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JUNE 2016 | VOL. 8 | ISS. 1

CONSTRUCTIONSACRAMENTO REGIONAL BUILDERS EXCHANGE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEAs a second-generation construction professional in a family-run business, membership in SRBX is not up for consideration – it’s a requirement. My family has long been supporters of the Exchange, and it’s my privilege to carry on the tradition.

In May, I spent time working at the SRBX Design Build Competition by helping to load the completed sheds onto flatbeds at the conclusion of the competition. I have attended many years of the competition and was proud to award the Wayne Johnson Safety Award (named after my father) at the conclusion of this year’s competition, along with my daughter Sierra. Watching these kids completing projects with great skill makes me hopeful that we can close the generation gap in construction. I am extremely proud of the workforce development efforts of our industry as we prepare the next generation to join us in the workplace.

The founding idea of SRBX 115 years ago still holds true: that by coming together to address common problems and exchange ideas, contractors could strengthen the local construction community. Today’s world requires a willingness to adapt, and make changes that better serve our membership. With that in mind, we launched our new single, state-wide plan room earlier this year, more of which you can read about in this issue.

As Vice President of Skyline Scaffold, I know firsthand the responsibility that I have to the safety of my employees. SkyLine is a proud sponsor and trainer at the SRBX Statewide Safety Expo and sends employees to Education and Safety Classes that are hosted at SRBX. The new workers compensation insurance plan that SRBX launched earlier this year helps employers keep their costs low and rewards safe work places. Safety is one

component of our industry that we can never take our eye off of and SRBX is working hard to provide educational programming and certifications to ensure that we always keep safety first.

Thank you for your membership and I hope to see you at the California Design Build Statewide Competition, the SRBX Summer BBQ, the Charity Golf Classic, or one of our many other events this summer.

David Johnson

Skyline Scaffold, Inc.2016 SRBX Board President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President David Johnson

Skyline Scaffold, Inc.

President-Elect Robert Coibion

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Vice President Thomas Lindsley

Tricorp Construction, Inc.

Secretary Kelley Cowan

XL Construction

Treasurer John Harris

L&H Airco

Immediate Past President Cathy Skeen

Excel Bonds & Insurance Services, Inc.

Jon Blackstad Five Star Bank

Steve Burnett GALLINA, LLP

Marlin Cole Schetter Electric, Inc.

Mike Friesen

Intech Mechanical Company, LLC

Mike Martin Systems Tech Fire Protection

Jack Shewmaker

Viking Construction Company

Stephen Pelham Barrish Pelham & Associates

Dale Piwinski

Basalite Concrete Products, LLC

Debbie Struhm Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.

Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange 1331 T Street | Sacramento, CA | 95811

Ph: 916.442.8991 | Fax: 916.446.3117 | srbx.org

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STAFF

Timothy Murphy Chief Executive Officer Kevin Abbes Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Jordan Blair Executive Director, Education Foundation Communications Director & Editor

Damon Conklin Government Relations Director

Jonelle Tannahill Membership Director

Tara Brennan Membership Development Manager Nesar Asdaq Membership Analyst

Heidi Hughes Programs & Events Director Lisa Frederiksen Programs & Events Specialist Katie Carbone Education & Events Coordinator

Marla Bartle Controller CAL BX PLANROOM STAFF

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Construction Quarterly is published four times per year by the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. ©2016 by SRBX. No part of this publication may be repro-duced without the written permission of SRBX.

JUNE FEATURES:

PAGE 4... From the Cover: Legacy Member

Schetter Electric, Inc.

Eviva

The Warren Building

PAGE 6... June Primary Election Results

PAGE 8... Building the CalBX Plan Room

PAGE 10... Creating a Daily New Projects Email Using the CalBX Plan Room

PAGE 14... Avoiding ‘The Perp Walk on the 6 o’clock News’

The Dangers of Workers’ Comp Fraud

Special by Kim Slowey | Construction Dive

PAGE 16... Events Spotlight

ACE Trades Day

Mixed Drink Mixer

Trap Shoot

Installation Dinner

Crab Feed

Speaker Series: Greater Sac

SRBX Statewide Safety Expo

St. Patrick’s Day Brewfest

Quarterly & Construction Connects

PAGE 26... SRBX New Member Spotlight: Chip Allen Photography

PAGE 28... Legal Update: Accidents Happen - Are you Ready?

Special by Evans, Wieckowski, Ward & Scoffield, LLP

PAGE 31... Safety Corner: Top 10 OSHA Violations

PAGE 32... SRBX Member Spotlight: United Commercial Furnishings

PAGE 33... Construction Industy Legacies

PAGE 34... New Members

PAGE 36... Member Philanthropy:

Stafford King Wiese Architects

and Courage Worldwide

PAGE 38... SRBX Education Foundation

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Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange

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SRBX LEGACY MEMBER

For more than a half century, Schetter Electric Inc. has been a premier provider of electrical contracting and engineering services in Northern and Central California. Over the decades, Schetter has built a legacy of value, integrity, expertise, and partnership with clients. These core values are the foundation of the organization and drive the team’s continued pursuit to achieve excellence in their work.

The firm offers a wide scope of services and time-tested industry experience, placing a strong emphasis on company development and ensuring the most current technological industry advances are incorporated into each of their projects. Schetter’s primary goal is to surpass their customers’ expectations as well as their own.

Originally founded in 1958 as Howard F. Schetter Electric, Schetter Electric’s history is deeply embedded in Northern California. The company’s roots date back to the early 1900s when Mr. C.E Vorlander, Howard’s uncle, first established Reliable Elevator and Electrical Works in Sacramento.

Plying their trade for over 58 years has allowed Schetter to establish and master an effective formula for success. That formula is comprised of an unparalleled level of reliability, an unwavering commitment to value and quality, and a collaborative philosophy with owners or as part of a sub-contracting team.

Currently led by Frank Schetter, Howard’s son, the company is in its second-generation as a family owned and operated business. Frank took the helm of the company in 1983 and has remained committed to the organization’s original core values while consistently providing superior-level service to clients. Under Frank’s leadership, the company has seen tremendous growth both in size and geographical reach.

In an effort to keep up with demand and better serve their clients, Schetter opened their second office in Martinez, California in 2008. Today, Schetter employs over 200 people and continues to scale positively with more opportunity on the horizon. Amongst many other high-profile projects, the team is currently busy working on a


large Design/Build OSHPD expansion job to The NorthBay Hospital based in Fairfield.

While Schetter serves the greater Northern and Central California regions, the organization’s heart and soul remain in Sacramento. The firm’s history runs deep in the area and its work powers some of Sacramento’s most iconic buildings and landmark structures across the cityscape. Some of their most notable projects include the Citizen Hotel, the Crocker Art Museum, the CalSTRS building, and the Eviva Midtown, which is currently under construction.

This is an exciting time for development in Sacramento. Schetter Electric is proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the area’s continued growth and is excited for upcoming prospects within the Sacramento area and beyond.

Photos courtesy of Schetter Electric, Inc.Clockwise from top: UC Davis

Medical Center Tower; KXTV 10 Antenna; the Crocker Art Museum;

the CalSTRS building.


