NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSING AGENCIES

newsletterVolume 10, Issue 1 October 2014

It is indeed an extreme honor and pleasure to serve again as the President of NASCLA. I am deeply honored to have been chosen by you again to lead this fi ne organization. Since 2005 when I began my involvement with NASCLA, I have observed its growth nearly double in less than a decade. I am excited to continue this trend in the upcoming year. In my involvement in other national organizations, I see many opportunities to expand our services to our members and the construction industry. Th e main project that I would like to focus on during my Presidency

is the development of an Electrical Examination. At the annual conference in Newport, Rhode Island the NASCLA Accredited Examination Committee (Chaired by Doug Traylor) was quite successful with bringing almost all of the electrical industry associations and organizations to the table to discuss this monumental task. Aft er a great discussion, they all agreed that this was a project they were interested in and also wanted to participate in its development. Th e trend in professional licensing across the United States is the development and administration of National Standardized Examinations to ease the mobility of licensees from state to state in meeting each individual states examination requirements. Our mission is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, however; we have a responsibility of ensuring that our licensees are educated, competent and have passed an examination that demonstrates these requirements.NASCLA is also very blessed with great resources! Our wonderful staff continues to grow and exceed in meeting our needs as we continue to grow. Our wonderful Executive Committee and Board of Directors bring an abundance of knowledge and experience that greatly contributes to not only our growth but allows the organization the ability to share and articulate ideas. NASCLA could not operate without the diligent work of our appointed Committees. Each Committee serves as a valuable asset in all of the work that they produce and help guide NASCLA with their individual tasks and responsibilities with fully executable projects.NASCLA has positioned itself both strategically and fi nancially to facilitate this expansion. We successfully purchased the offi ce suite adjacent to our current space and have hired a new fi nancial consultant to handle our investments. Th ese are two major accomplishments under the leadership of Past President, George Whalen, and our great Executive Committee Team.I look forward to serving as your President again and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of any assistance to you. Again, thank you for your service to NASCLA and all that you contribute. Here’s to a fantastic year!!

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Keith WarrenNASCLA President

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Inside Th is Issue:

NASCLA President’s Message ................................. 1

NASCLA State Member Spotlight ................................ 2

NASCLA Offi cers, Board of Directors & CommitteeMembers ........................... 3-6

NASCLA 2014 Annual Conference ....................... 7-9

NASCLA 2014 Award Winners .......................... 10-11

NASCLA Committee Reports ........................... 12-15

California Contractors State License Board Turns Up the Heat on HVACRip-Off s ............................... 16

NASCLA Calendar of Events .................................. 17

Featured NASCLAResource .............................. 17

Meeting New NASCLA Members ............................. 18

NASCLA STATE MEMBER SPOT SPOTLIGHT!LIGHT!

John Barker, Executive Director of the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana

In 1924, when the Department of Health and Hospitals developed codes to protect the people of Louisiana, the Louisiana Plumbing Law was enacted and the State Plumbing Board was created. Th e State Plumbing Board continues to fulfi ll our fi scal responsibilities as well as protect the health and welfare of the people of Louisiana initially doing so by moving forward to the enactment of the Louisiana Master Plumber Licensing Law in 1990. You must pass an examination in order to be licensed to perform or install plumbing work. To qualify for the Journeyman Plumber exam, you must verify at least fi ve years or 8,000 hours of work experience installing, repairing, or maintaining plumbing systems. Th e Board does not have any reciprocity agreements with other states; however, if you have a valid plumbing license in another state, you can use it to qualify to take the Journeyman Plumber exam in Louisiana in lieu of the required vouchers. Once you obtain your Journeyman Plumber license, you may apply to take the Master Plumber exam.In addition to the Master and Journeyman Plumber licenses, the State Plumbing Board also issues Water Supply Protection Specialist (WSPS)

endorsements, Medical Gas Installer licenses, and Medical Gas Verifi er licenses.Mr. John Barker of Plaquemine, Louisiana is the Executive Director of the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Mr. Barker has been with the Board since January 23, 2007. He is a Louisiana Licensed Master Plumber with a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts (major: Government; minor: Criminal Justice) from Nicholls State University. He has served many years in the construction industry and has owned his own plumbing business.Th e protection of the people of Louisiana is his priority to ensure that those persons, who install plumbing work, have taken the required examination and are duly licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.Th e staff of the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana is eager to assist in matters pertinent to plumbing within the confi nes of Louisiana law.

