DM Figley Enters the Los Angeles/Orange County Market-Opens Store in Anaheim

GOT THIS CARD IN THE MAIL; I guess the distributor wars are gonna start heating up...good for contractors, bad for distributors. Last one standing wins

Hekp Wanted-Deck Coating Installer in San Diego

Saw this ad on EBay classifieds...we are not responsible four the (sic) spelling...

Waterproof Deck Coating Insatller (San Diego)

• Posted by: Unregistered user | View all ads
• Profile: Active since 04/2010

Details

• Address: 2829 Canon St., San Diego, CA 92106 (map)
• Date Posted: 04/15/10
• Job Type: Full-time

Descriptionmust have min. 3 years experiance in waterproofing of decks. must have reliable transportation (prefurably a truck) Contact Trent@ (619)822-2011

Ad ID: 2929532

Read more: http://sandiego.ebayclassifieds.com/construction-trades/san-diego/waterproof-deck-coating-insatller/?ad=2929532#ixzz0mUzRpka7

Hill Brothers To Introduce New Decking System

I heard from my salesman at Hill Brothers today that they are rolling out a new decking system geared towards "individuals who don't want...a full system."

Named "EZ Deck", the system will be announced and backed with literature and promotion shortly.

Keep tuned for more as we get to see the product...

Did Desert Crete Decking Help Foil Arsonist In Monterey Firebombing?

Several years ago one of my clients had me install Desert Crete on one of his properties. (Desert Crete is the only decking system he uses, because of it's resistance to damage and easy care for his apt communities.
In October 0f 2009, someone came onto the property and at several locations threw Molotov cocktails onto the building, in an apparent attempt to harm someone...

25 Displaced After "Suspicious" Apartment Fire in Monterey

Posted: Sep 30, 2009 4:38 AM PDT Updated: Sep 30, 2009 9:03 PM PDT

MONTEREY, Calif -Early Wednesday morning the Monterey Fire Department responded to an apartment complex fire at 2000 David Avenue in Monterey.
Four apartment units were severely damaged, three cars were destroyed and 20 to 30 people have been displaced. The American Red Cross is helping the residents and a temporary shelter has been set up at Hilltop Community Center in Monterey.
The fire department says that the fire started around 3:30a.m.  It was contained in about 30 minutes but crews remained on scene hours after the fire was contained.
No injuries have been reported.
6 engines, 2 trucks, and 30 firefighters were on scene to fight the fire.
The origin of the fire is considered "suspicious" and it is under investigation by the Monterey Police and the Monterey Fire Departments.

We had put Desert Crete decking on a deck over a garage, and on the walkways on the 2nd floor.  I remember talking with the owner about the construction methods necessary to achieve Class A/One Hour fire resistant constrution, as walkways and stairs must be fire resistant constructed materials. The deck and walkways were covered in plywood and then we installed Desert Crete in the methods described in the ICC-ES report #1661.

So that's that then right? Well my client called me up to ask about fixing up some fire damaged decks. I took a ride up to Monterey to walk the job with him. This is what I observed...

                                           Joists under walkway at 2nd floor

                                 Garage joists and plywood severely fire damaged. 

                                  This pic was taken on the deck over the garage.
                                 The fire ran up into the wall, damaging the 1st floor
                                 apt, then continued up into the 2nd floor apt.

                                    I have not seen the walkway yet. I fully expect to see

                                     damaged Desert Crete. The roof of the garage is 

                                    covered in plywood, as the fire dept chopped holes in it to

                                   fight the flames. 

                             Paint melted on the stucco wall under the walkway.
                                                  LETS SEE THE WALKWAYS!

                                This walkway is directly above the garage deck.
                             There is no sign of fire damage to the decking at all!

                                   Second area of walkway where fire below
                                 damaged joists and plywood. No fire damage evident
                                   at all. 

Did the Desert Crete decking system stop this fire before lives were lost? I can't say and neither can anyone else. But you decide what is best for your building; a Class A and One Hour ICC-ES rated system or some crap from the cheapest bidder you can get? It's just your liability at risk...

