Construction weekly july 1, 2016

Volume 28, Number 24 • July 1, 2016

Construction Weekly

2016 Legends Luncheon

On Friday, June 24th the Builders’ Exchange of Stockton hosted the 4th annual Legends Luncheon at Stockton Golf and Country Club. The group listened to a presentation by Bob Machado of Architechnica about the construction of the existing County Courthouse originally built in the early 1960’s. The event was put together by JJ Jones from United Rentals and Dick McClure with The Woodworking Institute.

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DIRECTORSTONY ARCEO, Grayson Engineering

RYAN HAGGERTY, Haggerty ConstructionBOB HARMON, F&M Bank

JASON HJELMSTAD, Holt of CaliforniaJ.J. JONES, United Rentals A&A Tool Rentals

TOM MAYO, Tom Mayo ConstructionTOM PATTI, Delta Cranes

DUSTIN SACCONE, Comfort Air, Inc.AL TOCCOLI, Al Toccoli Construction

OFFICERSJASON HJELMSTAD, PresidentTONY ARCEO, Vice President

TOM MAYO, TreasurerAL TOCCOLI, Member at Large

STAFFMICHAEL SELF, Executive Director

[email protected] PUIG-HINK, Director of Events • Editor

[email protected] LARA, Bookkeeper

[email protected] ROBINSON, Administrative Assistant

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• Welcome New Members Page 2

• Membership Anniversaries Page 4

• Contractor Connection Page 5

• Classified Page 6

• Weekly Economic Update Page 7

• Wage and Hour Seminar Page 8

• Prevailing Wage Seminar Flyer Page 9

• Projects Out to Bid Page 12

• Legal Notices Pages 14-15

• Membership BBQ Flyer Page 16

• Family Day at Six Flags Vallejo Flyer Page 17

• Tail Gate Topic Page 18

Contents

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CONGRATS!CongratsCongratulations

These companies have their anniversaries with the Exchange this week. They have been Members for:

United Rentals A&A Tool Rentals 52 Years

HRM Plumbing Company, Inc. 38 Years

Con J. Franke Electric, Inc. 31 Years

L&W Cabinets, Inc. 31 Years

Concrete Inc. 30 Years

Harris Construction Company 25 Years

Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction 15 Years

Commercial Specialties Contracting 6 Years

Allstate Insurance 5 Years

Thanks for your support!


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Contractors State License Board Elects New Officers

Three members of the decision-making body for the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) have been elected as Board officers by their colleagues for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Agustin (Augie) Beltran of Oakdale will serve as Chair for the 15-member Board, Kevin Albanese Jr. of San Jose takes over as Board Vice Chair, and Marlo Richardson of Playa Del Rey was selected as Secretary at the June 23-24 Board meeting in Garden Grove. Mr. Beltran currently serves as the President and Director of Public and Governmental Relations for the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council. Since beginning his career as a carpenter apprentice in 1989, Mr. Beltran has worked in various facets of the construction industry. Mr. Beltran also has served on several government boards since 1997, including the Lathrop City Council from 2000-2004, and the Delta Protection Commission from 2002-2004. He also was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1985-1993. Mr. Beltran was first appointed to the CSLB Board by Senate Rules Committee in 2014, and his term continues through June 2017.

Mr. Albanese is the President and CEO of Joseph J. Albanese, Inc., a Northern California concrete contractor. Previously, he spent 10 years as Chief Operating Officer and served in a multitude of other management positions in the organization. Mr. Albanese graduated magna cum laude from the Santa Clara University School of Law and remains an active member of the State Bar. He also is a longtime member and past President of United Contractors and also serves as a management trustee for the Operating Engineers Local 3 Trust Funds. First appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in July 2013, Mr. Albanese’s term continues

through June 2017.

Ms. Richardson is a lieutenant with the Los Angeles Airport Police Division, where she has worked since 1999. She has an extensive background as a business entrepreneur with experience in the restaurant, real estate, home health care, import/export, and financial services industries, and mentors other business entrepreneurs. Ms. Richardson is co-chair of Public Safety for Los Angeles County Empowerment Congress, and also is a member of the California State Bar Association Professional Responsibility and Conduct, the Los Angeles African American Women’s Public Policy Institute, and California Women Lead.

Ms. Richardson was first appointed to the CSLB Board in 2015 by Gov. Brown. Her term continues through June 2020. In related news, longtime CSLB Board member Robert Lamb of Cypress attended his last official meeting, and was honored for his 10 years of service in various capacities on the Board. Remember, Contractors Licensing Center is your one-stop ‘shop’ for ALL of your licensing, incorporation and business needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to inquire as to how we may be of assistance to you and your company.