NASCLA FY 2014/2015 OFFICERS

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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTGeorge Whalen

Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board

1 Capital Hill, 2nd FloorProvidence, Rhode Island 02908

E-mail: George.Whalen@doa.ri.gov Phone: (401) 222 - 1268

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PRESIDENTKeith Warren

Alabama Electrical Contractors Board2777 Zelda Road

Montgomery, Alabama 36106E-mail: keith@warrenandco.com

Phone: (334) 420 - 7232

1ST VICE PRESIDENTJoseph C. Rogers, Jr.

Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors2525 Fairlane Drive

Montgomery, Alabama 36116E-mail: joseph.rogers@genconbd.

alabama.govPhone: (334) 272 - 5030

TREASURER & 2ND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Margi GreinNevada State Contractors Board2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200

Henderson, Nevada 89074E-mail: mgrein@nscb.state.nv.us

Phone: (702) 486 - 1111

TREASURER & 22ND VICE PRESIDENTMichael McDuff

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

2525 Quail DriveBaton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

E-mail: mmcduff@lslbc.louisiana.govPhone: (225) 765 - 2301

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SECRETARYMelissa McBride

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

Post Offi ce Box 44450Tumwater, Washington 98501E-mail: metm235@lni.wa.gov

Phone: (360) 902-5571

NASCLA FY 2014/2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Kathy LeCroixExecutive Director

Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Contractors

Keith Warren Executive Director

Alabama Electrical Contractors Board

J.R. “Chip” Carden, Jr.Executive Director

Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board

Joseph C. Rogers, Jr.Executive Secretary

Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors

William MundellDirector

Arizona Registrar for Contractors

Steve SandsRegistrar

California Contractors State License Board

Mark Browne Program Director

Colorado State Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board

Clifford CooksProgram Manager

District of Columbia, Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs

Eduardo OrdonezExecutive Director

Guam Contractors License Board

Ron WhitneyDeputy Administrator

Idaho Division of Building Safety

David WilcoxExecutive Director

Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board

Greg CrowAdministrator

Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

NASCLA FY 2014/2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Michael McDuffExecutive Director

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors

Margi GreinExecutive Offi cer

Nevada State Contractors Board

Tim NormanExecutive Director

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical

Contractors

Dale DawsonExecutive Director

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Nancy RouthAssociate Secretary/TreasurerNorth Carolina Licensing Board

for General Contractors

Carolyn LazenbyExecutive DirectorTennessee Board for

Licensing Contractors

Janet BaumbergerAdministrator

South Carolina Residential Builders Commission

James DennoAdministrator

Oregon Construction Contractors Board

George WhalenExecutive Director

Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board

Melissa McBrideProgram Analyst

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

Jan HubbardAdministrator

Oklahoma Construction Industries Board

NASCLA FY 2014/2015 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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ACCREDITED EXAMINATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Doug Traylor (LA), ChairCindi Christenson (CA)

Greg Crow (AR)James Denno (OR)Tim Norman (NC)

Al Nyman (FL)Joe Rogers (AL)

George Whalen (RI)Drew Winters (FL)

CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE

Al Nyman (FL), ChairMatthew Dewees (PA)

Brenda Downs (TN)Dietmar Henzl (GA)Charles Hickey (GA)Verlin Johnson (TN)

Joe Rogers (AL)Stephen Thompson (TX)

David Turner (TX)Parks Wilson (FL)

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Janet Baumberger (SC), ChairMark Browne (CO)