ROOFTOP DECK IN Newport Beach CA becoming a seal hangout?

You Tube Video-Seal On Rooftop Deck click to view

Click here to read the Blog posting by Mike on the whole seal story

                               "HEY I GOT NO OPPOSABLE THUMBS, HELP A SEAL                OUT, OPEN THE DAMNED COOLER & GET ME A BEER!"

Maybe the seals are getting smarter, why hang on the hot sand beach when on this rooftop deck there's beers, a view, some comfy chaise loungers...just need some seal hotties to make this a great day to hang on the deck.

Hope it's a Desert Crete seal poop resistant deck!

EPA Lead Rule Takes Effect

April 22, 2010 is the effective date for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead  Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program, which requires contractors who work in pre-1978 homes, schools and day-care centers to be certified in lead-safe practices.
On Tuesday, Kansas and Rhode Island adopted their own RRP programs in lieu of the federal program, bringing the number of authorized state programs to six. The other states are Mississippi, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Carolina.
Effective today:
• Renovation firms must be certified by the EPA.
• Individuals must be trained in lead-safe work practices.
• All training providers must be accredited by EPA.
Contractors who perform renovation, repairs, and painting jobs in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities must, before beginning work, provide owners, tenants, and child-care facilities with a copy of EPA's lead hazard information pamphlet Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools (PDF) (en español). Contractors must document compliance with this requirement. EPA’s pre-renovation disclosure form (PDF) may be used for this purpose.
As of today, federal law requires contractors to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices. To become certified, renovation contractors must submit an application and fee payment to EPA.
Contractors may read about how to comply with EPA's rule in the EPA Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right (PDF) (34 pp, 2.5MB) | en español (PDF) (34 pp, 1.3MB).
Contractors may read about how to use lead-safe work practices in EPA's Steps to Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting (PDF) (36 pp, 878K) | en español (PDF) (36 pp, 1.5MB).
EPA expects about 150,000 contractors to be trained by today, leaving an additional 50,000 or more to be trained going forward. Training will continue after today, although enforcement will begin immediately.
Note: Contractors and training providers working in Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kansas and Rhode Island must contact the state to find out more about its training and certification requirements.
For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/.

Get Into PCBC's Exhibits for Free!

Passing it On....Your Free Pass to PCBC Exhibits!

Come to PCBC® 2010 and Experience a Bold New Exhibit Floor
For over 50 years PCBC has been attracting exhibitors to share their innovative products with the nation's top builders. These are products designed to improve the homebuilding process, increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, enhance home and community design, and solve unique construction challenges.

With the building industry facing unprecedented change; from the economy, the market and the buyer, PCBC 2010 offers you more opportunities to access the information you need to be ready for what’s next. By breaking down the walls between learning, exploring, practicing and doing we’re helping transform the exhibit floor into a Learning Laboratory.
Three Days of Exhibit Hall Access
Wednesday, June 9 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, June 10 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, June 11 | 9:00am – 3:00pm

The Learning Laboratory

THE TOWN SQUARE – Information Central
With so much to explore at PCBC 2010, The Town Square offers the perfect place to start. Watch a live media event or participate in social media activities or join us for the Curator-Led Tours which offer a unique in-depth exploration of products and processes as industry experts guide you on a tour of their favorite solutions at PCBC.

GREEN STANDARDS PAVILION – What You Need to Know Now
The mandatory California Green Building Standards Code takes effect January 1, 2011. Are you ready? Learn about the scope of the California Green Building Standards Code and find the solutions at the Green Standards Pavilion. Here you will discover the answers through brief but concentrated Q&A sessions with code experts, informative displays, and product solutions covering the areas addressed by the mandatory code.

THE EXHIBITORIUM – A Learning Theatre
What does the future bring? The Exhibitorium provides you with latest solutions to today’s issues. Find the answers as we explore the new world of Smart Grids and Renewable Energies; the newest solutions in the world of Building Science; and the many opportunities of Energy Retrofitting. The Exhibitorium, offers a venue for the conversations of tomorrow, without leaving the exhibit floor.

