California’s construction industry demands that contractors not only excel in their craft, but also in the realms of business administration, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance to stay competitive and thrive. Many a contractor has to learn the hard way that being a contractor is inseparable from being a business owner. In order to be a … Read more
Although it might seem like a nearly impossible, worst-case-scenario type of event, you – an innocent homeowner or business owner – are being sued by an unlicensed contractor for issues that happened on your job site. Remain calm. If an unlicensed contractor has threatened to sue you, it’s actually not the end of the world. … Read more
When it comes to getting your CSLB contractor license so you can start doing legal construction work in the state of California, one of the biggest areas of confusion is around the concept of “qualifying individuals”. Qualifying individuals, or QIs, are an essential part of the contractor licensing process – but the actual description of … Read more
Starting your career as a construction contractor in California? Or maybe you’re a seasoned contractor who has recently had liability issues crop up unexpectedly? Or maybe you’ve got an eye out for legislative changes that will require contractors to have general liability insurance. At any rate, general liability insurance is something that all construction contractors … Read more
One of the most attractive things about pursuing a career in construction is that you do not need a college degree to break in – not many of us contractors are “classroom” people, right? But after spending a little time in the construction industry, you might start to notice how a college education can benefit … Read more
We’re back again with another license guide for aspiring contractors. This week, we’ll cover one of the most coveted contractor’s licenses in the state of California: The C-10 electrical contractor’s license. This license is, as you might guess, critical to anyone doing high-voltage electrical work in California. That goes for almost any commercial and residential … Read more
When plans for construction and renovation projects are put into motion, someone will have to pull a permit. Building permits are crucial as they ensure safety and compliance with zoning requirements. Anytime you’re wondering, “Do I need a building permit for my project?” you can check out the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to get … Read more
SACRAMENTO – The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) worked together in an undercover operation that ultimately exposed contractors for performing construction work without a license. The severe stormy weather in early February precipitated the increase in demand for home repair work in southern California. As a result, unlicensed … Read more
Looking to become a licensed drywall contractor in California, so you can start making money doing drywall fitting, installs, maintenance, and more? We’ve got you covered. In our latest comprehensive license guide, we’ll cover everything related to the C-9 license: what it is, who needs it, what kinds of jobs you can do with a … Read more
Tempted to do unlicensed contracting work in California? Thinking you can save money and time by skipping the CSLB’s arduous licensing process by simply making a backroom deal? Maybe you can hire your nephew as a concrete subcontractor under the table and save money on taxes? Sounds good, right? Wrong. When it comes to doing … Read more