Valley Contractors Exchange

IIPP Workshop
2019-08-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
In this class we’ll cover the 8 required elements and how to customize your plan for your business. Learn what works for others and what you need to do to implement it effectively.
Bring your IIPP to review. If you don’t have one, or aren’t happy with yours, we can provide a model program for you to customize.

Strengthen Your Internal Controls
2019-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Are you ready for an audit? Are your timecards, payroll records, I-9’s and personnel files at their best?
In this workshop we’ll look at key areas that may contribute to unnecessary losses and should be regularly audited. We’ll identify procedures that could be weakening your internal controls and leaving your business vulnerable.

Presented by Melanie Wallach, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Melanie is an accomplished Human Resources professional with more than 20 years’ experience providing leadership and guidance to executive teams and entrepreneurs. Melanie’s expertise includes overseeing the Human Resource function for employers of all sizes–from large global companies to small manufacturing facilities. Since 2012 she has worked with Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) where she consults with business owners in diverse industries including construction, agriculture and transportation. Melanie’s passion for her field is reflected in her involvement with professional HR organizations locally and state-wide. She is the current Director of Diversity and Inclusion for CalSHRM and President of Northstate SHRM.

CPR/First Aid Certification
2019-08-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-17 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Forklift Operator Certification - Warehouse
2019-08-15 08:30 - 15:30 | CA, United States
This forklift operator’s certification is for
Warehouse Forklifts classifications 1, 4, and 5.

It includes:
1. Instruction on forklift fatalities and injuries.
2. Forklift stability and center of gravity.
3. Operating rules.
4. Load handling.
5. Training and certification regulations.
6. Pre-shift inspections.
7. Hands on instruction.
8. On-site evaluations.

This training is for regular, counter-balance forklift.

CAL-OSHA RECOMMENDS RE-CERTIFICATION EVERY 3 YEARS!!

CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED – BOOTS PREFERRED

This class meets in the morning for instructor lecture and written test at the Shasta Builders’ Exchange. Then after lunch will meet at North Valley Distributing for the driving evaluation.

North Valley Distributing is located at 3081 Crossroads Dr., Redding, CA 96003.

For more information, contact the Shasta Builders’ Exchange at 530-221-5556 or register at https://www.shastabe.com/trade-school-training/seminars-certifications/calendar/#id=10598&cid=990&wid=801

ATSSA Flagger Training
2019-08-14 09:00 - 14:00 | CA, United States
This half-day, blended-learning, workshop covers the information required by the State of California for Flagger Training. Students will receive a student guidebook to reference while completing the online portion of the program.

Upon the successful completion of the course, students will receive a temporary ATSSA certificate until their laminated certification cards arrive from ATSSA.

Shasta Builders’ Exchange
5800 Airport Road
Redding, CA 96002
For more information, contact the Shasta Builders’ Exchange at 530-221-5556 or register at https://www.shastabe.com/trade-school-training/seminars-certifications/calendar/#id=10600&cid=990&wid=801

Decoding What’s New: Let’s Talk 2019 Title 24, Part 6 - Residential
2019-08-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Online, CA, United States
Gina Rodda of Gabel & Associates, LLC, along with her guest speaker Martyn Dodd of Energy Soft, want you to join the conversation about the new 2019 energy code requirements for California’s Title 24, Part 6.
Due to popular demand, we will be offering Residential and Nonresidential as separate sessions. You may choose to register for BOTH sessions.
Both sessions will cover:
– Challenges of designing to, modeling and enforcing these new code requirements
– Opinions on how they will affect compliance options used
Residential session will also explore:
– New PV requirements
– As well as building efficiency changes
Nonresidential session will also review:
– Changes to lighting power densities
– New mechanical ventilation requirements
– Lab hood changes
– And much more
Decoding Talks are online discussions exploring California’s building energy code. Each one is led by industry experts and covers a different single topic in a laid back, organized, and interesting (yes, we strive to make it interesting) format.

Register HERE

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

LUNCH & LEARN: EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS
2019-07-16 11:45 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Need an Employee Handbook and don’t know where to start? Want to make sure your policies are labor-compliant? Looking to make a handbook that works for you and your employees? This is the class for you.
We’ll cover the basics of what does and doesn’t go into your handbook, why you should have one and who it applies to. If you have an employee handbook, bring it with you.

Presented by Melanie Wallach, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Melanie is an accomplished Human Resources professional with more than 20 years’ experience providing leadership and guidance to executive teams and entrepreneurs. Melanie’s expertise includes overseeing the Human Resource function for employers of all sizes–from large global companies to small manufacturing facilities. Since 2012 she has worked with Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) where she consults with business owners in diverse industries including construction, agriculture and transportation. Melanie’s passion for her field is reflected in her involvement with professional HR organizations locally and state-wide. She is the current Director of Diversity and Inclusion for CalSHRM and President of Northstate SHRM.

