Fall 2005 - California Framing Contractors Association
Transcription
California Framing Contractors Association 2005 Board Members Bill Dickinson President County Line Framing Craig Backstrom Secretary Surco Development Joseph L. Bunker Treasurer B&B Framing, Inc. Mark Benedetti Board Member Tandem West Group Wayne Carey Board Member C.W. Construction James Elliott Board Member Trico Framer, Inc. Frank Mercier Board Member Lucas & Mercier Co. Bill Montalvo Board Member Mon-May Enterprises, Inc. Jim Post/ Dale DeCarlo Board Members Preferred Framing, Inc. Thomas Rhodes Board Member T.W.R. Framing John Romero Board Member JR Framing, Inc. Jeff Lehr/ John Volkman Board Members KBI John Williams Board Member Rancho Framing, Inc. Committed to improving our industry through safety, training, education, and being proactive politically. To protect and improve our future for the next generation. CFCA Newsletter Inside this issue: President’s Message Pg.1 Associate Pg.2 Spotlight – GatesCo Enterprises Deductibles: Pg.4 What To Pay And What To Avoid Associate Pg.5 Spotlight – White Cap Construction Supply Time To Get Pg.7 Tough On Workers’ Comp Fraud CFCA Pg.9 Spearheads Effort To Curb Frivolous Construction Defect Lawsuits Pg.13 Protecting Workers From HeatRelated Illnesses Board Meeting The CFCA Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month. The articles in this newsletter are intended to be used for informational purposes only and not intended to be legal advice. CFCA recommends that the reader seek advice of individual legal counsel or expert consultation regarding any newsletter article's applicability to one's organization. Volume 3, No. 2 - Fall 2005 President’s Message: Our annual CFCAGolf Tournament was a big success again this year. It was held at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona on September 9, 2005. A big thank you to John Williams and Craig Backstrom for all their efforts to coordinate another sold out event. I would also like to thank our major sponsors for their support of our annual golf tournament. Our Platinum Sponsors were: Grove Lumber, E.B.I., California Forklift, Talbot Insurance Co., Cal Truss, Weir Canyon Chevrolet, Lockton Insurance, Home Lumber, Simpson Strong-Tie, White Cap Industries, Surco Development, Rancho Framing, Inc., Boise Cascade, Lucas Mercier, Dixieline Lumber, Trico Framers, Hardy Frames, Reno Hardware, and TWR Framing. Our Long Drive and Closest to Pin Sponsors were: Trus Joist, Boise Cascade, Simpson Strong-Tie, Stevco, and Coast Framing. Our Hole in One Contest Sponsor was Weir Canyon Chevrolet. Associations around the State continue to join the Consumer Housing Alliance (CHA), including our Association (CFCA), Cal PASC, Californians Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA), and California Landscape Contractors Association. Weekly conference calls and monthly board meetings keep the momentum toward educating the public on the impacts of construction defect litigation moving forward. CHA has established two committees to achieve its goals. The Marketing Committee will oversee all the materials, outreach, media, and web site for the committee. The Information Committee will look into other avenues to help educate and inform consumers and consumer providers about construction defect litigation–including building a database listing the homes that have been party to a construction defect lawsuit in the past. This database would be similar in concept to carfax.com in that consumers, insurance carriers, realtors, and other interested parties can access information about the property through the CHA website. Thank you to our members who are serving on the CHA Board of Directors, including Wayne Carey, Joe Bunker, and Ken Cloyd. Kevin Bland is also serving as President of the CHAand we appreciate his continual support. We continue to be invited to participate on various Cal OSHAStandards Board Advisory Committees for our input into standards that protect our workers from injury, as well as developing standards that employers can easily follow to comply with at their companies. Most recently, we attended the Emergency Cal OSHA Standards Board on Heat Illness Prevention held in Sacramento on August 12, 2005. The emergency standard was passed by the Board and became effective the following week. If you need additional information, please visit the Cal OSHA web site for helpful information on the requirements or call Jodi Blom at (916) 485-3367. The next Advisory Committee Meeting on establishing the permanent Heat Illness Prevention Standard, Section 3395 of the regulations, will be held in November at the Elihu Harris State Building at 1515 Clay Street in Oakland. We encourage members interested to attend this meeting. The Nail Gun Survey results have been tabulated and will be available to our members soon. The Cal OSHA Advisory Committee for writing a standard for safe use of nail guns on the job sites will be held the early part of 2006 so stay tuned. Check out our website: www.californiaframingcontractors.org Page 2 Associate Member Spotlight – GatesCo Enterprises, Inc. GatesCo Enterprises, Inc. was established only four years ago and incorporated in 2002. Bill Gates and his son Jeff started this “grass roots business” to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning their own business. GatesCo now operates this family owned business in a 5,000-squarefoot building with plans to move into a new 11,000-square-foot facility, scheduled for completion in September of this year. Keeping it in the family, daughter Christie manages the office, while Jeff is responsible for outside sales. Bill spends most of his time plotting the direction of the company and positioning GatesCo with the necessary vendors to service the residential framing contractor. “That’s our business, our only business,” says Bill. “For us to compete with all the Big Boys, we must stay focused and provide the residential framer with the quality, service, and price they deserve.” GatesCo is very appreciative of their relationships with their customers and is proud to be part of the construction industry. Bill admits, “We wouldn’t be around if the large Southern California framers didn’t give us a chance, and for that, we are forever grateful!” Located in Rancho Cucamonga and poised to deliver to the job, GatesCo expects to capitalize on CFCA Newsletter the projected growth of the residential housing market in Southern California. Thank you to our Underwriters: B&B Framing, Inc. Preferred Framing, Inc. Rancho Framing, Inc. T.W.R. Framing Tandem West Group Trico Framer, Inc. CFCA Newsletter Page 3 Page 4 Deductibles: What to Pay and What to Avoid An often confusing and difficult problem arises when a framer gets a claim from multiple insurance companies to pay each one’s deductible claim for one specific case. Careful handling of this deductible claim problem can potentially result in a savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Deductible claims used to be easy. But, when the California Supreme Court decided the seminal case of Montrose Chemical Corporation v. Admiral Insurance Company, (1995) 10 Cal 4th 645, it dramatically changed the duties of carriers in construction defect cases. The court held that in areas of “continuing injury” such as water intrusion over a series of years, each successive carrier had a duty to participate in the lawsuit. This decision had a significant effect on deductible claims. The following shall provide some suggestions for managing the problem of multiple deductible claims. Deductible v. S.I.R. Before discussing the problem of multiple deductibles, it is important to understand some of the basic deductible concepts. No concept is more basic that the difference between a deductible and a Self Insured Retention (S.I.R.). As most of you are aware, self insured retentions are becoming prevalent in insurance policies. Here’s the difference between a deductible and an S.I.R.: in an S.I.R., the insured must pay out of CFCA Newsletter his pocket up front before the insurer has a duty to participate in the case. When a deductible is applicable, the insurance company must become involved immediately and collect the deductible at the end of the litigation. Each of you should to consider your options before determining whether to buy an insurance policy with a deductible or an S.I.R. Per Claim v. Per Occurrence Another distinction relates to the application of the deductible on a “per claim” or “per occurrence basis”. A per occurrence basis is always preferable. A per occurrence policy means one deductible per project. Continued on Page 15 CFCA Newsletter Associate Member Spotlight - White Cap Construction Supply White Cap Construction Supply has been built on relationships. Right out of the gate in 1976, the company management believed in the power of people. Not only good people, as is usually the claim, but the right people. The strong relationship between company and customer, while critical to success, was only step one. The right people, as defined by White Cap’s management, means good people allowed to seek his or her own level within the company and to put their unique strengths to bear on the task at hand. This belief, and a commitment to implement it, translates to an organization woven into a solid fabric of enthused, knowledgeable people. Relationships, the White Cap way, flows from an account manager calling on a customer at the jobsite to the support of an inside sales team and purchasing agent continuing through to store operations including warehouse, shipping and receiving associates and finally to drivers making timely, accurate deliveries at the jobsite. In California, customers benefit from the support of more than 1,100 associates working within its 30 stores, regional warehouses, and administrative offices. The team of account managers working within the State have immediate access to more than $80 million in inventory and a fleet in excess of 100 delivery trucks. Customers are served through four divisions: Page 5 • Residential – framing and concrete contractors. • Industrial/Commercial – general contractors, commercial plumbers, and electricians. • Concrete Accessories – tilt up and heavy construction constructors such as D.O.T. contractors, supported by D.O.T. specialty catalogs in print and CD ROM versions. • Grading and Waterproofing – general engineering and waterproofing subcontractors. • full-color 680-page catalog; bimonthly full color magazine, The Contractor Trader; specialty and supplemental catalogs; plus Continued on Page 18 “Working at Heights” Safety Manual Avoid Injuries... Teach Safety! A