While it’s true that public construction comes with more constraints, codes, and requirements, you still need a contractor license for all private construction costing $500 or more in materials or labor. The consequences of working as a contractor without a license are very serious. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) exists to enforce the much-needed … Read more
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
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
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
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
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