Why California Construction Business is Booming in 2024

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

Quickstart Guide To California Construction Project Deposits

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

Is a Subcontractor Liable for Damages?

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

5 Unorthodox Ways to Find New Contractor Clients

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

Can Anyone Get A General Contractor License in California?

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

What Bonds Do I Need as a California Contractor in 2024?

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

C-4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor: A Comprehensive Guide

What is the C-4 License? The C-4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating, and Steam Fitting Contractor is the license assigned to contractors in California working on jobs involving hot water systems – boiler systems, steamfitting, heat pumps, and so on. The C-4 License is designated for painting and decorating contractors in California. It encompasses various activities … Read more

Can a General Contractor Close Access to the Owner on a Construction Jobsite?

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