Contractors State License Board Elects New Officers

Congrats

Project ManagerProactive, competitive construction professional Project Manager / Construction Estimator experienced in all levels of residential, com-mercial, light commercial and industrial projects including heating, ven-tilation & air conditioning, sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, foundation, carpentry, landscaping, solar, civil, architectural and structural design per all related code requirements. Contact Mark at 209-474-3894.

Project EngineerOn-site project engineer needed for construction project in Jamestown, 28 months. Ability to read plans and specifications, coordinate with on-site project superintendent and construction manager. Responsible for daily activities, process RFI’s, sub-mittals and general correspondence. Construction experience preferred, computer Excel and Word mandatory. Salary TBD. Send resume to [email protected]

Construction TeacherThe San Joaquin County Office of Education has an opening for a Construction Teacher at Building Futures Academy Charter School. For more information about this position please visit http://www.sjcoe.org/jobs.aspx

Many Positions Open at DiedeDiede Construction, Inc. located in Lodi, CA is currently recruiting qualified individuals for the following positions: Assistant Project Manager, Bookkeeper, CPA, Superintendent, Carpenters, and Cement Masons. If you would like to join a fun and rewarding team or know someone who may be interested, please apply now by submitting your resume via e-mail to [email protected]

ReceptionistStockton Fence & Material Company has an immediate opening for a Receptionist. This position is responsible for all front desk duties including greeting guests in a warm, friendly and profes-sional manner, answering phones, filing and other assigned duties. A complete job description can be obtained by contacting Amanda at (209) 466-3166.


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Weekly Economic Update provided by Dennis Goldstrand

For disclosure information contact Dennis Goldstrand at (209) 472-7000. 2800 West March Lane, Suite 326 • Stockton, CA 95219

www.goldstrand.com • [email protected]

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Dennis J. Goldstrand, CLU, ChFC, AEP Presents:

WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE

WEEKLY QUOTE

“Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.”

- L.M. Montgomery WEEKLY TIP

Will you soon be using a credit card outside the U.S.? Call the card issuer before your trip, and let your bank know the exact countries and territories you will be visiting. Otherwise, you may run the risk of having your card suspended on suspicion of fraud. WEEKLY RIDDLE

When is L greater than XL? Last week’s riddle: What goes with you wherever you go, often demands an answer, and never asks you a question? Last week’s answer: Your cell phone.

June 27, 2016

BREXIT VOTE BATTERS GLOBAL MARKETS The world reacted to the news Thursday night that U.K. voters had decided to leave the European Union. Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC-40, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 respectively ended their Friday trading sessions with losses of 6.82%, 8.04%, and 7.92%. Wall Street was not hit as hard, but the Dow fell 3.39% Friday, while the Nasdaq declined 4.12% and the S&P 500 retreated 3.60%.1,2 A GAIN FOR EXISTING HOME SALES IN MAY Last month, the pace of residential resales accelerated another 1.8%. According to the National Association of Realtors, the latest annual rate of 5.53 million sales marked a 9-year high. Separately, a Census Bureau report showed a 6.0% drop in new home buying in May.3

CONSUMER SENTIMENT GAUGE DECLINES IN JUNE Displaying a final June reading of 93.5, the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment index finished the sixth month of the year 1.2 points below its final May mark. A year ago, the index was at 96.1.4

STOCKS END ROCKY TRADING WEEK LOWER Even with global markets plunging on Friday, weekly losses for the major U.S. indices were not extreme. The Nasdaq declined 1.92% across five days, while the Dow and S&P 500 respectively retreated 1.56% and 1.64%. As the dust settled Friday, the Dow closed the week at 17,399.86; the S&P, at 2,037.30; and the Nasdaq, at 4,707.98. Gold jumped $59.30 Friday to a COMEX close of $1,322.40. Oil settled at $47.64 Friday on the NYMEX.2,5 THIS WEEK: Global markets will react further to the Brexit on Monday; stateside, no major news releases are scheduled. Tuesday, an E.U. leadership summit begins in Brussels; the Conference Board presents its June consumer confidence index; the April Case-Shiller home price index appears; the BEA issues its final estimate of Q1 GDP; and Nike reports quarterly results. Wednesday, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen, European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, and Bank of England governor Mark Carney take part in a panel discussion at an ECB forum in Portugal; Wall Street will also pay attention to May pending home sales, May personal spending figures, and earnings news from General Mills, Monsanto, and Pier 1. Thursday, a new initial claims report complements earnings from ConAgra Foods, Constellation Brands, Darden Restaurants, and Paychex. Friday, investors consider ISM’s June U.S. manufacturing PMI and China’s latest factory PMI reading.

