Happy Holidays from Builders Site Protection!

The Surface Protection Experts at Builders Site Protection would like to wish all of our customers and blog readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Builders Site Protection will be closed on Monday, December 24th 2012 and will reopen January 2nd, 2013. If you need to order any surface protection products during that time, place an order on our website www.buildsitepro.com. Your products will ship the day we return.

Have a wonderful holiday!

Builders Site Protection Attends JLC Live Show in Portland, OR

This Thursday Builders Site Protection CEO Pat Mullen attended the JLC Live Show in Portland, Oregon. The JLC Live show is a residential construction conference where builders can learn new and exciting industry trends. The JLC Live show combines hands-on education in conjunction with manufactuer exhibits to create a unique experience for builders looking to learn new skills and find out about new products. Pat attended the event to make sure she is stays up-to-date on construction industry trends so she can better serve Builders Site Protection's customers. 

Small Businesses Not Safe from RRP Non-Compliance Fines

Since its implementation back in 2010, businesses large and small have been fined for failing to abide by the lead safety requirements set forth by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. The RRP Rule requires contractors remodeling an area greater than six square feet in a home built before 1978 to test for the presence of lead in the paint. If lead is detected, remodelers must notify the homeowner, contain hazardous dust as much as possible, and meticulously clean the remodeled area in order to comply with the RRP Rule. Every containment action must be documented and kept on file for a minimum of three years.

The implementation of the RRP Rule stirred up quite a bit of controversy within the remodeling community. Most remodelers were confused about what exact steps they needed to take to comply with the Rule. Some complained that the Rule caused an unfair extra expense for their businesses. Many contractors were not aware of the RRP Rule at all. This unfortunate lack of communication has not prevented the EPA from prosecuting violators of the RRP Rule. Violations are steep; as much as $37,500 per violation, per day.

According to a new article on http://www.remodeling.hw.net/, small businesses are in no way protected from incurring steep fines for violating the RRP Rule. The companies that have been fined thus far are a mixture of large and small companies, primarily located on the East Coast. Interestingly, one of the fined companies trains and certifies contractors in lead-safe renovation.

If you own a remodeling business and are curious about whether you are fully complying with the RRP Rule, there are several resources that may be able to help you. Start by checking out the EPA's RRP Rule Guide to figure out how the Rule applies to your business. Here is a PDF version for small businesses. For your lead containment and dust control needs, check out Builders Site Protection's Lead Ready lead containment kit andthe  Dust Control section of the website.

Builders Site Protection also has "Renovation Checklists" available to help you through every step of your project. Give Heather a call at 866-788-6886 or email sales@buildsitepro.com for more information.

Today is 'America Recycles Day'

America Recyles Day is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Its a day to promote recycling awareness, commitment, and action in communities across the country. Those in the construction industry can participate by checking out the following website for information on which construction materials can be recycled. 

http://americarecyclesday.org/find-recycling and click on "construction materials"

New Article! Pat's Remodeling Adventures

Pat Mullen, President of Builders Site Protection, has just published an article describing the process of remodeling her 1920's craftsman-style home in Bend, OR. From the foundation to the bathroom, it seemed like everything that could possibly need renovation work, did! Pat has experienced ups and downs throughout the remodel and has learned a great deal about what it takes to renovate an old historic home on a budget. Check out her article to hear more about the trials and tribulations of her home remodeling project.

Remodeling a 1920's Era Craftsman Home: A Do-It-Yourself Odyssey 

Builders Site Protection Selected as Surface Protection Supplier for Birmingham, AL Airport Expansion Project

Builders Site Protection is proud to announce that we have been selected as the premiere surface protection supplier for the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport expansion and modernization project in Birmingham, AL. Builders Site Protection has supplied the project's general contractor, Brasfield & Gorrie, with Coverguard diamond-plated, fire-resistant floor protection. We have protected 40,000 square feet so far and will help Brasfield & Gorrie protect another 70,000 square feet in the second stage of the project. Builders Site Protection is thrilled to be the project's go-to surface protection supplier and looks forward to a lasting partnership with Brasfield & Gorrie.

Check out the press release to learn more:
http://www.pr.com/press-release/450650

Camp Pendleton BEQ 8 Project Completed

The newly-completed Camp Pendleton BEQ Package 8 project -- a facility built and intended as Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) alongside the addition of a Community Center for the residents' entertainment. Builders Site Protection supplied the BEQ Package 8 project with surface protection, helping the project achieve LEED-gold certification along the way. Builders Site Protection provided Coverguard industrial-strength protection to prevent expensive damage to shower pans throughout the project. Builders Site Protection is pleased that we were selected as the surface protection supplier for this project and look forward to helping contractors working at Camp Pendleton with future projects.