Charles Hickey (GA)Marri Lamoureaux (OR)

Kathy LeCroix (AL)Stephen Thompson (TX)

George Whalen (RI)David Wilcox (AL)

FISCAL POLICY & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

Margi Grein (NV), Chair (FY 14/15)Greg Crow (AR) (FY 14/15)

Jan Hubbard (OK) (FY 15/16)Melissa McBride (WA)Michael McDuff (LA)

Joe Rogers (AL)Keith Warren (AL)

George Whalen (RI)

MARKETING COMMITTEE

Greg Crow (AR), ChairMelissa McBride (WA)

Al Nyman (FL)Joe Rogers (AL)

Doug Traylor (LA)Vic Weston (LA)

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Melissa McBride (WA), ChairMark Browne (CO)Dale Dawson (NC)Margi Grein (NV)Jan Hubbard (OK)

Erin Mullen-Travis (FL)Keith Warren (AL)

MODEL LEGISLATION & SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

Jamie Durham (AL), ChairKathy LeCroix (AL), Co-Chair

Greg Crow (AR)Jan Hubbard (OK)

Stephanie Lee (MS)Ellen Leonard (AL)Wick Stewart (SC)

George Whalen (RI)

SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE MODEL LEGISLATION & SPECIAL PROJECTS

COMMITTEE

Roger Hales (ID)Al Nyman (FL)

David Wilcox (AL)

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

George Whalen (RI), ChairGreg Crow (AR)John Curl (SC)

Margi Grein (NV)Carolyn Lazenby (TN)

Kathy LeCroix (AL)Joe Tavaglione (CA)Keith Warren (AL)

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Joe Rogers (AL), ChairAngela Carpenter (VA)

Margi Grein (NV)Kathy LeCroix (AL)

Michael McDuff (LA)Erin Mullen-Travis (FL)

Tim Norman (NC)Stephen Thompson (TX)

Keith Warren (AL)

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

Greg Crow (AR), Co-ChairGeorge Whalen (RI), Co-Chair

Dale Dawson (NC)Al Nyman (FL)Joe Rogers (AL)

Stephen Thompson (TX)

RESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE

Janet Baumberger (SC), ChairDale Dawson (NC)

Charles Hickey (GA)Stephanie Lee (MS)

Lizabeth Lookadoo (AR)Al Nyman (FL)

Stephen Thompson (TX)David Wilcox (AL)Drew Winters (FL)

RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Margi Grein (NV), ChairJan Hubbard (OK)

Melissa McBride (WA)Michael McDuff (LA)

Cindi Christenson (CA)Dale Dawson (NC)

Stephen Thompson (TX)Keith Warren (AL)

NASCLA 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCENASCLA members and supporters gathered in Newport, Rhode Island on August 25 – 28, 2014 for NASCLA’s 52nd Annual Conference held at the Hotel Viking. Th e agenda included NASCLA Committee Meetings, 9 Educational General Sessions led by some of the most prominent industry professionals and several networking events. Th e NASCLA Program Committee and Staff really out did themselves this year providing attendees with a truly wonderful conference experience. Th e NASCLA Committee meetings commenced Monday morning, August 25th, and continued on Wednesday aft ernoon, August 28th. During the various meetings the members worked hard to accomplish NASCLA Committee goals and projects. NASCLA would like to recognize all the committee members for their ongoing dedication, hard work and support throughout the year. You can fi nd the newly appointed committee members of FY 2014/2015 on page 6.

Th e conference offi cially began on Monday evening, August 25th, when attendees gathered for the opening reception on the Top of Newport Terrace located outside on the roof of the Hotel Viking where attendees had the opportunity to mingle and network. During the opening reception the NASCLA 2014 Conference Sponsors were acknowledged. Th e 2014 sponsors included: PSI Services, Th e Home Depot, American Residential Services, Sears Home Improvement Products, Prov, Inc., Zachry Industrial, Access Laserpress, GL Solutions, PCE Constructors, Industrial Press, Pearson Education, Rhode

Island Builders Association, Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association and Rhode Island Independent Contractors and Associates.

