SBCA Weekly Newsletter 05/22/13

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER May 22, 2013 Volume 19 Issue 21

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Celebrating 65 Years of Service to the Community

In This IssueCloud Computing Offers Benefits toContractors Page 1Taco Party Page 3Q & A for Contractors Page 16Classified Page 16Santa Barbara Construction Expo Page 30Tailgate Safety Topic Page 35SBCA Online Planroom Report Page 38SB City Building Permits Page 41South County Building Permits Page 43North County Building Permits Page 66

We protect the people who build California.

Will my supplies be here on time? Am I going to get this bid? We understand those on the job in California have more on their mind than workers’ compensation insurance. So let us put your mind

at ease: you can count on the strength and stability of State Fund. We’ve never pulled out of the market due to an economic downturn, and we never will. Visit statefundca.com today to learn about

the 6% discount on premiums we offer eligible SBCA members. Your individual business may be

eligible for even more discounts. Thanks for reading…we’ll let you get back to work.

Together, we’ll help keep California working.www.statefundca.comAsk for SBCA Group #821

65THAnniversary

Continued on page 16

Don’t Fear the FutureCloud Computing Offers Significant Benefits to Contractors

Enhanced collaboration. Cloud computing fa-cilitates cooperation among contractors, own-ers, architects and engineers. Team members can share visual documentation of a job’s prog-ress, view and edit computer-aided design (CAD)

drawings, and hold video conferences.

Report availability time is reduced with various components entered directly at the source vs. centralized information gathering, input and reporting processes. Most cloud-based software offers “version control,” which ensures that users access the most recent version of a document.

Few industries are as mobile as construction. With operations scattered among multiple job sites and satellite offices, contractors stand to gain significant benefits from what many have heralded as the future of data storage and ac-cess: cloud-based technology.

While you may shy away from cloud com-puting because of security concerns, if you have a reputable provider you can minimize the risks while availing yourself of many competitive advantages.

Specific benefitsCloud computing involves pooling tech-nological resources on shared servers to provide centralized access via the Inter-net. Cloud servers can run almost all of your construction company’s applications and store its data, allowing you and your employees to tap into enhanced comput-ing power using a laptop, tablet or smart phone. More specific benefits include:

Remote access. Your staff will be able to con-nect from virtually anywhere, using a variety of portable devices. They can perform many tasks from the field in “real time.” By avoiding the need to send paperwork to the office for processing, your company should be able to work more quickly and with fewer errors.

Reduced IT costs. Cloud providers take advan-tage of economies of scale to provide superior applications, processing power and storage ca-pacity to your business at a relatively low cost. And because users access these services with a

Web browser, your IT staff spends less time installing and upgrading client/server hard-ware and software.

Lower up-front investment. Most cloud providers offer a pay-as-you-go or subscrip-tion model, so you can avoid large, up-front capital investments in hardware and soft-ware.

Scalability. It’s easy to adjust storage capac-ity and other service levels upward or down-ward to meet your needs.

In evaluating these benefits, it’s important to distinguish between true cloud computing and “hosted applications.” It’s easy to place traditional software (Windows-based appli-

cations, for example) on a server that’s acces-sible via the Internet. But remote access typically requires special software, processing power and memory that may not be compatible with tab-lets, smart phones or scaled-down PCs. Software designed for the cloud, however, works with vir-tually any device that can run a Web browser.

Join the celebration onFriday October 4, 2013

Check back for more info!

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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER May 22, 2013

MAY 2013Built Green OrientationMay 2, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA 17th Annual Golf TournamentMay 6, 2013 Shot Gun Start at 10:00amLocation: Glen Annie Golf Club, 405 Glen An-nie Road, Santa Barbara

SBCA Board of Directors MeetingMay 14, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingMay 15, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

1st Aid CPR Training & CertificationInstructor, Justin Haagen, Safety MattersMay 16, 2013 from 8:00am to 2:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

State State Payroll Tax Seminar Presented by EDDMay 24 2013 from 9:00am to 3:00pm Location: EDD, 4820 McGrath St, #200, Ventura

JUNE 2013SBCA Board of Directors MeetingJune 4, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Calendar HighlightsSBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingJune 5, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationJune 6, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

