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Monday, September 21, 2015
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Stay informed on NorCal NECA's meetings, industry legislation, and electrical code by reading this week's edition. Sign up for a workshop while you're at it. Click the article links at the right to find out more.
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"Life isn't about finding yourself.
Life is about creating yourself."
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This Week
| MON | 21st | 3:30 PM
| Port of Stockton Commissioners Meeting, Stockton
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| 4:30 PM
| Napa JATC, Training Center, Napa
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| TUE
| 22nd
| 3:00 PM
| Stockton LMCC, Training Center, Stockton
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| 4:00 PM
| Stockton JATC, Training Center, Stockton
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| WED
| 23rd
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| THU
| 24th
| 7:30 AM
| San Francisco Structures, Westin St. Francis, San Francisco
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| FRI
| 25th
| 8:00 AM
| Stockton Division, Stockton Golf & Country Club
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| 12:00 PM
| Modesto Division, Surla's, Modesto
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| SAT
| 26th
| 11:00 AM
| A's v. Giants Membership Event, O.co Coliseum, Oakland
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| 1:05 PM
| Game Time
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Change Order Reform Legislation
Final Committee Hurdle For NECA Sponsored Legislation, Meeting Today
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NECA-sponsored legislation to ensure contractors are paid timely for "change order" work has been voted out of its final committee. AB 1347 puts a fair and responsible process in place that requires agencies to respond to a contractor's claim for "extra work" timely, and provides a path for expedited settlement of disputed claims. Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to move the bill to the Senate floor despite heavy opposition from State agencies who continue to insist the bill will cost tens of millions of dollars to the State. Their argument is that having to review and respond to claims in a timely manner will require them to hire additional contract management staff. To get the bill out of committee we negotiated to make the bill a pilot program of three years that can be extended after the effectiveness of the process has been demonstrated.
A meeting will be held at the Governor's office today, and this will be the last time that NECA has an opportunity to show them how much the industry supports this critical bill. State agencies are putting a lot of pressure on Governor Brown, so we are cautiously optimistic. More to come soon!
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Paid Sick Leave For Federal Contracts
Effective January 1, 2017
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On Labor Day, President Obama signed an Executive Order requiring federal contracts to offer their employees up to seven days of paid sick leave per year. This Executive Order will take effect after January 1, 2017, and requires that workers on federal contracts earn a minimum of one-hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
This is different from the Health Workplace Health Family Act of 2014, otherwise known as the California Sick Leave Law, as it extends to all employees, both collectively bargained and non-bargained. NECA will continue to review the Executive Order and will provide more information as it comes forth.
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Wage Theft, Other Bills Sent To California Gov.
SB 588
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On September 11, a bill that would give the California Labor Commissioner more tools for collecting unpaid wages on behalf of workers was one of several labor and employment measures lawmakers sent to the desk of Governor Brown before adjourning for the year.
SB 588, by Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon (Los Angeles), would give the commissioner the authority to file a lien or levy against an employer that failed to pay wages owed under a final court judgment. An employer failing to pay wages within 10 days of a levy would be required to stop operations or secure a surety bond of $50,000 to $150,000 depending on the size of the unpaid judgment. Senator de Leon said the bill targets a two-fold problem of employers that fail to pay wages, and the difficulty workers face collecting the wages even after winning judgments against employers.
"With SB 588 we can give the Labor Commissioner the tools necessary to enforce the law for the workers and target the bad actors to level the playing field for honest businesses," de Leon said.
The Governor has until October 11 to sign or veto the measures.
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Significant Changes To The 2014 NEC
Three Opportunities
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NECA's Executive Director of Safety Standards, Michael Johnston, will review significant changes in the 2014 NEC during a webinar on September 24, 2015. Learn about new articles and revisions to existing requirements that have an impact on your daily business. This program promises to deliver authoritative overviews of many of the Code changes that must be understood by contractors and installers alike. Participants will gain valuable information related to new NEC articles, expanded AFCI and GFCI rules, and additional changes associated with evolving technologies.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM (PST)
Location: Webinar Online
Cost: $29.95 for NECA Members
For more information, or to register click here.
Michael Johnston will also be the guest speaker at the Codes & Standards Committee's annual seminars. He will speak about significant changes in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) and changes coming in the next edition of the NEC-2017. Key areas of the presentation will include energy management, energy storage, large-scale PV installations, and micro-grids. Changes relating to rapid shut-down requirements for solar photovoltaic systems on buildings will also be discussed. Contact Juanita Mitchell to register for one of these free seminars:
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Scott's Seafood, Jack London Square - Lunch Provided
Cost: No Charge
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Training Center, Stockton - Breakfast Provided
Cost: No Charge
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NECA Convention Mobile App Available
Download It From The App Or Play Store
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 The 2015 NECA Convention and Show mobile app is now available! It can be downloaded for Apple,Android, or ChirpE Web. Search for "NECA 2015 San Francisco." Thanks to Graybar for sponsoring this app. If you are not yet registered for the NECA Convention, contact Julie Russell (925) 828-6322 or email Julie Russell as soon as possible. This is the premier trade show for the electrical construction industry and there are a variety of registration options still available depending on your schedule.
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It's that time again! Plans are underway for the sixth edition of the IBEW 595/NorCal NECA Joint Safety Committee's annual calendar. Artwork for the calendar was submitted by IBEW 595 members and their families who exhibited their creative talents at the annual IBEW 595 picnic. Once complete, the calendar is distributed to NorCal NECA members, IBEW members, general contractors, building officials, local elected officials, and various other business groups and individuals associated with NECA and the IBEW. Sponsorships are available for this popular publication to help defray costs associated with printing and distribution. Cost to sponsor a month is $500 and includes your company logo and contact information. Sponsorships are available on a first come basis and we're hoping to have them finalized by September 25, 2015. If you are interested in this terrific opportunity, contact Kellie Perfetto at IBEW Local 595, (925) 556-0595.
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Advanced Estimating Workshop
Wednesday & Thursday, November 4-5th
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PREREQUISITE: Completion of Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
- Individuals should have a firm grasp of basic estimating principles and experience preparing bids
This course was developed to discuss all phases of the estimating process, this course covers all phases of preparing a competitive bid. Key topics include identifying desirable bid opportunities, analyzing the company's capabilities to insure profitable results, the estimator's role at various stages of the project, writing an effective scope letter, and identifying often hidden costs in the bid documents.
Following this class, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the steps necessary to prepare a competitive bid
- Identify the most desirable bid opportunities
- Describe how a company's capabilities can be analyzed to insure profits
- Discuss cash flow and bonding
- Discuss relevant contract terms
- Identify price adjustment techniques, overhead, and profit
- List the documents required to estimate a construction project
- Participants who complete this course will be awarded 12 Continued Education Hours.
Date: Wednesday & Thursday, November 4-5, 2015
Time: 8:30AM- 4:30PM
Location: NorCal NECA Office, 6300 Village Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568
Instructor: Bob Mooty
Cost: NECA Members $565, Non-Members $815
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Business Certification Request
Which Ones Do You Hold?
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We often receive requests for contractors who hold certain business certifications, including Small Business, Disabled Veteran, Minority Owned, Woman Owned, etc. The Chapter would like to keep a record of our contractors who possess these and other business certifications. To allow us to better serve you, please contact Darlene Besst to advise of which certifications you currently hold.
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