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Water Bond Backers Support Effort to Move Campaign to 2012

Gov. Schwarzenegger's announcement late last month that he and legislative leaders would seek to remove the $11 billion water bond from the November ballot and move it to 2012 caught many people be surprise. But the Water Bond Steering Committee says the decision is the best move to guarantee successful passage of the bond.

 

Articles

Innovation Proves Successful at PCBC 2010

PCBC tried lots of new features at the show in June, and organizers couldn't be happier with the results.

Bay Area Air District Adopts Greenhouse Gas Guidelines

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District adopted thresholds of significance at its June meeting. Attorney Anne Arnold said the action could be the measuring stick for other agencies around the state.

Five Common Mistakes When Remodeling Your Kitchen

Everyone has heard horror stories about remodeling jobs gone wrong. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Building Green with Proper Gutter Protection

Proper gutter protection can do much more than funnel rainwater off the roof.

Names in the News

Hirings, promotions and honors for individuals working in the building industry in California.

In the Know

A variety of news and notes from companies involved in the building industry in California.

Industry Briefs

Construction employment around the country hits a 14-year low, and more.

If You’re Not Certified, Lead Paint Could Cost You

A new EPA rule mandates that all renovation and repair contractors working in pre-1978 homes who disrupt more than six square feet of lead paint are required to become EPA Certified in lead-safe work practices.

Beat the Summer Blues

Sales coach Shirleen Van Hoffmann says it's time for salespeople to step up in these tough economic times.

What's Your Tagline?

What do want people to think of you? Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning says it's up to you to create your tagline and live up to it.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Social Media in the Workplace

Facebook can be a great thing for a business, as long as everybody in the company is on board with the do's and don'ts.

Safety Training Should Begin on Day One

It is the responsibility of employers to guarantee a safe workplace for their workers from the first day they arrive on the job.

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