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.

CPR & First Aid Certification
2018-12-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-11-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Federal Contracting
2018-11-29 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, 95928, United States
This workshop will provide an overview of the federal contracting process including registration, small business certifications, looking for opportunities, and marketing to the federal government. There will also be a discussion of the small business certifications available with the State of California.

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

Contractors Sales and Use Tax Seminar - CANCELLED
2018-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
This seminar will assist you in preparing your sales and use tax information to file online with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), or file a paper return if online filing is not available or are exempt from filing electronically. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and any documentation relating to the upcoming return period.
The instructor will cover the following areas:

Preparing a sales and use tax return
Filing online
Supporting and reporting exempt sales
Using a resale certificate
Determining what is taxable and nontaxable labor
Maintaining adequate records

We will reschedule this class after the 1st of the year.

Lunch & Learn: Employee vs Independent Contractor
2018-10-17 11:45 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
One of the most common mistakes made by employers is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. While some employers misclassify workers because they don’t understand the law, other employers intentionally do so to avoid their legal obligations to employees.
On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court adopted a more rigid, three-prong “ABC” test to establish worker classification. Now, in order to classify a worker as an independent contractor, companies must prove that all three are true.
Find out more at this month’s Lunch & Learn, presented by Tracie Hannick of the Bean Counting Firm. What you’ll learn:

What are the three requirements?
Who does it apply to?
How you can use the 3-prong test to protect yourself against lawsuits and penalty payments.

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Time: 11:45am-1pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street
Cost: $35 for VCE Members (includes 2 people in your company); $75 for Non-Members

2018 Sporting Clay Shoot
2018-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clear Creek Sports Club, 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA, 96021, United States
VCE Sporting Clay Shoot 2018!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Clear Creek Sports Club, Corning
8:00 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Safety Meeting & Station Assignments
Lunch, Awards & Raffle after shoot
Two ways to play!

Food & Beverage Sponsor: SOLD!
Thank you Proframe Construction

Top Shot Sponsor: SOLD!
Thank you Mike Carey Construction

Register a Team to Shoot
Teams consist of up to 6 shooters. Includes 12-station competition shoot, trap shoot practice, continental breakfast, lunch and event t-shirt.
Limited to the first 72 shooters… Don’t miss your chance!

Questions? Contact Carrie Moore at 530-343-1981 or carrie@vceonline.com

California Prevailing Wage Law
2018-10-11 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Chico Family Masonic Center, 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Presented by Prevailing Wage expert, Carrie Bushman, this class covers California’s prevailing wage laws and what you can do to comply with this complicated system. 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 focus on public works contractor registration requirements; apprenticeship compliance; recordkeeping requirements including eCPR; and prevailing wage enforcement.
About Carrie Bushman:
In her labor and employment law practice, she is particularly known for her work in prevailing wage and apprenticeship law, traditional labor law, labor arbitration, wage and hour law, wrongful termination, sexual harassment prevention training, and other employment discrimination matters. She also advises employers on a variety of personnel matters, including family and medical leave issues, disability accommodation, employee handbooks, background checks, drug testing, discipline and terminations.

When: Thursday, October 11, 2018
Time: 12-4pm (lunch included)
Location: Chico Masonic Center, York Rite Room, 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico
Cost: $35 for VCE Members; $100 for Non-Members

CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
2018-10-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Lunch & Learn: What are HRVs?
2018-09-04 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Providing Healthy, Comfortable, & Energy Efficient Indoor Solutions
HRVs = Heat Recovery Ventilation. At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Understand the advantages and weaknesses of supply-only, exhaust-only, and balanced ventilation systems
Learn how heat recovery ventilation enables a comfortable and healthy environment
Understand HRV/ERV’s role in building an energy efficient home
Learn how to evaluate and choose the most effective HRV/ERV system

“Zehnder America” is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Lunch & Learn: IIPP & HIPP Workshop
2018-08-23 11:45 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
IIPP: What are the 8 required elements and how to customize it for your business. Learn what works for others and what you need to do to implement it effectively.
HIPP: What are the regulations and what is required in your plan? How to train your employees to follow your policy and stay safe on the jobsite.
Bring your IIPP/HIPP to review. If you don’t have one, or aren’t happy with what you have, we will provide a model program for you to use.

