Job Outlook for California
We are working for economic security, protecting access to health care and supporting the sign industry in California.
Key Points of Interest
A study from McGraw-Hill Construction looked at the number of green jobs in the building design and construction workforce, and found that 35 percent of architects, engineers and contractors report having green jobs today, representing 661,000 jobs. Also from the report is the projection that carpenters, electricians, HVAC workers and other trade jobs are expected to grow the fastest, rising to 25 percent of jobs in three years, from 15 percent today.
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Lobbying Tips: Make the Connection
State Legislation Archives
10 Lobbying Tips in Difficult Budget Years – And Just About Any Other Time of Year
What you can do to help government officials
No matter how many times we explain the facts to a planner, elected official or community group, it seems we start from scratch. When a project is denied and an appeal filed, we start all over again. what can you or your staff do on a daily basis to educate government officials about the benefit of signs and their significant positive impact on local economies?
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ADA Sign Guidance
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) provides access compliance services for public schools and state-funded construction; develops and maintains vital reference resources to assist clients in meeting accessibility standards; assists in the administration of Certified Access Specialist program (CASp) and other programs; and develops access-related building code amendments. The Department of Justice’s revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) were published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. The state recently adopted modifications to ADA signage requirements, among many other changes. In the Express Terms document, several non-substantive editorial changes were made to conform to model code format and to correct minor drafting errors. To see the latest, Click Here for PDF document. Or continue to article.
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