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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEWS
MAY 1, 2013 1ST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION
THURSDAY MAY 9, 2013
VCCA Conference Room 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM **Two Year Certification** Form Inside
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VENTURA COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
1830 LOCKWOOD STREET, SUITE 110, OXNARD, CA 93036 (805) 981-8088 FAX (805) 981-8089 Email vcca@vccainc.com Web www.vccainc.com
VENTURA COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION “Serving Ventura County For Over Sixty Years” - est. l946
2013 OFFICERS Butch Schiellack
Jim Hawk
Randy Gulden
Schiellack & Associates
JL Hawk Construction
Center Glass Company
VCCA President/CFO
VCCA Corporate Secretary
VCCA Vice President
Phone: 278-1888 Fax: 278-9998
Phone: 340-9176 Fax: 644-2066
Phone: 642-0149 Fax: 642-1374
2013 DIRECTORS David Atkin
Marc Cunningham
Dave Johnson
Wayne Pendrey
David Atkin Construction Phone: 642-1958 Fax: 650-9999
Schipper Construction Phone: 963-4359 Fax: 963-1270
DJ&T Inc Phone: 320-3713 david.a.johnson@gmail.com
Wayne Pendrey Const Phone: 487-9821 Fax: 331-4347
Richard Atmore
Lisa Eklund
Sean McCulloch
Garry Oswald*
RA Atmore & Sons Inc Phone: 644-6851 Fax: 642-2127
Apex Construction Phone: 643-2121 Fax: 643-2145
Community West Bank Phone: 962-7420 Fax: 629-6530
GRD Construction Phone: 644-2404 Fax: 644-7378
Nort Colborn
Bill Huff*
Stan Patscheck
Tommy Tatangelo*
Standard Industries Phone: 643-6669 Fax: 643-6642
William Huff & Sons Construction
Patscheck Construction Co
OST Trucks & Cranes Phone: 643-9963 Fax: 643-7618
Phone: 647-272 Fax: 659-3468
Phone: 402-9130 patscheck.const@gmail.com
Honorary Life Board Member
2013 STANDING COMMITTEES
* Past VCCA Presidents
BUDGET & FINANCE
DINNER & EVENTS
EDUCATION
Chairman Butch Schiellack
Chairman Dave Johnson
Chair Stan Patscheck
GOLF TOURNAMENT
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
GREEN BUILDING
Chairman Garry Oswald
Chair Jim Hawk
Chairman Wayne Pendrey
Ray Myer LEGAL COUNSEL
Phone: 962-0083 Fax: 962-2372 INSURANCE
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
PLAN ROOM
SAFETY
Chairman Sean McCulloch
Chair Bill Huff
Chairman Randy Gulden
Chairman David Atkin
The VCCA Office & Plan Room Open Monday thru Friday 7AM to 4PM (805) 981-8088 Fax (805) 981-8089 Website: www.vccainc.com Free On-Site Notary Service For VCCA Members State Fund Workers’ Comp Insurance - 6% Premium Discount For Members In VCCA Group 586 Discounted Group Medical Insurance with Q&A
ASSOCIATION STAFF *Members At Large
Membership/Safety Services Administrative Assistant
Office Manager
Executive Director Robert Weich
Bob Perlis
Christina Reyes
Maria Chavez
(805) 981-1843
(805) 981-8088
(805) 981-8088
(805) 981-8088
email: bperlis@vccainc.com
email: chrisina@vccainc.com
email: maria@vccainc.com
email: vcca@vccainc.com
For 2013 the bulletin will be sent once a month digitally to all members and associates via email. It is also on the front page of the VCCA website: www.vccainc.com
Construction Industry News May 1, 2013
Be Sure To Ask For Placement In VCCA Group 586 When Enrolled With State Compensation Insurance Fund
VCCA’s “Scrolling” CALENDAR THURSDAY ~ MAY 9TH
1ST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION VCCA OFFICE, OXNARD
FRIDAY ~ MAY 10TH
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COSTS TAX SEMINAR EDD OFFE, VENTURA
TUESDAY ~ MAY 14TH
VCCA BOARD MEETING
FRIDAY ~ MAY 15TH
CAT EQUIPMENT YARD AUCTION CAMARILLO
THURSDAY ~ MAY 23RD
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TAX SEMINAR EDD OFFE, VENTURA
MONDAY ~ MAY 27TH
MEMORIAL DAY VCCA OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY ~ JUNE 11TH
