Valley Contractors Exchange

California Prevailing Wage Law
2019-07-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

CPR/First Aid Certification
2019-07-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-16 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.

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

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

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

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.

IIPP Workshop
2019-08-28 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Builders & Building Officials Forum
2019-08-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Agenda

Alternative methods and materials
Common items missed or incorrect on plans
Septic System Capacities – plan check process
Process for Adding additional bedrooms in new build if existing septic can’t support it.
Q&A

Date: August 30th
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Butte College, Skyway Center @ 2480 Notre Dame Blvd Room 139, Chico
NO COST TO ATTEND – Please RSVP

Oroville Union High School College Fair
2019-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | CA, United States
College and Career Fair
Las Plumas High School Gym

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

Butte County Fall Job Fair
2019-09-25 12:00 - 16:00 | CA, United States
When: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Where: Elks Lodge/Manzanita Place
1705 Manzanita Ave, Chico
Time: 12:00-4:00 PM
Presented by Alliance for Workforce Development
Employers – Looking for employees? Want to participate? Contact Amy Velazquez at 530-961-5131 x116 to see if there’s room
Job Seekers – Save the date and brush up your resume and interviewing skills by contacting Alliance for Workforce Development.

2019 Energy Standard Changes
2019-09-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Course/Session Description and Learning Objectives:
This session will review the major changes to the 2019 Energy Standards requirements for both residential and nonresidential buildings. Topics that will be discussed for residential buildings include the requirements for PV, HVAC ventilation (ASHRAE 62.2) and filtration (MERV 13), walls and ceiling/roof insulation, fenestration and door efficiencies, quality insulation installation (QII), heat pump water heaters, and the Performance Approach and Energy Design Rating (EDR). Topics that will be discussed for nonresidential buildings include the requirements for healthcare facilities, indoor and outdoor lighting, HVAC ventilation and filtration (including for high-rise residential buildings), and covered processes. Available educational resources and training opportunities for the 2019 Energy Standards will also be provided.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the major changes to the residential requirements in the 2019 Energy Standards.
Understand key points of the new PV requirements.
Understand the major changes to the nonresidential requirements in the 2019 Energy Standards.

Lunch & Learn: Ice Energy Thermal Storage Air Conditioner
2019-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Learn about the Ice Energy thermal storage technology from David Green. He’ll be discussing how ice storage technology can significantly reduce energy consumption, thereby reducing costs to homeowners.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
12-1:30pm
$10 per person, lunch included.
Check out the Ice Energy video here.

VCE's Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
2019-10-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Clear Creek Sports Club, 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, CA, 96021, United States
SOLD OUT! We’ve maxed out on teams! (If you want to shoot, you’ll have to talk to a registered team to see if you can join them!)
You can still participate with an Event Sponsorship and/or raffle donation.
Want to just come out and socialize? You can do that too. Meal-only tickets are just $10 for breakfast, on-course snacks and BBQ lunch, plus beverages.

Event Sponsor – Have you name included on the event t-shirt. Just $100
Meal-only Ticket – Want to join in on the fun, but you’re not a shooter? No worries. Come on out and spend the morning at this fun event. Meal ticket includes breakfast, on-course snacks and lunch, plus drinks. (No alcohol allowed before shoot or on-course.)

Don’t Forget the Raffle Prizes – Donate a raffle item (or money and we’ll go shopping for you). Who doesn’t love a good raffle?! Plus, great raffle prizes translate to direct profit for the workforce development fund!
Friday, October 11, 2019
Clear Creek Sports Club, Corning
8:00 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Safety Meeting & Station Assignments
Lunch, Awards & Raffle after shoot

Explorer's Faire - K-8 Career Awareness Event
2019-10-16 17:00 - 19:30 | Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

Community Development Update
2019-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 441 Main Street Chico CA, CA, United States
The City of Chico Public Works, Chico Chamber of Commerce and Valley Contractors Exchange will host a Community Development Update 11/7/19 from 12-1 p.m. in the Old Municipal Room, 441 Main Street, Chico.
This free event occurs quarterly and is open to the public. Seating is limited, RSVP’s requested.
For more information: info@chicochamber.com or 530.891.5556

