Valley Contractors Exchange

Contractors Workshop Forum on Debris Removal, Phase 2 Alternative Program
2019-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Avenue Church, 1184 East Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
The idea is to create a non-competitive environment where we can call each other to help get the work done, there’s more work than anyone can do on their own. Collaboration is the key!
This will be informal but informative forum for contractors to find out more on the process, average time frames, what licenses are needed, who needs help with bids, contracts, etc. Bring your questions, or submit them ahead of time to info@vceonline.com.
We will have a panel consisting of Penhall Company / Anderson & Sons / Franklin Construction/ Hazmat Training and Consulting / Butte County / Town of Paradise/ L & L Surveying (Hollis)/ Doug Speicher N.W.R.S. / Alliance Environmental (Willy) for an informative Q & A session.
Topics:

How Contractors can sell a clean up to a property owner.
Discussion of a potential crushing site in Paradise.
Insurance do’s and don’ts.
Review of the Alternative Program:
Clean-up Operations
Work Plan Outline
Required Forms
Final Report
Property owner using State-run program or Private Contractors – Keep the money local.

The goal of this meeting is to have the knowledge to organize and coordinate the Phase 2 clean-up.

Camp Fire Debris Removal and Rebuilding: Legal Seminar for Contractors
2019-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Topics

General Contract terms and (hazmat) liability
Common Contractor Failures and Causes
Contracting Documents
Preserving Payment Rights
Red Flag Contract Provisions

Date: February 27th
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Butte College, The Training Place, Room 133
VCE Members – FREE
Non-Members – $50 per person

Local, State and Federal Contracting
2019-04-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, 95928, United States
This workshop has been designed to assist Small Businesses prepare for and pursue Government Contracts. The workshop will include: an overview on State and Federally recognized certifications; Marketing techniques when considering Local, State and Federal opportunities; Market research to identify opportunities within the Local, State and Federal Government; and Responding to Local, State and Federal Government solicitations.

Hosted by VCE & Butte College SBDC
COST: FREE! (registration required)

Builders & Building Officials Forum
2019-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Bringing together contractors and developers working in the fire zones and local officials to answer questions, streamline the processes and solve problems.
THIS MONTH
Town of Paradise Community Development Director, 4Leaf, Inc., Paradise Irrigation District and Butte County Building Dept., Environmental Health and Fire Marshal.
Date: June 26th
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Butte College, Skyway Center @ 2480 Notre Dame Blvd Room 139, Chico
NO COST TO ATTEND, RSVP REQUESTED

California Prevailing Wage Law
2019-07-18 12:00 - 16:00 | 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?
Skilled & Trained Workforce compliance? What is that??
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: Thursday, July 18, 2019
Time: 12-4pm (lunch included)
Location: NVPOA Conf. Room, 984 East Ave, Ste B-1
Cost: $40 for VCE Members
$80 for Non-Members

Meet the Generals
2019-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Manzanita Place at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Valley Contractors Exchange is hosting a new Meet the Generals networking event, Friday, September 20th, designed to create new (or renew) contractor connections.
We invite your company to come and make new (or renew) connections with these participating General Contractors:

Anthem Builders
APM Homes, Inc.
DH Slater & Son, Inc.
Lake County Contractors
National Builders
Nor Cal Development, Inc.
Proframe Construction
RRA Builders
Trilogy Construction
(more to come…)

Friday, September 20, 2019
12:00pm –2:00pm
Manzanita Place, Chico
Sponsored by: BBSI, Jackson & Sands Engineering, Omega Pacific Insurance, Payless Building Supply and Recology Butte Colusa
RSVP to receive priority check-in, designated name badge(s) and a pre-qualification template.
Email: info@vceonline.com, Phone: 530-343-1981
Website: www.vceonline.com/events

Building Stakeholder's Meeting - Butte Co. Development Services
2019-12-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Butte County Dept. of Development Services, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA, 95965, United States
Butte County Development Services
Building Stakeholder’s Meeting
Butte Co. Development Services is holding an important Stakeholder’s Meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Here’s a chance to get the news directly from the Building Officials.
Items on the agenda include:

Generator Plan Submittal Requirements
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Codes
Staffing Updates
New Forms and Website Content
Camp Fire Rebuild Updates
Plan Review Timeframes

Butte Co. Development Services Training Room
7 County Center Drive, Oroville
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
3:00 – 5:00 PM
RSVP to Curtis Johnson by December 10th – cljohnson@buttecounty.net
Download Flyer Here

POSTPONED -- Understanding 2019 Code Changes - 4 Part Series (1/4)
2020-03-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
!!WATCH FOR NEW DATES!!
This class will look at the 2019 code changes, the effect they have on design and construction and what techniques, technologies and methods are available to implement the changes with consideration to cost and efficiency.
The class will be broken into four interconnected classes.

