sbca weekly newsletter 05/15/13

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER May 15, 2013 Volume 19 Issue 20

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

In This IssueIllegal Contractors Don’t Heed Warning, or Law in CSLB Sting Taco Party Page 3Q & A for Contractors Page 16New Member Bio 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 44North County Building Permits Page 65

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

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Illegal Contractors Don’t Heed Warning, or Law, in L.A.-Area CSLB StingEight cited for various contracting violations in multi-agency Rolling Hills Estates operation

a homeowner intervened, telling Nunez that Malouf-Claxton was being booked by officers for an unrelated offense. Nunez, apparently convinced of the story, went on to give inves-tigators a bid for concrete work, was issued a notice to appear (NTA) in Superior Court, and also was detained by ICE agents regarding his residency status.

Undercover CSLB investigators sought bids for flooring and concrete work, painting, landscaping, and fencing at the sting prop-erty. Suspects in the sting operation were contacted through business cards and ads that appeared in the online bulletin board craigslist.org.

Two other suspects, Tomas Nieto Mondragon, 63, of Los Angeles, and Jose M. Araya Carde-nas, 49, of Hawthorne, were familiar to CSLB

SACRAMENTO — One illegal contractor’s warning to another that he was walking into a trap didn’t stop him from submitting an ex-cessive bid that resulted in his arrest during a Contractors State License Board (CSLB) un-dercover sting operation in the southern Los Angeles County area of Rolling Hills Estates on May 7, 2013.

CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) worked with Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department deputies and members of the Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Unlicensed operator being processed during May 7, 2013, undercover sting operation in Rolling Hills Estates.

Two repeat offenders – including one cited last month by CSLB – were among those snared. Two individuals were booked by ICE officers, including Israel Herrera Nunez, 38, of Gardena, who walked right into the sting.

When Nunez arrived at the house to give a bid to SWIFT investigators, he encountered Marcus Malouf-Claxton, 19, of La Palma, who was being processed by officers for several contracting violations. Malouf-Claxton tried to warn Nunez away from the scene. But a quick-thinking CSLB investigator posing as

investigators. Mondragon was cited just last month during a CSLB sweep at an active con-struction site, and Cardenas was cited in 2012 in a similar sweep.

The blatant disregard for California contract-ing laws by illegal operators—even when previously cited—plus the questionable resi-dency background of others, should convince property owners considering improvement projects to always consult CSLB’s online in-stant license check to ensure the contractor license is in good standing. Consumers must remember that in California, CSLB-licensed contractors are required for all home improve-ment jobs totaling $500 or more in combined labor and material costs.

“Illegal contractors rob legitimate, tax-pay-ing contractors of their livelihood and put consumers at risk,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “If a contractor isn’t properly licensed and insured, the homeowner could pay more than expected to get the job done right or could be liable for accidental onsite injuries. It only takes a few seconds to check a contractor license on CSLB’s website for peace of mind.”

The eight suspects all face misdemeanor charges of contracting without a license (Busi-ness and Professions Code section 7028). First-

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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER May 15, 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

How to Manage Unemployment Insurance Costs Tax SeminarPresented by EDDMay 10, 2013 from 9:00am to 12:00pmLocation: EDD, 4820 McGrath St, #200, Ventura

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

Rescheduled - 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

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Calendar Highlights

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

SBCA 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

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Save the date!

OCTOBER 2013CONSTRUCTION EXPO & SBCA 65TH Anniversary CelebrationOctober 4, 2013Location: Fess Parker Doubletree, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

SBCA Membership Tip Get the most out of your membership!

The SBCA has many new exciting ways of advertising online. Would you like to see a report of how many clicks some of our current online advertisers get?!

Need more info, visit us online 24/7 or call us at 805.884.1100.

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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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At Sierra Pacific, we believe that healthy trees, cool clean water and enduring wildlife habitat are the natural result of sound for-est management practices. Our forest harvesting philosophy is based on extensive scientific research. We have undertaken exhaustive planning to guar-antee that we meet or exceed the environmental protection standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) and forestry regulations in California and Washington - the highest standards in the world.

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

Sometimes the ‘landscape’ of contractor’s regu-lation is like ‘separating the forest from the trees’. We give added perspective to a recent answer that some thought had us ‘barking’ up the wrong tree! We save another aspiring contractor half of what he might have paid to license his corpora-tion…

Q: In a recent column in a Builder’s Exchange, you were asked what type of license was re-quired to build a deck with a patio covering. You stated that a “B,” “C-5”, or a “C-27” was needed. How can a “C-27” landscape contractor do struc-tural building of a deck with a cover over it? This has confused a number of us. Can you please explain?

A: Thank you for your inquiry. A “C-27” Land-scape contractor may contract to build a deck with a patio cover because it’s considered part of the outdoor landscape. According to Board Rule 832.27 a landscaping contractor can perform “landscape systems and facilities…which are designed to aesthetically, architecturally, horti-culturally, or functionally improve the grounds within or surrounding a structure or a tract or plot of land…”

Generally there are no restrictions on the height, size, or type of deck that a landscaping contrac-tor can build, however certain structural work may be precluded. The CSLB reviews and deter-mines these restrictions on a case-by-case basis.