must-have safety resource manual for every employee working at heights. Order now for your next safety meeting. All employees should have one! Available in black & white at $6.50 each or full-color at $16.50 each. Compiled By California Framing Contractors Topics In This Manual Include: • General Safe Practices • Hanging Joist • Installing Trusses • Installing Fascia • Sheeting • Wall Framing To Order Please Call: (909) 989-8550 and we will customize your Safety Manual cover with your company name, logo, etc. at no additional cost. CFCA Newsletter Time to Get Tough on Workers’ Compensation Fraud If this was a speech, I’d start with a joke, but I don’t think that workers’ compensation fraud is any joking matter. I wish I had a dollar for every time that an employer has told me what he pays for workers’ compensation premiums. After having been in the business of fraud investigations for over 20 years, I always think that I have seen every type of accident that there could be and every type of fraud. But the next case that comes in the door always proves me wrong. Fraudulent workers’ compensation practitioners have a way of always finding a new way to twist and tweak the system. It takes a top investigator working in partnership along with the employer, as well as the insurance carrier and District Attorney’s office, to make a dent in this insidious milking of our system. Who pays for these fraudulent claims? Well, we all know that the employer is in the front line with insurance premiums, but then that is passed down to the consumer in terms of more expensive products. In order to stay competitive, an employer must bid jobs and come in at a reasonable price. An employer also must have the best crew that he is capable of hiring. In my experience, it is always a surprise to an employer when a fraudulent workers’ compensation claim starts to develop. What is best, I believe, is to be on the offensive: the best defense is a good offense. An employer can do many things to lay the foundation for preventing Page 7 workers’ compensation fraud. If he has ever worked with a top fraud investigator, it will be an experience he will never forget. Next time a new employee comes through the door, an employer will be more prepared and possibly the steps that he will take will some day reduce another fraudulent claim becoming full-blown against his company. We have also heard many employers become very dissatisfied with the amount of fraud investigation that has been ongoing against suspected claimants. Very few days, if any, of surveillance are done on these individuals. And very few times a complete civil as well as criminal Public Record court Continued on Page 20 Siding : CRAFTSMEN STAGGERED , Trim : SMOOTH 4" MOST BUYERS DON’T ASK FOR SIDING BY BRAND. TO THEM, SIDING IS SIDING. UNLESS, OF COURSE, THEY HAPPEN TO BE LOOKING AT A HOME WITH SIDING THAT MAKES THAT HOME DISTINCT. THAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR AND THE HOUSE DOWN THE STREET. IN WHICH CASE, SIDING IS THEN MORE THAN JUST SIDING. IT’S A SELLING POINT. TRUWOOD. THEY’RE ASKING FOR IT, EVEN IF THEY DON’T KNOW IT BY NAME. www.TruWoodSiding.com | The TruWood Collection, manufactured by Collins Products LLC | phone 1.800.417.3674 | Distributed by Weyerhaeuser. CFCA Newsletter Page 9 CFCA Spearheads Effort to Curb Frivolous Construction Defect Lawsuits Background Over the past decade, California has seen an increasing number of construction defect lawsuits against contractors and homebuilders under the guise of “consumer protection” even as the quality of new housing continues to improve. These lawsuits have gotten so out of control that California has earned the dubious distinction of being home to a small portion of new houses but the majority of all construction defect lawsuits. More so than any other group, subcontractors have shouldered the burdens of these costly and unnecessary lawsuits. People with real construction defects deserve to have problems fixed in a timely manner. But the current system is hurting homeowners, not helping them. The Consumer Housing Alliance That’s why CFCA is spearheading the Consumer Housing Alliance (CHA)—a coalition that has recently formed to educate the public about the impacts of these construction defect lawsuits and alternatives to litigation. CFCA’s active participation will be crucial in making the CHA a success and curbing the tide of frivolous construction defect litigation. We are looking to you to get involved in this public education program on an organizational, and, more importantly, financial level. This public education program is our opportunity, as subcontractors, to change how homeowners, opin- ion leaders and policymakers think about construction defect lawsuits. Raising public awareness of the impacts of construction defect lawsuits is an important step in ensuring homeowners have defects fixed in a timely manner, before the alleged defects lead to litigation. www.Consumerhousingalliance.com The coalition has launched an interactive web site that will serve as the “hub” of the public education program (www.consumerhousingalliance.com) . It is our intention to grow this site into a comprehensive construction defect resource available on the internet. As such, the web site will not only be a resource for you as a subcontractor, but also to