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How to Register:
1. Visit http://www.pcbc.com/go/freepass
2. Click on "Register Now"
3. Login
4. Add Discount Code: EPASS2(at Checkout - look for the orange discount box on the right side)

5. Complete Checkout
No credit card is necessary unless you add a conference show pass or ticketed event. Just enter your Discount Code at Checkout to remove the fee.

Help Wanted in Florida-Sales/Estimator

Passing it on from a Google alert...

Waterproofing Estimator

About the Job

M&P Reynolds is a very highly motivated, highly charged group of professionals, with an attitude of success and always in the forefront of our industry.​

M&P Reynolds has over 25 years to our credit and a lengthy customer base, that reads like a Who's Who in Florida construction.​

We provide our customers with a very high standard of quality and outstanding service, which coincides with today's market place values.​

Establishing ourselves as South Florida's leader in Paint, Waterproofing, and Restoration, our sales, service and administration departments focus on working together as a team and now we're looking for another motivated individual to join us as a team member.​

Job Requirements:
-Must have at least 5 years in painting or waterproofing estimating experience.​
-Must have experience working with OnCenter software.​
-Must have at least 2 years experience in the South Florida construction industry.​
-Must have experience with multi family residential (Condo, apartments 200-500+​ units) as well as commercial buildings.​

Job Purpose:
Prepares cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements.​

Duties:
* Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.​

* Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.​

* Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.​

* Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.​

* Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.​

* Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.​

* Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.​

* Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.​

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.​

Skills/​ Qualifications:
Analyzing Information, Estimating, Planning, Reporting Research Results, Data Center Experience, Strategic Planning, Attention to Detail, Informing Others, Requirements Analysis

APPLY TO THIS JOB BY CLICKING HERE 
 

Someone's Gonna Pay for this one...Extensive Construction Defects Financially Impractical to Repair, Building Will Be Torn Down

OUCH! Defects in the slab will force this apt building to be emptied of tenants and torn down...

See more news releases in: Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Construction & Building, Public Safety

 

Belltown Apartment Building to Be Vacated and Dismantled

 

 

Owner cites expert reports on construction defects in nine-year-old building

SEATTLE, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Carpenter's Tower, LLC, the owner of the 25-story McGuire Apartments in the Belltown area of Seattle, today announced plans to vacate the building at Second Avenue and Wall Street over the next several months due to extensive construction defects which are financially impractical to repair.
"While there are no imminent tenant safety issues, the experts involved in the investigation and repair of the building have indicated that there will be structural issues that could present safety issues by 2011 and beyond," said Brian Urback, with Kennedy Associates, the real estate advisor for Carpenter's Tower.  "The McGuire is not in imminent danger of a structural failure and the experts have advised that the building be vacated by the end of 2010.  Under the circumstances, we are taking steps to vacate the building over the next several months and to help our tenants relocate.  Since the necessary repairs are impractical, the decision of the owner is to dismantle the building."

READ THE REST BY CLICKING HERE

Engrave a Crete ReOpens Online Store, Save Now on Stains, Templates and More

Engrave-A-Crete is proud to present

The Grand Opening of our new online ConcreteResurrection.com store!

Dear Bill,

We've just taken a giant leap forward by opening a brand new Concrete Resurrection website at ConcreteResurrection.com.

It is an eCommerce site where you can safely and securely purchase Concrete Resurrection stains, sealers, cleaners and epoxies.

You can also purchase decorative concrete template kits and stencils.  Check back often as we will be adding new borders, corners, medallions and rug patterns on a weekly basis.

As part of our Grand Opening, the more you spend, the more you save!

Take your pick and save either 5%, 10% or 15% off of your order.  Just be sure to use the appropriate coupon code listed above, but you better hurry because this Grand Opening Sale ends April 30, 2010.

This special offer ends at midnight April 30, 2010, so please hurry to take advantage of these excellent savings.

As always, thanks for being a customer of Engrave-A-Crete and Concrete Resurrection.

Thanks,

Lacy John
lacy@engraveacrete.com

HELP WANTED-Estimator for NY/NJ Waterproofing Company

Passing it on from LinkedIn...