Heat Illness and First Aid Awareness
2018-06-18 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
This dual topic class will cover both Heat Illness Prevention and First Aid Awareness.
Heat Illness Prevention
Employers must train all employees, both supervisory and nonsupervisory, on the policies and procedures established to comply with this regulation. Make sure your Heat Illness Prevention Plan is up-to-date and you can train your employees.
First Aid Awareness
When an accident happens, a first aid program that meets the requirements of the law and is tailored to the type and size of the workplace can literally make the difference between life and death, or between recovery and permanent disablement. In isolated work sites, emergency supplies and an action plan are especially important.
All workers should know where the emergency first aid equipment is located, and what medical professional or medical facility should be contacted if a medical emergency should occur.
This is not a certification course.

Lunch & Learn: Injury & Illness Prevention Programs
2018-06-12 11:45 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
CalOSHA regulations require contractors to have a written Injury & Illness Prevention Program. In this Lunch & Learn we’ll talk about the elements required in an IIPP and how to put together an effective program. Bring what you currently have and we’ll review. If you don’t have one, we’ll have model programs to get you started.

Date: June 12, 2018
Time: 11:45am-1pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico
Cost: $35 for VCE Members (includes 2 people from your company); $75 for Non-Members

Confined Space Awareness
2018-05-22 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
This basic awareness level course will cover confined space identification, permit requirements, hazards and regulations covering confined spaces. Learn how to be safe, compliant when dealing with confined spaces.

CPR/First Aid Certification
2018-05-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-04-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2018-03-28 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

OSHA 10 - CANCELLED
2018-05-10 08:30 - 15:30 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
CLASS CANCELLED
WILL RESCHEDULE IN THE FALL

Lunch & Learn: Your People Skills Stink! -- CANCELLED
2018-05-08 11:45 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
CLASS CANCELLED, WILL RESCHEDULE IN THE FALL
Well, maybe not, but how much better would your team be if your people skills improved even just a little? With a tightening job market it becomes increasingly important that your current staff are happy and engaged. Like it or not, today’s workforce isn’t satisfied just to have a job, they are looking for something more, which includes a sense of belonging and connection.
The great news is that you can improve your people skills by implementing four tools.
Research shows that a high EQ is more valuable than a high IQ. Your Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is fairly well set at birth, but your Emotional Quotient (EQ) can change. With intentional effort, you can learn to read and leverage emotions to build better connections, more trust and increase engagement.
Come and discover the four steps to increasing your EQ and begin the process to great people skills!

Presented by Jason Hedge, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Jason brings an engaging and interactive approach to every training, consultation and encounter. He has over 15 years experience training and developing staff from small startups to mid-sized non-profits to larger for-profit organizations. Jason uses consultations, workshops and authoring 10 books to help leaders create higher levels of engagement and productivity with their teams.

Slips, Trips & Falls and Lockout/Tagout
2018-04-17 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
The dual topic class will cover Slips, Trips & Falls and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Slips, Trips & Falls
Learn how to recognize the major risks that lead to slips, trips and falls, and discuss control strategies to prevent accidents. Students are involved in the recognition, assessment and control of risks, discuss the steps to developing a comprehensive slip, trip, fall prevention program for your workplace.
Lockout/Tagout
Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and other forms of energy run nearly everything in our workplace today. If uncontrolled, each of these pose a significant hazard. Death and serious injury can result from an unexpected startup, or the release of hazardous energy.
Date: April 17, 2018
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico
Cost: $75 for VCE Members; $150 for Non-Member

Lunch & Learn: Five Steps to Make Firing Easier
2018-04-10 11:45 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Inevitably as leaders, it is necessary to let someone go. Regardless of the reasons, sometimes the best business decision is to part ways. But, the anxiety, stress and often regret afterwards is so intense that we often push back our decision again and again until the pain of them staying overtakes the stress of the confrontation. Don’t get stuck in this endless cycle.
Discover the 5 steps to firing employees without stress, anxiety and regret.
During this hands-on workshop we will:

Discover the 5 steps to firing employees without stress, anxiety and regret.
Build your level of confidence.
Have a plan in place to reduce the number of terminations.
Be able to sleep better at night without guilt or remorse.