homeContinued on Page 22 Page 10 CFCA Newsletter CFCA Newsletter Page 11 CFCA Newsletter Page 12 CFCA Newsletter Protecting Workers From Heat-Related Illnesses Each summer, heat-related fatalities and illnesses occur. The first suspected heat illness fatality cited in the CalOSHA Reporter this year was in Lake Forest during our heat wave in May. However, the incidents that are not well documented are the accidents that occur due to fatigue and impaired judgment caused by the heat. Workers tire more easily. They make mistakes. They seem to fall more often and cut themselves more frequently. The heat is definitely a factor that has to be considered when trying to reduce claims. If loss reduction was not reason enough to act, AB 805 may give employers additional motivation. If passed, it will require Cal/OSHAto adopt a heat-related standard, which would require such measures as monitoring the temperature, providing two gallons of water per employee each day, ten-minute breaks each hour, providing access to shade, etc. While this may be amended or may not pass at all, it gives you an idea of what many people consider reasonable. Current law does require that the employer provide cups and water for all employees. Water seems such a basic, but I still find foremen are not providing it consistently. It is important that this is followed up on. In addition, employees should receive information about recognizing and preventing heat-related illnesses. It is a good tailgate topic at any time during the hot weather. Work schedules and acclimatization are also tools to be considered. Start the workday earlier when working in areas that permit an early start. When possible, schedule work inside the house in the midday. Remember that reacclimatization may be needed after Page 13 just a few days off or when the weather has been cooler for a few days. In other words, working overtime is not the best idea following a three-day weekend or when the employee wants to make up a few missed days. When educating your employees, talk to them about the difference between heat stress and heat stoke. Heat stress can include symptoms such as headache, nausea, confusion, and/or flushed skin; however, the person is still sweating. In this case, a person can move to a shady area, drink fluids, and cool himself off. If he feels better, he can return to work. Heat stroke is much more serious. Twenty percent of these victims will die. That is a sobering statistic and should be taken seriously. Heat-stroke victims cease sweating. They may experience convulsions. It is Continued on Page 24 Burbank Branch 2901 Thornton Ave. Burbank, CA 91504 Ph: 818-842-3667 Fax: 818-842-3668 Signal Hill Branch 2855 Walnut Ave. Signal Hill, CA 90755 Ph: 562-427-7250 Fax: 562-427-8366 Corona Branch 650 Rimpau Ave. Corona, CA 92879 Ph: 951-272-3146 Fax: 951-272-9237 CFCA Newsletter Deductibles: What to Pay and What to Avoid (continued) A per claim policy attempts to impose a deductible for each and every claimant involved in a particular lawsuit. Depending upon the language in the policy, a per claim deductible may or may not be enforceable. Multiple Deductible Claims From Multiple Insurers Assume that you are sued for work arising out of a project completed in 1996. Since you performed that work, you have had six separate insurance companies. Each of the carriers get involved in the case. At the end of the case, each insurer wants you to pay their full deductible claim. What do you do? Making a reasoned choice can be difficult as there is no case law in California which addresses the rights and obligations of the parties when multiple deductible claims are made. This issue has, however, been addressed with respect to the issue of a S.I.R. In California Pacific Homes Inc. v Scottsdale (1999) 70 Cal 4th 1187, the court found that an insured with a S.I.R. could designate one policy to be the primary policy at risk and that the insured only needed to pay one S.I.R. From an insured’s standpoint, application of the California Pacific rule to deductibles is logical and makes good financial sense. However, some legal commentators believe that it is fairer to Page 15 require the insured to pay a proportion of each insurer’s deductible in any given case. Thus, if six carriers are involved in the defense, they believe that each carrier should get 1/6 of their deductible amount. We believe that an aggressive approach to deductible issues is of tremendous benefit to the insured and we have developed specific strategies for limiting these claims. Deductibles, Wraps and SB 800 Any evaluation of current deductible exposure must include an evaluation of your contractual obligations to developers utilizing Wrap Insurance on their projects. It is important to evaluate both the policy language in the wrap as well Continued on Page 16 Page 16 Deductibles: What to Pay and What to Avoid (continued) as the contractual language regarding wrap deductible payments. Careful attention must be paid to the issue of multiple deductibles per project. This problem is complicated by SB 800 as those claims are brought on a house-by-house basis. Make certain that you obtain a copy of the wrap policy when negotiating your contact and evalu- ate the specific language at issue. Conclusion As briefly illustrated by the discussion above, careful management