Nevada Builders Blueprint August 2022
From the CEO
Exciting news everyone, with the support of my family and friends I have decided to step down as CEO of Nevada Builders. I have absolutely loved the last eight years and want to thank every member, partner, colleague and representative for working with me to address the needs of the industry; building NBA into the powerhouse it is now. The board is working diligently on my replacement. I am excited to announce that I will be working to drive innovation in the construction space with my new role as Chief Strategy Officer for NVO Construction. I can't wait to see and work with everyone in my new capacity. Thank you again...
July New Members
Welcome and Thank you!
Allegiance Heating Cooling, & Plumbing (Sparks), Aspen Electric (Sparks) Building Concepts, Inc., (Minden), Biggest Little City Glass (Sparks) CB Residential Construction (Zephyr Cove), Legion Construction (Spring Creek), M Sqrd Masonry Inc (Reno), Pena's Landscape Maintenance (Carson City), Rockwood Construction Company (Reno) Serious Plumbing & Mechanical (Las Vegas), Tann Choice Properties (Reno), and Truckee Meadows Construction (Sparks).
Safety Corner
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What is Heat Illness?
 
Heat illness means a serious medical condition resulting from the body's inability to cope with a particular heat load and includes heat syncope; heat cramps; heat exhaustion; and heat stroke.

Heat Syncope
Heat syncope occurs when a person faints suddenly and loses consciousness because of low blood pressure caused by the heat causing blood vessels to expand (dilate), so body fluid moves into the legs by gravity, which causes low blood pressure and may result in fainting, dizziness, or light headedness. Workers with heat syncope should sit or lie down in a cool place and slowly drink water, clear juice, or a sports drink…NOT an energy drink because they actually create dehydration.
Heat Cramps
Heat cramps usually affect workers who sweat a lot during strenuous activity. This sweating depletes the body’s salt and moisture levels. Low salt levels in muscles cause painful cramps or spasms in the abdomen, arms, or legs. Workers with heat cramps should drink water and have a snack or a drink that replaces carbohydrates and electrolytes (such as sports drinks) every 15 to 20 minutes. Seek medical care if cramps have not subsided within one hour or if the person has other underlying medical conditions. Heat cramps may also be a symptom of heat exhaustion
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt, usually through excessive sweating. Heat exhaustion is most likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and working in hot environments. Symptoms includes headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, elevated body temperature and decreased urine output. Immediate cooling and professional medical care are necessary. Do not hesitate to call 911.
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Symptoms includes confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, loss of consciousness (coma), hot, dry skin or profuse sweating, seizures, very high body temperature and can be fatal if medical treatment is delayed. Immediately call 911.
 
For more information on heat illness in construction or any other safety questions or concerns, please contact PGM Safety Services, an affiliate company of Pro Group Management. We will be happy to assist when you visit us at www.pgmnv.com or call (800) 859-3177.  
Association Health Plans
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With a Prominence Association Health Plan, Nevada Builder’s Alliance members with 2 – 50 employees can benefit from collective buying power, accessing the benefits and rates typically offered to large employers.

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JOIN Inc. Training Nevadans for Careers celebrates 50 years of solutions in Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin
Over the past 50 years, JOIN has grown into a leader in workforce development in their communities by providing individuals with opportunities and providing employers with work-ready candidates for employment.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we are proud of the impact JOIN has had in our communities over the years and can’t wait to see where the next 50 years of commitment to service will take us.”
To learn more about JOIN
ERTC Assistance
Calling all businesses. You may qualify for up to a $26,000 payroll tax break per employee from the Employee Retained Tax Credit. If you had a revenue loss in 2020 or 2021 or were subject to a government shutdown order, you may qualify. Call Mark ASAP!
Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors:
We are constantly updating our contact list so If there is another member of your team who would benefit from this information, please let us know! Email updated contact information to: membership@nevadabuilders.org. Thank you!
1000 N. Division St. Ste. 102,
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone Number:
775.882.4353