On Tuesday, August 26th, George Whalen, NASCLA President and Executive Director of the Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board, welcomed everyone to the NASCLA 52nd Annual Conference. Before General Sessions began, George Whalen introduced the Governor of Rhode Island, Lincoln D. Chafee, and Anne Roberts of Discover Newport, who also gave a warm welcome to attendees.

Paul Greenwood, San Diego Deputy District Attorney, Head of Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit, kicked off the fi rst General Session on Pursuing the Predators: How to get a Felony Conviction Instead of a Citation Against Th ose Who Target Elderly Victims of Contractor Fraud, who discussed several misconceptions that oft en prevent prosecutors from issuing a fraud case against the perpetrator. Mike Bellaman, President and Chief Executive Offi cer of the Associated

Builders and Contractors (ABC) followed with a session on Improving Construction Industry Productivity, giving attendee’s information on the skilled workforce shortage and productivity opportunities which exist. Th e last session of the day, National Grid Construction Solutions Program, was presented by Tracey Beckstrom, Lead Commercial Sales New Construction for National Grid.

Following the General Sessions, a group luncheon and awards ceremony took place where the NASCLA 2014 Community Service in Contracting award was presented to the Rhode Island

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NASCLA Executive Committee and their guests enjoyed dinner at the Mooring Restaurant on August 25th following the opening reception.

NASCLA President, George Whalen, welcoming attendees at the start of General Sessions during the NASCLA 2014 Annual Conference.

NASCLA Board Members from three North Carolina State Agencies and their spouses enjoying the opening reception.

Governor of Rhode Island, Lincoln D. Chafee with NASCLA President, George Whalen.

NASCLA 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCEBuilding Offi cials Association and the NASCLA 2014 Innovation in Regulation award was presented to the Nevada State Contractors Board. Attendees were then invited to enjoy the charm of Newport’s historic buildings and restored homes on a narrated trolley tour covering over 150 points of interest. Aft erwards, the tour continued to Newport Vineyards, a vineyard listed on the National Historic Register dating back to 1701, where attendees learned the step-by-step wine making process and enjoyed a tasting of selected wines.

Sessions held on Wednesday, August 27th, included Will the Real Economy Please Stand Up! an entertaining presentation by Elliot Eisenberg, Ph. D., with GraphsandLaughs, LLC. Th e session Testifying at Administrative and Criminal Proceedings, A NASCLA Investigator Training Module was then presented by Ellen Leonard,

Assistant Attorney General of the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors. Th e last presentation of the day was given by Dale Atkinson, JD, of Atkinson & Atkinson and Executive Director of the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) on Regulation of the Construction Industry: A Multi-Media Session. Th e day concluded with the fi nal NASCLA Board of Directors meeting and Model Legislation Committee meeting later that aft ernoon.

Th ursday, August 28th, the fi nal day of the conference, welcomed back Dale Atkinson, JD, of Atkinson & Atkinson and Executive Director of the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) who presented a second session on Eff ective and Effi cient Boards: What Does that Mean and How is it Measured? which addressed the eff ectiveness and effi ciencies of boards. Tom O’Hair, Public Information Offi cer of the California Contractors State Licensing Board, Margi Grein, Executive Offi cer of the Nevada State Contractors Board and Stephanie Lee, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors presented on Expanding Your Outreach and Assistance Th rough Social Media and Applications. Eric Olson, Executive Director of the Virginia Board for Contractors was the last to present on Application Integrity – Th reats and Challenges providing an overview of recent events in Virginia that have resulted in a change in the licensing process of the Board for Contractors. Th e sessions ended with the NASCLA Report of States given by NASCLA State Members.

