General contractors need to know the ins and outs of their liability before, during, and after they have completed construction on their projects. Property owners would do well to keep these details in mind as well! In this article, we’ll talk about the difference between a general contractor’s liability during construction versus their liability after … Read more
In California, the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry contractor’s license is a specialized classification under the Class C Specialty License category, covering all “small job” carpentry – cabinets, millwork, and finishing. If you want to work in this area in California, you’ll need a C-6 license to do it legally. In this guide, we’ll … Read more
Maybe it’s a dream job for now, but you can make your dream come true and become a licensed bridge builder in California! This lucrative career path will have you working frequently on public works jobs and other government-funded projects, which are often lucrative and steady streams of income. In this article, we’ll help you … Read more
What Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance? Workers’ Compensation Insurance – often referred to simply as workers’ comp – is a type of insurance designed to provide financial and medical protection to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. This insurance is similar to liability insurance but is specific to people. If (and when) someone gets hurt … Read more
High school moves so quickly, doesn’t it? Blink and you miss it. Once you graduate, things start to get serious – quickly. What are you planning to do with your career? Many recent high school graduates in California who are happy to see the schoolhouse in the rearview mirror move into industries that don’t require … Read more
Contractors are keeping busy this year. All over California, the construction industry is seeing a significant boom for a variety of reasons. In this article, we break down the key factors responsible for the current upswing in job creation and economic development that the California construction business is experiencing in 2024. Infrastructure Investment The state … Read more
As a contractor in California, knowing the ins and outs of how to handle deposits for your construction projects is an utterly crucial skill. First of all, a deposit is a legal obligation on most projects, but beyond that, deposits serve as an essential mechanism of the construction process that functions as a shield for … Read more
Construction liability in general can be a difficult and confusing thing to nail down – it’s dictated by miles of paperwork and mountains of bureaucratic language that makes it impossible for the average Joes like us to understand. Even worse, as construction projects become more complex, more subcontractors are required to take on the specialized … Read more
You could be just getting started with your career in construction or you could be a seasoned pro – but your knowledge of building permits, codes, and regulations should always continue to grow. As you do more work, you’ll naturally become familiar with your local laws, but it’s also critical that you know some of … Read more
Many ask the question. But are you ready to go the distance? Frankly, we don’t recommend most people build their own homes, but if you have the skills, the savvy, and the dogged determination required, maybe you can pull it off and build your own home in California. We’re here to help – we see … Read more