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
Maybe you just realized your contractor license is past expiration, but you’re still completing a job. Maybe you’re taking on odd jobs here or there and the classification of your contractor license doesn’t actually cover that category of work. Maybe you’re just curious — Will the people who hire you check up on the validity … Read more
Ever hired a subcontractor as a general contractor only for the sub not to show up when it’s time to do the job? Of course, you have – this is the construction industry we’re talking about, where no-call no-shows are commonplace, even among seasoned contractors. How many times have you, as a general contractor, looked … Read more
We say Happy New Year to all acting and hopeful California contractors! It’s important – as always – to take a closer look at changes to the law for California contractors in the coming year. The Contractor State License Board (CSLB) just released a press release outlining the most important pieces of legislation for contractors. … Read more
If you’re just starting out in the construction industry, you might wonder what specific skills you’ll need to succeed in your career. Don’t worry – this is a common question that all beginners in any industry have when they’re just starting their careers. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential skills that any contractor will … Read more
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