Sales Representative, Exterior Building Restoration at Gotham Waterproofing and Restoration

Location: Greater New York City Area
URL: http://www.gothamwaterproofing.com

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Functions:

Business Development, Sales 

Industries:

Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Facilities Services 

Posted:

April 7, 2010

Compensation:

Base + uncapped commisions

Job Description

A well established and respected Northern New Jersey Commercial Exterior Building Restoration business is seeking an experienced and dynamic sales representative for its metro NY territory. The successful candidate will have a history of building new client relationships, maintaining excellent customer service, and exceeding sales targets. Experience in the construction, facade restoration or commercial waterproofing business is required. A Rolodex of established relationships is ideal. We are looking for a rainmaker.
Our company is a recognized leader in the commercial building exterior restoration business with a reputation of quality, reliability and trust. If you have verifiable experience selling to building owners, construction management firms, architects, engineering companies and property managers – are a self starter and have a professional attitude – we want to talk to you. You will report to the Managing Partner and will be supported by a professional staff.

What you will be doing
• Create and follow through on a territory sales plan
• Identify and build relationships with building owners, building management companies, construction management firms, architectural firms, engineering firms
• Build and manage a pipeline of business
• Prepare proposals with support from the estimating team
• Close new clients and exceed sales targets

What you need for the job
• 5 or more years selling into the real estate market, with experience in commercial exterior restoration, construction, or waterproofing.
• Relationship building and negotiating skills
• Computer skills on Microsoft Office applications
• Estimating experience
• A self starter with a drive to succeed professionally and financially
• Great follow-up skills

What’s in it for you?
• Guaranteed base salary with no cap on commissions
• Full support from a team of operations, estimating, marketing
• Friendly supportive working environment
• Medical benefits, 401k and more
• Ability to grow professionally with the company

Company Description

Gotham Waterproofing & Restoration provides complete Restoration, Renovation and Preservation Services utilizing innovative, advanced technology and experienced, dedicated craftsmen.

Since 1952, Gotham Waterproofing and Restoration has specialized in renovating and restoring the exterior shell of commercial properties in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut market. We are one of the leading facade restoration and waterproofing contractors because of our superior quality, project management and commitment to getting your project completed on time and within budget.

Whether you are a building owner, property manager, construction manager, architect/engineering firm, Condo Board, please contact us for a consultation on your next project.

Additional Information

• Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater New York City Area).
• No third party applications.

Job ID: 919200

Apply Now

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In Focus: Chinese Factory Worker Can't Believe The Shit He Makes For Americans -
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No it's not a deck, but this Bird of Paradise at a job we are working on in Ventura is beautiful!  Hope you think so too.

Article On Construction Defect Litigation from the PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY UNDERWRITING SOCIETY

Found this good article on a Google alert... who ever knew there was a Professional Liability Underwriting Society? You don't want to miss their Christmas parties I bet...

April 2010 - Issue XXIII, Volume 4

Construction Defect Litigation in Arizona Continues to Develop and Evolve

By Brenda Radmacher

After little in the way of case law regarding construction defect litigation in Arizona in the first part of the new millennium, the last few years have seen a number of significant developments involving issues that range from privity of contract requirements to recovery of attorneys' fees. This article reviews some of the recent Arizona court of appeals decisions in this area.

 

 

Allegations of damages from faulty construction trigger a carrier's duty to defend a developer and ongoing damages during the policy period trigger the obligation to defend.

 

In Lennar Corp. v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co., the Court of Appeals held that allegations of damages resulting from faulty construction are sufficient to provide an "occurrence" under a Commercial General Liability (hereinafter "CGL") policy to trigger a duty to defend a developer. The court decision...READ THE REST BY CLICKING HERE

Look What We Found Under This Failing Deck Coating

So here we are today working on a house in Varian Ranch in Arroyo Grande CA. As we were demo'ing some of the deck where the metal lath system has rusted out, something moved when our prybar was scraping open an area. We found a little lizard guy under the coating, enjoying a damp shaded place out of the sun!