of insurance deductible issues can result in significant overall savings. Manage your deductible claims carefully and the benefits will surprise you. CFCA Newsletter Aaron B. Booth is the principal of the Law Offices of Aaron B. Booth specializing in construction defect and general litigation. He can be reached at his office: 213-228-0330 or www.aaronbooth.com ™ The FutureFlash System Helps Prevent Unwelcome Guests Pictured: Stachybotrys chartarum (toxic mold) Wind, rain, and ice aren’t the only unwelcome guests trying to enter your home! Intruders such as toxic mold* and mildew have been linked to serious health problems, not to mention expensive remediation. That’s why it makes sense to invest in the FutureFlash™ Window Sealing System before the siding material goes on. Patented FutureFlash™ Waterproof Membrane and FutureFlash™ Sealant create a state-of-the-art barrier designed for use with all siding materials, but especially traditional stucco, where significant through-wall moisture movement can occur. Installed as directed, the FutureFlash System protects against leaks and interior damage, yet the unique “weep” characteristic of the system lets the structure breathe. Moisture drains away – wall cavities stay drier – and that helps discourage “unwelcome guests” from moving in! With FutureFlash, what belongs outside stays outside! MFM Building Products Corp. P.O. Box 340 Coshocton, OH 43812 800-882-7663 by Schnee-Morehead, Inc. 111 N. Nursery Road Irving, TX 75060 800-878-7876 *To obtain the most up-to-date information for preventing mold, mildew and bacteria growth, consult your state and Federal environmental and health departments for recommended guidelines. Page 18 White Cap Construction Supply (continued) trade and special events are strategically designed to make White Cap an easy, effortless, and enjoyable company with whom to do business. To further facilitate communication between field and support staff, the company has introduced its catalog and Contractor Trader in Spanish. Both Spanish language publications correlate directly with the English versions. Our Internet site, www.Whitecap.net offers registered customers secured access to purchasing histories – by the jobsite. This facilitates job-byjob accounting and company management and reordering by using invoice history with White Cap part numbers as a reliable reference. Plus, the website offers customers a window into a massive and complete inventory of products from a world-class slate of vendors. Because White Cap serves the professional contractor, product knowledge is king. Company associates are challenged to think and provide service from a customer’s perspective. Through the company’s internally created marketing effort and its network of inside and outside sales professionals and support staffs, the professional contractor enjoys a solid, profitable relationship with the company. To describe White Cap Construction Supply from its original store in Santa Ana to it newest store in Santa Maria the operative word would be relationships. Relationships built at the jobsite CFCA Newsletter supported throughout the entire operation. This was the essence of White Cap in 1976 and remains so in 2005. For more information contact: Andy Fulton, White Cap Construction Supply e-mail: [email protected] Direct Line: 949-794-5383 CFCA Newsletter Page 19 Page 20 Time to Get Tough on Workers’ Compensation Fraud (continued) investigation is launched by the insurance carrier. Before they know it, employers see the fraudulent claimants on disability a year, then two years, sometimes for life. What can be done to combat this? It is time to get tough against these individuals who are ruining companies and the workers’ compensation system. It is difficult to push the District Attorney to carry more than their caseload of prosecutions each year. But armed with good, solid substantial evidence, eventually this can be accomplished through a team of the insurance broker, the employer, the insurance carrier, and a good private investigator/field investigator. For the first time in years, we feel it is necessary to help the employer get tough and take the first steps personally in combating fraud. It is no longer enough to wait around for the insurance carrier to see how a claim is developing and possibly launch an investigation a year or two down the road. Surveillance can be ordered through a licensed private investigative firm, and if evidence is collected, that evidence can be presented by the insurance broker directly to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Insurance carriers are loathe to give up any control over the investigation of a claim. But if the evidence is substantial that has been collected by a licensed private investigator hired CFCA Newsletter by an employer, it might be enough to help trigger a fraud investigation on the part of the insurance carrier. Lise S. Baker has been nominated four times for California Investigator of the Year, sponsored by CALI, which is an organization of licensed private investigators in the State of California. She is the owner of L.S. Baker Investigations, a statewide private investigation firm. She has worked closely with district attorneys, the California Department of Insurance Fraud Bureau, and many of the top insurance carriers in the State. She