About The SVBE

The SVBE is a non-profit organization of general contractors, sub-contractors, building material dealers and other related construction industry businesses.

We are a non-profit 501c6 association representing the entire Construction Industry. The principal purpose of the Exchange is to further the interests of the Industry and to inform and protect its members. By exchanging ideas and concerns unique to our industry, we gain a total knowledge and strength, benefiting SVBE members who participate in Exchange activities.

* SVBE Objectives
* SVBE Services
* SVBE Personnel
* Past Presidents
* Code of Ethics

SVBE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this corporation are:

SVBE SERVICES

The Salinas Valley Builders Exchange offers a variety of services to its' members. Some of these services are:

FRIENDSHIP: Social events bring members and guests together in an informal, convivial basis. Parties, golf tournaments, special trips, seminars, plus the availability of many membership discounts for amusement parks and sight-seeing excursions around the state. Other industry savings are available periodically. The Salinas Valley Builders Exchange, your umbrella organization serves the entire construction industry.

INFORMATION: Accurate, timely information is placed in the hands of our members through regular and special mailings on a variety of subjects affecting your business.

EXTRAS: Our state of the art building with private cubicles that are all DSL and wireless equipped is warm and inviting. You may also use our computer room. Use of our copy machine, FAX (facsimile) service, blueprint copy service, and Conference Room is all available to our members. (Nominal fee may apply)

NOTARY SERVICE: Provided free of charge to our members, please call the Exchange for an appointment. (construction related documents only)

PLANROOM FACILITY: One of the best facilities on the Central Coast. Plans and specifications of projects located in the Central California coastal area are on file in the planroom facility and on our online planroom. Plan sheet copies are available and plans may be checked out overnight and on weekends on a first come, first serve basis. We cover a large area which includes Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Luis Obispo and a portion of Santa Clara counties. Heard about a project that we don't have yet? Call the office with the information and every effort will be made to get the plans.

ONLINE PLAN SERVICE: We offer a state of the art online planroom with lots of extra notification services and estimating program. All regular members may view and print plans, specs and addenda at your office or home. Plan copy orders may be placed online for pick up at the Exchange.

CONFERENCE ROOM & REFERENCE LIBRARY: Our large Conference Room is available to reserve for meetings or speical events. The Conference room seats 50 class room style and is a wonderful place for classes or meetings.  Our combined Reference Library  includes reference materials, industry publications, code books and periodicals on display for members use. (Fee may apply)

R.S. MEANS ESTIMATING BOOKS & FORMS: The Builders Exchange is a distributor of R.S. Means Estimating & Reference Books and Forms. We offer all their products at a 25% discount off the retail price. A display of some of the publications are located in the Exchange office

"CONSTRUCTION WEEKLY" NEWS PUBLICATION: Thie Exchange's publication is e-mailed to you each Friday. It contains a complete list of projects out to bid and available in the planroom, bid lists, building permits, notices of completion, bid results, claim of liens and lien releases, and other information vital to the construction industry including on-going and new legislation affecting the industry.

DAILY UPDATE: The day's activities are faxed each afternoon. It includes projects received that day, any new addendums, bid results and other important information.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Financial information, Forms 1023 & 990, are available for viewing at Salinas Valley Builders Exchange, 20 Quail Run Circle Suite A, Salinas, CA 93907 during normal business hours.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS:

WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The Salinas Valley Builders Exchange is proud to endorse the finest group compensation insurance program available, the BUILDERS EXCHANGE COMPENSATION COUNCIL. The group program is underwritten by the State Compensation Insurance Fund. STATE FUND IS OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. Through the BECC, members can take advantage of a substantial savings on premium along with having access to our loss run program. Have a claim? Take control and contact the Exchange for information on our loss control agent.  They can help you with everything from filling out the confusing paperwork to actually saving you money on your claim. Join the BECC group today and start covering your investment. Being a member of the Exchange is all you need, no other fees apply. Our State Fund sales representative visits our Exchange monthly, please contact the Exchange if you are interested in discussing this program further or State Fund insurance. SAFETY IS THE KEY AND WE OFFER MANY SAFETY CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.

CASUALTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE: Information and/or referrals will be furnished on request.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION AND LIFE INSURANCE: The Exchange offers the finest medical insurance plans available, with  the help of our representative, Deanna Dickman Insurance we are able to find you the medical, dental, vision or life insurance that will best serve you and your employees.  If you would like to inquire about our program, please contact the Exchange office.

DISABILITY INCOME PLAN: Information will be furnished on request. Our agent is David White of David White & associates.

SVBE PERSONNEL

PAST PRESIDENTS

CODE OF ETHICS