Membership Benefits of Central California Builders Exchange

CCBE Membership

Membership benefits that will help you grow your business

Becoming a member of the Central California Builders Exchange means our strengths become your strengths. Here is a list of the benefits of membership.

ONLINE PLAN SERVICE

The plan room offers real time access to project information including plans, specs and addenda. Our project room staff understands the needs of California’s construction industry. We work directly with project owners and design professionals to provide accurate information for all project stakeholders.

GOLDEN STATE PLAN SERVICE

The Golden State Plan Service (GSPS) is a partnership of all California Builders Exchanges committed to providing comprehensive and streamlined plan room services and other specific industry benefits to our collective members within our state’s increasingly complex and demanding business/regulatory climate.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

We believe that education is the key to success. Safety knowledge and compliance is extremely critical in the construction industry. CCBE offers many opportunities to learn with seminars on topics such as Lien Law, Human Resources, and OSHA Compliance to name a few.

CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION

With our weekly and daily newsletters, members stay up to date on legal issues, bidding opportunities and awards as well events and other important industry information.

PLUS MORE

Advertising & marketing opportunities
Group insurance programs
Networking Events
Scholarships for members, employees of members and member’s families
Printing Services
Free Labor Law posters
Free notary services
…and so much more!

Membership Levels

ANNUAL Membership:

Enjoy the full benefits of all that the exchange and Online Plan Service has to offer.

NEWS ONLY Membership:

Enjoy all that the Exchange and Online Plan Service has to offer, such as project details, bidders lists, project awards, but without access to plans or specs.

ASSOCIATE Membership:

For members who do not need to view project information. No plan room access.

$970.00 a year

$750.00 a year

$395.00 a year

No Hidden Fees

Membership Application

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Thank you for joining the only Builders Exchange servicing Central California since 1903!
Terms and Conditions

1. Membership in the Central California Builders Exchange (referred to hereinafter as the “Exchange”) is on an annual basis only.

2. The Exchange offers three levels of Membership: (1) Regular Membership (2) “News Only” Membership and (3) Associate Membership.

3. Membership dues must be paid fully in advance.

4. I understand that Associate Members are required to pay an additional fee of $575.00 per year if they opt to receive Online Plan Room access. I understand and agree that all paid membership dues and fees paid are non-refundable.

5. I understand that membership shall remain in effect until I resign in writing and that I am responsible for all dues incurred until a written resignation is tendered.

6. I understand that my membership will be canceled if delinquent charges are not paid including dues.

7. I understand that by signing this application below I certify that all users listed on this application are employees of the company and that under no circumstances are users to share or give out their Online Plan Room log in information or other information gained from CCBE Membership to non-Employees of the Company.

8. I understand that upon the approval of this application by CCBE’s Board of Directors, I agree to conform with the Constitution, By-Laws, Online Planroom Usage Agreement and Planroom Rules as they are now in effect and may hereafter be amended.

9. I understand and agree that all paid membership dues and fees paid are non-refundable.

The applicant firm agrees to abide by the Terms and Conditions noted on this application, including the Constitution, By-Laws, Online Plan Room Usage Agreement, and Plan Room Rules.

I hereby affirm that I am authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of the company named herein.
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Online Planroom Use Agreement

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS—Central California Builders Exchange (CCBE) makes available for your use and access to the CCBE Online Plan Service (the "Site") certain information, docu-ments, software and products (collectively, the "Materials") and various services (the "Services") subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Usage Agreement and Disclaimers (the "Agreement"). By accessing this Site, you agree to the Agreement. CCBE reserves the right to change the Agreement from time to time at its sole discretion. Your use of the Site will be subject to the most current version of the Agreement posted on the Site at the time of such use. In addition, when using particular Services or Materials on this Site, you shall also be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such particular Services or Materials all of which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. Use of site is at your sole risk. The site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. It is your responsibility to review all documents to assure that all aspects of your bid are reviewed, as represented in blueprint documents, specifications, addenda and memoranda. The plans, specifications and addenda obtained from this site are to be used for refer-ence only by general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and manufacturers. Companies wishing to bid as prime or general contractors must obtain a full set from the owner or issuing office of the project. You MUST be a current CCBE Member (valid Internet subscriber) of CCBE to access this Site. If you are not a current Site participant or if you breach any provision of the Agreement, your authorization to use this Site is automatically terminated and you must immediately destroy any Materials downloaded or printed from this Site.

2. LIMITED LICENSE—You are hereby granted a nonexclusive, nontransferable and revocable license to utilize the Materials and Services on this Site, and any necessary software used in connection with the Site ("Software") solely for the purpose of preparing estimations and proposals for the projects identified herein. The license is expressly limited to this purpose, and excludes all other uses except as permitted in writing by CCBE. No transfer of title or assignment of interest shall accompany this license. This license is personal to you. You shall not assign, transfer or sublicense this license, or the use of the Materials, Services, Site or Software, either in whole or in part, to any other person or entity, for any reason whatsoever. You shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by you in the use of the Materials, Services, Site or Software. Although CCBE may, from time to time, provide addition-al Materials, Services or Software for the Site, it is not required to do so, nor is it required to update, maintain or replace such items. You shall also be solely responsible for providing, in your own name, and at your own expense, any necessary insurance. CCBE does not insure any of your interests in this license, and does not provide any insurance coverage at all to you or any other person or entity under the terms hereof. CCBE may, at its sole and unfettered discretion, and for any reason whatsoever or for no reason at all, revoke this license at any time, without any prior warning to you. If CCBE revokes this license, CCBE shall have no liability to you, or any third party, for any costs or expenses incurred, including, but not limited to, document duplication costs, delivery charges, express handling fees or other monetary expenses.