Hmmm, could we have found the cause of decks seemingly falling apart by themselves? Could it be the lizards that are destroying our decks? Great Scott Batman!

Call Central Coast Waterproofing for fast removal of deck destroying lizards! 805-545-8300

Construction Accident Claims Painters Life

It can happen anytime, anywhere...construction sites are dangerous!

RIP Paul Thompson-48 years old.
FROM PAINT SQUARE'S DAILY EMAILED NEWS...

Friday, April 9, 2010

Painter Electrocuted at Work Site

A 48-year-old painter from the Pittsburgh area was electrocuted while painting a Habitat for Humanity complex last week.
Paul Thompson was working at the facility in New Kensington, Pa., about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday when he somehow came in contact with several high-voltage power lines and suffered cardiac arrest. Rescue workers reported that Mr. Thompson had been using a metal or fiberglass pole that touched the lines.
Reports varied on how the accident occurred. Some witnesses said that Mr. Thompson had been painting an exterior wall at the time, while others said that he had been working on the roof. Still others said that Mr. Thompson and his partner had been leaning out from the roof to spray-paint along the walls near the power lines.
The co-worker reportedly performed CPR on Mr. Thompson for several minutes until paramedics arrived. But neither he nor they were able to revive Mr. Thompson, and he was pronounced dead a short time later at Allegheny Valley Hospital, according to news reports.
Mr. Thompson was in his second day of employment with Modern Painting and Decorating, a family-owned residential painting company based in nearby Springdale, reports said. The company did not respond to a request for comment on Friday.
Habitat for Humanity rents space in the building for the ReStore, a retail outlet that sells home-improvement and decorating items as a fundraiser for the charity.

From our Friends at Davis Stirling.com-POTTED PLANTS ON BALCONIES

POTTED PLANTS ON BALCONIES

QUESTION: One of the homeowners put huge potted plants on his balcony. If water eventually weakens the balcony, who is responsible for repairing it?
ANSWER: It depends.
Balcony Structure. The structure is almost always the responsibility of the association to maintain. The only exception I've seen is when the balcony is added to the building by the unit owner (with the association's permission). When that happens, we require the owner to sign a recordable covenant that makes him/her responsible for the repair and maintenance of the balcony structure.
Balcony Surface. When it comes to the balcony surface, your governing documents control (assuming they address the issue). If the association is responsible for waterproofing the surface, then the board should make sure it keeps everything waterproofed. More often than not, governing documents are unclear or silent on the issue of deck maintenance. In that case, the Davis-Stirling Act resolves the ambiguity by stating that "Unless otherwise provided in the [CC&Rs] . . . the owner of each separate interest is responsible for maintaining . . . any exclusive use common area appurtenant to the separate interest." Civil Code 1364(a). That means owners are responsible for maintaining their balcony's waterproofing surface (which is the norm for most associations).
Negligent Maintenance. If an owner tiles the balcony deck or fails to properly maintain the waterproofing and this leads to damage of the balcony's structure, the association could hold the owner responsible for the damage. Normally, there are provisions in the CC&Rs that allow associations to charge an owner for the cost of repairing damage caused by their negligence. If the CC&Rs are silent, the Davis-Stirling Act allows boards to impose reimbursement special assessments in the form of a monetary charge and to collect it through lien and foreclosure (provided the authority to impose a lien is in the governing documents). Civil Code 1367.1(d).

Reprinted from
Davis-Stirling.com by Adams Kessler PLC

Coatings won't Stop This Problem-Swamped by sulfates, Meadows HOA files suit

Concrete degradation can occur from many airborne contaminants. But when the problem is in the ground, no coating can stop this problem...read on!

Swamped by sulfates, Meadows HOA files suit With sulfates causing patios to crumble and wall foundations to be less secure, the Maricopa Meadows subdivision homeowners association is taking part in a claim against the subdivision developer.

Filed last month and being handled by Phoenix-based attorney John Chaix, the lawsuit came about in response to a questionnaire filled out by residents, which revealed a high number of those in the subdivision suffering from similar sulfate issues.