On Th ursday aft ernoon, the conference concluded as NASCLA attendees came together for a traditional New England style clam boil luncheon at the renowned Atlantic Beach Club in Newport, Rhode Island. Th e Installation of Offi cers for FY 2014/2015 took place and George Whalen gave his fi nal remarks as he welcomed Keith Warren, Executive Director of the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, as NASCLA FY 2014/2015 President. Attendees enjoyed mesmerizing views of the Atlantic Ocean and Newport’s famous cliff walk, a true Rhode Island treasure. Th is conference will be one to remember as NASCLA provided exceptional speakers in a memorable location. We look forward to the 2015 Annual Conference next year in San Diego, California!

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New England style clam boil luncheon at the Atlantic Beach Club on the fi nal day of the NASCLA 2014 Annual Conference.

NASCLA Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, August 27th, 2014.

Keith Warren, NASCLA 1st Vice President, presenting NASCLA President, George Whalen, his President’s Award for FY 13/14.

NASCLA 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCETh ank you 2014 Sponsors!

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NASCLA 2014 AWARD WINNERS

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Th e National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) is pleased to announce that Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association is the winner of the 2014 Community Service in Contracting Award.

Th is national award was created as a way for NASCLA and its many members to recognize the positive impact that contractor and construction related associations have on their communities. With this award, NASCLA showcases the countless hours and eff orts that contractors and construction related associations make by raising funds, contributing time, labor and materials to charities. Th e Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association was founded in 1960 with the purpose to foster education among its members and allow them to meet and discuss issues that all inspectors deal with on a regular basis. Th e association now boasts more than 140 members made up of inspectors, builders and other tradespersons. Since its founding, the association has branched out into educating their community’s youth by starting an educational scholarship golf tournament providing

thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children of the association members and starting an education expo to help fund student educational opportunities.In 2013, at one of Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association monthly membership meetings, the International Code Council (ICC) Eastern Regional Vice President introduced a new program called the High School Technical Training Program (HSTTP). Th is program development was evidence that not enough of the youth in the Warwick area were enrolling or showing interest in the building and inspection trades.Th e Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association teamed up with the Warwick Career and Technical Center and the ICC High School Training Program director to sponsor the Warwick program by funding the initial membership fees for the school to join ICC. Within a month, all nine vocational schools in

the Warwick area were being funded by the association to join ICC.In addition to the $1,300 in ICC membership sponsorship, the association donated $300 to assist Warwick Career Tech in purchasing a new construction trailer for their carpentry program, and formed a mentorship program among its members so every vocational school would have a Building Offi cial to help them succeed in the HSTTP program. Collectively, they have volunteered over eighty hours with the mentorship program and John Leyden, the State Building Code Commissioner, has provided full sets of the Rhode Island State Building Code books to all nine of the vocational schools. Th e association has plans to expand their involvement by starting a separate scholarship “Tools of the Trades” which will give trade tools to a graduating senior from each of the vocational schools. Th ey hope to extend this to more students as they reach out to partner with corporate tool companies.Th omas DiFusco, President, Wayne Pimental, Secretary, Bruce Zaloudek, Treasurer, Al DeCorte and Peter Scorpio, Executive Board Members of the Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association accepted NASCLA’s Community Service in Contracting Award on Tuesday, August 26th at NASCLA’s 52nd Annual Conference at the Viking Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island.

NASCLA President, George Whalen, presenting the Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association President, Th omas DiFusco, the 2014 Community Service in Contracting Award.

RHODE ISLAND BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION RECEIVE NASCLA’S 8th ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE IN CONTRACTING AWARD

NASCLA President, George Whalen, (3rd from left ) with the Rhode Island Building Offi cials Association Offi cers/Executive Board.

NASCLA 2014 AWARD WINNERS

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Th e National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) presented the 2014 Innovation in Regulation Award to the Nevada State Contractors Board on August 26, 2014, at the association’s 52nd Annual Conference at the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island.

