WELCOME Welcome to the 2021-2022 Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT) Building & Remodeling Guide. This publication is widely distributed around the Truckee Tahoe region and represents a valued service for those looking for a trusted general contractor, sub-contractor, supplier or professional. Whether you are a homeowner, local professional, renter or visitor, this publication will help connect you with the right people who are in the business of getting the job done. In 2020, our business climate dramatically changed, and the Truckee Tahoe region experienced an unprecedented demand for existing home and vacant parcel properties. Despite COVID shutdowns, the construction and housing industry was deemed essential and res onded to the large influ o eo le moti ated to lea e the ig city and work remotely from a more rural setting in the mountains. The Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors reported a 50% increase in volume of sales of single-family homes in 2020 over 2019. CATT is here to serve our new residents and long-time locals through a Jobs to Bid service connecting homeowners to a reliable professional for a new construction or remodeling project. All CATT members are approved by our CATT Board of Directors and expected to uphold the CATT Code o thics. In , CATT staff re erred o s or u lic
and private property owners through our Jobs to Bid program. The CATT member directory is absolutely the place to start when seeking a reputable builder, specialty contractor, supplier or professional. In this Guide, you will find a di erse mem ershi working within a non rofit association that has a ro en track record o ro iding uality ser ices and enefits to our mem ers and to the community since 1998. CATT remains dedicated to our founding mission “To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community.” CATT members are able to grow their companies through homeowner re errals, critical ad ocacy efforts on key issues, training resources and event and volunteer committee networking opportunities. Looking ahead, 2021-2022 will be focused on meeting the demands of 2021 growth in the region, and keeping our members fully informed on industry innovation through existing and new communication channels. We will continue to help connect our new residents and locals with services needed to build or maintain their mountain home li estyle. In addition, staff is a aila le to direct homeowners with s ecial requests pertaining to defensible space needs, ADU construction and home energy audits. Please visit our website www.ca-tt.com for all CATT related services as well as information on our sponsored organizations: CATT Community Project (CATT CP) and CATT Political Action Committee (CATTPAC). Kellie Cutler, Executive Director kellie@ca-tt.com
CATT Code of Ethics The following Code of Ethics shall be honored by every member of this Association: • Be mindful of your responsibility to CATT and fellow members, and through conduct of your business, demonstrate that membership in this organization is an assurance of integrity and quality. • Ensure that agreements and contracts are clear and understandable and state the essentials of every transaction with adequate protection and representation to all concerned. • Provide fair and just compensation for services rendered in each transaction. • Keep your insurance and license current. • Provide opportunities for employment in a safe environment. • Cooperate with all public officials and comply with all laws and regulations governing the industry and our community. • Say or print nothing that may reflect unfavorably on others except in an articulate, intelligent manner and only when protection of the public good and/or our industry dictates. • Dedicate yourself to bringing together members of the construction industry and community at large in the bonds of fellowship, mutual understanding, and positive solutions.
MISSION STATEMENT To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community.
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