VCCA BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY ~ JUNE 25TH VCCA SCHOLARDSHIP AWARDS DINNER WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL? For some time now your VCCA Board of Directors has been discussing a proposal to add a new listing in our database identifying a contractor as “Certified Green Professional”. There has been great emphasis placed on “green building” over the years, and many contractors have enrolled in a variety of courses toward learning building practices pursuant to California Code of Regulations title 24 Part 11 adopted in June of 2010 (otherwise known as “California Green Building Standards”). What was presented to the VCCA board on April 9th is criteria that would identify a new class of contractor. The VCCA board is being asked to recognize this new category. The board queries, however, would this provide valuable service to both the general and public agencies looking for a green building contractor or just give an advantage to green contractors over those who say they can build anything that the architect designs, whether “LEED, green or conventional”. On pages 19 & 20 Is the proposal. The board would like member input on the matter. Please read the memo and email vcca@vccainc.com with any comments you may have, making it brief as possible. Thank You! MAY 9 TH 1ST AID & CPR CLASS - Announcement and Reservation Form Page 5
In this issue:
JULY 22ND TED FLESHER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY - Announcement and Registration Form Page 7 WELCOME NEW MEMERS - Jan, Feb, Mar & April 2012 Page 9 MAY 10TH EDD TAX SEMINAR - Announcement and Registration Page 11 MAY 15TH EQUIPMENT YARD AUCTION - Announcement Page 13 PLAN ROOM BID DOCUMENT SUMMARY - Page 15 MAY 23RD INDEPENTED CONTRACTOR TAX SEMINAR - Announcement Page 17 WHAT IS A CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL - Pages 19 & 20
For “daily” up-to-date construction industry information, current plan room projects available, on-line digital plan viewing and photo highlights of VCCA activities go to: www.vccainc.com
CPR & 1ST AID CERTIFICATION THURSDAY MAY 9, 2013
VCCA Conference Room 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM $75.00 Per person Includes Training, Certificates, Cost of Practice “Annies”
Laurel Beth Rice
Limited to first 12 registrants Employers, Trainers & Designated Trainees Training For CalOsha Accepted Safety Standard Instruction By Laurel Beth Rice
RN, BSM, Certified Red Cross/American Heart Association Instructor
**CPR & 1st Aid Certification Are For Two Years** BEFORE FILLING OUT THIS RESERVATION FORM CALL THE VCCA OFFICE FIRST TO DETERMINE IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE
(805) 981-8088
RESERVATIONS FOR 1ST AID & CPR COMPANY__________________________________ CONTACT ______________ PHONE ___________________FAX _____________ EMAIL__________________
□ My Payment For 1st Aid/CPR $ ______ To Cover ____Person(s) @ $75.00 each □ Place On My Credit Card: Cardholder Name: ___________________________ Visa/MC/Amex/Other No: ____________________________ Exp Date ________ ATTENDEE NAME(S) _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
May 9, 2013
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If space is available fill in form and return via fax to VCCA office: (805) 981-8089
Fantastic Gifts And Raffle Prizes
Monday - July 22, 2013 Spanish Hill Country Club - Camarillo, CA
Advanced Sponsorship Reservation Form Includes Green Fees, Cart, BBQ Lunch on the Range, Drinks, Range Balls, Tee Favors & Awards Banquet Buffet Dinner
Tourney Sponsor . . . . . . . $ 2000 4 players, award ceremony trophy & reserved seating, staging area banner, masthead publicity in bulletin, website & tourney program. Two $25 super golf ticket per player.
Luncheon Sponsor . . . . . . $ 1750 4 players, , signage at on course luncheon station, sub-masthead publicity in VCCA bulletin, website & tourney program
Beverage Sponsor. . . . . . . $ 1500 4 players, signage at on course refreshment stations (#1, #6, # 10 & #14 tees) and recognition in VCCA bulletin, website & tourney program
Long Drive Sponsor. . . . . $ 1250 4 players, large signage at #14 tee, & recognition in VCCA bulletin, website & tourney program
Tee Sponsor. . . . . . . . . . . $ 1150 4 players, signage at tee for all golfers to see playing through & recognition in VCCA bulletin, website & tourney program.
