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
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
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
If you’re a contractor, engineer, or someone looking to begin a career down either of these paths, you have probably wondered about the CSLB Class A General Engineering License. This license covers all the activities of a general engineering contractor in California – everything from planning an interstate highway project to fixing the irrigation system … Read more
The biggest difficulty of being a construction contractor – and perhaps any profession – is to keep the work flowing in. The nature of construction work means that finding and keeping customers is a constant battle of keeping up with new forms of finding new customers and balancing that against the time-intensive lead gen strategies … Read more
Whether you’re a homeowner aiming to pour a little sidewalk for your front yard, or a journeyman or apprentice concrete pourer thinking of striking out on your own, making sure your concrete project is legal and safe should be the number one priority on your checklist. Before you even think about pouring a single drop … Read more
As a general contractor, you spend more time putting out fires than pretty much anything else. It’s not a problem – most general contractors are natural problem-solvers and improvisers by nature, so we’re not shy when it comes to overcoming obstacles, even when those problems are people. Dealing with subcontractors, haggling with suppliers, overseeing administrative … Read more