In communication to residents asking for those who wish to sign up to be part of the lawsuit, Chaix identifies more than 200 residents in the Meadows who claimed some measure of damage caused by sulfates – a mineral salt, which eats away at the concrete and walls of many homes.

According to the same letter, a special Type V mixture of concrete should have been used to avoid the deterioration problems now being seen. READ THE REST BY CLICKING HERE

Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Economic Loss Doctrine

Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Economic Loss Doctrine

By Thomas A. Stoops

STOOPS, DENIOUS, WILSON & MURRAY, P.L.C.

            The recent Arizona Supreme Court opinion in Flagstaff Affordable Housing, L.P. v. Design Alliance, Inc., CV-09-0117-PR, clarified the application of the “economic loss doctrine” which bars plaintiffs in certain circumstances from recovering economic damages in tort. The Supreme Court noted that it had previously applied the economic loss doctrine only in products liability cases but now extended it to construction defect cases, and held that a property owner is limited to contractual remedies when an architect’s negligent design causes economic loss but no physical injury to persons or other property. The Supreme Court catalogued a number of confusing and apparently inconsistent holdings dealing with the application of the economic loss doctrine and attempted to clarify its application. The Court extended the economic loss doctrine to design professionals in construction defect cases, observing that it had not addressed the issue of economic loss doctrine since the 1984 case of Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 143 Ariz. 368, 694 P.2d 198 (1984).

Because of a good deal of confusion about the definition of the “economic loss doctrine” the Supreme Court began by clarifying terminology. The Court’s definition of economic loss is...READ THE REST BY CLICKING HERE

Info To Pass on From ECHO....

Passing it on from my email from ECHO...good info for HOA's

ECHO Legal Update

New Legislation

In Sacramento, the 2010 Legislative Session is in full swing. We are closely monitoring many bills, including several that specifically target association operations:

AB 1726 - Voting Quorums
This bill addresses the situation where there is not a quorum for a member meeting or an election of directors. It would automatically reduce the quorum requirement for the next meeting to 33% of the members entitled to vote.

AB 1793 - Synthetic Grass
This bill expands the restrictions codified in 2009 by AB 1061. It voids provisions in governing documents that prohibit the use of artificial turf or any other synthetic surface that resembles grass.

AB 1927 - Rental Rights
For governing documents amended, adopted or recorded on or after January 1, 2011, this bill requires that 2/3 of all owners vote to approve rental or lease restrictions.

Visit our Legislation at a Glimpse page to see all 7 bills on ECHO's watch list, including our position and links to the text of each bill.

Legislation at a Glimpse

Email Your Disclosures

In 2009 the Governor signed AB 899, expanding the rights of HOAs to send electronic disclosures to their members. However, the new law contains several restrictions and caveats.

From the Wine Country Seminar — "Prior to January 1, 2010, the Davis-Stirling Act allowed electronic (email) distribution of only the notices related to rule changes. Now, an association can use email to distribute the new Disclosure Document Index and the documents listed on the Disclosure Document Index in addition to the rule change notices; but only to members that have given prior consent, in a form that meets specific requirements, to receiving the notices by email. Civil Code §1350.7

Documents can be electronically delivered only to members who have consented to email delivery in a manner that meets the requirements of the Corporations Code. The consent must be in writing and provide an email address, it must clearly state whether it applies to just one delivery or to certain categories of documents, and it must state that it can be revoked and give the procedures for revoking consent. The email transmission must create a record that can be retrieved, reviewed and retained. The email transmission must also be in a form that can be printed and must state that a member has a right to obtain a paper copy of the documents. Corporations Code §20

Email delivery is still not permitted for ballots, meeting notices, pre-lien and collection notices, hearing and violation notices, or requests for alternative dispute resolution. Newsletters and other communications not controlled by Davis-Stirling may be distributed by email."

Haven't heard our 2010 Statute and Case Law Update? Catch it again at our South Bay Seminar on April 17th. Sign up online by April 7 to get 2009 prices, or download the registration form. Visit the event page for details.