Cal/OSHA 8 for Construction
2019-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | North Valley Property Owners Assoc., 984 East Ave, B-1, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Course Overview:
Safety Center developed this program in partnership with Cal/OSHA Consultation to educated safety team leaders, supervisors and managers on real-life application of the Injury and illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

Review and understand the core elements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program: Responsibility, Compliance, Communication, Hazard Recognition, Hazard Correction, Accident Investigation, Training and Recordkeeping.
Learn how to implement and enforce the core elements to create an effective safety culture.
Find out how to identify and correct safety concerns before they become safety issues.

Who should attend: Owners, supervisors, foremen, HR personnel and anyone tasked with implementation and enforcement of safety regulations.
When: Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Time: 8am-5pm
Location: Chico Planroom
Cost: $150 for VCE Members
$200 for Non-Members

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

Yuba Sutter Chamber Business Expo
2019-06-22 11:00 - 16:00 | CA, United States
Real Showcase opportunity for your business
Cost effective promotional occasion
Generate leads the old fashioned way – face to face
On the spot appointments
Networking

Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce
1300 Franklin Road
Yuba City, CA 95993
Please register online at https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/regmenu.php?orgcode=YUBA&eci=4567

Business Basics Workshop
2019-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | CA, United States
Business Basics Workshop at the Golden Pacific Bank.
An overview of all the steps to consider in starting and growing a business including licensing procedures, etc.
Point of Contact: Jonathan Reyes (916) 319-4268
Center: Capital Region SBDC
Location: 620 N Walton Ave, Yuba City CA 95993-9352
Register at: https://nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/45251

PG & E Wildfire Safety Open House - Chester
2019-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Memorial Hall, Chester, 225 Gay Street, Chester, CA, 96020, United States
PG&E is hosting a series of regional open houses throughout our service area for anyone who is interested in learning more about our Community Wildfire Safety Program. These drop-in gatherings will allow community members to learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness, meet with PG&E representatives, ask questions and share feedback. Webinars will be available for those who are unable to attend an event in person.
Find out more at https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page?cid=em_PSPS_20190528-PSPS-OpenHouseInvite2_20190528_learn-more_email_na_na

Sexual Harassment – How to Prevent, Handle and Eliminate Claims
2019-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | CA, United States
Presented by Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange
This management training presented by David Cohen from Cohen Durrett LLP is designed to meet the requirements of California’s law. The information provides managers with the tools they need to deal effectively with harassment, discrimination in the workplace and the new abusive conduct statutes. Included in the seminar are the legal requirements for employers, investigation techniques, and how to handle these claims without liability. Supervisors, Managers, Human Resources personnel can all gain valuable information by attending this afternoon seminar.
* Registration includes an unlimited number of attendees per registration.

For questions please contact Katie Carbone at kcarbone@srbx.org or 916.465.8346.

PG & E Wildfire Safety Open House - Chico
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Manzanita Place at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States

VCE's 2019 Golf Tournament
2019-06-03 08:30 - 17:00 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
We invite you to join us at the 2019 Valley Contractors Exchange Golf Tournament, Monday, June 3, 2019.

For our second year at Butte Creek Country Club, we’ve added a second food station on course, a Bloody Mary bar at breakfast and tacos when you’re done swinging the club! We’ve also added additional Partner opportunities. So plan for a day on the course, whether you host a hole or golf a round, it’s the best way to spend a Monday!
Golf: Includes green fees, carts, breakfast buffet, on-course food options & post-round taco-bar. Foursome – $600; Individual – $150
Wristband: Entry in to each on-course contest, Hole 10 advantage and 1 raffle sheet. $50 each
Partners:
Title Partner:

Hole Host: Show off your wares, bring a banner, give out some goodies, have a contest and staff with your personnel to promote yourself!
So far, you’ll see BBSI, Enterprise Truck Rental, Heritage Insurance Agency, Holt Construction, Omega Pacific Insurance Solutions, Pacific Coast Building Products, Payless Building Supply, PlanGrid, Proframe Construction and Taiga Building Products.
Donate a Raffle Prize: Every raffle prize donated translates directly to funds for education and workforce development. Donate a prize yourself or talk to your connections about donating.
Bloody Mary Bar: SOLD! Thank you InterWest Insurance Services
Food Station SOLD! Thank you Anderson Lumber and Bob’s Concrete Pumping, Inc.
Drink Hole Host: SOLD! Thank you PlanGrid and Payless Building Supply
Drink Cart: SOLD! Thank you Chico Building
(see prices below)
What does your Partnership mean?
Your Event Partnership allows VCE to continue serving the construction industry. While we have expanded our services over the years, we have never wavered from the basic goals of the Builders Exchange – to encourage and enhance trade education, to advance workforce development and to be a legislative advocate for the industry. Events, such as the Golf Tournament, allow us to pursue those goals.

