Are you considering becoming a licensed contractor in California? The process can be overwhelming, with what feels like thousands of hoops to jump through and forms to fill out. Wisely, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has started offering licensing workshops to help guide you through it. In this article, we’ll cover the most frequently … Read more
If you’re looking to get a California contractor license from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), you know one of the most difficult parts of the process is passing the notoriously difficult CSLB exam. This behemoth of a test is designed to be difficult in order to weed out shoddy contractors, so if you go … Read more
As a California contractor, one of the hardest parts of being a contractor is growing your business. While some contractors are lucky enough to work a number of jobs across different zip codes and geographies, the reality is that the majority of the contractors in the state work in the same area for their entire … Read more
If you’re a contractor, you might often find yourself asking: “How do I get my hands on one of those lucrative, long-term, often-over-budget government contracts?” You may see contracts for bridges or tunnels or a number of other federal or local public works projects out there on jobs boards or you may hear about them … Read more
For many contractors (most contractors), the most difficult part of getting your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) contractor license, so you can start working as a licensed contractor in California. . The 200+ question, 3+ hour CSLB exam is a notoriously difficult examination designed to test the skills of even the most prepared and experienced … Read more
Introduction Like almost every other industry on Planet Earth, the construction industry is witnessing a seismic shift as it embraces the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize processes and outcomes. One of the biggest technological breakthroughs in human history, late 2022 and early 2023 has seen the emergence of AI so sophisticated it is … Read more
There are over 50 different contractor’s licenses for California contractors to obtain, but among the most common types of contractor licenses are Class B General Contractors’ licenses – which allow any contractor to take on GC work in the state of California. While every different construction project has different parameters, needs, and requirements – every … Read more
Finding the right contractor to work on your swimming pool is similar to hiring any contractor – it’s an often-confusing process involving tons of uncertainty, doubt, and confusion as you try to identify someone who not only has the skills to nail your pool construction but also is someone you know you can trust to … Read more
As a general contractor, you have a broad and diverse skillset that covers many areas of construction, from budgeting to hiring to contracts and more – in addition to the various trade skills you’ve acquired over the years. General contractors know better than anyone that you need specialist knowledge to operate in the various trades … Read more
If you’re a concrete, HVAC, asbestos abatement, or tree service contractor, you probably know about SB 216 and its impact on your trade. SB 216 was signed into law in 2021, but became effective on January 1, 2023, and if you’re a part of The new law says that contractors with the C-8, C-20, C-22, … Read more