State State Payroll Tax Seminar Presented by EDDJune 25, 2013 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Building for the FutureKeynote Speaker Mark LaLiberteJune 26, 2013 from 12:00pm to 2:00pmLocation: Fess Parker Doubletree, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

SBCA & Built Green Taco PartySpecial Guest Mark La LiberteJune 26, 2013 from 4:30pm to 6:30pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

JULY 2013SBCA Board of Directors MeetingJuly 2, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingJuly 3, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationJuly 11, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

OCTOBER 2013

Save the date. This is an all day event!Construction EXPO 2013October 4, 2013 from 7:00am to 3:00pmLocation: Fess Parker Doubletree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA93101

SBCA 65TH Anniversary Celebration & Casino NightOctober 4, 2013 from 7:00pm to 10:00pmLocation: Fess Parker Doubletree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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65THAnniversary

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Join us for Taco Party and network with SBCA & Built Green Members

Meet special guest Mark LaLiberteNational leader in building industry, Construction Instruction/ceo

Wednesday June 26, 2013From 4:30pm to 6:30pm

SBCA Office 914-A Santa Barbara St.

$15 SBCA & Built Green Members$25 Nonmembers

Please RSVP online by June [email protected]

805.884.1100

Come by, make a taco and say hi!

Taco PARTY

Santa Barbara Contractors Association • 914 A Santa Barbara StreetP.O. Box 23409 • Santa Barbara, CA 93121 • 805-884-1100

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Building a new home takes commitment, teamwork and dependability. At

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Commitment to Local Construction

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Capitol Connection Q & A for ContractorsBy Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

A contractor with a great deal of on-the-job history is ‘shocked’ to learn that his work ex-perience won’t do ‘double duty’ as he seeks to add a new class to his existing license. An-other license-seeker is advised to remember the sunscreen when he visits California for a ‘fingerprint’ vacation from his starting point between a rock and a hard place…

Q: I have had a General Building (“B”) license since 2011. To obtain that license I used my work experience from 2006 thru 2011. As part of my building projects I have regularly done electrical work. I applied to add the “C-10” classification to my license and on the work experience page I documented my experience from 2006 up until now. The CSLB rejected my application stating that I had already used some of that time to obtain my “B” license. If I cannot re-use some of that time, and I’m only able to use the time period of 2011 thru the present, obviously I won’t meet the 4-year re-quirement. I have done NUMEROUS electrical projects that I’m confident would add up to a total of four years, but my electrical expe-rience was gained throughout the time I’ve been in the construction business which is since 2006. Can you help?

A: This could be difficult to prove as verifi-able experience because you are correct; the CSLB considers this “overlapping experience”. Besides the overlapping experience, the CSLB assumes that since you have a “B” license you

are completing a variety of trades on each job, and not the same trade day after day. In order to qualify for a specialty classification such as the “C-10”, you must show that you performed electrical work every day for 4 full years, day-in, day out, for approximately 8 hours a day.

While it will be difficult to prove, it’s not im-possible! I assume that they sent you a letter requesting further information. If you are able to show proof of the electrical work by pro-viding them with signed contracts or permits that were pulled then you will be in a better position to be approved. You should also con-sider submitting a letter explaining how you were able to perform electrical work full-time in conjunction with your building license. Get back with us for further help as needed.

Q: We are in the process of applying for a new contractor’s license in CA. Our CEO is based in South Carolina. We are being told that if he doesn’t fly out to California to get live scan fingerprints done, and instead does the hard copy fingerprint card method, the process may take 3-6 months! We have a job coming up and we just can’t wait that long to get the license but at the same time we are having difficulty getting our CEO, who is extremely busy, to fly to California just for that. Is there any way to pay extra to expedite the finger-print card method? If not, can he do live scan in South Carolina? I know they have live scan

facilities here and I don’t understand why that wouldn’t be acceptable?A: Let me start by saying that you are not alone. We talk to people in this same predica-ment on a daily basis. There is no way to ex-pedite the fingerprint card method, and it is true they take much longer to process than the live scan fingerprints. The CSLB will only accept live scan fingerprints done at a facility in the State of California. It’s unfortunate, but your only choices are to do the card method and have the application delayed, or have your CEO squeeze in a “fingerprinting vaca-tion” to sunny California.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email [email protected], or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sac-ramento, CA 95814. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

Cloud Computing Offers Benefits to ContractorsContinued from page 1

Classified

Exciting career opportunity with large envi-ronmental company! Alliance Environmental Group is hiring an entry level Project Manager for the Santa Barbara County area. Strong computer and communication skills are re-quired. Reliable transportation is a must. Con-struction background is a plus. We will train the right candidate. Please send resumes to [email protected].