Building Code Training - 2019 Updates
2019-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Town of Paradise Council Chambers, 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States

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

Camp Fire Construction Connection Meeting
2019-12-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Connecting Trades & GCs – Locals and Newcomers Welcome
Join us for this opportunity to network with the construction industry professionals dedicated to rebuilding from the Camp Fire.
Monday, December 16
3:00-5:00pm
Paradise Lutheran Church
780 Luther Drive, Paradise

Hosted by

California's Lien Law
2020-01-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Join the us 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.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
9:00am-12:00pm
NVPOA Conference Room, 984 East Ave, Suite B-1
(Parking is very limited in this lot. Additional parking available in the Quackers/DaVita lot.)
Cost: $40 for VCE Members; $75 for Non-Members

North State Home Building Workshop
2020-01-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Southside Oroville Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, CA, 95966, United States
Join Assemblyman James Gallagher for a
NORTH STATE HOME BUILDING WORKSHOP
January 30 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Southside Oroville Community Center
2959 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville
The Camp Fire destroyed more than 18,000 structures in the Town of Paradise and surrounding communities – leading to a significant demand for new housing in the North State region. Learn more about the new CEQA housing exemption for the Camp Fire region granted by Assembly Bill 430.
Meet with city officials and landowners from Oroville, Gridley, Biggs, Yuba City, Live Oak, Corning, Orland and Willows to hear about the opportunities for housing growth.
Lunch will be provided. RSVP to 530.895.4217.

Together We Rise Ridge Business Forum
2020-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Paradise Lutheran Church, 780 Luther Drive, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States

CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
2020-02-13 08:00 - 12:30 | 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
DATES:
February 13
March 19
8:00AM – 12:30PM
VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico

Lunch & Learn: EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE
2020-02-18 11:15 - 13:15 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Discover the new labor laws you MUST know about with tools to navigate them in 2020.

About this Event

2020 comes with several new laws that employers MUST KNOW ABOUT. Melanie Wallach, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, will walk you through 2020’s major changes while showing you the tools you will need to navigate the new regulations. This training will include lunch and handouts to equip you with tools to understand and overcome the new regulations. Ignorance is not bliss – nor is it an excuse to violate the law.
Register now to save your spot. Space is limited.
Schedule: 11:15 Registration & Catered Lunch; 11:45 Training Begins
Cost: FREE for BBSI Clients & VCE Members* / $15 for Non-Members (*a $15 charge will be assessed for no-shows)
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Melanie Wallach 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, transportation and service organizations. Melanie’s passion for her field is reflected in her involvement with professional HR organizations locally and state-wide.
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All Proceeds from this event will be donated to Shining Care.
ShiningCare, Inc. (AKA Compass ShiningCare) is a local non-profit established in 2009 with a vision and mission to meet the unmet needs of at-risk elderly, disabled adults and their loved ones. We are trusted professionals committed to extending compassion and hope, providing expert care, and facilitating connection to needed resources in order to improve the quality of life for elders, disabled adults, as well as their loved ones.
Serving Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity Counties
Learn more at https://shiningcare.org

2020 Northern California ICF Installation Training Class
2020-02-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
CANCELLED — WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE
Northern California based Amvic-Pacific offers this seminar for contractors, architects, engineers and building officials interested in learning how to use ICFs (Insulating Concrete Forms) to construct the exterior shell of a residential or commercial structure.
This class will be taught in a one day split format with the morning session covering introduction, features, and benefits of ICF construction. The afternoon session covers installation of ICF, integrating other trades, below grade applications, and basic estimating and construction details.
This class will be a mix of instructor-led class room presentations and hands-on-demonstration of the basics of construction of residential and light commercial structures using insulating concrete forms (ICF) for the exterior wall system. Also covered will be instruction in using insulating concrete forms (ICF) in the construction of floors and/ or roofs.