% CHANGE Y-T-D 1-YR CHG 5-YR AVG 10-YR AVG

DJIA -0.14 -3.15 +9.16 +5.83

NASDAQ -5.98 -8.09 +15.49 +12.19

S&P 500 -0.32 -3.38 +12.12 +6.37 REAL YIELD 6/24 RATE 1 YR AGO 5 YRS AGO 10 YRS AGO

10 YR TIPS 0.15% 0.48% 0.64% 2.64%

Sources: wsj.com, bigcharts.com, treasury.gov - 6/24/162,6,7,8 Indices are unmanaged, do not incur fees or expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. These returns do

not include dividends. 10-year TIPS real yield = projected return at maturity given expected inflation.

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Wage & Hour Seminar The Do’s and Don’ts for California Employers

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Questions: [email protected], (916) 751-2740

Topics of Discussion: ¥ Overtime ¥ Regular Rate of Pay ¥ Meal & Rest Periods ¥ Minimum Wage ¥ Paid Sick Leave

¥ Timekeeping ¥ Misclassification of

Employees ¥ Reimbursements

Presented By: Katherine P. Sandberg, Fisher & Phillips, LLC


Class Information: California’s prevailing wage law and the types of work and projects that are covered, including ready mix concrete hauling. In addition, attendees will learn how to read and interpret prevailing wage determinations, including scopes of work and travel and subsistence provisions. The class will also focus on public works contractor registration requirements; recordkeeping requirements, including eCPR; apprenticeship compliance; prevailing wage enforcement; and new skilled and trained workforce requirements on certain jobs.

RSVP to the Exchange at 209-478-1000Course Instructed by: Cook Brown, LLP Partner Carrie Bushman

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Viewing the Statewide Plan Room section of the Building News is reserved for Members of the Builders’ Exchange of Stockton.

Local construction information and plans areavailable in the online planroom, plus:

• City/County Notices • Mandatory Meetings/Job Walks • Projects Out to Bid • New Projects • Bid Results

For instructions on accessing the plan room please call 209-478-1000.

Not a Member? Additional BES member benefits include: • Worker’s Comp Insurance • Group Health Insurance • Safety Training & Eduducational Seminars • Scholarship Program • Notarization on Construction Documents • Social Networking - Golf Tournaments, Bocci, BBQ, Crab Feed • And Many More!

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION Recordation Completion Date Owner Name Date Contractor Name Property Address 06/13/16 Crivello Estates LP 05/31/16 876 Granite Ln, Mtca Pulte Home Corp 06/06/16 1569 River Birch St, Mtca06/14/16 CalAtlantic Group Inc 06/14/16 224 W Ladd Dr, Mtn Hse Crivello Estates LP 05/31/16 876 Granite Ln, Mtca (duplicate?) Meritage Homes of Calif Inc 06/10/16 1091 Emigrant St, Mtca Meritage Homes of Calif Inc 06/13/16 886 Storybook St, Mtca MSG Investors LLC 06/13/16 1048 S Langford Dr, Mtn Hse Pulte Home Corp 06/10/16 1577 River Birch St, Mtca Pulte Home Corp 06/10/16 3285 Milton Jenson Wy, Trcy Richmond American Homes of 06/13/16 651 W Hargrove Ave, Mtn Hse Maryland Inc WL Investors LP 06/01/16 3037 Radiance St, Lodi06/15/16 BMC Cornerstone II Ripon LLC 06/14/16 1832 Cornerstone Dr, Rpn City of Lodi 06/01/16 Telfer Pavement Tech LLC 2016 Pavement Crack Sealing W Lodi Ave, Lodi City of Lodi 06/01/16 BRM Animal Shelter Impr 1345 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi City of Lodi 06/01/16 Diede Const Inc Shady Acres Pump Station Trash Handling Proj 358 Shady Acres Dr, Lodi County of San Joaquin 06/13/16 Mark Scott Const Inc Canlis Bldg Exterior Impr Proj CPG River Island Communities LLC 06/09/16 DeNova Homes Inc 1257 Darrow Dr, Lthrp Pulte Home Corp 06/13/16 1589 River Birch St, Mtca Rose Park LLC 06/09/16 DBF 1539 Rock Spring Ave, Mtca TRI Pointe Homes Inc 06/10/16 304 Wyatt Dr, Mtn Hse Woodside 05N LP 06/13/16 1180 S Vecinidad St, Mtn Hse06/16/16 CalAtlantic Group Inc 06/15/16 234 W Fremont Dr, Mtn Hse Crivello Estates LP 06/08/16 Raymus Const Inc 1026 Granite Pl, Mtca Meritage Homes of Calif Inc 06/16/16 2349 Azevedo Ave, Mtca Meritage Homes of Calif Inc 06/16/16 858 Storybook St, Mtca Pulte Home Corp 06/14/16 1494 Arbor Brook Dr, Mtca Pulte Home Corp 06/14/16 1643 Union Ln, Trcy