The Sacramento Builders Exchange Political Action Committee (SBE PAC) saw its endorsed candidates for the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors races for the 3rd and 4th District advance in the June 4, 2016 election. In the 3rd District, SBE PAC-endorsed candi-date Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters was reelected to a fourth term by a wide margin, defeating her opponent by a 3-to-1 margin. In the crowded can-didate field for the 4th District, SBE PAC-endorsed can-didate Mike Kozlowski nabbed one of the top two spots, and will challenge Citrus Heights Mayor Sue Frost in November.

In a very competitive and hard fought election, Darrell Steinberg clinched the Mayor’s seat from Mayor pro Tem, Angelique Ashby, who SBE PAC originally endorsed. Darrell Steinberg is regarded as one of the Sacramento region’s most accomplished politicians, rising from City

Council member to serving in the State Assembly and even serving as the Senate’s top leader before running for mayor.

“There are many issues facing the greater Sacramento region and Darrell Steinberg is well-known for mediat-ing conflicting interests,” said SRBX CEO Tim Murphy. “We look forward to working with him to spur econom-ic growth in the region and to develop a qualified and skilled workforce to meet the industry’s needs, issues of great interest to both Mayor-Elect Steinberg and SRBX.”

“The Builders Exchange congratulates Supervisor Pe-ters, Candidate Kozlowski and Mayor-Elect Steinberg on their well-fought races,” said SBE PAC Chair Frank Radoslovich. “We look forward to working closely with these office holders as we all strive to improve the eco-nomic and construction climate within our region.”

Mike Kozlowski Susan Peters Darrell Steinberg

JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS SRBX Congratulates Endorsed Candidates and Mayor-Elect Steinberg


G R O U P S A V I N G SP R O G R A M S

Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange | 1331 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | www.srbx.org | 916.442.8991

* Note: You must be an SRBX member in good standing to receive the discounts listed above. Other restrictions may apply.

Fuel - Receive competitive market pricing with fuel discount on a minimum 3-cents/gallons for both diesel and gasoline purchased at CFN (Commercial Fueling Network). Contact Robert Feder with Ramos Oil, at 916.825.2873 or [email protected].

Online Safety Courses - For information on courses and to receive 15% discount, go to www.clicksafety.com/srbx.

Personal Insurance - For more information on health insurance savings for SRBX members, contact Randy Hudson, CMA Insurance Services, at 916.774.2700 or [email protected].

Human Capital Management - Receive 25% off ADP services, Waived Set Up Costs, and Seasonal CASH back promotions! Contact Dejon Hart at 916.716.7892 or email [email protected].

Workers’ Compensation - No broker fees on your General Liability or bonds! For more information, contact Anthony Felix, at 916.625.4691 or visit us at www.bbsacramento.com/srbx.

Equipment Rental - Receive 20% on your next Sunbelt equipment rental per contract. Contact Johnny Campagne at 916.372.2555 or [email protected].

Payroll Services - Receive rates as low as 1% for all types of debit cards and 1.69% for credit card charges (Visa/Mastercard/ American Express/Discover cards) plus just a $.10 per transaction charge/ exchange fees. For more information, contact Tina McBride at 916.202.1907 or [email protected].

Print Media - Receive a special member price of $75 for SBJ subscriptions. Contact Delania Lustig at 916.558.7883 or [email protected].

Phone & Data Services - Receive a free comprehensive analysis of your current communications needs and have installation fees waived. Contact Leonard Lapp at 916.438.1410 or [email protected].

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For over a century, Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX) members have depended upon the Plan Room to identify bidding opportunities. As the decades passed, SRBX evolved the plan room from a blueprint library, supporting the creation of an online system, allowing for immediate access to the local pro-jects and plans secured by SRBX’s plan room staff.

For years, SRBX and other California exchanges filled their plan rooms with plans, overlapping projects in ad-jacent communities. Member businesses either joined neighboring exchanges or paid costly “crossover” fees to have access to the plans in other plan rooms. Often, members found plans that already existed in their home plan rooms under different project names.

At the same time, plan room technology stalled. As mo-bile computing allowed for work to be done in the field, SRBX’s plan room was tethered to desk top computers. Enhancements to advance the plan room were not ad-dressed by the software provider in a timely manner. Builders Exchanges, having SRBX leadership decided drastic changes were needed. A shift in service delivery was required.

“We knew that Builders Exchanges needed a new busi-ness model,” said Jack Shewmaker, SRBX’s 2014 Board President. “The recession hit the construction industry hard, and Exchanges lost a lot of members as companies went under or severely cut costs. We needed to give our members better tools to pursue work, while streamlin-ing Builders Exchange operations, making us more effi-cient and saving costs.”

“We needed collaboration among Exchanges, and get them to buy into a new paradigm of operations,” said Shewmaker.

Establishing the Federation

In 2014, SRBX proposed this new business model to the executive leadership of California’s leading builders ex-changes.

This new business model for plan room operations would leverage our combined experience in finding and soliciting projects. By making exchanges responsible for all the plans within a specific service area, they could focus on improving the quality of reported plans. With these plans going into a statewide plan room, that would eliminate the duplicate projects often found between plan rooms under the old way of doing business. Ex-changes would now eliminate crossovers, presenting our members with a high quality, statewide, state-of-the-art online plan room. In doing so, participating exchanges would reduce costs for both our members and our or-ganizations.

The Bay Area Builders Exchange, the Builders Exchange of Stockton, the Central California Builders Exchange, the North Coast Builders Exchange and the Valley Con-tractors Exchange stepped up to join SRBX in this new model. The Federation of California Builders Exchanges (CalBX.com) was created.

Finding the Right Platform

Members had expressed the desire for a plan room that provided information on projects all across the state, without crossover fees. They also wanted powerful search tools that wouldn’t just help them find the types of projects they wanted to bid, but would also notify them automatically when projects meeting their cri-teria were entered into the plan room. On the quality side, they didn’t want to encounter duplicate projects, and wanted plans and specifications to be better defined

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while also being indexed page by page, helping them find what they need quickly. And in keeping with modern tech-nology, it had to be a mobile-friendly platform.

In seeking out this solution, SRBX, along with the CalBX team, looked at many products. In the end, the Virtual Plan Room Network (VPRN) offered the features our members have been asking for the most. The Virtual Plan Room Net-work (VPRN) is a system designed and operated by the Virtual Builders Exchange of Texas. In the nation’s “Best State to do Business,” the VPRN is easily able to meet the rigorous needs of Texas’ commercial construction industry. Interest in the VPRN is growing, with other states beyond Texas and California poised to join the network. The result will be a growing network of plans and projects for those wishing to expand their business opportunities.

Now that CalBX.com has launched, we are on track to report more than 12,000 California construction jobs in 2016. The reporters on our team collecting and chronicling all the data has over 100 combined years of experience de-livering top-quality online plan room information to con-tractors and builders exchange members. The feedback from our collected members on the new system has been very positive.

Ed da Silva, Preconstruction Manager for SRBX member company Roebbelen Contracting said, “The CalBX plan room is by far the best and fastest project bidding search engine I have ever used! The step-by-step project search is one of the simplest and easiest project search functions I’ve seen.”

Cheryl Street of Rinker Materials emailed her thoughts on CalBX.com. “The new plan room? Fab.U.Lous.!! We used

to have to search through several different plan rooms. Now, it’s all together and we love it!”

What’s Next?