3. COPYRIGHT—You acknowledge and agree that Materials, Services, Site and Software contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Except as expressly authorized by CCBE , you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the Materials, Services, or the Software, in whole or in part. Furthermore, CCBE and the copyright owner(s) do not grant any express or implied right to you under any patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secret information with respect to the Materials, Services, Site or Software. The Software and accompanying documentation that are made available for download from the Site are copyrighted work of CCBE and/or its suppliers. Use of the Software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement that accompanies or is included with such software. You will not be able to download or install any software that is accompanied by or includes an end user license agreement unless you agree to the terms of such end user license agreement. If you do no agree to such terms, you will not be able to use the software. You may not decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of any software available on the Site.

4. USE OF SITE INFORMATION—Except as otherwise indicated elsewhere on this Site, you may view, download and/or print the Materials available on this Site subject to the following conditions: The Materials may be used solely for preparing cost estimates for those construction projects provided on the Site and/or for your reference during the construction process of same and for no other purpose. The Materials may not be modified or altered in any way. You may not remove any copyright or other proprietary notices contained in the Materials. CCBE reserves the right to revoke the authorization to view, download and print the Materials available on this Site at any time, and any such use must be discontinued immedi-ately upon written notice from CCBE. The rights specified above to view, download and print the Materials available on this Site are not applicable to the design or layout of this Site. Elements of this Site are protected by trade dress and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part.

5. UNAUTHORIZED USE—Only CCBE members, are entitled to access the Site, and view and use the Materials and Services (including all plans, specifications and addenda therein). In addition, you acknowledge and agree that the unauthorized disclosure of Site Materials could cause competitive harm to the CCBE , and you promise to receive and maintain the Site Materials in trust and confidence, and take reasonable precautions against such disclosure to any unauthorized users. You are not permitted to redistribute, or allow access to, the Site Materials or Services to any third party who is not a Site participant.

6. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE—CCBE reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Site (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that CCBE is not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Site, or any Service.

7. ACCOUNT, PASSWORD AND SECURITY—You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password and account, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to: Refrain from sharing your account login or password with any third party; immediately notify CCBE of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security; and Ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. CCBE cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

8. NO AGENCY RELATIONSHIP—CCBE is not a partner, joint venture, employee or agent of you, or any project owner or contractor whose Materials appear on this Site or whose projects are described herein. CCBE does not have the power to obligate or bind any project owner or contractor, and expressly disclaims any implication of such power. Each user of the Site assumes full responsibility for its own acts, and the acts of its own personnel, subject to this Agreement.

9. TERMINATION - You agree that CCBE , in its sole discretion, may terminate your password, account or use of the Site (or any part thereof) for any reason, including, without limitation, if CCBE believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the Agreement. CCBE may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Site, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Site under any provision of this Agreement may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that CCBE may immediately deactivate your account. Further, you agree that CCBE shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any termination of your access to the Site.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES—YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT: YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. EFFORTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO ASSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, BUT CCBE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, MERCHANT-ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE BEST SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR PROJECT FILES ARE THE ACTUAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAINTAINED AT THE MAIN OFFICES OF THE PROJECT OWNER, GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND/OR CCBE. IF YOU BELIEVE THAT THE MATERIALS ARE ILLEGIBLE IN ANY MANNER (WHETHER AS A RESULT OF A WATERMARK, STAMP OR OTHER ANNOTATION, OR A SCANNING OR DUPLICATION ERROR), OR THAT YOU CANNOT ACCURATELY ASSESS THE SCOPE OR DETAILS OF THE PROJECT FROM THE PROVIDED MATERIALS, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW THE ACTUAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEMSELVES. CCBE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT: THE MATERIALS PRESENTED ON THIS SITE CONFORM TO THE ACTUAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ANY PROJECT DESCRIBED ON THE SITE; THE SERVICE AND MATERIALS OFFERED ON THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; THE SERVICE AND MATERIALS, AND ACCESS TO THE SITE, WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR MATERIAL OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; OR THAT ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE OR MATERIALS WILL BE CORRECTED. ANY MATERIALS DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK. YOU WILL BE SOLELY RE-SPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE MATERIALS, SERVICES, SITE OR SOFTWARE, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO SURRENDER THE LICENSE AND CEASE USE OF THE MATERIALS, SERVICES, SITE AND SOFTWARE. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM CCBE OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE OR MATERIALS SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE AGREEMENT.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY—IN NO EVENT SHALL CCBE OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, PARTNERS, SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS OR CO-BRANDERS BE LIABLE TO YOU, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY BID PREPARATION OR ESTIMATION ERRORS, UNAWARDED CONTRACTS, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA ON YOUR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM) THAT ARE RELATED TO THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE CONTENT, MATERIALS, SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SITE, WHETER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF CCBE IS EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. CCBE DOES NOT RECOMMEND OR ENDORSE ANY PROJECTS, MATERIALS OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES DESCRIBED ON THIS SITE, AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THEREFOR.

12. DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY—You agree to defend, indemnify and hold CCBE , and its subsidiaries, affiliates, shareholders, officers, employees, subcontractors, agents, co-branders and other partners, harmless from all losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expert witness fees, in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding that: (i) alleges facts, if true, would constitute a breach of this Agreement by you; (ii) arises from any alleged act, omission or misrepresentation by you, or your personnel or subcontractors, related to the Site, Materials, Services, Software or Agreement; (iii) arises out of your use of the Site, your connection to the Site, or any Materials or Services on or related to the Site; or (iv) arises from your violation of any rights of another.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT—This Agreement, and the other terms and conditions found throughout the Site, constitute the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications pertaining to said subject matter, all of which are merged in this Agreement. No course of prior dealings between the parties, and no usage of the trade, shall be relevant to supplement or explain any term or condition herein. Acceptance or acquiescence in the course of performance shall not be relevant to determine the meaning of any term or condition, even if the accepting or acquiescencing party has knowledge of the nature of the performance, and an opportunity for objection. In accepting this Agreement, you have not relied upon any warranty, representation, assurance or inducement that is not expressly set forth herein. No other agreement, statement, or promise that is not contained herein, or elsewhere on the Site, shall be valid or binding.

14. CONSTRUCTION—You are not required to use this Site, or any of the Materials or Services offered herein. Your decision to use, and continue to use, the Site is made solely by you, in your sole and unfettered discretion, and you may voluntarily cease to use the Site at any time. You agree that no ambiguity herein shall be construed more strictly against CCBE as the drafter of this Agreement. The failure of CCBE to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Agreement does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.

15. AMENDMENT—This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument executed by the party to be charged. A waiver of any right provided by this Agreement shall be valid only if reflected in a written instrument executed by the party to be charged. No waiver of any right, or extension of time for any performance, shall affect any other right, occasion, obligation or action. No agent, employee or representative of CCBE shall have any authority to modify any affirmation, representation or warranty provided herein, or bind CCBE to any additional affirmation, representation or warranty, unless said affirmation, representation or warranty is in writing on official CCBE letterhead, and executed by CCBE with specific reference to this Agreement.

16. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION—The Agreement and the relationship between you and CCBE are governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You also agree that this Agreement is entered into between you and CCBE in Fresno County, California, and the place of performance and delivery of all obligations provided herein is in Fresno County. As such, you agree that the proper venue for any action to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement, or which concern the Site, Materials and/or Services, shall be Fresno County, to the exclusion of all other forums and jurisdictions, regardless of the domicile of the parties.

17. TIME FOR BRINGING ACTION—You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Site, Materials, Services or the Agreement must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arises, or be forever barred. By agreeing to these terms, you agree to be bound, individually and on behalf of any owner, contractor, material supplier or other entity you represent, by each term set forth above, including each disclaimer of warranty. It is further agreed that these terms bind the subscribers, heirs, assigns, partners, employees, joint ventures and successors in interest.
Membership Payment
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP

Regular Member = All Contractors, Dealers or Manufacturers of building products, Land Surveyors, and Testing Laboratories interested in viewing all project details and documents.

Annual Regular Membership $970
NEWS ONLY MEMBERSHIP

News Only Member = Contractors, businesses or suppliers providing products or services to the Construction Industry interested in viewing all project details, excluding plans and specs.

Annual "News Only" Member $750
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Associate Member = Businesses or professional firms providing products or services to the Construction Industry.

Annual Associate Member - $395
TOTAL DUE UPON JOINING*
- Regular Membership - $970
- News Only Membership - $750
- Associate Membership - $395
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CCBE Membership

Membership benefits that will help you grow your business

ONLINE PLAN SERVICE

GOLDEN STATE PLAN SERVICE

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION

PLUS MORE

Membership Levels

ANNUAL Membership:

NEWS ONLY Membership:

ASSOCIATE Membership:

$970.00 a year

$750.00 a year

$395.00 a year

No Hidden Fees

Membership Application

Step 1 of 4

Company Information

Name of Owner (s) or Officer (s):

Please fill out the relevant information below (if applicable)

What Membership Benefits are you interested in utilizing?

ON-LINE PLAN ROOM INFORMATION

How did you hear about CCBE?

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY & REFERRAL SERVICE

Please choose the categories you would like your company to be listed under:

CSI MasterFormat 2004 Codes (for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Manufactures Only)

Is your company currently certified in a Business Enterprise Program? (Provide a copy of certification w/ application):

CCBE's Construction Connection Newsletter

Step #2 - Please complete the information below:

Thank you for joining the only Builders Exchange servicing Central California since 1903!

Terms and Conditions

Online Planroom Use Agreement

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