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No-Host Mixer & Food Drive

Register Now for our No-Host Mixer and Food Drive on Wednesday December 2nd 4:00-6:00pm. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we are giving all food donations to the San Diego Food Bank. CLICK HERE to register.

Thank you Sponsors

We would like to thank the sponsors of the Fall Classic Golf Tournament. We couldn’t do it without you.  CLICK HERE to view photos from the tournament.

Welcome New Members

We would like to welcome two new members to ASA. BEST Contracting Services, Inc. and Paul Davis Restoration Welcome to the Association. We look forward to building relationships with you.

REGISTER NOW ASA No-Host Mixer

This is a No-Host Mixer. Everyone is welcome. Members are encouraged to invite potential members. RSVP NOW

Tax Planning Webinar

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MEDIA RELEASE: City of San Diego Offering Virtual Inspections for Permitted Construction Projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 23, 2020   CONTACT: Scott Robinson at 619-533-4586 or sjrobinson@sandiego.gov City of San Diego Offering Virtual Inspections for Permitted Construction Projects NEW VIRTUAL MEETING SERVICE PROVIDES CONTRACTORS WITH ALTERNATIVE TO IN-PERSON FIELD INSPECTIONS, ALIGNING WITH COVID-19 PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS   SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego Development Services (DSD) Department is expanding its residential and commercial inspection processes by offering optional virtual inspections for 23 common inspections for customer convenience while addressing COVID-19 risks and abiding by social distancing requirements. Earlier this year, DSD began piloting the virtual inspections and allowing customers to submit photos to inspectors of work conducted with no-plan Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Permits .   No-Plan Simple MEP permits are issued for minor installations without the need to submit plans, including relocations of electrical outlets or rewiring of a unit and water heater replacements, among various minor installation and repair projects on existing buildings.   ”We’re making it easier than ever to build in San Diego by leveraging technology to help the construction industry get more shovels in the ground faster,” said Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer. “The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult to conduct in-person inspections so we’re moving to virtual inspections
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Mechanic’s Lien Webinar Slides

DOWNLOAD SLIDES: Mechanics’ Lien Webinar 07 2020

COVID-19 Exposure Decision Tree

In the event you have an employee who may have had contact with a COVID-19 tested positive person or was diagnosed with COVID-19, the above decision tree can be used to determine the appropriate steps to take. COVID If you have a specific situation you need to discuss and what guidance can be offered, contact Jeffrey Fanno, Risk Consultant. Jeffrey.Fanno@mybbsi.com 858.519.1315 Office 619.317.9154 Mobile

The  Construction Industry COVID-19 Safety Plan has been updated to comply with the latest changes from the California Department of Public Health, Cal OSHA, and the County of San Diego.  The changes are highlighted in yellow. Construction remains an essential industry, and contractors have been effective in implementing safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This plan is a consolidation of best practices based on direction from health experts and firsthand experiences from construction safety professionals. This plan provides uniformity for contractors, workers, and owners working to protect construction personnel and the public. With greater consistency in approach, these safety measures will become more universal and effective. Construction Industry Exposure Prevention Plan    

Pay-When-Paid Clause in Construction Subcontracts

A contract provision requiring a subcontractor to wait until the direct contractor concludes its litigation with the owner before it can seek payment on a payment bond was held unenforceable and against public policy in a recent appellate court decision, Crosno Construction, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, 2018 WL 4183622 (Cal.App.4th). California law distinguishes between “pay-when-paid” clauses and “pay-if-paid” clauses. “Pay-if-paid” clauses were held unenforceable as against public policy by the California Supreme Court in the case of William R. Clarke Corp. v. Safeco Ins. In 1997. If a clause is merely a “pay-when-paid” clause, it is enforceable but only for a reasonable time. Once that time has passed the subcontractor must be paid. The subcontract clause involved in the Crosno case was as follows: “… Contractor shall have a reasonable time to make payment to subcontractor. Reasonable time shall be determined according to the relevant circumstances, but in no event shall be less than the time contractor and subcontractor required to pursue to conclusion their legal remedies against the owner or other responsible party to obtain payment, including (but not limited to) mechanic’s lien remedies.” The court ruled that enforcing the “pay-when-paid” provision found in
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SAVE THE DATE | 30th Anniversary Awards Banquet

Spring Fling Save the Date

May 29, 2020 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 2:00 p.m. Mixer Carlton Oaks Golf Club 9200 Inwood Drive, Santee, CA 92017 SPONSORSHIPS ARE WELCOMED — Contact: Terry Waddington 619-447-5438  terry@modernmasonry.com Nancy Grimes 619-825-9552  nancy@sandiegoasa.org You will receive a registration form soon. Until then NO EARLY RESERVATIONS will be accepted. Thank you for your understanding!

COVID-19 Update

We at ASA San Diego know there are many uncertainties right now and we are wishing everyone to stay healthy and safe as we navigate this environment together. In light of the recent CDC recommendations, ASA will be postponing all events and meetings with over 50 attendees until further notice. Unfortunately this includes our Sporting Clay event scheduled for March 20th and the Gulls game scheduled for April 1st. We are hoping to reschedule both of these events before the end of the year. However, if you’ve already paid for either event and would like a refund, please let me know. We will continue to monitor the situation and take recommendations from the CDC and State government. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me directly. Sincerely,

Advertise Here

ASA is offering new opportunities for your business to promote its products and services. We’re now set up to run your advertisement right here as well as on the ASA Facebook and LinkedIn Page. You’ll be getting the word out to the audience that really counts, and you’ll be supporting your ASA as well. Find out how you can take advantage of our new advertising program here .

Ageing Workforce Seminar

Older workers can be a valuable asset. Are you getting full value? Sign up today for our information-packed Brew & Learn, “PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR AN AGING WORKFORCE,” hosted by ASA Affiliate TSIB. You can register online HERE.

New Members All Access United

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Sponsor the site

Our generous ASA website sponsors contribute just $250 for a full year of recognition on the site. Would you like to see your company logo included on the scroll, along with a listing on the sponsor page? Contact our Member Services Manager HERE to make it happen.

Happy New Year

The ASA offices will be closed at Noon on Tuesday, December 31 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2.

New Issue Of Newsletter

The latest issue of the ASA newsletter just hit the stands. It’s a special edition introducing our newly launched program aimed at encouraging students to consider a career in the construction trades. You can read all about it — and much more — right HERE.