Non-Player Sponsor Participation Long Drive Signage Only…..$250 Tee Sign Only .….$150 Dinner Only…. $50
Count me in! I have checked the box above for a foursome or other packages. Here is my check to VCCA for $________. Or place this amount on my credit card: Company Name _____________________________ Contact __________________ Phone: ______________ Fax:______________ Email: ________________________ Cardholder Name ________________________________ (Amex Visa MC Other) Card No. ____________________________________________Exp date__________ ____
Mail to VCCA,1830 Lockwood St #110, Oxnard, Ca 93036 , or email your reservation and cc info to vcca@vccainc.com or fax it to 981-8089. Reservations are on a first in basis until full..
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS APPROVED AT APRIL 9, 2013, BOARD MEETING E&B EQUIPMENT 741 Gitan Dr Oxnard, CA 93030 Phone: 805-407-8980 Fax: 805-981-3041 Email: ebequipment@msn.com Joe Lcuio…..Owner License: Associate Date Joined: 4-2-13 Specialty: aggregate supplies Referred by: VCCA Staff
JP STEEL CORP dba Mission Steel 20510Kingsburty St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone: 818-998-3814 Fax: 818-998-3814 Email: popes6@aol.com Jim Pope…..President License: 484412 C-50, C-53 Date joined: 3-27-13 Specialty: reinforcing steel for swimming pools Referred by: SCIF Group 586
FABRICMATE SYSTEMS 4350 Transport St #101 Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: 805-642-7470 Fax: 805-642-3154 Email: clanuza@fbricmate.com Web: www.fabricmate.com Craig Lanuza…..President License: Associate Date Joined: 3-15-13 Specialty: wall coverings; tack boards; acoustical panel Referred by: VCCA staff
TNC TILE & STONE 6849 Trojan Ct Moorpark, CA 93021 Phone: 818-292-5041 Fax: 805-523-9431 Email: tnctileandstone@hotmail.com Connie Hartley…..Office Manager License: 967876 C-54 Date joined: 3-28-13 Specialty: ceramic & mosaic tile Referred by: Lisa Eklund
JORDAN-BOTKE ENTERPRISES dba PW ENVIRONMENTAL 230 Dove Court Santa Paula, CA 93060 Phone: 805-525-5563 Fax: 805-525-2896 Email: scott@pwenvironmental.com Web: www.pwenvironmental.com Scott Jordan….Project Manager License: 457640 A, B, C-57, ASB, HAZ Date Joined: 3-22-13 Specialty: environmental engineering & consulting; stormwater management; APCD permitting Referred by: VCCA Group 586
A total of 24 new members So far this year
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May 10,2013 9 a.m. - 1 2 p.m. Ventura EDD Tax Office 4820 McGrath Street, Suite 200 Ventura, CA 93003
You will learn:
How the unemployment insurance rate is established. What is an unemployment insurance reserve account.
No Charge There is no charge for this seminar. To make reservations, use the Internet: www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_ Tax_Seminars/or call (866) 873-6083.
Important notices and statements. How to minimize unemployment insurance costs.
For additional seminar dates, times, locations, and subjects, please check EDD's Web site at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/or call (888) 745-3886.
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May 15, 2013 8 a.m. PACIFIC TIME PRE-BIDDING MAY 9 / LIVE BIDDING MAY 13
ONSITE BIDDING LOCATION: 1535 Flynn Road Camarillo CA, 93012
FEATURING EQUIPMENT FROM A ONE-OWNER RETIREMENT DISPERSAL IN CAMARILLO, CA
Inspect equipment onsite starting Monday, May 13th Register onsite starting Tuesday, May 14th
CAMARILLO, CA EQUIPMENT LIST: HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
UTILITY TRUCK
TRAILERS
1998 CAT 345BL 1998 CAT 330BL 2003 CAT 325CL (2)
2008 FORD F550 XL
2004 MURRAY 40 TON T/A LOWBOY TRAILER 2004 INTERSTATE 10ST EQUIPMENT TRAILER 1988 EQUIPMENT TRAILER LEMCO 5254P REEL TRAILER
TRUCK TRACTOR 2005 PETERBILT 378
TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR PICKUP TRUCKS
1988 CAT D3C
2007 FORD F250 XLT 2006 FORD F250 XL 2001 FORD F250 XL 2006 FORD F150 XL
WHEEL LOADERS 2007 CAT 950H (2) 2006 CAT 950H 2004 CAT 938G 1990 CAT 936E
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:
2003 PETERBILT 330
AIR COMPRESSORS & EXCHANGERS, ASPHALT GRINDER, ATTACHMENTS, BUCKETS, COMPACTION WHEELS, FORKS, GENERATORS, HYDRAULIC HAMMERS, HYDROSTATIC TEST PUMPS, JACK HAMMERS, JUMPING JACKS, PIPE SUPPLIES & TOOLS, PLATE COMPACTORS, STEEL PLATES, STORAGE CONTAINERS, WATER PUMPS, WELDER & MUCH MORE!