Understanding Building Science and How it Applies to the Building Envelop
System Design Options: Pro’s and Con’s (HVAC, Hot Water and IAQ)
Introduction to Solar Basics
Overview of New Code Changes and Their Overall Effects on Construction Practices

Lead by Green Building professional, Steve Buttitta of NorCal Green Building Consulting, this class will prepare you to apply the 2019 code changes to your projects and how they benefit your clients.

When: March 31, April 2, April 7 & April 9
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico
Cost: $150 for VCE Members & Public Agencies
$200 for Non-Members

POSTPONED -- Understanding 2019 Code Changes - 4 Part Series (2/4)
2020-04-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

POSTPONED -- Understanding 2019 Code Changes - 4 Part Series (3/4)
2020-04-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

POSTPONED -- Understanding 2019 Code Changes - 4 Part Series (4/4)
2020-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

North Chico Village Community Outreach Workshop
2020-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The County of Butte is revising the North Chico Specific Plan (NCSP) with a focus on re-visioning the North Chico Village. This process will explore conceptual land use options that are formed by community and stakeholder collaboration and input. The revised NCSP will be used to guide the preparation of development plans for the North Chico Village.
Join them for their first Virtual Workshop! We’ll be learning about the North Chico Village site and exploring the community’s vision for its development. Please RSVP to info@northchicovillage.com.

Prevailing Wage Two-Part Webinar - Prevailing Wage 101
2020-11-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
SRBX, Virtual Go to www.srbx.org/calendar to register
$60.00

Prevailing Wage Two-Part Webinar - Understanding Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements
2020-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, CA, United States

North Chico Village Community Outreach Workshop #2
2020-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The County of Butte is revising the North Chico Specific Plan (NCSP) with a focus on re-visioning the North Chico Village. This process will explore conceptual land use options that are formed by community and stakeholder collaboration and input. The revised NCSP will be used to guide the preparation of development plans for the North Chico Village.
Join us for our Second Virtual Workshop! We’ll be evaluating programmatic ideas for the North Chico Village and thinking about where they should go on the site. Please RSVP to info@northchicovillage.com.
For more information, https://swa.mysocialpinpoint.com/ncsp.

North Chico Village Community Outreach Workshop #3
2020-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The County of Butte is revising the North Chico Specific Plan (NCSP) with a focus on re-visioning the North Chico Village. This process will explore conceptual land use options that are formed by community and stakeholder collaboration and input. The revised NCSP will be used to guide the preparation of development plans for the North Chico Village.
Join us for our third and final Virtual Workshop! We’ll be evaluating concept designs for the North Chico Village and getting your feedback on pros and cons of each concept. Please RSVP to info@northchicovillage.com.
For more information, https://swa.mysocialpinpoint.com/ncsp

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

Workshop on Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements and alternatives to Project Labor Agreements
2025-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The Valley Contractors Exchange is pleased to present a workshop on Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements and alternatives to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).
Date: April 23, 2025Time: 9 a.m.Location: Zoom
The workshop will feature John Robinson, former long-time CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors- Northern California Chapter, and Anne Quick, V.P. of Compliance at the Associated Builders and Contractors- Northern California Chapter
John brings over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, having spent his career with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Now retired, he continues to consult with open-shop trade associations. Anne has served 8 years on the California Apprenticeship Council, and is knowledgeable on California Public Works requirements including Skilled and Trained Workforce Regulations.
Topics will include:

Skilled & Trained Workforce Regulations – How contractors can utilize accelerated apprenticeship programs to meet workforce requirements.
Understanding PLAs and Exploring Alternatives – Strategies for providing awarding bodies and cities with competitive, open-shop solutions.

Webinar is limited to 100 participants.
Pre-Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sd3RKEDzQImcQG1T9UR8-w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
