The State has adopted new building codes that are in effect January 1, 2011. California has approved the most stringent, environmentally-friendly building code in the United States that will apply to new commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, shopping malls and homes. The new building codes are known as CALGREEN, these comprehensive regulations will achieve major reductions […]
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Start 2011 Bidding Electronically
Posted by admin on January 12th, 2011
A couple of years ago we found software for doing takeoffs and estimates Easily, Quickly, & Accurately. The software was PlanSwift version 8.7. At the time we were floored (sorry for the pun) by how much quicker it made our bidding work. Now PlanSwift is rolling out a new version that has not yet been […]
2011 Green California Summit
Posted by admin on December 29th, 2010
The 2011 Green California Summitis coming to Sacramento on April 19-20, with pre-Summit sessions on April 18. 2011 also brings our first-ever CALGreen Academy, a special series of classes designed to help building professionals get the training they need to implement California’s new green building code. The Summit offers you a unique opportunity to gain […]
2011 Mechanics Lien Changes
Posted by admin on December 19th, 2010
In January 2011 the Mechanics Lien law will require additional documents on all parties involved to be effective. In short, this will make the requirements for recording a Mechanics Lien similar to that of the Stop Notice, but a little more complicated and a lot more paperwork. If you do not use our service to […]