can be reached at (916) 652-9456. CFCA Newsletter Page 21 Page 22 CFCA Newsletter Effort to Curb Frivolous Construction Defect Lawsuits (continued) owners and policymakers looking for more information about the construction defect litigation process and alternatives to construction defect litigation. To start getting involved, visit the web site today. Get Involved For too long, the homebuilding industry has been under assault by costly lawsuits. Raising public awareness of the impacts of construction defect lawsuits is an important step in ensuring homeowners have defects fixed in a timely manner, before the alleged defects lead to litigation. We must have the vision and commitment to lead a successful public education effort. Together we can raise awareness of the impacts of construction defect lawsuits. Please feel free to contact Leigh Sinclair at CHA (916-677-5591 or [email protected]) or Jodi Blom at CFCA (916-485-3367 or [email protected]) to make a donation of for further information. We look forward to speaking with you in the near future. We can’t afford to continue to let these lawsuits chip away at the home construction market. Consumer Housing Alliance, 3001 Douglas Blvd., Suite 225, Roseville, CA 95661 PH: 916-677-5591 FAX: 916-677-5596 www.consumerhousingalliance.org CFCA Newsletter Page 23 Page 24 CFCA Newsletter Protecting Workers From Heat-Related Illnesses (continued) a medical emergency and it is time to call 9-1-1. Last summer, a worker experienced heat stroke and lost consciousness. The foreman called 9-1-1, but after the employee regained consciousness, the foreman called 9-1-1 and cancelled the ambulance. The man died while being driven home by his son. Foremen need to be made aware of how serious heat stroke is. Preventing accidents is a lot more than saw guards and hard hats, and problems that we accept as just being a part of the business can be improved upon. As we proved with fall protection, it is better if the industry takes action rather than let laws be written and then react to it. It is time to look at this issue: individually and as an association. Teri Martin Loss Control Consultant State Compensation Insurance Fund CFCA Newsletter Page 25 Fall Protection Guidebook For additional copies of the Fall Protection Guidebook, please contact AlphaGraphics at (909) 989-8550 or via e-mail at [email protected] Members will receive the book at cost @ $24.95 each, plus shipping & handling. Non-Members will receive the book @ $49.95 each, plus shipping & handling. You will also receive a 10% discount when ten or more copies are ordered. Page 26 2005 CFCA Framing Contractor Members Scott Anderson Surco Development Craig Backstrom Surco Development Mark Benedetti Tandem West Group Tim Boggess MBC Construction, Inc. Tom Brooks BCI Framing & Drywall Joe Bunker B&B Framing, Inc. Ronald Buroker Madera Contractors Dennis Cardwell Coast Framing, Inc. Wayne Carey C.W. Construction, Inc. Brian Christianson Cal Coast Construction Glen Davies GDT Framing, Inc. Dale DeCarlo Preferred Framing, Inc. Dennis DeLucio RND Construction, Inc. Rick Denger New Mid-Coast Builders, Inc. Bill Dickinson County Line Framing James Elliott Trico Framer, Inc. Matthew M. Ellison Ellison Framing, Inc. John Ford Ford Framing Co. Inc. Howard Haig Hondo Construction & Dev. Dave Hale Rancho Framing, Inc. Ryan Holmes HNR Framing Systems, Inc. Robert Keele WestCor Construction Richard Kimball Quality Structures, Inc. Rocky King Rockwell D. King Construction, Inc. Jeff Lehr KBI SoCal John Lewis Tandem West Group Patrick McCarthy McCarthy Framing Construction, Inc. Frank Mercier Lucas & Mercier Construction, Inc. Rick Mercier Lucas & Mercier Construction, Inc. Greg Minor Greg Minor Construction Bill Montalvo Mon-May Enterprises, Inc Ken Munson Lucas & Mercier Construction, Inc. Donna Porter Coast Framing, Inc. Jim Post Preferred Framing, Inc. Paul Rakowski Cal Coast Construction Thomas W. Rhodes T.W.R. Framing Leah K. Rivera Protégé Builders, Inc. CFCA Newsletter John Romero JR Framing, Inc. Loren Sextro Serfin Construction, Inc. Doug Smith EBI Framing Steve Smith Stevco Framers, Inc. Valerie Smith Stevco Framers, Inc. Jim Snodgrass CBC Framing, Inc. Ron Stettler Surco Development Dave Van Wicklin KBI NorCal Ben Viloria Viloria Construction John Vojtech CBC Framing, Inc. John Volkman KBI NorCal Ray Wakeham RND Construction, Inc. John Williams Rancho Framing, Inc. Steve Wilson Socal Framing, Inc. Dick Harris Wesseln Construction Co., Framing Associate Fred Hovenier Laurence-Hovenier, Inc., Framing Associate Ron Laurence Laurence-Hovenier, Inc., Framing Associate 2005 CFCA Associate Members Dennis Ascencio HCS Cutler Ken Baker California Truss Company, Inc. Bud Barr White Cap Construction Supply Randy Beck White Cap Construction Supply Ken Bell Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc. Mark Boone Champion Lumber Co. Dan Burkhart Quik Drive USA (Simpson Strong-Tie) Diane Chambers ORCO Construction Supply Co., Inc. Ken Cloyd California Truss Company, Inc. Bill Dage ORCO Construction Supply Co., Inc. Mark Davis Trus Joist Kathy Ellis Hardy Frames, Inc. Ron English James Truss Co. Gary Foster White Cap Construction Supply Steve Foster MFM Building Products Bill Gates GatesCo Enterprises, Inc. Rusty Goger PRO Installer - Schnee-Morehead, Inc. Eric Golden California