CalBX recently announced the latest enhancement to the online plan room: The integration of JBKnowledge’s Smart-BidNet service, which will help contractors find, publish and bid more private construction projects.

Through this benefit, SmartBidNet’s general contractor us-ers can seamlessly push public projects to the CalBX plan room for improved bid coverage and subcontractor selec-tion. SmartBidNet users will also be able to search CalBX’s project list from within SmartBidNet, and have one click access to view project information (if they are a SRBX member) or purchase individual project access.

No other plan room in California can offer this benefit, so keep your membership in SRBX current to enjoy this ad-vantage!

The Future

“The launch of the CalBX plan room is a major evolution-ary step for our Exchanges,” said Tim Murphy, SRBX CEO. “By working together, we will enhance the value proposi-tion our Exchanges offer to our members, while better serv-ing our industry as a whole. We have made a monumental start, and this is reflected in CalBX’s tagline – Building Success Begins Here.”

CalBX.com


1. Visit the CalBX.com Deskpad, and select Filters List on the Quick Links menu on the left. Click to create new filter.

Please note: Email is a great tool, but it’s not your only tool. Email server glitches and junk mail filters may occasionally interrupt the timely receipt of data. To ensure you see all the projects in the plan room, we encourage you to regularly use the “Search New Projects” option on the Deskpad. It is searchable by date, and the default setting is to show you all the new projects entered since you last logged onto the CalBX.com plan room. This is the most reliable way to see new projects.

PLAN ROOM TIPS:CREATING A DAILY NEW PROJECTS EMAIL USING THE CALBX PLAN ROOM

1. Visit the CalBX.com Deskpad, and select Filters List on the Quick Links menu on the left. Click to create new filter.

Select the types of projects you wish to track in Steps 2 and 3. 2. The 8-Step Filter form will open. 3. If you want your email to list all of the plans in California, simply name the filter at the bottom, nam-ing it something like “Daily New Projects” and press the “Save as Filter” button. The default settings for new filters will capture all new projects in the plan room. 4. If you want to select specific counties in Cal-ifornia, click the map on Step 4…


4. …select the Counties from which you want to get your search results and press the “OK” button. If you want to get projects from all of California, skip Step 4.

5. Name the filter at the bottom. Please press the “Save as Filter” button to save the search.

6. Your nightly New Project email will be waiting for you in your inbox when you log on in the morning.

Questions? Comments? Contact us at [email protected] or by calling us at 844.99.CALBX.


BY KIM SLOWEY REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM CONSTRUCTION DIVE - CONSTRUCTIONDIVE.COM

There’s no getting around it: Workers’ compensation insurance, commonly referred to as workers’ comp, is a huge cost of doing business, particularly for those in the construction industry. The exact magnitude of that cost depends on the state where a company does business.

But as more workers’ comp fraud cases start creeping into the headlines, authorities are cracking down on the illegal practice, and construction companies need to be aware of their legal duties to avoid the potential consequences of fraud.

A Background to Workers’ Comp

Workers’ comp is an employee benefit that provides injured workers with medical care and a certain percentage of lost wages during recovery. Employers pay for workers’ comp insurance through premiums, the amount of which is generally based on the employer’s record of accidents and how risky a particular occupation is. The state usually sets the premium rate parameters.

So, for example, an employer would pay less in workers’ comp premiums for a supervisor who does no hands-on work versus a roofer who is always at a high risk of falling or some other injury during the course of his normal duties.

Nearly every state mandates that employers carry workers’ comp, with the exception of a few states like Texas and Oklahoma, which, under certain conditions, allow employers to opt out of workers’ comp coverage. Many states also allow one- or two-person operations and certain employees to opt out of workers’ comp for themselves as well.

The Cost to the Company

Workers’ comp insurance premium rates are typically calculated on every $100 of payroll. For example, in California, which has some of the highest premium rates in the country, workers’ comp rates for a roofer earning at least $23 per hour might range from $15.98 per $100

of payroll to $40.91 per $100. If a company has $200,000 per year in roofer payroll, that company will generally pay between $31,960 and $81,820 as a payroll cost just in workers’ comp premiums alone. That amount could be more or less depending on the company’s accident history.

In return for providing coverage, states limit the right of employees to sue their employers for work-related injuries.

“The concept of workers’ comp traditionally is to replace the notion that if you get injured on the job you have to sue your employer for negligence, which is costly and time-consuming,” attorney Thomas Wassel, of Cullen and Dykman LLP, told Construction Dive. “As an employee, you’re out of work. It takes you years to get a recovery. For the employer, it’s costly as well and takes years to litigate.”

When Fraud Creeps In

However, inevitably with such high costs, some employers will try to get around the rules and pay as little in workers’ comp premiums as possible. Enter workers’ comp fraud.

There are a few basic types of employer workers’ comp fraud, with diverse variations stemming from those few types.

Off the Books

One instance of fraud involves paying employees cash off the books so that the amount of payroll on which premiums are calculated is reduced, thereby reducing premiums.

Earlier this year, a California contractor was arrested for allegedly underreporting his payroll by more than $755,000 to avoid paying workers’ comp premiums, as well as other taxes and employee benefits.

Misclassification

Along those same lines are cases when employers intentionally misclassify employees as independent contractors. An employer is not required to pay workers’ comp insurance or taxes on a true independent

AVOIDING ‘THE PERP WALK ON THE 6 O’CLOCK NEWS’ THE DANGERS OF WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD


contractor, but the individuals in these cases of fraud are not actually legitimate independent contractors. They are often employees whom the owner has identified as independent in order to get out of paying workers’ comp premiums.

So, while this isn’t exactly the same as paying someone cash under the table, the employee is still left with no safety net in case of an injury.

“In construction, probably 20%-30% of the workers are misclassified,” said William Canak, a professor at Middle Tennessee State University and a workers’ comp and employment policy expert. “They are either being paid as independent contractors, or they are being paid cash off the books. And it doesn’t just hurt the community or the state in terms of revenues for workers’ comp and unemployment insurance, but it really hurts the law-abiding contractors.”

However, misclassification does not always refer to employee status. One of the most common types of workers’ comp fraud, according to Canak, is lying about what positions employees hold in the company in order to be billed at a lower rate.

“They classify people in a different risk job,” he said. “So you’ll have people who will be classified as office workers, but they’re actually doing underground mining.”

Construction insurance expert and consultant Mark Sierra told Construction Dive, “Misclassification is always there. If you’re a roofing company, and you have two roofers, three people working in the shop and six clerical people, the workers’ comp company is going to be skeptical. Playing within classifications is always an opportunity for (an employer) to save money.”

Shell Companies

Yet another common scheme is using shell companies, or companies set up for the sole purpose of paying employees without paying workers’ comp insurance and other benefits or taxes. This can be a company that the employer sets up himself or a third party who poses as a single-man operation with minimal insurance and minimal paperwork — just enough to avoid raising questions during an insurance premium audit. In fact, the latter of the two scenarios can create enough of a screen between the parties that the possibility of fraud is often overlooked.


THE DANGERS OF WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD, CONT’D

“The company that hired the company that’s playing games, everything is in order for them because they pay this company, and they’ve got proof of insurance,” Sierra said. “There’s really nothing to call them out on. The person that is taking all this money in is paying people in cash. Or he could pay himself a huge salary and then choose to pay the employees in cash. That’s a way to easily get around it, but that’s not very smart, because he’s the one paying all those taxes.”