FLATBED TRUCKS
SKID STEER LOADERS 2007 CAT 268B 2005 CAT 252B
2007 HI-VAC SEWER JETTER ON T/A TRAILER
FUEL & LUBE TRUCK
BACKHOE LOADERS 2005 CAT 420D 2003 CAT 420D (4)
JETTING EQUIPMENT
1995 FORD F800 1988 FORD F600 2006 FORD F450 XL (3) 2003 FORD F450 XL 2000 FORD F450 XL 1999 FORD F450 XL (3)
COMPACTORS 1997 CAT CB-214C WACKER RT560
DUMP TRUCK
WATER TRUCKS
FORKLIFT
2005 FORD F750 XL (3)
1999 CAT DP20
2001 PETERBILT 330 T/A
2003 CAT 325CL (1 OF 2)
2007 CAT 950H (1 OF 2)
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Register to Bid Onsite or Online! Register at our onsite location in Camarillo, CA beginning Tuesday, May 14th, or visit www.catauctions.com/eyard5 to register for online bidding.
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Ventura County Contractoprs Association Plan Room Bid Documents As of May 1, 2013 Bid Day Tuesday
Bid Date
Storage
Apr 30, 2013 QQ*
Name of Plans
Bid Date Time
SANTA BARBARA - VALLE VERDE ASSISTED LIVING
04/30 @ 4 PM
Job Walk
Wednesday May 1, 2013
R*
SAN BERNARDINO - EAST BRANCH EXTENSION
05/01 @ 2 PM
Thursday
May 2, 2013
SS*
SAN LUIS OBISPO - CHIP SEAL VARIOUS COUNTY RDS
05/02 @ 3 PM
03/05/13 @ 10 AM
Thursday
May 2, 2013
VV
GOLETA - HOLLISTER AVE ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT
05/02 @ 2 PM
Thursday
May 2, 2013
2*
VENTURA - LINCOLN SCHOOL MODULAR CLASSROOM
05/02@ 2 PM
04/16/13 @ 9 (M)
Thursday
May 2, 2013
3*
VENTURA - CHARTER SCHOOL & DE ANZA MS RELOCATEABLES 05/02 @ 2:30
04/17/13 @ 9 (M)
Thursday
May 7, 2013
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INDIO - DMV FIELD OFFICEPARKING LOT LIGHTING
05/07 @ 1:30 PM 04/25/13 @ 10:30 (M)
Tuesday
May 7, 2013
I*
CALABASAS - PARK CAPRI & GRANDA INTERSECTION
05/07 @ 2 PM
Tuesday
May 7, 2013
F*
CALABASAS - NEW TRAFFIC ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS
04/07 @ 2:30 PM
Wednesday May 8, 2013
36*
VENTURA - VENTURA COLL ELECTRICAL WORK
05/08 @ 3 PM
Thursday
May 9, 2013
XX*
EL PASO ROBLES - STREET REHAB RAMBOUILET
05/09 @ 2 PM
Thursday
May 9, 2013
JJ*
SIMI VALLEY - WEST EASY ST IMPROVEMENTS
05/09 @ 3:30
Thursday
May 9, 2013
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GORMAN - PIPELINE INSTALLATION AND CHANNEL REPAIRS
05/9 @ 11 AM
04/24/13 @ 10 AM
Thursday
May 9, 2013
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UCSB - SANTA YNEZ APARTMENTS 100'S REFURBISHMENT
05/09 @ 3 PM
04/18/13 @ 1:30 PM
Thursday
May 9, 2013
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UCSB - EL COLEGIO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
05/09 @ 2:30
04/25/13 @ 1:30 (M)
Thursday
May 9, 2013
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VICTORVILLE - ST MARYS MEDIAL CENTER
05/09 @ 12 PM
Thursday
May 9, 2013
16*
Thursday
May 14, 2013 to arrive
SIMI VALLEY - INFLUENT & EFFLUENT CHANNEL WALL REHAB
05/14 @ 3:30
Thursday
May 14, 2013 to arrive
SANTA MARIA - PIONEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
05/14 @ 2 PM
Tuesday
May 14, 2013 to arrive