Presented by Jason Hedge, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Jason brings an engaging and interactive approach to every training, consultation and encounter. He has over 15 years experience training and developing staff from small startups to mid-sized non-profits to larger for-profit organizations. Jason uses consultations, workshops and authoring 10 books to help leaders create higher levels of engagement and productivity with their teams.
Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Time: 11:45am-1pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street
Cost: $35 for VCE Members (includes 2 people in your company); $75 for Non-Members

Achieving an Accident Free Culture
2018-03-29 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Setting the safety culture of any company comes from the top. Owners, manager, foremen & superintendents set the tone for the entire company’s outlook on safety. Are you doing all you can do to embrace a “one accident is one too many” culture? How do you get ALL employees invested in a zero-accident workplace? Find out more from the expert…
Presented by Bret Hinerman, CSP,CHST, Risk Consultant
Mr. Hinerman has over 25 years of safety program management and risk management experience. This includes work as a construction project engineer, project manager, project inspector, safety manager, and risk manager. His areas of expertise include both general industry and construction safety compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, US Coast Guard, and Army Corps of Engineers regulations with experience in property & casualty insurance, risk management, risk mitigation and transfer techniques. Currently, Mr. Hinerman works as a Risk Consultant with Barrett Business Services, Inc (BBSI) located in Redding, CA
When: Thursday, March 29
Time: 9-10:30am
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street
Cost: $35 for VCE Members; $50 for Non-Members

Lunch & Learn: 10 Things Contractors Do To Put Themselves Out Of Business
2018-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
At this new meeting we’ll cover common issues contractors face, such as:

contract selection
collection rights
license law violations
other general business issues

Presented by attorneys Benedict C. Di Duca and Jennifer Ellingson.
Date: March 21, 2017
Time: 12-1pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico
Cost: $35 for VCE Members (for 2 people from your company); $75 for Non-Members

Competent Person Fall Protection, User Level
2018-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Hands-on fall protection training that covers federal and state personal fall protection system requirements. Explore passive, active, and alternative fall protection systems and learn about the fundamentals of inspections prior to use, proper care, and use of equipment.
All participants must bring lanyard and harness.
This course does not qualify attendee to inspect equipment.
Date: March 20, 2018
Time: 8am-5pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico
Cost: $175 for VCE Members; $225 for Non-Members

California Mechanics Lien 101
2018-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Presented by David J. Murray, Attorney at Law
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: Labor & Employment Law Update 2018
2018-03-15 11:45 - 13:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
2018 comes with an abundance of new laws that employers MUST KNOW.
Join Melanie Wallach from BBSI to learn about the major changes and find out the specific actions items you need to take to meet the new regulations.
The 1/1 changes include:

Significant increases in General Contractor liability
Ban-the-Box on your Applications
Ban on requesting salary history
New Parent Leave Act for 20+ employees
ICE interaction restrictions
and more…

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.
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 11:45am-1pm
Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street
Cost: $35 for VCE Members (includes 2 people in your company); $75 for Non-Members

Safety Management Training
2018-03-07 08:00 - 2018-03-09 17:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Developed specifically for Construction Project Managers, Foremen and Supervisors.
This course will develop the skills necessary to effectively manage and document your construction company’s Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP). Participants will receive a both the OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid certifications, trade-specific safety meetings, site inspection documentation & training, equipment inventory & inspection database, and heavy equipment pre-use inspection documentation.
Requires 2 years of Construction Trade experience. Must attend all 3 days of class to obtain certificate.

TOPCON Construction GNSS Product Training
2018-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Learn the fundamentals of GNSS, procedures and best practices. This is a full day training, lunch included.

Competent Person Excavation & Trenching
2018-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
This 1-day course covers Cal/OSHA statistics, excavation standards, use of protective systems, soil analysis, timber and aluminum hydraulic shoring, tabulated data engineering, and competent person requirements. Students are to bring all company required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-hardhat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, etc. to class.
