Industry News

Construction: Mental Health

Similar to employees in other industries, employees working in the construction industry may be living with or experiencing mental illness. While mental health issues are becoming less stigmatized due to greater awareness, many employees may choose to stay silent about their condition. Employees living with or experiencing mental illness should be reached out to and

Quickeye Covid-19 program

Quickeye Estimator (the full-featured installed application) Is offering Free licenses to members. One full license and one review license. To sign up, visit: https://www.quickeye.us/sign/?startup_code=1CF35309 The coronavirus is a real threat, and we must take precautions. But does that mean that business must stop? There may be ways to keep operating. With technologies such as Google

Public Works – DAS142

Many public works contractors are unaware that there is an updated DAS142. We have already seen apprenticeship programs reject the old DAS142 and require contractors to submit the updated version. Click here to get the current DAS142 You can also visit the DIR website here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/resources.htm

MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING

You have 5 or more employees including Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary. Does not matter where they are, applies to 5 or more employees company wide All employees receive 1-hour of training All managers/supervisors receive 2-hours of training Everyone must complete training by December 31, 2019 Re-certification every 2 years PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION RENEWAL Must

Public Works Contractors: Renew Registration Starting May 1

Contractors can now register for up to three fiscal years. The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR is informing public works contractors that registrations can be renewed starting on May 1. Public works contractor registrations expire each year on June 30. Contractors now have the option to renew current registrations for one, two or three fiscal

4/11 Contractor Connection Series with VUSD’s Gerry Lemus re: $105M Measure A

Below is a flyer for the upcoming Contractor Connection Series on April 11, 2019 from 4-6pm. Learn about the $105M Measure A Construction Bond Projects and Deliver Methods. Measure A is a General Obligation bond that was on the November 2018 ballot asking Visalians to support a property tax so Visalia Unified School District can