OSHA citation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Business Owners
Business Managers
Superintendents
Supervisors
Safety Managers
Safety Coordinators

Know of a business owner that would benefit from this training? Share the link!
Schedule: 3/16/2021 9:00 am – 10:00 am (Pacific)

SPEAKER
Bret Hinerman is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Construction Management from CSU Chico. His background spans 25 years: 14 years in heavy civil and marine construction as a safety manager and project engineer; 11 years of water and wastewater utility experience as a regional safety manager for a large publicly traded utility company. Bret focuses on active engagement at all levels of an organization to achieve safety results.

VCE Quarterly Membership Meeting - Best Bidding Practices
2021-03-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
JOIN us March 25 at Butte Creek Country Club for our first Quarterly Membership Meeting.
For “Best Bidding Practices” we’ll hear from local contractors about their preferred pre-bid contact, bid day protocols, contract do’s & don’ts, and more. Any contractor bidding to another contractor can benefit from industry insights.
Enjoy some networking with members, delicious food and industry insight with our Best Bidding Practices panel.
Seating is limited. Register now!

CPR/First Aid Certification
2021-05-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Cal/OSHA requires that all employers have trained persons to render First Aid and CPR on every job site.
Title 8, Ch4, Subch4 (CSO), Section1512(b)- Emergency Medical Services
Appropriately Trained Person: Each employer shall ensure the availability of a suitable number of appropriately trained persons to render first aid. Where more than one employer is involved in a single construction project on a given construction site, the employers may form a pool of appropriately trained persons. However, such pool shall be large enough to service the combined work forces of such employers.
CPR/First Aid Certificates must be renewed every 2 years per American Red Cross regulations.
Class attendees will receive their own reusable CPR Mask

Community Development Update - Zoom
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
The City of Chico, Chamber of Commerce, Chico Builders Association, and Valley Contractors Exchange provides updates quarterly regarding Permitting Timelines & Staffing, Overview of Permit Activity, Online Inspection Scheduling/Permitting, Projects & Development Update, and New Regulatory Standards. Q&A with City Officials will follow. This event is free, but RSVP is requested. ZOOM link will be sent after registration.
Register Here

CANCELLED --Traffic Control & Flagging
2021-06-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
CANCELLED — If you would like to see this class rescheduled, contact us at info@vceonline.com

This 1-day Traffic Control & Flagging program incorporates the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 2014 and covers warning sign placement, proper fundamentals of flagging, moving traffic, and signaling directions used by flaggers. Upon completion of this course, trainees will receive a card stating that they have satisfactorily completed training on the CA MUTCD and meet the requirements of CSO 1599.

Presented by Safety Center Inc.

POSTPONED -- AB 332 – Treated Wood Waste (TWW) @ Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility
2021-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
What is Treated Wood Waste?
What is AB 332?
How does this affect construction?
What is it going to cost to recycle TWW?

How does Neal Road RWF handle treated wood waste? What will change and what won’t? What do these new regulations mean to the jobsite, both in in-progress disposal and clean-up? We’ll hear from Butte County Deputy Director-Solid Waste, Craig Cissell and Waste Management Division Manager Eric Miller on how TWW is handled in Butte County.
Who should attend: General Contractors, Remodelers, Framers, Clean-up Crews – anyone responsible for TWW disposal.

When: Tuesday, June 29
Time: 3-5pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico
Cost: FREE for VCE Members

CANCELLED -- Quarterly Membership Meeting
2021-09-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
At our September Membership Meeting, we’ll talk about what’s happening at VCE, our new Women in Construction group and will feature Q & A Insurance Marketing showing how to “Retain Good Employees with Benefit Options”.
Thursday, September 23
11:30am-1pm
Location: Butte Creek Country Club
Cost: $20 per person

Women In Construction Mixer
2021-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Commons, 2412 Park Avenue, Chico, 95928
There are amazing women in construction in and around Butte County! If you are one of them, or just looking to connect with them, join us for coffee, tea, or adult beverage at The Commons in Chico! RSVP’s are not required but are appreciated!