VENTURA - ARUNDELL BARRANCA REPAIRS
05/14 @ 2 PM
THOUSAND OAKS - FIRE STATION 30 EMERGENCY GENERATOR 05/09 @ 1 PM
04/11/13 @ 2 (M)
04/30/13 @ 9 (M)
Wednesday May 15, 2013 to arrive
SIMI VALLEY - WATER PLANT ELECTRICAL UPGRADES PHASE 1 05/15 @ 3:30 PM 05/01/13 @ 1:30 PM
Thursday
May 16, 2013 B*
NEWHALL - NEWHALL DMV PARKING LOT REPAIR
05/16 @ 2 PM
Thursday
May 16, 2013 MM*
SAN LUIS OBISPO - MAIN ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
05/16 @ 3 PM
Thursday
May 16, 2013 onliner
SAN LUIS OBISPO - ATASCADERO LIBRARY EXPANSION
05/16 @ 3 PM
Thursday
May 16, 2013 KK
SAN LUIS OBISPO - MARSH ST PARKING GARAGE PAINTING
05/16 @ 2 PM
Thursday
May 16, 2013 15
MOORPARK - DEMO OF STRUCTURE & SITE CLEARANCE
05/16 @ 3 PM
Friday
May 17, 2013 9*
SANTA PAULA - SANTA PAULA HS ADDITION/MODERNIZATION
05/17 @ 2 PM
see contact info
Tuesday
May 21, 2013 37*
VENTURA - CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR RAMP REPLACEMENT
05/21 @ 3 PM
05/09/13 @ 10 AM
Tuesday
May 21, 2013 39*
PORT HUENEME - RESURFACING HUENEME RD BIKE LANES
05/21 @ 2 PM
Wednesday May 22, 2013 H*
FRESNO COUNTIES - SEAL & PAVE ROADS & PARKED AREA
05/22 @ 2 PM
Thursday
May 23, 2013 RR*
SAN LUIS OBISPO -WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADES
05/23 @ 3 PM
Thursday
May 23, 2013 to arrive
MALIBU - ANNUAL STREET MAINTENANCE SERVICES
05/23 @ 3 PM
Wednesday May 29, 2013 to arrive
THOUSAND OAKS - KAVILI LOBBY RENOVATION
05/29 @ 3 PM
Thursday
May 30, 2013 to arrive
MOORPARK - PARKS LANDSCAPE SERVICES
05/30 @ 10 AM
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On-Line
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04/25/13 @ 8 (M) 04/30/13 @ 10 AM
* = PLANS available on-line VCCA website
For current bid documents, go to www.vccainc.com and go to members only area and use your access code Plan Holders List and Bid Results are also on-line in VCCA members only area
Employment Development Department
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Employee Independent Contractor Tax Seminar May 23,2013 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Ventura Tax Office 4820 McGrath Street, Suite 200 Ventura, CA 93003
You will learn: • •
No Charge There is no charge for this seminar. To make reservations, use the Internet: www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/or call (866) 873-6086.
How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor The basics of statutory employment requirements
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Independent contractor reporting requirements
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Ways to get assistance
For additional seminar dates, times, locations, and subjects, please check EDD's Web site at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/or call (888) 745-3886. EDD is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for services, aids, and/or alternate formats need to be made prior to the event by calling (866) 873-6086 (voice), orTTY (800) 547-9565.