Medical Provider Fraud

Of course, employers aren’t the only ones sometimes looking to get something out of the workers’ comp system. Medical provider fraud is also rampant and especially egregious, as it often involves an employee with a legitimate injury who ends up being pulled into a cycle of unnecessary medical visits or procedures.

A recent case in California involved the owner of a Long Beach, California, hospital who orchestrated a $600 million scheme of fraudulent claims and doctor kickbacks, many of which were workers’ comp-related.

A Legal Crackdown

Interestingly, many people automatically associate fake employee claims with workers’ comp fraud, but Canak said this is not the area on which to focus enforcement resources.

“Sure, any time there’s rules and the possibility of fraud, someone will commit fraud. But this is a minuscule fraction of the loss of revenue and the cost to insurance companies,” he said.

So what kind of enforcement action is being used to combat this crime?

Insurance companies are always on the lookout for fraud arising from misclassification and omission of employees during annual premium audits, but Sierra said insurance companies are watching the bottom line and don’t always have the resources to aggressively audit every single client company, especially smaller ones. In Tennessee and many other states, Canak said, the states themselves are increasing enforcement efforts.

“We now have 11 state investigators full-time, and the enforcement has ramped up. You’re seeing this even in states like Louisiana, which is famous for public sector lassitude when it comes to enforcement of these kinds of things,” he said. “But (fraud) is costing even a small state like Tennessee hundreds of millions of dollars just in construction.”

Potential Consequences

For those found guilty of workers’ comp fraud, the penalties can range from fines to jail time, or both. And these kinds of penalties don’t just stop the perpetrators; experts say they stop potential lawbreakers as well. Wassel said all the press releases and news stories about a workers’ comp fraud arrest are no accident.

“They want other employers to see that,” he said. “There’s the implied threat they’ll come after you. And even more importantly, you get some employers who get religion and say, ‘I better clean up my act because I don’t want to be the next guy doing the perp walk on the 6 o’clock news.’”

Perhaps the strongest enforcement assets are contractors themselves.

“When you get burned on a job, and you didn’t get the award because somebody’s doing it for a price you know they can’t, (other employers) just turn them in,” Sierra said. “Then the state has people that go out on job sites and inspect them. So, yes, the competition definitely helps police it.”

Canak added, “At a national level over the last decade, there’s been much greater recognition that there are a lot of people breaking the rules and that it negatively affects the proper functioning of the marketplace for employers and employees. It harms the community, it harms the workers and it harms law-abiding employers. So we’re seeing these initiatives roll out, and that’s good. It can’t all happen at once, but we’re making a lot of progress.”


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ACE Trades DayNearly 200 members of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Sacramento from 14 high schools came together on October 8, 2015 at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Training Facility for the 4th Annual ACE Trades Day. Eleven Trades Exhibitors were on hand to expose students to various career opportunities. Thank you to Pacific Coast Building Products for serving as the Presenting Sponsor; to Laborers’ Community Training Foundation, Local 447 and California Surveying & Drafting Supply for serving as Trade Sponsors; and to Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., for providing Raffle Prizes. ACE Trades Day will be growing and taking on the name Construction & Trades Career Awareness Day and will be held on October 7 and 8, 2016 at Raley Field.

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SRBX CEO Tim Murphy speaking to the ACE Students

ACE Board Chair, Claire Donnenwirth of APMC, speaking

Randy Boatman of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Facility

Phil DeFazio, Brown Construction, gave the Safety Talk

Ryan Connally, CRC, informing Cordova High School students of the benefits of a CRC education

Stephanie Craft, MarketLink, provides resume critiques to students

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More than 500 hot dogs were served at lunch

Students were able to build their own wood toolboxes and take them home thanks to the Carpenters Training Center, Northern California

California Survey & Drafting exhibiting survey equipment

Thank you to our Raffle Sponsors

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SRBX Mixed Drink MixerOver 200 construction professionals and supporters of the industry were in attendance to celebrate the Mixed Drink Mixer on October 14, 2015 at the Firehouse Restaurant. This was an unforgettable evening with members mingling with industry leaders. Attendees sampled all six of the tasty mixed drink cocktails by our mixed drink sponsors: Radoslovich | Parker | Turner, PC; Lionakis; Landmark Construction; Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.; and GALLINA, LLP. Landmark Construction won Best Mixed Drink for a second year in a row, and their cocktail, the Loomis Mule, will be the official SRBX drink for 2016. Thank you to all of our Mixed Drink Sponsors listed above as well as Appetizer Sponsors: Sundt Construction; our Music Sponsor: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; and our Media Sponsor: Comstock’s Magazine for making this event a huge success.

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M I X E D D R I N K M I X E R

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ROEBBELEN CONTRACTING, INC.

APPETIZER SPONSOR: SUNDT CONSTRUCTION

MUSIC SPONSOR: MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC.

MEDIA SPONSOR: COMSTOCK’S MAGAZINESS MMAA

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Ron Floyd, Owen-Dunn Insurance Services; Fitz Miller, Dave Coffin, Tahoe Gallion, Brunett & Sons

Robert Coibion, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Tom McDonagh, CAPCON; Marlin Cole, Schetter Electric, Inc. Landmark Construction - Winners of this year’s best cocktail, the Loomis Mule

Attendees filled the Firehouse Restaurant Courtyard

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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SRBX Education Foundation Trap Shoot

Attendees at the 2015 SRBX Education Foundation Trap Shoot were able to network and enjoy a crisp fall day for shooting trap. The team from Victaulic took first place. Second place went to Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc. Congratulations to all of our shooters and thank you to Schetter Electric and Brown and Brown Insurance for sponsoring the event.

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Keri Roid, Schetter Electric, Inc.

James Willsie, HGA Architects (Team H.C. Muddox)

Brian Day, Garland, Surges & Quirk, won one of the many raffle prizes Congratulations to our First Place Team: Victaulic

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SRBX Installation Dinner

It was an unforgettable evening at the Del Paso Country Club in January as SRBX installed new Board Members for 2016 and incoming SRBX President David Johnson of Skyline Scaffold, Inc.. Awards were handed out to outstanding member companies. SRBX would like to thank all of the attendees for making this an incredible evening and a special thanks to our Signature Sponsor, Skyline Scaffold, Inc., and our Printing Sponsor, ARC Document Solutions.

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SRBX Board President, David Johnson, Skyline Scaffold, Inc.

Debbie Struhm, Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.; Janet Anderson, Tri Counties Bank; Rita Gordon, DH Construction

Becky Herz; Tara Brennan, SRBX; Donna Huntingdale, Building RX; Darron Huntingdale, Lionakis; David Johnson, Skyline Scaffold, Inc.

Michael Griggs, Midstate Specialties, Inc., accepting a 30 year SRBX Member Anniversary plaque

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Dan Eriksson, Comstock Johnson Architects, accepting a 30 year SRBX Member Anniversary plaque

Kelley Cowan, XL Construction presents outgoing President Cathy Skeen, Excel Bonds & Insurance with a plaque

Legacy Award Recipients: Schetter Electric, Inc.

It was a full house at Del Paso Country Club for dinner Thank you to our generous Sponsors!

