All across the state, Californians get to enjoy extremely beautiful weather. To capitalize on this benefit, California homeowners tend to design their homes with a mix of indoor/outdoor spaces that maximize the exposure to pleasant weather. This trend has been and will continue to be a fixture in the state, which means that general contractors … Read more
Not everyone has huge, disposable income after the overhead costs of running their contractor business, but with a little budgeting and some ingenuity, marketing will become your best friend in the pursuit of your target audience, paying hand-over-fist in relation to its expense. The wonderful thing about guerilla marketing, or marketing techniques that are not … Read more
As contractors, we have to constantly adapt to the changing circumstances of our world. 2023 was the year when AI exploded into prominence as a widely-used and rapidly growing tool to be used in industries of all sizes. With 2023 behind us, it’s important to look forward to 2024 with an eye toward AI and … Read more
If you’re a construction contractor in California, knowing how to find your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) contractor’s license number is essential for winning clients, staying compliant, and, well, pretty much everything you do as a contractor in the state. In this quick guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about checking your contractor’s … Read more
A reminder to all contractors that in August of 2023, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in California made crucial changes to Section 884 of Title 16, Division 8, of the California Code of Regulations. These changes are generally about civil penalties in case of litigation by a client against a contractor, with the CSLB … Read more
The California construction contractor industry – with over 300,000 general contractors alone – is one of the most competitive regions in the country. From San Diego to San Francisco, you’re competing against dozens if not thousands of people for the same jobs. With the intensity of competition for limited jobs by contractors who all have … Read more
When it comes to doing contracting work in California, there are few more common words than these three: “general contractor license.” As by far the most popular contractor license classification in the state – with over 300,000 Class B license holders – becoming a general contractor is a highly desired and highly lucrative career path … Read more
Is There Such A Thing As A Handyman License? Are you a handyman in California and want to get your contractor license? You came to the right place! As you surely know, almost every type of construction or home improvement worker in California is required to have a Contractor State License Board contractors license to … Read more
If you’re a new contractor in California – whether you’re looking to become a Class B general contractor or a Class C specialty contractor or anything in between – you need to know your bonds. In fact – at the very least, you’ll need to have a contractor’s bond to even get your CSLB contractor’s … Read more
When it comes to booking work as a general contractor or a subcontractor in California, it’s absolutely essential that you know the finer points of prime and subprime contracts. You can face substantial legal consequences if you run afoul of a contract – whether on purpose or by accident – so knowing what belongs in … Read more