NASCLA created this national award to recognize a NASCLA state member who has showcased innovation, creativity and excellence for the purpose of maintaining fair and balanced regulation of the construction industry. Margi Grein, Executive Offi cer with the Nevada State Contractors Board, accepted the award.In 2012, the Nevada State Contractors Board partnered with the Home Depot and various building department offi cials to launch a building permit kiosk inside select Home Depot stores in Southern Nevada. Th is kiosk housed a tailored information technology system that linked each jurisdiction’s system, enabling a contractor to pull permits from multiple jurisdictions in a one-stop location. Th is system interacts with the technology from each jurisdiction ensuring transfer of payment, documents, and user information is done with

the highest confi dentiality and time-sensitive standards. Th e positive results of PermitsUSA have led to the expansion of these kiosks into other states throughout the country. Th e kiosks look to expand the types of permits to be made available for purchase including plumbing, HVAC, gas and electric, fence, patio, patio covers and more. By the end of 2015, Home Depot anticipates expansion of PermitsUSA to Florida and Oregon.In addition to the development of PermitsUSA, the Nevada State Contractors Board recognized the need to go mobile and make its resources readily available in a mobile app. While the concept of a mobile application in not innovative in and of itself, it is the resources available within it that are unique to what contractor boards have made available in the past. Consumers can search a contractor’s license information based on the license number, name, business name or disciplinary action. Th is app also allows consumers to report

unlicensed activity by simply completely a few write-in fi elds and then they are submitted electronically directly to NSCB investigations personnel for review. No more hard copy complaint forms or navigating through pages of the website to complete the online form. Within the fi rst few months of its implementation,

the NSCB mobile application has been downloaded by over 300 individuals, and this number continues to grow as word of the application expands. Users have reported positive feedback, expressing appreciation for the modifi ed format and quick access and reporting of information. Th e Nevada State Contractors Board will be looking for ways to increase the resource options on the app, including possible reporting of licensed contractors, license renewal options, and consumer information.

Margi Grein acknowledged and thanked Charles Hickey and Stephen Th ompson, representatives from Th e Home Depot at the NASCLA Annual Conference for their support.

PermitsUSA Kiosk

Margi Grein, Executive Director of the Nevada State Contractors Board with George Whalen, NASCLA President.

NEVADA STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATION IN REGULATION

NASCLA COMMITTEE REPORTSFIND OUT WHAT THE COMMITTEES CURRENT

PROJECTS ARE FOR FY 2014/2015!NASCLA Accredited Examination Program Committee; Doug Traylor, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• Job Occupational Analysis for new NASCLA Electrical Examination

• Identify Subject Matter Experts1. Master2. Journeyman3. Residential

• Hold two-day workshops to create job analysis

NASCLA Contractors Committee; Al Nyman, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• Develop NASCLA Contractors Committee Mission Statement

• To include 5 goals• Committee to come up with 1-2 specifi c issues as contractors that they feel the NASCLA

Board of Directors should be aware of and how it aff ects their business

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NASCLA Education Committee; Janet Baumberger, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• Finalize NASCLA Education Program with South Carolina• NASCLA Education Program Launch with States• Develop a Marketing Presentation and Plan for NASCLA State Members

NASCLA Marketing Committee; Greg Crow, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• NASCLA Marketing Committee Plan – Target States that are Interested in

Administering/Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination Program for Commercial General Building Contractors.

NASCLA COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUEDNASCLA Membership Committee; Melissa McBride, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• NASCLA Membership Plan Promotion for State Members/Local Jurisdiction, new fi rst

time state members will have a complimentary free membership for the fi rst year only, ongoing.

• NASCLA Membership discount to new fi rst time business, contractors, associate and affi liate members; they will receive a 50% membership discount off the regular membership dues rate. Eff ective September 1, 2013, ongoing.