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SRBX Crab FeedThis year’s Crab Feed returned to The Dante Club, and was again SOLD OUT! Thanks to all the attendees for their support in our raffle, which raised more than $1,700 for the SRBX Education Foundation and the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Sacramento! A special thank you to our sponsors for making this a successful event: Signature Sponsor: Concrete North, and Host/Placemat Sponsors: InterWest Insurance Services, GALLINA LLP, and Performance Chevrolet Fleet and Commerical Sales.

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PERFORMANCEFLEET AND COMMERCIAL SALES

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Intech Mechanical Company, Inc.

Turner Construction

Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.

The event was again a SELL OUT!

Thank you to our Signature Sponsor: Concrete North, Inc.

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SkyLine Scaffold, Inc.

F.D. Thomas, Inc.

Thank you to our generous donors for the 14 raffle prizes

Robert Coibion, SRBX President Elect, presenting a raffle prize

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Thank you to our generous Sponsors!

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SRBX Speaker Series: GSACThe SRBX Speaker Series Featuring Greater Sacramento’s CEO, Barry Broome, was held on March 9, 2016 at the Marriott Hotel in Rancho Cordova. The presentation included an overview of Greater Sacramento’s mission and how the commercial construction industry can play a key part in our region’s economic development efforts. Thank you to our Host Sponsor: Community 1st Bank.

SRBX Speaker Series

Featuring Greater Sacramento’s CEOBarry Broome

Economic Forecast for the

Commercial Construction Industry

Host Sponsor:

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Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange | www.SRBX.org | 916.442.8991 | #HereWeBuild

March 9, 2016

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Tim Murphy, SRBX CEO; Bev Hoeft, Community 1st Bank; Barry Broome, Greater Sacramento CEO

Karl Heiman, TelePacific Communications; Dean Berlin and Kevin Bohn, Maxim Crane Works

Kelly Maves and Steve Jones, Kelly Architecture and Planning

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Pat Derickson and Rebecca Weldon, Stafford King Wiese Architects

Barry Broome, Greater Sacramento

Steve Jones and Te Iwi Boyd, Kelly Architecture and Planning; Peter Lendrum, Bank of America

Barry Boome, Greater Sacramento

Thank you to our generous Sponsor!

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SRBX STATEWIDE SAFETY EXPO

More than 700 attendees gathered for two days of safety compliance training, equipment certification, regulatory, management, general safety and technical sessions. Exhibitors welcomed the opportunity to meet with the industry’s principals and decision-makers who came to view the newest in products and services. A shout-out to this year’s Safety Expo Sponsors for their support and contribution to this vital industry event: Construction Employers’ Association (CEA), McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., George Petersen Insurance Agency, Public Equipment Managers Association, Republic Services, Schetter Electric, Inc., Skyline Scaffold, Inc., USA North 811, Sunbelt Rentals, and Vitas Insurance Agency. Thank you to all companies who sent employees to attend the 2016 Safety Expo!

Equipment Certification California Service Tool Exhitbit

Classroom Education

Attendees at RegistrationTrade Show

Attendees enjoyed lunch from local food trucks

Mock Accident Investigation

Atlas Copco Exhibit Safety Hazard Walk Workplace Violence Interactive ClassClassroom Education


• Tom Burke, Safety Manager

Schetter Electric, Inc.• Nick Cloud, Northern Pacific Safety Director

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.• Mike Donlon, Chief Safety Officer

CA Department of Water Resources• Brian Elia, Manager

Sunbelt Rentals• Brad Francis, Director of Safety, CHST

Roebbelen Contracting, Inc.• David Johnson, Vice President of Operations, Safety & Training Manager

Skyline Scaffold, Inc.• Dana Lahargoue, Safety Manager

XL Construction • Thomas Lindsley, CISEC, QSP, General Superintendent/Safety Manager

TriCorp Construction, Inc.• Joseph Meraz, Loss Prevention Consultant

State Compensation Insurance Fund• Gary McIver, Safety Engineer Cal/OSHA Consultation• Dan Miller, PEMA, Fleet Manager County of Sacramento• Pat Naves, Safety Manager

Concrete Services• Rudy Schroeder, Safety Management Consultant

Western Safety Institute, Inc.• Dave Simpson, Safety Director

Unger Construction Company

2016 SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL:

Sunbelt Rentals Exhibit

Bullard Exhibit


SRBX St. Patrick’s Day BrewfestA festive crowd came out to Broderick Midtown to network and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early. More than 120 executives and construction industry young professionals came together for the event which was presented by SRBX NEXT Young Professionals. Thank you to our Sponsors: Drink Sponsor, Concrete North; Host Sponsors: BFBA, LLP, Broward Builders, Brown Construction, Systems Tech Fire Protection; Decorations Sponsor: Mark III Construction; Printing Sponsor: ARC Document Solutions.

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NEXT Advisory Committe: Ryan Tash, Surety 1; Isaac Zipp, BFBA, LLP; Lyndsay Cantrell, Broward Builders, Inc.; Jaclyn Riedel, Concrete North; Darrin Henry, Brown Construction, Inc.

Isaac Zipp, BFBA, LLP; Rick Osen and Brian Mahoney, Sutter Builders Emily Campoy, Royal Electric Company; Gary Tinseth, Ascent Builders Jake Garcia, L&H Airco; Sean Falvey, XL Construction; Prab Dhillon, New York Life Insurance; Paul McDermott, New York Life Insurance Sliders and Fries from Broderick Midtown

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Michael Martin, System Tech Fire Protection; Ronnie Thomas, Peak Engineering Mike Schroeder, Synhorst Sales, Inc.; Jake Garcia, L&H Airco; Steve Humason, Lawson Mechanial Contractors Todd Sorenson, Warren G. Bender Company; Greg Robinson, Bank of the West Heather Killner, Ascent Builders; Cathy Skeen, Excel Bonds & Insurance Services; Phil Wonders, Roebbelen Contracing, Inc. Attendees fill Broderick Midtown

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SRBX Membership EventsThe SRBX Membership Team hosts the Quarterly Connect four times per year. The January event featured networking and a presentation by Turner Construction. SRBX staff also gave a presentation on the new CalBX Plan Room. In April, in joint efforts with the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce, a Construction Connect Event was held at All-Star Rents in Fairfield.

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Rita Gordon, DH Construction; Jr Meeker, American Sheet Metal

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Attendees watching the presentation at the Quarterly Connect

Monte Hoover, Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Darrin Berardi

Ernest Lara, A1 Overhead Garage Door Services; Serena Prasad; Aaron Cradduck, Solano Signs

Teddy Ngoy, Complete Janitorial; Ernest Lara, A1 Overhead Garage Door Services; Suresh Swar, Motel 6; Serena Prasad

Tonya Dretzka, Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; John Wooten, All Star Rents; Tara Brenna and Tim Murphy, SRBX; Nathan Hodges, Congressman John Garamendi’s Office; Cora Young, Assemblymember Jim Frazier’s Office Mike Segala; Harry Smith; Randy Hudson, CMA Insurance

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SRBX NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT CHIP ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHY

We sat down with SRBX Member Chip Allen, commercial ar-chitectural and interiors photographer, to share with readers a little about his career. Allen’s captured numerous “A” list build-ings in Sacramento and many have an appreciation for Allen’s work. Allen’s photographs give the viewer room to take in air; the light, and the lines. His photographs actually feel like the enormous or intimate spaces they themselves occupy with cre-ative twists on lighting and perspective. Chip has been a photographer for almost 20 years. He works hard to make the photographic process easy on the one who employs him with his “get in” and “get out” of the space man-tra. Clients give Allen high acclaim for his images and enjoy his quick sense of humor and creative problem solving while on assignment. Below Allen answers some of the most asked questions about his career: Q: ‘Architectural Photography’ What’s is it?