Security concernsMany contractors are reluctant to adopt cloud computing. They fear that, by entrusting their data to a third party, they’re exposing critical business information to the risk of loss or un-authorized access. But, so long as you conduct due diligence in vetting providers, your data will likely be safer in the cloud than it would be at your facility.

Good providers provide multiple layers of re-dundancy and backup, uninterruptable power supplies, and other measures to ensure data is secure and available. Moreover, they maintain regular backups at geographically remote facili-ties to protect against loss in the event of natural disasters.

Top cloud services use enterprise-grade encryp-tion methods to protect data transmissions and around the-clock physical security to restrict ac-cess to their data centers. Few construction busi-nesses have such resources.

For most contractors, the biggest risk to their

data is unauthorized remote access. But provid-ers use various strategies for minimizing this risk. For example, multifactor authentication ensures that users are who they say they are by requir-ing a password as well as additional verifications (such as software or hardware “tokens” or codes sent via text message). Also, as a customer, you may have the ability to erase data remotely from a device that has been lost or stolen.

Future … or present?Is cloud computing the future of business tech-nology? Some would say no — it’s the present. Many companies are already using it. If you haven’t already, consider how joining the cloud could help your construction business work more efficiently and profitably.

Source: Construction Industry Advisor, Rick Held-wein, CPA with Soares, Sandall, Bernacchi & Petrovich, LLP. Contact Rick Heldwein at 805-485-7965 for more information on this article.

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Filters for project name and location are also available.

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V I S I T

The Built Green Resource Center offers information, programs and classes on green building practices and materials. It showcases energy independence, water savings, and other sustainable building practices. The Resource Center is open to the public by appointment only. Please call 805-884-1100 to schedule your visit.

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The SBCA and 25 Builder’s Exchanges in California have joined to form the Golden State Builders Exchange (GSBE). Participation in this group insurance program may significantly reduce the cost of your workers’ compensation premiums over a State Compensation Insurance Fund individual policy. Qualifying SBCA members are eligible for a 6% discount. Ask to be placed into the SBCA Group 821. Please call the SBCA office for more information and conversion form. If you are already with State Fund, please call us or your broker to see if you qualify for this group program.

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License 761090

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Delta Welding and Fabrication, Inc.Shop: 36 Aero Camino - Goleta, CA 93117Mailing: PO Box 92025 - Santa Barbara, CA 93190Phone: 805-685-8008Fax: 805-685-3223Website: www.delta-fabrication.com Emails: [email protected] [email protected]

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REGISTRATION Company

Attendee Name(s)

$15 SBCA Member in State Fund Group

$75 SBCA Member

$150 Non-Member

PAYMENT Enclosed is my check for $ (payable to SBCA)

Visa/MasterCard/AmEx $

Name on Card Card Number Exp Date Sec Code Email Phone Card Holders Signature

REMITTANCE OR QUESTIONS - Payment must accompany form -

Santa Barbara Contractors AssociationP.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121

805.884.1100 phone 805.884.1108 faxwww.sbcontractors.org [email protected]

First Aid CPR Training & CertificationInstructor Justin Haagen, Safety Matters Certified Training

This course will cover adult, child and infant basic CPR and First Aid training for the home, workplace and the general community. 2 year Certification, Digital Student Guide & Free SmartPhone App.