Lunch & Learn: CA Lien Laws
2022-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 | North Valley Property Owners Assoc., 984 East Ave, B-1, Chico, CA, 95926, United States

SPEED DATING For Contractors
2022-05-19 12:30 - 17:00 | Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elks Lane, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States
Building New Connections for our Communities
Title Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors
Dadco Construction · James Hardie Building Products · Conroy Construction
Vendors
Vulcan Materials · Déjà vu Nursery · Enterprise Truck Rental · NorCal Lumber
Power Community Development System, Inc.
General Contractors
Romero Construction · Matt Hoblin Construction · Emergent 3D
Trilogy Construction · Gilmore Construction & Development · RRA Builders
SMARTGEN · Morgan Ridge Construction · Conroy Construction
Corbella Construction
Subcontractors
MFY Construction · AGS Construction Services · Allen Allen Shades
Miller Glass · Air Flow Mechanical · Atomic General Engineering
Kemmis Electric · Lockhart Builders · Fire Dragon Tile
Quality Drywall · Hudson’s Appliances · Mountain View Landscape Design
Jim Sontag Construction · Toomey Framing · Foothill Mill & Lumber
Kevin Townsend Drywall

It all starts with meeting people in the industry face-to-face. Today, that is more important than ever. Who is the person at the other end of a bid? Now’s your chance to find out.Our goals are to:

Give contractors a good update on what’s new, what’s happening and who’s involved.
Reconnect or introduce subcontractors to general contractors and others …
Create an atmosphere for business!

10 General Contractors and 20 Subcontractors will have the opportunity to meet, face-to-face, at this dynamic event.
The 10 GCs will be in stationed at tables. The 20 subcontractors will be strategically rotated to each of the GC’s throughout the two-hour period. This is a busy, loud time but can be quite productive.
The 5-minute limit is strictly enforced to make sure each Subcontractor can meet face-to-face with each of the General Contractors and inform them of their skills, licenses, special training and insurance. They exchange cards, information and hopefully transactions will occur or a promise of future meetings arranged.
FREE for Contractors!
Speed Dating seats are filled first-come, first-served.
Lunch provided for “Daters”!

SPEED DATING For Sponsors!
You want to be in the room for this event!
Targeted audience, actively building, looking for resources – what more could you ask for?!

Title Sponsor – Includes logo on promotional materials, introduction at event, vendor table, lunch for 2
Supporting Sponsor – Includes logo on event signage, acknowledgement at event, vendor table, lunch for 2
Vendor – Includes vendor table and lunch for 2

Registration required. Questions? Contact VCE at 530-343-1981 or Info@vceonline.com

VCE Directory Advertising Due - Deadline Extended
2022-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

CA Mechanics' Lien Law Class
2022-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join us at the VCE Office for a Discussion of:

What are Mechanic’s Lien, Stop Payment Notice, and Payment Bond Claims
Who is Entitled to Make a Mechanic’s Lien, Stop Payment Notice, or Bond Claim
What May be Included in a Claim
When and How to Serve a Mechanic’s Lien or Other Claim
How to Prosecute a Mechanic’s Lien, Stop Notice, or Bond Claim

Bonus material – An overview of other laws affecting the construction industry.
Presented by Stephen McCutcheon, Partner, Cook Brown LLP
Stephen McCutcheon is a partner in the law firm of Cook Brown LLP. He represents management in all aspects of labor and employment law, and contractors in construction disputes. Mr. McCutcheon’s construction law practice includes all aspects of construction, from bidding disputes and the negotiation of contracts, to mechanic’s lien, stop notice, bond, and other construction claims.

California Prevailing Wage Law
2023-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | North Valley Property Owners Assoc., 984 East Ave, B-1, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
What is Prevailing Wage? How do I know if I have to pay Prevailing Wages? What wage do I pay? What happens if I don’t?
What are the Apprenticeship Requirements? Where do I find an apprentice? When do I have to request one? What is a DAS 140 and DAS 142?
Base Wage? Fringe Benefits? Training Contributions?
If you have ever asked one of these questions, this is the class for you. If your company does any public works projects, this is the class for you. If you’re considering getting into the public works project arena, this is definitely the class for you.
Join us and Cook Brown attorney Carrie Bushman for a seminar on Prevailing Wage and Skilled & Trained Workforce Compliance.
She’ll review what types of work, projects, and workers are covered. Attendees will learn how to read and interpret prevailing wage determinations, including scopes of work, travel and subsistence provisions, and shift differential provisions. The class will also cover public works contractor registration requirements; apprenticeship compliance; recordkeeping requirements including eCPR; and prevailing wage enforcement, with a focus on the Skilled & Trained Workforce regulations.
When: Tuesday, January 10, 2022
Time: 9 – 12pm
Location: NVPOA Conf. Room, 984 East Ave, Ste B-1
Cost: $45 for VCE Members
$80 for Non-Members