• NASCLA Membership Committee to continue state outreach eff orts to non-members and members. • A conference call will be scheduled with committee members to discuss the NASCLA

Strategic Plan and action items• Th e committee will focus their outreach on West Coast states and inviting them to

the NASCLA 2015 Annual Conference being held in San Diego, California• Schedule three (3) physical face-to-face meetings with non-state members

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NASCLA Model Legislation & Special Projects Committee; Jamie Durham, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• Finalize Elder Justice Module for the NASCLA Resources Committee Toolkit for

Contractor Regulators• Code of Ethics for Contractors

NASCLA Nomination Committee; George Whalen, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• Potential Candidate Nominations for the NASCLA Offi cer Position by the NASCLA

2015 Mid Year Meeting• NASCLA Offi cers & Board of Director Nominations for FY 2015/2016 (Elected at the

NASCLA 2015 Annual Conference)

NASCLA COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED

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NASCLA Program Committee; Joe Rogers, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• NASCLA 2015 Mid Year Meeting

• Formulate Meeting Agenda• NASCLA 2015 Annual Conference

• NASCLA 2015 Annual Conference Identify Speakers• Formulate Conference Agenda and Conference Sessions• Target Sponsorships

NASCLA Publications Committee; Greg Crow, Co-ChairGeorge Whalen, Co-Chair

Fy 2014/2015 Committee Projects• NASCLA Online Training Program on the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business

Law and Project Management, Basic Edition• NASCLA Code Publications with the State of Idaho and ICC, fi nalize the Idaho

Residential Code Publication• NASCLA Business and Law Publications, fi nalize the new NASCLA Contractors

Guide to Business Law and Project Management, New Jersey Edition• NASCLA Out-Reach to Additional Testing Companies to bid on the use of NASCLA

Publications• NASCLA State Publishing Production Schedule with State Agencies and Pearson

Learning Solutions• NASCLA Future In-house Publishing Options

NASCLA Residential Committee; Janet Baumberger, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• Market NASCLA Contractors Disciplinary Database to NASCLA State Members

• Th e committee to review allowing the database service to be available to all NASCLA Contractor Members; to be included in their membership benefi ts. Th ese members would not be able to see private information or import data, but could obtain information on contractors for their own use.

• NASCLA Trade Association Partnership and Outreach along with Consumer Protection Publications and Awareness

NASCLA COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED

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NASCLA Resources Committee; Margi Grein, Chair

FY 2014/2015 Committee Projects• Understanding the Board’s Role in a Legislative Environment • Social Media Plan & Continue Presentations at NASCLA Meetings/Conferences.

• NASCLA Facebook Page• NASCLA Toolkit for Contractors Regulators Website, ongoing

• Engaging the media (TV/Newspapers); “How to” on Press Release formats• Business Assistance Program

NASCLA STATE MEMBER NEWSCalifornia Contractors State License Board

Turns Up the Heat on HVAC Rip-OffsCalifornia’s Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has stepped up its consumer protection eff orts by launching a comprehensive campaign to target predatory service and repair companies that cheat unsuspecting customers, especially older adults. “In addition to weeding out these contractors, this campaign aims to protect and uphold the reputation of more than 11,000 licensed and honest HVAC contractors in our state,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands.

CSLB is partnering with local district attorneys, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and industry leaders in the warm-air heating, ventilating, and

air-conditioning (HVAC) sector to address an epidemic in companies that promise low-cost tune-ups, inspections, and other routine maintenance, then up-sell services or insist on replacing an entire system through high-pressure sales, false statements, and scare tactics. Other companies are running boiler room telemarketing operations in a sophisticated eff ort to target unsuspecting homeowners.

Unscrupulous tradespeople have used predatory practices such as:• Hard-sell tactics to obtain grossly infl ated contracts• Misrepresenting work as critical or safety-related, needing immediate correction• Getting consumers to sign away their three-day right to cancel the home improvement contract• Failing to pull building permits• Lack of workers’ compensation insurance or under-reporting employees

CSLB’s education and enforcement campaign includes HVAC workshops, media outreach, and a webinar to create a discussion forum with contractors and building offi cials about California’s service and repair contract laws and requirements. CSLB also established an enforcement task force to investigate culpable businesses, and to conduct statewide undercover sting operations. Increased media outreach eff orts will publicize the results of these operations.