Q: I read your recent column regarding the deck and patio cover. Would it make any difference if the cover was not included? I build backyard decks all the time but do not hold any of the listed classifications (I have a “C-61”/”D-41”). In case I am doing it wrong, please do not use my name or city.

A: Thank you for your call, answers here are always anonymous. As we discussed, the “C-61-”/”D-41” can properly build wooden decks as long as there is no cover or enclosure. By defi-nition, “a siding and decking (“D-41”) contractor applies or installs all types of exterior siding in-cluding wood, wood products, vinyl, aluminum and metal siding to new or existing buildings. This contractor also constructs wooden decks and related handrails. This work shall not in-clude the construction or installation of covers or enclosures of any kind.”

Regarding using your business name, rest as-sured that we do not include – and have never included – the actual name of the person or company asking the question. All questions and answers are anonymous and therefore only ref-erenced by a “fictitious” name in quotes. The goal is to share knowledge, not blow your cover!

Q: I read your column through the Central Cali-fornia Builder’s Exchange and appreciate your advice. I am considering starting my own Gen-eral Engineering construction business within

the next 6 months. I do not have a contractor’s license yet but have managed a very success-ful construction business for over 15 years. To speed up the process, does it make sense to ap-ply for and obtain a contractor’s license in my own name? I would not operate as a sole pro-prietor but would use my personal contractor’s license to obtain another one for the business. I plan to operate as an LLC or corporation.

A: It does not speed up the process to apply for a license in your own name prior to applying for a corporation or LLC license. Whenever there is a change of entity (i.e. sole proprietor applying for a corporate license or whatever the case may be) you are required to re-apply for a license, so in essence you would be going through the li-censing process twice. Not to mention paying the license and bonding fees twice!

If you don’t intend on doing business as a sole proprietor then you may be best applying in the company name right off the bat. It’s also best to consult with an attorney or CPA when making these business decisions.

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

Illegal Contractors Don’t Heed WarningContinued from page 1

ClassifiedExciting 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].

conviction penalties for contracting without a license include up to six months in jail and/or up to $5,000 in fines; subsequent convictions bring harsher penalties. Seven were cited for illegal advertising (Business and Professions Code section 7027.1). State law requires that contractors include their license number in all print, broadcast, and online advertisements. Those without a license can advertise as long as the ad states that they are not a state-li-censed contractor, and the combined total of a project’s labor and materials costs is under $500.

Three men are accused of seeking an exces-sive down payment (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5 (a)(3)(b) ). The legal limit is 10 percent or $1,000, whichever is less. In-vestigators issued a Stop Order to another suspect after he brought an employee who was not covered by workers’ compensation insurance. The employee was booked by ICE because of his immigration status.

CSLB conducts sting operations throughout

the state each week to protect consumers, help level the playing field for legitimate con-tractors, and to curb the underground econ-omy.

The suspects must answer to various illegal contracting charges on July 24, 2013, in Los Angeles Superior Court, 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (MAP).

Visit CSLB’s website for tips about how to hire a contractor.

The Contractors State License Board licenses and regulates California’s 300,000 contractors, and is regarded as one of the leading consum-er protection agencies in the United States. It operates under the umbrella of the Califor-nia Department of Consumer Affairs. In fiscal year 2011-12, CSLB helped recover nearly $36 million in ordered restitution for consumers. More information and publications about hir-ing contractors are available on CSLB’s web-site or by calling (800) 321-CSLB (2752). You also can sign up for CSLB email alerts.

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Interested in a career in the building trades? There is a critical shortage of construction workers. Over 1 million new jobs will be created nationally in the next seven years, with 2,500 of them in Santa Barbara and Ventura in the next three years. California construction workers earn an average of $24 an hour and journey-level workers earn $70,000-plus a year!

Summer 2013

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Access OPS Mobile on your mobile device by going to http://onlineplanservice.com/mobile/OPS Mobile is an abridged version of the OPR. It includes:

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All Project Documents, Addenda, Plans, Specs etc., can be viewed using QuickEye Mobile. As this is a web-based viewer, no installation is necessary!

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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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REDUCE YOUR WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE COSTS

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 No. 788005

SBCA Best Hardscape & LandscapeInternational Landscape Designer of the Year - 2009

Phone (805) 687-3569 | gracedesignassociates.com

General Contractor CM-at-Risk

Construction Management

Frank Schipper Construction Co.

SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA

FOR 30 YEARS 610 E COTA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

T (805) 963-4359 • F (805) 963-1270 Lic# 436175

EMAIL: [email protected] www.schipperconstruction.com

SBInsulate

805.845.3999

130 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite [email protected] www.InsulateSB.com

Insulation Services:Icynene Spray Foam

Cellulose, Blown-in BlanketFiberglass Batts

Rigid BoardRemovals

Retail Sales

Santa Barbara’s premier insulation contractor with over 30 years of experience

ID #510XXXID #51202175

Lic. 963692

We have moved!

We appreciate your business!

License 761090

Please save our new shop address, mailing address and telephone numbers for your records:

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.

MAKE SURE YOU AREIN COMPLIANCE

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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]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Barbara-Contractors-Association/148630181837181

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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

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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].

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