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Monday, September 28, 2015
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Do you have your schedule planned for the Convention? Now's the time. There's an app for that in the Play or App Store. Also, don't miss out any special invitations for NorCal NECA Chapter events in San Francisco. Contact the Chapter office to inquire.
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"It's so hard to forget pain,
but it's even harder to remember sweetness.
We have no scar to show for happiness.
We learn so little from peace."
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This Week
| MON | 28th | 4:00 PM
| Alameda LMCC, Chapter Office, Dublin
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| TUE
| 29th
| 4:00 PM
| BOMA Transportation Seminar, Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
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| 6:00 PM
| Board of Directors, Massimo Ristorante, Walnut Creek
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| WED
| 30th
| 4:30 PM
| Safety Committee, Chapter Office, Dublin
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| 5:00 PM
| League of California Cities Expo, San Jose Convention Center
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| 6:00 PM
| USGBC Awards Gala, Bentley Reserve, San Francisco
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| THU
| 1st
| 8:00 AM
| Dublin Chamber Economic Development Committee, Dublin
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| 9:00 AM
| 180 Pension & H&W Trusts, Training Center, Napa
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| 9:00 AM
| San Joaquin Worknet & EED Job Fair, Stockton
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| THU-FRI
| 1-2nd
| All Day
| California Latino School Board Association Conference, San Diego
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| FRI
| 2-3rd
| All Day
| Western States Apprentice Competition, ZNEC, San Leandro
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| SAT-TUE
| 3-6th
| All Day
| 2015 NECA Convention, Moscone Center, San Francisco
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Assemblymember Susan Eggman
Addresses Trades
Held At IBEW/NECA Training Center, Stockton
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Assemblywoman Susan Eggman spoke to building trades representatives last week on happenings in Sacramento. She covered construction and energy efficiency, status of Proposition 30, effects of Proposition 13, health care, and a number of other topics. Assemblymember Eggman has proven to be an advocate for both IBEW and NECA contractors, and has maintained an open door policy and willingness to sit down and discuss issues of concern to the electrical industry. Sam Kharufeh asked the assemblymember to write a letter to the City of Stockton in support of the trade's PLA efforts, which she agreed to do. Darlene Besst had an opportunity to speak briefly with Susan, and thanked her for her continued support, most recently with change order legislation.
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Autodesk Session For NECA Contractors & IBEW Electricians
Thursday, November 5
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Autodesk is excited to present a special session designed for NECA contractors and IBEW electricians at the ZNE Center in San Leandro. Attendees will hear from top general contractors about what they need from our electrical contractors. You will see the latest advancements in BIM Technology and discover how Autodesk software and the latest hardware from GTP Services can work together to streamline workflows. Click here for more information and plan to attend this special session created for NECA contractors.
Contact Darlene Besst to confirm your attendance.
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US Circuit Deems NLRA Preempts Construction Union Programs
Job Targeting & Market Recovery Programs Safe
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The National Labor Relations Act preempts an Idaho law that sought to prohibit construction union programs that use funds from union members' wages to subsidize contractors' winning bids on building projects (the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Sept. 16 (Idaho Bldg. & Constr. Trades Council, AFL-CIO v. Wasden, 2015 BL 298844, 9th Cir., No. 11-35985, 9/16/15).
Ruling in favor of Idaho construction unions, the Ninth Circuit said the state's Fairness in Contracting Act is "facially invalid" because it interferes with the National Labor Relations Board's interpretation and enforcement of the NLRA, which the board has interpreted to permit union "job targeting" and "market recovery" programs the state law would prohibit.
The decision is a victory for construction unions that use job targeting or market recovery programs to protect or enhance union contractors' market share in a competitive market. Source: BNA
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Seminar On Significant Changes
To The 2014 NEC
Wednesday or Thursday, October 7,8
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Michael Johnston will 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 for more information.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Scott's Seafood, Jack London Square - Lunch Provided
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Training Center, Stockton - Breakfast Provided
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PG&E Hosts Seminar Or Webinar
On Title 24, Part 6
Wednesday, October 21
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PG&E will host a Title 24, Part 6 seminar, online or in person, on best solutions for various lighting applications, including the most recent and pending changes to controls requirements. The morning will start with cost effective lighting retrofit tools for Title 24, Part 6, including attention to the existing standards and proposed 2016 versions. Find out more.
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Title 24 & LEED GA Exam Prep Workshops By Solano/Napa ECT
ALR on Title 24 / GreenStep For LEED
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ALR will discuss the CEC 2013 Title 24 code review, including:
- Cover the Drivers for the Title-24 Energy Code
- Review the Mandatory Lighting Control requirements
- A quick overview of the changes in the Interior and Exterior Lighting Power requirements
- Review other key changes to the non-residential section of the code
- Review Residential Lighting Requirements
- Lighting controls to meet the current code.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 720 Technology Way, Napa, CA 94588
Cost: ECT Contributors - No Charge, Non-Contributors - $250 each - meals included
Solano & Napa Counties Electrical Contractors Trust is hosting a LEED Green Associate Exam Training Workshop on Tuesday, October 27th, at the Napa Training Center. GreenStep will present a full-day workshop of instruction related to training for the LEED Green Associate Exam, focusing on key information necessary to pass the exam. Contractors (and their employees) who work in the Local Union 180 jurisdiction and contribute to the Trust may attend at no charge. Non-contributors may attend at $250 per person.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: 720 Technology Way, Napa, CA 94588
Cost: ECT Contributors - No Charge, Non-Contributors - $250 each - meals included
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Advanced Estimating Workshop
Wednesday & Thursday, November 4-5
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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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