A: The best way I can explain Architectural Photography, is it’s a specific type of photography that takes a complex 3D world of light, shapes & textures and turns it into a simple but stunning 2D image. Architec-tural Photographers are skilled translators for their clients.

Q: How did you end up doing this?

A: I got my first camera from my father and kept at it as a serious hobby into my adult life. I went to business school, and dis-missed my creativity as a way to make a living. I was a business manager right out of college but kept at the photography thing. Besides photographing nature, I was really drawn to architec-ture. Come to realize there are professionals that do this full time. They are called Architec-tural Photographers.

Q: “When shooting buildings, what’s one mistake you see made the most in the projects?”

A: The photography session is kind of like another quality con-trol measure, another punch list walkthrough. I’m not the one pointing these things out, it’s usually the person like the PM, Super or Designer who is there looking over the shoot. It’s like all of sudden they’re level of scrutiny shoots through the roof and they zero in on a tiny something that truthfully won’t show up on camera, but it bugs the heck out of them! Sometimes it’s even the acoustics in a space! I’ve yet to see a flawless project in my clients eyes. I think they all look awesome.

Photo courtesy of Chip Allen Photography

Chip Allen


SRBX Upcoming Events JUNE 28-29 | California Design Build State Competition California State Capitol Grounds JULY 13 | SRBX Quarterly Connect SRBX Education Center 20 | SRBX Annual BBQ Lions Gate Hotel & Conference Center

AUGUST 1 | NEXT Night at the River Cats Raley Field 10 | SRBX Technology Innovation Forum XL Construction 22 | SRBX Education Foundation Charity Golf Classic Catta Verdera Country Club 24 | SRBX Construction Connect Solano County SEPTEMBER 13 | NEXT Brew Bike Construction Review R Street Corridor 22 | SRBX Speaker Series with Mike Heller Hyatt Regency OCTOBER 4 | SRBX Beerfest Mixer SacTown Union Brewery 5 | SRBX Quarterly Connect SRBX Education Center 7-8 | Construction & Trades Career Awareness Day Raley Field 28 | SRBX Education Foundation Trap Shoot Coon Creek Trap Club

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Everyone knows it takes more than one lawyer to change a lightbulb, so we don’t make it a practice to tell builders how to build things or keep the job site safe. However, we do know a thing or two about pre-paring for the inevitable job site accident. Our job is to prepare your company to adequately respond when accidents do happen. That way, if we have to step in later, you can help us help you.

“Be Prepared.” The established Scouts’ motto applies to workplace safety. The best way to prepare is to make safety a priority and to make safe practices part of the workplace culture. That means taking safety meetings and training seriously and keeping safety information updated and accessible. It is important for all mem-bers of an organization to know the proper safety and accident response protocols. However, proper prepa-ration goes beyond meetings and trainings. It also means having responsive equipment prepared and in good working order when an accident happens.

Just as it is inevitable that accidents happen, so too is it inevitable that your company will be sued. Unfortunately, neither fault nor negligence is required to file suit. Our society is an increasingly litigious one. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to defend your-self. The more your company helps itself in advance of an accident, the easier it will be for us to help your company in litigation. Don’t wait.

No one likes to get bogged down in paperwork. How-ever, it is just as important to maintain consistent re-cordkeeping practices as it is to maintain safety train-ing. With the technology available today, it is easier to preserve documents quickly, easily and less expen-sively than ever before. With the right records, prov-ing that equipment has been adequately maintained, trainings have been routinely conducted and deter-mining who was present when an accident occurred can be easy. Good record keeping may be enough to shut down a lawsuit before it gets filed.

To prepare for possible litigation, even with minor cases, it is imperative to conduct a thorough investi-gation immediately following a workplace accident. After the passage of time, memories fade and facts and witnesses disappear. It is important to act fast to preserve as much accurate information as possible. An investigation should include photos or other pic-torial evidence of what occurred immediately before, during and after the accident. Any witnesses should be identified and contact information should be ob-tained. Statements may be taken from those witnesses and pertinent documents should be properly organ-ized and maintained. If faulty equipment is possibly to blame, it is crucial to preserve that equipment in the state it was in at the time of the accident. All of these actions will make our task as your advocate eas-ier and therefore less costly.

For those few accidents that good safety practices can-not prevent, knowing how to properly handle them afterwards can prevent lawsuits and may keep an ac-cident from becoming a worse situation.

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN - ARE YOU READY?EVANS, WIECKOWSKI, WARD & SCOFFIELD, LLP


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Support your association and increase brand awareness amongst fellow industry

professionals by purchasing a 2016-2017 sponsorship package. Packages include

event sponsorship, advertising in the Construction Quarterly and/or online advertising.

For questions on sponsorship packages,

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In September 2015, OSHA announced the preliminary top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2015. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the top 10 at the 2015 National Safety Council Congress.

The preliminary top 10 most-cited safety violations for 2015 are (Violation (Standard) - Number of Citations):

SRBX SAFETY CORNER: TOP 10 OSHA VIOLATIONS

Fall Protection in Construction (1926.501) – 6,721

Hazard Communication (1910.1200) – 5,192

Scaffolding in Construction (1926.451) – 4,295

Respiratory Protection (1910.134) – 3,305

Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) – 3,002

Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178) – 2,760

Ladders in Construction (1926.1053) – 2,489

Electrical – Wiring Methods (1910.305) – 2,404

Machine Guarding (1910.212) – 2,295

Electrical – General Requirements (1910.303) – 1,973

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SRBX MEMBER SPOTLIGHT UNITED CORPORATE FURNISHINGS

United Corporate Furnishings is a dynamic Sacramento-based company that has been designing and installing custom furniture and interior environments in region-al businesses since 1989. The company’s solutions address the three core elements of an office environment: interior architecture, furniture and technology. We work with our clients to provide them with architectural walls, flooring, lighting, furni-ture, accessories and finishes.

Assessing the needs of our clients and meeting those needs is our primary focus. Understanding our customer’s business goals is the first step towards providing products, services and solutions that will transform their office environment and facilitate their company’s effective-ness. Through our educational seminars, round-table forums, and sponsorship of industry events, we continuously provide our market with the latest information on progressive workplace trends. Relying on teamwork as the catalyst for success, UCF works toward results whether in-house, in the community, with business partners or with our cli-ents. Community minded and environmentally aware, we strive to make a difference in all that we do.

Our facility occupies 60,000 square feet in the Natomas area of Sacramento. Our building, which integrates Office, Showroom and Asset Management Center, is designed to reflect our market, showcasing a class-A working environ-ment incorporated into warehouse space.

The staff of UCF is comprised of 50 dedicated professionals. Included are sales, design, installation, service/warranty, network, and administration. High level internal and ex-ternal communication results in productive relationships between UCF and our clients.