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David Fogt, Enforcement Chief for the California Contractors State License Board, during the HVAC Conference.

David Fogt, CSLB Enforcement Chief, Rick Lopes, CSLB Public Aff airs Chief and Nancy Spring, CSLB Board Member, during the California Contractors State License Board Webinar.

Audience of contractors who attended the California Contractors State License Board’s HVAC Town Hall Meeting in San Jose, California on May 7, 2014.

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NASCLA CALENDAR OF EVENTSFiscal Year 2014/2015

November 18, 2014NASCLA Executive Committee Conference Call

December 4 - 5, 2014NASCLA Strategic Planning MeetingLocation: Austin, TexasTh e Annual Strategic Planning Meeting is a two-day meeting designed to work on NASCLA’s 3 Year Strategic Plan/Vision and develop long term projects and goals.

January 29, 2015NASCLA Executive Committee & NASCLA Board of Directors Conference Call

March 11 - 13, 2015NASCLA 2015 Mid Year MeetingLocation: Huntsville, AlabamaTh e Mid Year Meeting is designed as a planning and project oriented session for NASCLA’s Board of Directors, Committee Members and State Members.

April 30, 2015NASCLA Executive Committee Conference Call

May 27 - 29, 2015NASCLA Budgeting MeetingLocation: Lake Martin, AlabamaNASCLA’s Executive Committee and Fiscal Policy and Procedures Committee will meet to review the interim fi nancials and prepare the NASCLA forecasted budget for fi scal year 2014/2015.

June 25, 2015NASCLA Executive Committee & NASCLA Board of Directors Conference Call

August 31 - September 3, 2015NASCLA 2015 Annual ConferenceLocation: San Diego, CaliforniaNASCLA’s Annual Conference is a great opportunity for NASCLA Members to come together to discuss current issues relevant to the regulation of contractors. Th e conference also provides a forum for participants to interact and exchange information on current issues in the industry.

FEATURED NASCLA RESOURCE!NASCLA Consumer

Information & BrochuresTh e National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) has worked diligently with Committees to create consumer awareness literature and state agency resources. Th e consumer brochures are available to our trade associations and state agencies as resources for local tradeshows, showcase at your offi ce, etc. More information can be found on the www.nascla.org website under the Resources tab. • NASCLA’s Top 10 Ten Tips when Hiring a Licensed Contractor• NASCLA’s Consumer’s Guide to Home Improvement Contracts• NASCLA’s Protect Yourself Aft er a Disaster / Don’t Get Scammed!

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSING AGENCIES (NASCLA) WAS FOUNDED IN 1962 AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION. ITS MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF STATES THAT HAVE ENACTED LAWS REGULATING THE

BUSINESS OF CONTRACTING. NASCLA IS DEDICATED TO THE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE OF ITS MEMBER STATES IN STRIVING FOR THE BETTER REGULATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE

GENERAL PUBLIC.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSING AGENCIES 23309 NORTH 17TH DRIVE

BUILDING 1, UNIT 110PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85027

PHONE: 623.587.9354 FAX: 623.587.9625INFO@NASCLA.ORG

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MEET NEW NASCLA MEMBERS!New Contractor Members:• MCC Mechanical, LLC• DiamondWater Construction, LLC• TowerMRL, Inc.• J-MAZE LLC• Corna Kokosing Construction Company• National Maintenance & Construction Inc.• Page Properties & Construction, LLC• REO Enterprise, LLC• Grace Contracting, LLC• Intelligrated• Bella Grace Signature Kitchens & Baths• Storm Master Gutters

NASCLA MEMBER BENEFITS!• Networking Opportunities with Industry Experts

and Representatives

• Complimentary Copies of the Annual Membership Directory and Quarterly Newsletter

• Reduced Registration Fees for NASCLA Annual Conferences & Training Seminars

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• Opportunity for Committee Service

• Access to the NASCLA Members Only Website

To Apply for NASCLA Membership, please visit the following link: www.nascla.org/membership-signup