Forklift Co. Paul Haacke Grove Lumber Jerry Hargus Reno Hardware & Supply, Inc. Steve Hawkins California Truss Company, Inc. Kirk Herold Safety Compliance Company Tom Herold Safety Compliance Company Will Higman Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc. Charles W. Hippenstiel Safety Compliance Company Brian Hurdle The Collins Companies Richard Jacobs United Steel Products Brent Johnson Home Lumber Company Milton E. Johnson Home Lumber Company Jim Julian Champion Lumber Co. Bob Kircher Las Plumas Lumber & Truss Co., LLC Jim Lawrence Lockton Insurance Brokers, Inc. Rock Lee Dixieline Lumber Co. Walter Lee Lockton Insurance Brokers, Inc. Tom Lopez Weyerhaeuser Jimmy McElreath PRO Installer - Schnee-Morehead, Inc. Bill McLaughlin United Steel Products Gary Messenger No Leaks, Inc. - MFM Building Products Joe Michael Universal Truss, Inc. Mitch Mitchell Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc. Wayne Nailon Home Lumber Company Richard Nuttall White Cap Construction Supply Travis Post Comet Engineering, Inc. Bill Reavely Boise Building Solutions Randall C. Richards Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc. John Schuster California Forklift Co. John Seely Hardy Frames, Inc. Bob Seiple PRO Installer - Schnee-Morehead, Inc. Gary Sell Hardy Frames, Inc. Tammy Simonds Trus Joist Ted Smith Champion Lumber Co. Frank Snoddy United Steel Products Brent Spates Spates Fabricators Richard Stamsek James Hardie Building Products Patrick Stewart Reno Hardware & Supply, Inc. Chris Sullivan FramePro Products, LLC Chris Thoman Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc. Michael Wootten Reno Hardware & Supply, Inc. CFCA Newsletter Page 27 C009G Framer Safety Video English or Spanish 16min • $69.95 Discount to newsletter recipients – $50.00 Orientation program for persons assigned to framing. Meets training requirements of exposure to general hazards. To Order Contact: Gail at Digital 2000, Inc. (800) 334-1523 Fax (281) 988-8900 www.trainingprofessionals.com Page 28 The OCIE PASC Board of Directors Dave Keefe Trilogy Plumbing President Thomas Steele Hardwood Creations Vice President Mike Mahony Dynamic Plumbing Treasurer Tim Davey DRI Services Secretary Dennis Buccola Oakleaf Landscape Gary Cannon John L. Ginger Masonry John Dewey Urban Concrete Jack Saldate Peterson Brothers Construction Jeff Loftus Aliso Heating and Air Frank Mercier Lucas & Mercier Construction Tom Price CDR Concrete Jim Yates Golden West Plumbing Kary Yergler Bayside Concrete Tom Rhodes TWR Framing Dave Martinez Martinez Construction Concrete Contractors Chad Richardson Valente Concrete Sam La Fata Standard Concrete Products Beth Curran CalPASC OCIE Chapter Executive Director CalPASC Board of Directors Tom Lewis Mueller Lewis Concrete, Inc. President Jeff Wilson A-1 Door and Building Solutions CalPASC VP/Secretary Tim Davey DRI Residential Corporation CalPASC VP/Treasurer Gary Graham Graham Concrete Construction CalPASC Director Greg Colgate California Tile Company CalPASC Director Rob Cravy Terry Tuell Concrete, Inc. CalPASC Director Dave Keefe Trilogy Plumbing, Inc. CalPASC Director Bob Lindsey Signature Drywall CalPASC Director Jeff Starsky Beutler Corporation CalPASC Director CFCA Newsletter Thomas Steele Hardwood Creations CalPASC Director Tim Taylor Taylor Trim & Supply, Inc. CalPASC Director Brad Diede CalPASC Northern California Executive Vice President Bruce Wick Risk Manager Executive Vice President Beth Curran CalPASC OCIE Chapter Executive Director Cynthia Downing CalPASC San Joaquin Valley Chapter Executive Director Adrienne Whitehurst CalPASC San Diego Chapter Executive Director Northern California PASC Board of Directors Jeff Wilson A-1 Door & Building Solutions Mark Nicodemus B.Z. Plumbing Jeff Starsky Beutler Corporation Brian Peters Bianchi Plumbing Co., Inc. Paul Esch Cedar Valley Concrete Cynthia Mitchell Citadel Tile & Marble Barry Silberman Conco Companies Delane Rhodes Erickson Carpentry Mark Cooper H&D Electric Gene Kindy KRC Builders, Inc. Steve Benjamin Production Framing Ray Alvarado Rayco Electric Elden Lewis Sierra Stair Co. Bryan Stilwell SierraWes Drywall, Inc. Bob Lindsey Signature Drywall John Daly South Placer Roofing Ric Kirkish Stairbuilders, Inc. Michael Fischer Western Wood Fabricators San Joaquin Valley PASC Board of Directors Bob Elia, Jr. Elia Painting Contractors President Heather Acree Terry Tuell Concrete Chief Financial Officer Tina Graham Graham Concrete Construction Secretary Eddie Arakelian Builder's Flooring Director Rob Cravy Terry Tuell Concrete Director Carl Dyck Scott Interiors Director Gary Graham Graham Concrete Construction Director Steve Groth State Center Roofing Director Randy Smith Richard’s Plumbing Director Keith Strong Pinnacle Plumbing Director Lori Mayfield Myers & Mayfield Advisory Board Deanna Slater Johnsey Insurance Advisory Board Terry Tuell Terry Tuell Concrete Advisory Board Cynthia Downing CalPASC San Joaquin Valley Chapter Executive Director San Diego PASC Board of Directors Greg Colgate California Tile Company President Dukie Valderrama A-D&D Drywall Vice President Tim Taylor Taylor Trim & Supply Vice President Howard Shahan American Design Coatings Secretary Scott Layton Walker Wood Products Treasurer Tom Lewis Mueller Lewis Concrete Immediate Past President John Mohns Benchmark Landscape