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GREYMAR ASSOCIATES
1575 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105-B, Ventura, CA 93001 Tel: (805)644-8718 TO: VCCA Board of Directors FROM: Wally Geer
4.09.2013
RE: Proposed VCCA "Certified Green Professionals" Designation Dear Board Members: As a Board, we have been having ongoing discussions regarding the creation of a "VCCA Certified Green Professional" list. It is would goal to create such a list that could be used on your own web site as well as used on a cooperative basis as a "Link" to this list from other building industry web sites. In light of our ongoing discussions regarding the VCCA Green Building Committee trying to come up with criteria that would potentially vet our members as "VCCA Certified Green Professionals", please let this memo serve as on overview some thoughts on what might potentially become a good set of criteria for such a list. I think your Green Committee has come to the conclusion that to be recognized as a "Green Building Professional" (and I use this in the broadest sense that it could apply to a broad spectrum of your membership including but not limited to General Contractors, Subcontractors, material vendors, architects & engineers, etc.), you would need to pass a vetting process that would include;
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You should have some form of legitimate professional designation in regards to your educational background in "Green Building" as certified by a third party organization and
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You should also be capable of communicating your knowledge to those you are serving as customers or clients.
In regards to the first criteria point, there are numerous well run educational and certification tracks already in existence to educate and vet building industry professionals in regards to green, sustainable and energy efficient design and construction for both new structures and the remodeling and retrofitting of existing structures. As a result of that, the VCCA Green Building Committee feels it would not be appropriate for VCCA to attempt to reinvent the wheel and create there own certification track. Each of the existing programs we have discussed and are listed herein have their own relative merits and some place a stronger emphasis on certain elements of green building (for example, energy savings), while other tend to take a more comprehensive view of what makes for a sustainable building and include emphasis on reuse of materials, the embodied energy it takes to fabricate and construct with certain materials, etc., etc. In spite of the differences in these programs we have selected, each of them provide enough of a comprehensive educational overview, backed by testing of applicants to assure that any individual that has been certified by any of the programs that we consider relevant, has a big picture understanding of all the moving parts and issues that should be considered when working within the disciplines of design, engineering and construction with the goal of creating an environmentally friendly, energy efficient building.
Legitimate professional designation It is the opinion of the VCCA Green Committee that a VCCA Member could be considered a "VCCA Certified Green Professional" if they have completed credentials and certification by any of the educational and certification tracks listed below: 1. LEED Green Associate Certification or LEED Accredited Professional Certification (see www.usqbc.orq for further details) 2. Building Performance Institute Certification, including any of the BPI accredited educational certification tracks (see www.bpi.org for further details) 3. National Association of Home Builders Certified Green Professional Accreditation (see www.nahb.org for further details) 4. A graduate of an Community College or University (accredited by the State of California) Green Building Program that involves a minimum of 140 hours of class room training, testing and completion of a class project documenting knowledge of Green Building Principals. This list would include programs taught at UCLA, Sonoma State University, Santa Monica Community College, etc. 5. Certification by "Build It Green" as a Green Point Rater or Green Point Advisor, or other certifications within the Build It Green Educational Track (see www.builditgreen.org for further details)
Ability to communicate Your knowledge of Green Building Based on the consensus of the VCCA Green Committee, the second element that would make someone an knowledgeable green building professional is the ability to communicate their knowledge with customers and clients. Although you probably could not directly certify this through a "test" or "oral exam", on a good news note, the list of certifications listed above tend to become a self-fulfilling prophecy in regards to the fact that if you have any of those credentials, you do in fact have the knowledge to communicate what Green and Sustainable Design & Construction is all about.
Additional Comments Although this above list is a work in progress, the VCCA Green Committee feels this would be a good starting point to vet VCCA Members. As our program gains momentum and traction, they will of course look into other credible credentials that may potentially be added to this list. I hope the following gives you an overview of where we are trying to take this program. To make our list, we also feel that the members should be required to keep up their VCCA credentials status by qualifying for a minimal amount of continuing education. By way of example, perhaps a member would be required to complete a total of eight hours of continuing education on a self-reporting basis every two years (i.e. averaging four hours per year). We are still thinking through that issue. In closing, I hope this has been helpful to further the Board's thinking and decision making process along on this issue. Very truly yours,
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GREEN BUILDING & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Consumers are increasingly demanding green and sustainable environments that benefit health, reduce waste, save money, and help the planet. UCSB Extension proudly presents the Green Building & Sustainable Design Professional Certificate Program designed to meet this demand.