Email Your Disclosures

Davis-Stirling Revision

In February, the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) completed its re-statement of the Davis-Stirling Act and released the draft for public comment. Although the CLRC does not intend to make substantive changes to the law, it has worked for several years to clarify and simplify the language. ECHO is reviewing the draft and will provide comments to the Commission for its meeting on August 19. Download the draft on the ECHO website.

CLRC Davis-Stirling Draft

Your Comments Welcomed

Let us know if the ECHO Legal Update is delivering the kind of information and resources that you want to receive. We read and respond to every email. Please send your comments to Tyler Coffin (tcoffin@echo-ca.org). Thank you!

Help Wanted at Quest Building Products

Passing it on from Quest Building Products blog...

Now Hiring!

Service Technician & Driver
Reliable and organized person needed for mid-sized construction equipment rental company to repair concrete equipment, gas, diesel, and electrical engines.
Safely load and unload trucks, plan weight capacity and proper distribution, plan route, and ensure customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries, meet with customers and explain correct use of equipment.

• Must have good driving record and authorize an MVR and DMV pull.
• Able to lift 100 lbs.
• Maintain spare parts inventory
• Research parts on the internet.
• Must count all equipment received and delivered to ensure accuracy
• Forklift driving experience is a plus.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Full Time: 7am – 4pm
• 1-2 Years Experience  
• High school graduate
• Starting pay range: $10.00 – $13.00
• Medical benefits after 90 days
• Paid Vacation & Holidays after 90 days
• Must pass a Physical, Drug Test, and Background Check.

1129 North Patt Street | Anaheim, Ca 92801

QUEST Building Products Has a Training Class Coming Up April 14th in Anaheim

New Thunderbird Deck Drains Now Available!

Thunderbird Products of El Cajon CA has introduced a new line of deck drains meant to replace the JR Smith drains we buy for plaza and tile decks. Check them out at  this link.

World's Highest Waterproof Deck re-Opens

An observation deck on the top of the half-mile-high Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, has been re-opened after the elevator serving it malfunctioned, leaving visitors trapped more than 120 stories above the ground and forcing it to close.

Read the whole story by clicking here.

Over 7200 DECKEXPERT.COM Web Visitors in March!

As our site keeps growing in popularity, last month (March 2010) saw one of the largest increases in visitors to DeckExpert.com.

Our stats counter recorded over 7200 visits in March, shattering February's record of 6212 visits, which was a record breaker....which broke January's record number of visits by 200...

Thank you to all of my visitors who came by! Fan us at Facebook, follow us on Twitter, link with me at Link'edIN....

Spread the word to the world wide web!

Mark Your Calendars for ECHO's Annual Seminar June 19th!

The annual seminar sponsored by Executive Council of Homeowners is set for Saturday June 19th, 2010 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

Early bird registration, seminar info and more is due to be posted today at ECHO's website.

April's REGENESIS REPORT is Now Published Online

HOA's here is relevant and timely advice from our friends at Regenesis.net....

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) April 2010 is now available for viewing at www.Regenesis.net

IN THIS EDITION

Elect the Select.  How to pick the best for the board.
Ask the HOA Expert™.  Another set of intriguing Q&As.
12 Pet Rule Provisions.  Sit! Stay! Stay dammit!
Frequency of Recency.  Don’t be guided by the urgent.
Paint Prep Primer.  Preparation is 2/3rds of the job.
Threat Principle.  Threats work but watch your backside.
On Friendship.  The Prophet speaks.
A Bit o’ the Blarney.  Some Irish humor.

ADVERTISERS  The Regenesis Report reaches over 10,000 homeowner association boards and managers nationwide each month.
For advertiser information, see www.regenesis.net/advertise.htm

SELF MANAGED HOA? Regenesis.net is specifically designed to assist self managed HOAs with management issues. 
Besides the personalized Ask the HOA Expert™ service, there is a vast number of self-help resources. 
All for only $99/year.  For details, see www.Regenesis.net/SubscriberInformation.htm

 

Why not share The Regenesis Report with someone you love?

Richard L. Thompson
The HOA Expert™
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