David Brooks Concrete Concepts Greg Minor Greg Minor Construction Mary Kathawa Pacific Lath & Plaster Tobin Whitt Pacific Production Plumbing Dennis DeLucio RND Construction Dick Smerud Surecraft Supply John Zlomek Saber Plumbing Bob Gellman Nation, Smith, Hermes, Diamond Adrienne Whitehurst CalPASC San Diego Chapter Executive Director ✁ cut here CFCA Newsletter Page 31 General Member Benefits Fall Protection Standard - Over the past two years, we worked closely with Cal-OSHA to adopt a fall protection standard for residential framing contractors. The standard was passed the beginning of 2004 and was adopted on August 6, 2004. You can purchase copies of the Fall Protection Guidebook, produced by our association that includes over 80 full-color pictures depicting proper compliance. Safety Training Materials - Our association, in collaboration with other trade associations and Cal-OSHA develop comprehensive tailgate safety material in both English and Spanish. Our most recent publications include the Nail Gun Safety Training Handout, containing color pictures for ease of understanding. Call AlphaGraphics for copies at (909) 989-8550. Cal PASC Membership- As members of the CFCA you will also be apart of the association for all specialty contractors in residential construction. Cal-PASC is made up of over 400 subcontractor companies throughout California. Legislative efforts, PAC support, and contract language assistance, is just a few of the benefits you will derive from Cal PASC. Call Beth Curran, Executive Directors of OCIE Chapter, for more information at (949) 644-8555. Reduced Legal Costs - As a CFCA member, you receive review of contracts at a reduced rate with Kevin Bland, Esq. You can reach Kevin Bland at (949) 861-4100. Safety - Safety Compliance Company will provide our members with a comprehensive Injury Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) at a reduced rate of $700, and a site inspection for $225 per site. Please contact Tom Herold at (800) 901-7926. Workers' Compensation Insurance - Artisans has an established workers' compensation captive that members of PASC can access. For more information, please contact Beth Curran at (866) 320-7272. Training and Education - We have established a committee to develop training for our members on safety, carpentry, and new products for our industry. Currently, we provide education through our general membership meetings on contract language, wrap insurance, and other related topics. PASC also provides training on an ongoing basis for members. We also provide members with working documents for their company's use, such as sample IIPP, Code of Safe Practices, and contract language guidelines and addendums. Logo Use - The CFCA logo may be used by CFCA members in good standing. Please contact our office for the agreement if you would like to use our logo on your promotional material.Associate Member Benefits Associate Member Benefits Advertising - Associate members, suppliers, and manufacturers who support our industry receive advertising in our quarterly newsletter and on our web site. They also are encouraged to provide newsletter articles that would be informative to our members and participation in our general membership meetings. The CFCA logo may be used by CFCA members in good standing. Please contact our office for the agreement if you would like to use our logo on your promotional material. California Framing Contractors Association Headquarters 3636 American River Dr., 2nd Floor Sacramento, CA 95864 (916) 485-3367 CFCA Contact Information Jodi Blom Executive Director (916) 485-3367 [email protected] Kevin Bland, Esq. CFCA General Counsel (949) 861-4100 [email protected] Melanie Thomson Membership Coordinator (916) 783-5363 [email protected]
Similar documents
Spring 2005 - California Framing Contractors Association
Bill Dickinson President County Line Framing Craig Backstrom Secretary Surco Development Joseph L. Bunker Treasurer B&B Framing, Inc. Mark Benedetti Board Member Tandem West Group Wayne Carey Board...
More informationSummer 2007 - California Framing Contractors Association
Board Member Mon-May Enterprises, Inc. Donna Porter Board Member Coast Framing, Inc. Thomas Rhodes Board Member T.W.R. Framing John Romero Board Member JR Framing, Inc. Valerie Smith Board Member S...
More informationWinter 2006 - California Framing Contractors Association
Bill Dickinson President County Line Framing Craig Backstrom Secretary Surco Development Joseph L. Bunker Treasurer B&B Framing, Inc. Mark Benedetti Board Member Tandem West Group Wayne Carey Board...
More informationSpring 2007 - California Framing Contractors Association
Contractors who are eager to start using James Hardie can get up to speed quickly through installation training services. James Hardie employs a nationwide team of installation specialists who make...
More informationWinter 2008 - California Framing Contractors Association
(ICE). The CFCA Board Members interviewed three different law firms at the Board Meeting in November. Each of the
More informationSummer 2006 - California Framing Contractors Association
Bill Dickinson President County Line Framing Craig Backstrom Secretary Surco Development Joseph L. Bunker Treasurer B&B Framing, Inc. Mark Benedetti Board Member SelectBuild Southern California Way...
More information