Assembly Republicans included "change construction defect law to protect contractors and subcontractors against lawsuits"  in their list of five demands that the Democrats must agree to before they will consider supporting any tax package.  Read more in the Las Vegas Sun article: Republicans issue list of demands to be met before they’ll talk taxes.

How can you do more?

1- Attend our General Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9th for an update from Bruce King and Jay Parmer.  King is the chair of the Coalition for Fairness in Construction and Parmer is the Legislative Strategist for The Builders.  Register online or download a flyer.

2- Send us a letter addressed to Nevada Legislators telling your personal experience with construction defect.  Tell them how your business, your family and your employees have suffered because of this unfair law. Sample letter

New - Bruce King, chair of the Coalition for Fairness in Construction, will join Jay Parmer to present an update on construction defect and our efforts. Jon Ralston will start the event with his opinion about the Legislative session, then answer your questions.  This Wednesday, March 9th,  in the Peppermill Tuscany Ballroom.  Registration & networking starts at 11 am - lunch at 11:30.  Member price $35  - Non-member price $4. Register online or download a flyer

We still need some skilled framers and roofers for the Build Brigade this weekend.  Sgt. Gray's new home is under construction in Smith Valley.  Volunteers are also needed to serve food and fill other "unskilled" volunteer positions. Please contact   Teri Scharosch (775) 329-4611 for more information.

Our new affinity partner, Frazee Paint, offers BANN members up to 40% off at their Reno location. Builders and painting contractors may be eligible for additional benefits. Visit the Frazee store at 4068 Kietzke Lane for a huge selection of paint and paint products, including a full line of environmentally friendly products for LEED Certified projects.

Check your mail for your Frazee Preferred Customer discount cards for you, your business associates, and your employees. If you need more, call us at (775) 329-4611. For details about Frazee, call Bill Harkson at (775) 825-3555.