Date:June 25, 2013

Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm30 Min. Lunch Break (Lunch not provided)

Location:SBCA Classroom 914 A Santa Barbara StreetSanta Barbara

Cost:$15 SBCA Member in State Fund Group$75 SBCA Member$150 Non-Member

Minimum 10 attendees per classMaximum 20 attendees per class

Emergency Action Steps• CPR Skills Adult/Child/Infant• AED Training• Sudden Cardiac Arrest• Adult/Child/Infant Choking• Heart Attack• Recovery Positions•

Bleeding Control• Diabetic Emergencies• Stroke• Deformed Limb• Managing Shock• Seizure & More•

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If you are an employer who wishes to obtain assistance from Cal/OSHA Consulta-tion, or want to learn more about what services are

available, you can do so by calling the toll-free assis-

tance number.

1(800) 963-9424

If you want to arrange an on-site visit or obtain tech-nical information, you can

contact the Cal/OSHA Con-sultation area office nearest your workplace or you can email us at InfoCons@dir.

ca.gov.

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Delta Welding and Fabrication, Inc.

36 Aero Camino Goleta, CA 93117

!Phone: 685-8008

Fax: 685-3223 License: 761090

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P.O. Box 517Santa Barbara, CA 93102

Email [email protected]

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Ask the Experts! Health Care Reform for Employers

www.beneflexsb.com

PHONE (805) 965-1926 FAX (805) 963-6071

OSWALD J. DA ROS, INC. • MASONRY CONTRACTORS •

Lic# 216916 MARBLE • GRANITE • STONES

976 Carrillo Road PETER A DA ROS Santa Barbara, CA 93103 M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Referrals•Online Planroom•Safety Program•Networking Events•Weekly Newsletter•Government Affairs•Get Industry Updates•Educational Seminars•Annual Golf Tournament•Built Green Santa Barbara•Online Membership Listing•Annual Membership Directory•Advertise Directly to Construction •Industry in Weekly NewsletterNew Member Bio - Introduce •Your Business in the NewsletterGroup Insurance Programs •for Workers Comp, Auto, and Employee Benefits

[email protected]

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(805) 965-7377 (805) 965-3308 fax

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIALNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODEL

RADIANT HEATING • SERVICE

www.construction-plumbing.com

Donate used build materials to the Habitat ReStore All proceeds go directly back to Habitat for Humanity

Goleta ReStore 6725 Hollister Avenue, Goleta

(between Los Carneros & Storke)

Appliances │ Doors │ Windows │ Lighting │ Tile │ Cabinets│ Hardware

Tues. - Fri.: 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Phone: (805) 692-2226

www.sbhabitat.org

Serving Southern Santa Barbara County

Lic. # B-926982

1500 Holiday Hill Road, Goleta, Ca. 93117P h o n e : 805-452-9205E-mail: [email protected]

EcclesElectric

Lic. # 968646

James EcclesR B

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FABRICATIONP.O. Box 5301 Ventura, CA 93005-0301

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Brian De Fisher805-207-1975

Roy De Fisher805-207-2193

1456 Fleet Ave. Ventura, CA 93003

Email: [email protected] 805-477-0338

Fax 805-477-1323

CENTRAL COASTLEAD TESTING

855 Lead FYI855 532 3394

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EXPOSANTA BARBARA CONSTRUCTION EXPO 2013

Friday October 4, 2013Fess Parker Doubletree Resort

633 East Cabrillo BoulevardSanta Barbara, CA 93103


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Santa Barbara Construction Expo 2013 www.sbcontractors.org Friday October 4, 2013

Contractors • Builders • Architects • Engineers Designers • Building Officials • Developers

Real Estate • Construction Professionals

This year we celebrate the 65 year anniversary of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association (SBCA). The SBCA strives to continually lead the way in innovation, strategic solutions, business opportunities and peer-to-peer networking, and this Fall we are excited to present the premier construction industry event in Santa Barbara. Daytime event 2013 Construction EXPO and evening event the SBCA 65 year anniversary celebration & casino night.

The SBCA is pleased to offer a highly informative day at the Construction EXPO. Hear industry experts with high-powered seminars that address situations you face on the job daily. Choose from engaging and informational seminars. You will come away with knowledge to enhance your skills, and help you gain the tools you need to be a success. We are pleased to present the Construction EXPO open exclusively to Contractors, Builders, Architects, Engineers, Designers, Building Officials, Developers, Real Estate and Construction Industry Professionals. The Construction EXPO 2013 is presented by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, a California Nonprofit Organization.