Excavation & Trenching, Competent Person
2019-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Why should you attend? If you are involved in or exposed to excavation activities you should attend this class.
Cal/OSHA regulations mandate that every professional excavation project have a trained “competent person” in direct control of the project. Research indicates that the fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than the rate for general construction. Past reports put the death rate from trench collapse at an average of 2 per week in the US alone.
Upon Completion of this training, participants will understand the duties and importance of a competent person as well as the knowledge, skills and documentation required of the competent person during excavation activities

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)

CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
2019-04-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-03-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

Glenn County Employment Faire
2019-04-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Glenn Success Square Conference Center, 131 E. Walker Street, Orland, CA, 95963, United States
Free Hiring Event! Job Seekers and Employers meet at this great event.
Looking for employment? Come by and talk with the employers hiring right now.
Looking for employees? Contact Linda Riggle to see about your own table. 530-865-1267 x3555

11am-1pm
Arts, Media & Entertainment
Business
ICT
Hospitality & Food Service
Health
Children/Family Services
Marketing
America’s Job Center of California
Glenn Adult Education
Express Employment Professionals
RUSH Personnel
Other Training Programs
2-4pm
Agriculture /Forestry
Building/Trades
Manufacturing
Public Services /Law Enforcement
Transportation
Utilities
America’s Job Center of California
Glenn Adult Education
Express Employment Professionals
RUSH Personnel
Other Training Programs

Glenn Success Square Conference Center, 131 E. Walker Street, Orland

California Mechanics' Lien 101
2019-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
What is a Preliminary Notice?
Find out how the Preliminary Notice is the first important step to collect your money through the use of
Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and associated paperwork.
What form do I use at what stage?
Are you using up-to-date forms? Do you know the timelines for submitting forms?
Do you know the most current regulations?
If you’re not sure, you need to be at this workshop.
Who needs this information?
YOU DO! Contractors, Subcontractors, Material Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers

Lunch & Learn: Wage & Hour Compliance -- CANCELLED
2019-04-11 11:45 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Overtime, meal periods, timing of pay, classifying exempt employees – state and federal wage and hour laws are the backbone of rules and requirements in the workplace. But wage and hour laws are complicated and many employers with the best of intentions simply get it wrong!
This class will discuss how you can be compliant and avoid claims.

Presented by Melanie Wallach, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Melanie is an accomplished Human Resources professional with more than 20 years’ experience providing leadership and guidance to executive teams and entrepreneurs. Melanie’s expertise includes overseeing the Human Resource function for employers of all sizes–from large global companies to small manufacturing facilities. Since 2012 she has worked with Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) where she consults with business owners in diverse industries including construction, agriculture and transportation. Melanie’s passion for her field is reflected in her involvement with professional HR organizations locally and state-wide. She is the current Director of Diversity and Inclusion for CalSHRM and President of Northstate SHRM.

Temporary Traffic Control and Flagging
2019-04-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
CSO 1598: Where a hazard exists to employees because of traffic or haulage conditions at work sites that encroach upon public streets or highways, a system of traffic controls are required so as to abate the hazard.
CSO 1599: A flagger or flaggers shall be utilized at locations on a construction site where barricades and warning signs cannot control the moving traffic. Flaggers shall be trained in the proper fundamentals of flagging moving traffic before being assigned as flaggers.
The Traffic Control & Flagging program incorporates the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 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.
Who should attend: All employees who are responsible for flagging & temporary traffic control as an aspect of their job function, per Cal OSHA’s Title 8 Construction Safety Orders Section 1598 and 1599(f).

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

Commercial Trucking: Pre-Trip Walk Around, Loading Regulations & Distracted Driving
2019-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | CA, United States
CHP Commercial Industry Education Program (CIEP) will cover the proper way to perform a thorough pre-trip inspection; correct application of size, weight & loading regulations; and driver safety & distracted driving.
With the anticipated increase in trucks coming in and out of Paradise, let’s make sure we’re following the rules and keeping the workers and the public safe!
Who should attend: owners, operators, drivers, contractors, site supervisors and crew foremen.
When: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Location TBD
Cost: $20 for VCE Members
$40 for Non-Members

VCE's Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed
2019-02-15 18:00 - 23:00 | Chico Family Masonic Center, 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
SOLD OUT!
**Tickets have been mailed. If you have reserved a table/seat, and have not received your tickets by Wednesday, 2/13, CALL US! No ticket, no entry.
We invite you to support VCE’s Scholarship Fund by donating to the Crab Feed raffle. Proceeds from the raffle directly fund the Scholarship, which gives awards to college students in a construction industry program and to member’s graduating seniors continuing their education.
This fund is also used to support workforce development programs and activities. Educating students about the industry is key in getting more people excited about a career in construction. Your support helps us get this information out.

Contractors Workshop Forum on Debris Removal, Phase 2 Alternative Program
2019-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