Photos courtesy of United Corporate Furnishings

Assessing the needs of our clients and meeting those needs is our primary focus.

Kristi Rolak, Director of Sales


Ken Hammill, Jr. is the current owner and operator of Capital Sheet Metal. Ken has proudly served on the SRBX Board of Directors. Ken and Capital Sheet Metal are very proud of its long membership with the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. Since 1957 Capital has enjoyed the benefits of membership and were named the 2015 Legacy Member. Ken and Capital Sheet Metal have participated in various educational seminars as well as social and networking opportunities. The biggest thrill for Ken was simply being involved. The friendships gained while serving on the Board of Directors were invaluable, having the opportunity to serve twice on two different boards.

We at Capital Sheet Metal have benefited from the safety training, plan room opportuni-ties, and group insurance programs. We are particularly excited about the new plan room opening and see it as widening our opportunities.

“The advice I would give someone joining the construction industry would be to get in-volved, be humble, and take every opportunity to learn as much as you can. Also, don't be afraid to fail. I believe that was one of the biggest challenges to overcome as a second-gen-eration leader. I felt that my father worked hard to establish this company and it was my obligation to perpetuate the success.”

According to Dave Lucchetti, President and CEO of Pacific Coast Building Products – Whether attending an event at Memorial Auditorium, watching the River Cats at Raley Field, or driving by CALTRANS sound walls, it never gets old seeing building materials that are proudly produced by his company’s employees. Dave’s highest position, literally, was many years ago when he was working as a roof loader. In that position he was responsible for making sure roofs were properly loaded and ready for installation by the roofer. He said he can draw many parallels to that job to the one he has today – mainly that he is still responsible for making sure the groundwork is laid for successful conclusions.

Pacific Coast Building Products joined SRBX when builders exchanges were the main source for project leads. They have stayed involved with SRBX because it continues to be the frontrunner and local voice for trends and issues in our industry. From launching the first builders exchange online planroom to bringing the ACE Mentor Program to Sacramento, SRBX continues to be a strong and reliable resource.

“Our industry provides an enormous opportunity for those just entering the workforce. We are in such need of tradesmen, contractors and others that those with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed can have outstanding careers. My strongest recommendation would be to take pride in what you do. Every person involved in construction is vital to the success of the project.”

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEGACIES

DAVID LUCCHETTIPACIFIC COAST BUILDING PRODUCTS

KEN HAMMILL, JR.CAPITAL SHEET METAL


Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. 602.477.1500 ads-pipe.com

Advanced Stormwater Protection 707.549.9881 aspnow.net

Aflac. 916.520.6130 local.aflac.com

AIA Central Valley 916.444.3658 aiacv.org Alfred Civil Engineering, Inc. 916.241.5309 alfredce.com

All Cal Services 916.395.9275 allcalservices.com

All Phase Electric Supply Co. 916.648.0134 all-phasesac.shopced.com

All Valley Fire Protection 707.446.8243

American Canyon Builders, Inc. 707.644.6359

American Pavement Systems, Inc 209.522.2277 americanpavementsystems.com

American River Electric 916.716.1631 americanriverelectric.net

American Wall Systems 916.786.3121 americanwall.us

Anchor Singh Painting 916.595.1837

AREA Restroom Solutions 916.770.7760 arearestrooms.com

Argyle Security 714.305.5472 argylesecurity.com ASC Profiles 916.376.2823 ascprofiles.com Atlas Copco - Lincoln 916.521.1131

Avanti Builders, Inc. 916.400.3004 avbsi.com

Bay Area Traffic Solutions 916.873.0323 batstrafficsolutions.com

Birdwell Bros. Painting 530.743.4925 birdwellbros.net

Bolton & Company 626.535.1456 boltonco.com

BSK Associates 916.853.9293 bskassociates.com

Capital Public Radio 916.278.8931 capradio.org

Capital Valley Fabrication 877.764.8550 capitalvalleyfabrication.com

Cardinal Kitchen & Bath Restoration, Inc. dba Fresh Finishes 916.799.4961 freshfinish.com Carrazco- Innovative Tax Solutions 916.442.2519 carrazco.com

Cascade Drilling l Technical Services 415.786.7244 cascadedrilling.com

Chip Allen Photography 800.393.5951 chipallenphotography.com Complete Janitorial 707.688.8111

Comstock’s Magazine 916.364.1000 comstocksmag.com

Contech Engineered Solutions 303.817.4198 conteches.com/

Corning Ford 530.824.5434 corningford.com

Cor-One Electric 916.308.2635 cor1electric.com

Demolition King 916.202.5404 demolition-king.com

Donald Satterlee Photography 916.531.4760 satterleephoto.com

Dynamic Iron Works 916.943.5725

El Dorado Company 916.988.3703 Environmental Systems, Inc of Northern California 916.344.1711 esite.net

WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

DPR Construction is a national commercial building contractor and construction management firm with a passion for delivering great results. Ranked in the top 50 general contractors in the country since 1997, DPR has grown with their customers by delivering measurably more value. Founded in 1990 by Doug Woods, Peter Nosler and Ron Davidowski (The D, P and R), the privately held, employee-owned company has grown to over 3,000.

The afternoon also provides a great opportunity for members to interact with other members of SRBX. The event is open to SRBX subcontractors, associates and suppplier members as well as the general public.


SRBX MEMBERSHIP AROUND TOWN... SRBX hosted a tradeshow booth at the 16th Annual Developer's Showcase on Nov. 19, hosted by the Association of Commer-cial Real Estate in partnership with the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. There were nearly 1,000 people who attended the event at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento. SRBX will be at more than 10 golf tournaments this summer. Make sure to stop by our table when you see us.

Fairfield Suisun City Chamber Of Commerce 707.425.4625 ffsc-chamber.com Flexground Surfaces, Inc. 916.474.5431 flesground.com FM Graphics, Inc. 916.361.2183 fmgraphics.com

Garland, Sturges & Quirk 408.227.9991 gsq.com

GNT Solutions 916.830.9402 gntsolutions.com

H.A. Builders, Inc. 619.669.1183 habuildersinc.com

Hardcore Construction, Inc. 530.214.2644 hardcoreconstructioninc.com

Helix Electric Inc. 916.452.3175 helixelectric.com

Home Tech Remodeling 916.847.5144 hometechpublishing.com

Homen Root Construction 916.580.4661 Hub International/ John O. Bronson Co. 916.480.4147 johnobronson.com Industrial Ladder and Scaffolding, Inc. 916.452.0231 industrialladder.com Inland Business Systems 916.928.0770 inlandbusiness.us

Integral Networks 916.626.4000 integralnetworks.com

Integrated Fire Systems 530.637.5322 integratedfiresystems.com

Inter-State Oil Company 916.457.6572 interstateoil.com

Jahn Engineering, Inc. 916.599.2379 jahnengineeringinc.com

John Pyron Coaching 916.765.2596 johnpyronsalestraining.com

J-Walt Construction, Inc. 530.4021250 jwaltconstruction.com

Kenneth A Doiron Construction Co. 530.751.2306

Kidwell Iron 916.342.3388

King’s Roofing 916.386.4015 kingsroofing.net

Krauss & Associates Construction 916.826.4565 L&S Construction Services Inc. 916.408.3600