Morning Session (9am-12pm, Refreshments will be provided)
· Introduction to building with ICF
· Features & Benefits of ICF construction :
o Energy-efficiency
o Fire resistance,
o Sound resistance
o Durability
· Efficiency in Construction and performance
· Advantages of ICF construction with current building code
· Basic cost estimating
· Local products and services available

Afternoon Session: (12pm-4pm, Lunch will be provided)
· Tools required for installation
· Footing types and preparation
· Basics of block installation and assembly
· Rebar placement & installation
· Window and door installation
· Top plate/sill & truss/rafter attachment
· Bracing and pouring ICF walls
· Forming & pouring elevated concrete floors/roofs using ICF
· Utility installation: electrical & plumbing
· Below grade installation and waterproofing
· Multi-story applications
· Wall claddings (drywall, stucco, siding, etc.)
· Estimating and construction details

Here’s what one participant had to say:
“We completed our first pour a week or so back and I’m happy to say it was a great success. As you know I am an owner builder with little background in construction. Thanks to your very thorough workshop and excellent step-by-step supporting materials in addition to your personal support of our project we have been able to take on the construction of our 2 story, 2600 sq foot home. Apart from help on the day of the pour itself, my wife and I did all the ICF block work ourselves. There was a learning curve, but we were patient, paid attention to your good advice, and lo and behold it can all be done with two novices! We think the key to avoiding mishaps was simply following the recommended process and lessons learned from your training.” –Stephen S., Smartsville CA

VCE's 23rd Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed
2020-02-21 18:00 - 23:00 | Manzanita Place at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
SOLD OUT!!
Friday, February 21, 2020, launches the 23rd Annual Crab Feed, at our new location – Manzanita Place at the Chico Elks Lodge. A bigger space for a bigger party!!
Your favorites will still be there: All-You-Can-Eat Crab, Shelly’s Famous Clam Chowder, Snapshots Photo Booth and Cigars on the House! Back again this year is Dog House for your musical enjoyment.
We thank our event partners:

Title Sponsor – 4Leaf, Inc., Alliance Environmental Services, Proframe Construction
Cigar Sponsor – Recology
Drink Sponsor – Slater & Son
Photo Booth – Ginno Construction
Dessert Sponsor – Foothill Fire Protection, Omega Pacific Insurance, Payless Building Supply
Centerpiece Sponsor – Holt Construction

HAZWOPER Refresher Training - 8hr.
2020-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Who should attend: General worker or First Responders required to maintain certification for compliance working with or around hazardous materials.
Overview: The course objective is to ensure retention of knowledge, skills and abilities, presented during the 40-hour course as well as present new ideas, concepts and information regarding hazardous material handling in accordance with Cal/OSHA and Fed/OSHA standards and industry practices.
Information reviewed or practiced during this course includes training requirement review, Hazardous Material identification System, Personal Protective Equipment and procedures, Proper handling procedures, Basic Chemistry overview, Hands on Simulation and practice in appropriate level of chemical protection, decontamination practices, and understanding or developing a site-specific health and safety plans.
Date: February 25, 2020
Time: 8am-5pm
Cost: $150 for VCE Members; $200 for Non Members

HBR Construction Connection
2020-02-28 13:30 - 18:00 | Paradise Alliance Gym, 6491 Clark Road, Paradise, CA, 95969, United States
Calling All Contractors!
Join us Friday, February 28, from for the Home Builders Resource Construction Connection.
1:30-2:00pm Updates from the Officials – Rebuild Stats and The “Scoop on Poop” – Dealing with Septic Regulations
2:00-3:00pm Meet the Contractors – Subcontractors and Suppliers are invited to connect with Agencies and General Contractors, expanding your network and renewing relationships.
3:00-6:00pm Home Builders Resource Connection – At 3:00pm doors open to the public to meet & greet with professionals from a variety of industries, all gathered to work toward Camp Fire recovery.