About the

EXPOFriday October 4, 2013

innovation

connections

strategic solutions

business opportunities

peer-to-peer networking


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educationHear industry exper ts with high powered seminars that • address situations you face on the jobCome away with knowledge to enhance your skills and • help you gain the tools you need to be successfulEducational sessions eligible for continuing education • credits

speakersEducational sessions, speakers and special seminars• Choose from engaging and informational seminars • with nationally acclaimed speakers

workshopsHands on workshops taught by skilled and experienced • practitionersLearn new strategies, techniques, and best practices• Check out new developments in the industry•

demosTry out new products and compare features• Product demos from industry leaders• Learn the latest innovations and cutting edge technology• Meet face to face with company representatives•

exhibits75 exhibit spaces• Over 11,000 square feet of exhibit space• Designated zones for products and services• Live product demonstrations•

educational sessionsConnecting with Home Owners & Connecting Leads into • Cash - Would you like to collect more qualified leads and turn those leads into dollars?Value vs. Price - • Understand why customers object to price. Learn how to better position your proposal against the competi-tion and sell its’ value so that price becomes a “non-issue.”Building Science• Moisture Management• Marketing & Selling High Performance Homes•

Seminars, Workshops & Exhibits


About the


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educationHear industry exper ts with high powered seminars that • address situations you face on the jobCome away with knowledge to enhance your skills and • help you gain the tools you need to be successfulEducational sessions eligible for continuing education • credits

speakersEducational sessions, speakers and special seminars• Choose from engaging and informational seminars • with nationally acclaimed speakers

workshopsHands on workshops taught by skilled and experienced • practitionersLearn new strategies, techniques, and best practices• Check out new developments in the industry•

demosTry out new products and compare features• Product demos from industry leaders• Learn the latest innovations and cutting edge technology• Meet face to face with company representatives•

exhibits75 exhibit spaces• Over 11,000 square feet of exhibit space• Designated zones for products and services• Live product demonstrations•

educational sessionsConnecting with Home Owners & Connecting Leads into • Cash - Would you like to collect more qualified leads and turn those leads into dollars?Value vs. Price - • Understand why customers object to price. Learn how to better position your proposal against the competi-tion and sell its’ value so that price becomes a “non-issue.”Building Science• Moisture Management• Marketing & Selling High Performance Homes•

Seminars, Workshops & Exhibits


About the


The “Meet the Generals” breakfast is a great business development opportunity designed exclusively for the Construction EXPO 2013 attendees. Representatives from industry leading agencies and contractor firms will be available to discuss upcoming projects, qualifications to bid, and their business philosophies and practices. Each agency/general contractor representative will be at a table, so bring plenty of business cards.

This event allows you to meet face-to-face with leading agencies and general contractors.

Reserve your spot today for one of the best business development events of the year! Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and attendance is limited to one representative from each company.

HOW IT WORKSRepresentatives from each agency and general contrac-tor are stationed at tables. Subcontractors move around the room from table to table to network with the agency and general contractors.

“Meet the Generals” BreakfastA Business Development Opportunity


About the


Board of Directors 2013

John HolehousePresident

Jack Martin1st Vice President

Paulo Sitolini2nd Vice President

Dan GeorgeTreasurer

Peter NovakParliamentarian

Patrick Foster

David James

Jon Kenney

Brian Larkowski

William Mace

Mark Magid

Robert Mislang

Rodney Utt

Executive DirectorKarin [email protected]

Administrative AssistantApril [email protected]

Santa Barbara Contractors Association914 A Santa Barbara StreetP. O. Box 23409Santa Barbara, CA 93121805.884.1100 Phone805.884.1108 Faxinfo@sbcontractors.orgwww.sbcontractors.orgwww.builtgreensb.org

The Santa Barbara Contractors Association Newsletter is published weekly by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, Inc. Edito-rial and advertising offices are located at 914 A Santa Barbara Street, P.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121. Office 805-884-1100, Fax 805-884-1108, Email [email protected]. A subscription is included in the annual membership dues. The newsletter is distrib-uted to more than 600 local businesses and agencies. Articles appearing in this news-letter are presented as a public service and may not reflect the opinion of the publisher, its board of directors or its members. Please send comments regarding the newsletter to [email protected].