Landology, Inc. 916.472.9632

LEED Mechanical 916.851.8617 leedmechanical.net

Link’s Electrical Services, Inc. 530.626.3600 linkselectric.net

McGuire and Hester 9163728910 mcguireandhester.com

McKague Rosasco PC 916.672.6552 mrpclaw.com

MKD Construction, Inc. 775.246.1900 mkdconstruction.com

Monster Mechanical, Inc. 408.727.8362 monstermechanical.com

N.A.L, Environmental Testing & Consulting 916.3610.555 nal1.com

New York Life Insurance 301.852.3069 newyorklife.com

Newmark Cornish & Carey 916.569.2309 newmarkccarey.com

NEx Systems 916.995.8989 nexsystems.com

Northern California Tile & Stone 916.8539090 northerncaliforniatile.com

Peak Engineering 916.315.1694 peakfirelifesafety.com

PG&E 530.401.8761 pge.com

Planet Mechanical916.743.3871

PMC Refrigeration and Electrical Contracting 916.671.0225

Porter Consulting LLC 916.257.5185 porterllc.com

Preferred Lath and Plaster, Inc. 916.343.7959 prefferedlathandplaster.com Quentin Johnston Construction, LLC 707.815.1192

R B Transport 916.677.7733

RG Construction 916.936.6821

Roofing Resources 916.759.2377 roofresourcesinc.com

Royal Restrooms 877.922.9980 royalrestroomsca.com

RTC Construction Management, Inc. 209.261.8814

Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce 916.446.7883 sacasiancc.org

Sacramento Bank of Commerce 916.677.5827 sacramentobankofcommerce.com Sacramento Design Build, Inc. 916.869.8167

Soracco Junior General Engineering 209.267.4030 soraccojunior.com

Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC 540.452.7287 thevillageatsquaw.com

Stormwater Services 916.203.6259

SunSystem Technology 844.477.8787 sunsystemtechnology.com

Taber Creative Group 916.771.6868 tabercreative.com

The Stahl Companies, Inc. 916.635.8855 thestahlcompanies.com

TJR Resources, Inc. 888.423.7789 tjrresources.com

Turley & Associates 916.325.1065 turleymech.com

United Corporate Furnishing 916.553.5900 ucfinc.com

Valley Crest / BrightView Land-scape Services 916.415.1004 brithview.com Western Contract 916.638.3338 weterncontract.com

Yackzan Group 530.753.7730 yackzangroup.com

ZAP Termite & Pest Control 916.715.5124


SRBX MEMBER PHILANTHROPY

Since early 2011, Stafford King Wiese Architects has provided the conceptual design to the entire Courage House NorCal campus. That design includes;

• Ten (10) 6-bedroom 2-½ bath 2,642 square foot residences, Each cottage will be identical in layout and will have study / conference room, living room / dining area combination, kitchen and laundry room.

• A multi-purpose 13,500+/- square foot activities building that will include art, music, dance studios, gymnasium, fitness area and stage.

• A small Chapel/meditation quiet space.

• An outdoor water playground, volleyball court, and expanded equestrian arena.

• One (1) 2-bedroom, 2-bath Founders Cottage with sitting area and small efficiency kitchen.

Additionally, Stafford King Wiese Architects has been instrumental in the design of the campus prototype plan that is to be replicated within the US at every site identified to become a Courage

Campus. They have called upon their extensive experience in patient centered healthcare design to insert evidence based space planning into the campus resulting in the most effective and efficient healing environment design.

They have also called upon their relationships within the industry to provide additional value added services with respect to engineering, specialty designs, materials, and systems.

The buy-in from the firm extends from their President, Pat Derickson, AIA, NCARB one of their Principals and Director of Operations Gregg Rock who has served as the project lead from the beginning, Caren Cupp, M. Arch, and her team who have lead the campus design, Marc Schweitzer, AIA, M. Arch, who is a Patient-Centered Care Specialist, and multiple architects and employees who have dedicated themselves to seeing this project through. Without question, the services, expertise, experience and countless hours they have contributed to our local campus and the prototype design has created a partnership that will result in thousands of lives saved.

Our Vision To engage 1,000,000 courageous people around the world to build 1,000 homes in 100 countries in 10 years so hundreds of thousands of victims of sex trafficking can be protected and set free.


Renderings courtesy of Courage Worldwide

SRBX SCHOLARSHIPS

2015 Construction Management Scholarship Winners (above): Jordan Blair, SRBX Education Foundation Executive Director; Gabriel Alvarez; Cathy Skeen, 2015 SRBX Board President; Justin Reginato, CSUS Construction Management Professor; Alejandro Valencia; Luis Hernandez; Noah Holt; Tyler Skaggs.

2016 Member Scholarship Winners (right): Megan McMurtrey; Angela Calaguas; Amanda Baker (ACE Scholarship Recipient); and Arnon Erba.

The SRBX Education Foundation and ACE Mentor Program of Greater Sacramento provided more than $20,000 in scholarships during the 2015-2016 academic year. Look for applications for the Construction Management Scholarship for students attending Sacramento State and Chico State in Fall 2016 and for Member Scholarship Applications during Spring 2017. Applications are currently being accepted for the Lambert Family Trust Scholar-ship online at www.srbx.org.


SRBX EDUCATION FOUNDATIONSince its founding in 2004, the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange Education Foundation has contributed significantly to the health of the construction and design industry by uncompromisingly supporting educational endeavors, mentoring initiatives and training activities throughout the Sacramento region. Our Workforce Development priorities include supporting the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Sacramento, the Design Build Local and State Competitions, the NEXT Young Professionals Group, Education Classes and the SRBX Member and Construction Management Scholarships. Thank to to the more than 300 companies who provided support towards our efforts this past year! For more information on the SRBX Education Foundation, visit srbx.org/foundation.

The NEXT Young Professionals Group held their annual Toy Drive to benefit Contractors Caring for Kids. New for 2015, nine companies participated as drop off sites throughout the region. If you would like to host a drop box in your office for 2016 from November 1 - December 6, please contact Jordan Blair at [email protected] or 916.482.8991.

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Sacramento held a Wine Raffle in December to benefit the local program and scholarships. The raffle raised $10,000. Congratulations to Scott Strawbridge from the Northern California Mechanical Constractors Association who won 24 premium bottles of wine valued at more than $50 each.

The NEXT Young Professionals Group held an Open House in February at Track 7 Brewery in Curtis Park. Join NEXT for their Brew Bikes Event on September 13 with Mike Heller, Randy Paragary and Todd Leon who will discuss the impact of the Restaurant and Entertainment Industries on Commercial Construction.

The ACE Mentor Program held a March Madness Bracket Tournament this year. Congratulations to Bill Schmalzel of Cooper Oates Air Conditioning for placing first and to Fantasia Stensland of Brown Construction for placing second. Look March Madness again in 2017 when Sacramento will play as one of the host cities. (Pictured: Kevin Abbes, SRBX; Bill Schmalzel, Claire Donnenwirth, APMC and 2015-2016 ACE Mentor Program of Greater Sacramento Board Chair.

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IF IT’S ICONIC, MEMBERS BUILT IT.The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX) represents over 1,100 commercial construction companies in the greater Sacramento region. For over 100 years our members have built a legacy in Sacramento by creating buildings, jobs, a community and an industry that continues to grow.

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