SPRING QUARTER COURSES GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS Instructor: Jordan Sager When: Wednesday, 6:30pm-9:30pm, April 3-May 1 Where: UCSB, location to be announced When: Saturday, 1pm-4pm, April 13 Where: Santa Barbara, location to be announced Fee: $235 Early Bird Discount Fee $285 if payment is received on or after March 21
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND GREEN PURCHASING Instructor: Alelia Parenteau When: Tuesday, 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 14-June 11 Where: UCSB, location to be announced When: Saturday, 9am-12pm, May 18 Saturday, 9am-12pm, June 8 Where: Santa Barbara, location to be announced Fee: $250 Early Bird Discount Fee $300 if payment is received on or after May 1
SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND SITE DESIGN Instructor: Susan Sherwin When: Thursday, 6:30pm-9:30pm, April 18-May 9 Where: UCSB, location to be announced When: Saturday, 9am-12pm, April 27 Saturday, 9am-12pm, May 4 Where: Santa Barbara, location to be announced Fee: $235 Early Bird Discount Fee $285 if payment is received on or after April 5
SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS: AN INTRODUCTION TO HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE SUN Instructor: Shawn Jacobson When: Wednesday, 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 8-June 5 Where: UCSB, location to be announced When: Saturday, 9am-12pm, June 1 Where: Santa Barbara, location to be announced Fee: $235 Early Bird Discount Fee $285 if payment is received on or after April 25
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Ventura County Contractors Association (805) 981-8088
VCCA Inc
1830 Lockwood St, No. 110, Oxnard, CA 93036 FAX (805) 981-8089 Email vcca@vccainc.com Web www.vccainc.com
What’s in it for you? Full Service Website - www.vccainc.com - Updated Daily
Full Service VCCA Plan Room
Public agency & private entity bid documents Plan size engineering copier Copy and fax machines available Contractors legal forms On-line Digital Plan Room (Updated daily projects)
Member Insurance Discounts
Workers’ compensation premium discounts up to 6%through State Fund in VCCA Group 586 Group medical insurance offered through Q&A Philadelphia Insurance Company premium liability lines for exceptional cost savings to your firm
Newsletter & Advertising
Popular newsletter booklet prepared digitally and emailed monthly to all members & associates Member advertising and timely news articles Bid document summary and project details Website banner advertising - over 5000 hits a month
Annual Membership Directory
Colorful and informative book format VCCA members alphabetically and by specialty Descriptive summary of Ventura County & its cities
Membership Activities
Quarterly member-dinner meetings. Selected speakers & timely topics impacting contractors Exceptional buffet dinners Evening ending prize drawings and give-a-ways VCCA networking & social mixers at VCCA office
Annual Membership Events
Annual Member-Dinner in January (Installation) Ted Flesher Memorial Golf Tourney in July Public Official’s BBQ Night in August
Safety Training Seminars
First Aid, CPR, Forklift safety certification & selected others provided by State Fund and VCCA Training brochures & tailgate safety booklets
Organization Interaction
Golden State Builders Exchanges (GSBE) endorsing State Fund for discounted workers’ comp insurance and representing the interests of the construction industry throughout the State Contractors State License Board (CSLB) (to curtail activities of unlicensed contractors) Associated General Contractors (AGC)
Construction Education Foundation
Annual “Ray Prueter” Scholarship Awards Multiple scholarship funds provided to local students who are seeking or continuing their education toward “Careers In Construction”
VCCA Board Of Directors
Fifteen member VCCA Board Monthly Board Meetings Active steering committees for organization activities Wide-spread community representation & listened to industry voice Public speaking, presentation & seminars provided
Free Notary Service
In house notary for VCCA members only
Legal Consultation
Available through VCCA’s legal counsel who is a board member and officer of the corporation
Membership In VCCA VCCA is a private, non-profit membership organization serving the construction industry in Ventura County for over sixty years. We were formed in August of l946. Membership is open to qualified state licensed contractors and other businesses, individuals and entities who are not contractors but whose activities involve the construction industry, such as suppliers, material men, vehicle and equipment dealers, banking, insurance, legal and accounting professionals. At least 75% of our members must be licensed contractors, with not more than 25% of the being Associates. Annual dues are $395.00...about the price of a cup of coffee a day! Membership pays off! VCCA is….
“Construction America At Its Best” Serving Ventura County For Over Sixty Years - est. 1946
VENTURA COUNTY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION INC 1830 Lockwood Street #110 Oxnard, CA 93036
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