06/17/16 Bright Dev 06/16/16 1340 Brandon Dewey Ln, Trcy CalAtlantic Group Inc 06/16/16 1240 S Olson Ave, Mtn Hse CalAtlantic Group Inc 06/16/16 138 W Ladd Dr, Mtn Hse Clifford Lenzi 05/24/16 Lenzi Const 412 Howard St, Lodi Escalon Unified School District 05/13/16 CT Brayton & Sons Inc 1998 Yosemite Ave, Escln Pulte Home Corp 06/16/16 1532 Arbor Brook Dr, Mtca Pulte Home Corp 06/13/16 3291 Milton Jenson Wy, Trcy Rose Park LLC 06/14/16 DBF 1511 Hearthsong Dr, Mtca Woodside 05N LP 06/09/16 1186 S Vecindad St, Mtn Hse

MECHANICS LIENS Date Lien Recorde Owner Name Amount Claimant Name Property Address 06/13/16 Alfredo Jimenez & Irma Jimenez $1,200 AirTek Indoor Air Solutions 3128 Juliet Rd, Stkn06/15/16 Charles Harris $10,741 Pacific Southwest Irrigation 19275 S North Ripon Rd, Rpn Tracy Outlet Partners LLC, 51 Newco $78,697 Valley Drywall 1005 E Pescadero Ave, Trcy LLC, Swain Partners LLC, Ajluni Prop Tracy LLC, Salah Inv LLC06/16/16 Gerald Case $532 1-888-4-Abatementinc 1212 E Roosevelt St, Stkn06/17/16 Desert Bay Partners LLC $4,250 Calif Trusframe LLC 797 7th St, Rpn

LIEN RELEASES Date Recorded Owner Name Claimant Name Property Address 06/15/16 Craig Hinchaman Belfor USA Group Inc 1464 W Woodbridge Rd, Lodi

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Batteries are used to power our automobiles, trucks, tractors, and construction or power equipment. There are different types of batter-ies such as lead-acid batteries, gel cells, and lead-calcium batteries. Most batteries contain sulfuric acid and lead. Because batteries contain chemicals, chemical reaction by-products, and an electrical current they can pose a hazard to workers if not handled properly. Workers that operate, maintain, and recharge batteries should use caution.

Before working with a battery, you should have training in proper handling procedures. Consult the vehicle and battery owners’ manuals for specific instructions on battery handling and hazard identification. To avoid splashing acid in your face, wear personal protective equip-ment (PPE) such as chemical splash goggles and a face shield. Wear acid-resistant equipment such as gauntlet style gloves, an apron, and boots. Do not tuck your pant legs into your boots because spilled acid can form a pool in your boots.

Be aware of the chemical hazards posed by batteries. The sulfuric acid (electrolyte) in batteries is highly corrosive. Acid exposure can lead to skin irritation, eye damage, respiratory irritation, and tooth enamel ero-sion. Never lean over a battery while boosting, testing or charging it. In marine environments, do not allow the battery solution to mix with salt water; it can produce hazardous chlorine gas. If acid splashes on your skin or eyes, immediately flood the area with cool running water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.

Always practice good hygiene and wash your hands after handling a battery and before eating. If you handle the lead plates in a battery and don’t wash your hands properly, you could be exposed to lead. Signs of lead exposure include loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation with cramping, difficulty sleeping, and fatigue.

The chemical reaction by-products from a battery include oxygen and hydrogen gas. These can be explosive at high levels. Overcharging batter-ies can also create flammable gases. For this reason, it is very important to store and maintain batteries in a well-ventilated work area away from all ignition sources and incompatible materials. Cigarettes, flames or sparks could cause a battery to explode.

Before working on a battery, disconnect the battery cables. To avoid spark-ing, always disconnect the negative battery cable first and reconnect it last. Be careful with flammable fluids when working on a battery-powered engine. The electrical voltage created by batteries can ignite flammable materials and cause severe burns. Workers have been injured and killed when loose or sparking battery connections ignited gasoline and solvent fumes during vehicle maintenance.

Battery maintenance tools should be covered with several layers of electri-cal tape to avoid sparking. Place protective rubber boots on battery cable connections to prevent sparking on impact if a tool does accidentally hit a terminal. Clean the battery terminals with a plastic brush because wire brushes could create static and sparks. Always remove your personal jewelry before working on a battery. A short-circuit current can weld a ring or bracelet to metal and cause severe burns.

Batteries can be very dense and heavy, so use proper lifting techniques to avoid back injuries. Battery casings can be brittle and break easily; they should be handled carefully to avoid an acid spill. Make sure that a battery is properly secured and upright in the vehicle or equipment. If a battery shows signs of damage to the terminals, case or cover, replace it with a new one. Finally, remember to dispose of old batteries properly.

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CLASS DATE TIME

Membership Orientation August 2nd 12 - 1:30 pm

Prevailing Wage Seminar August 17th 9 - 11:30 am

Mechanic Lien Seminar 201 September 7th 8:30 - 11:30 am

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