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
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
Most people who own their own homes – and thereby, have to hire contractors to build, fix, or otherwise modify their properties – have absolutely no issues with their contractors. Most contractors are trusted professionals in their fields and have no intention of delivering anything less than what they’ve agreed to in the contract. But … Read more
Implied, express, or contractual – warranties are a critical part of contract law that ALL California contractors need to know to be successful. Sure, one can say “I’m a contractor and not a lawyer!” and while that’s true, it’s also essential that you understand the basics of a contract, to make sure you don’t get … Read more
Construction management is a difficult, demanding profession – it involves long days at the job site in every weather imaginable, putting out fires from sun-up to sun-down (and often all the time in between!). If you’re a construction manager yourself, you may be thinking: why not just become an engineer? In many cases, you already … Read more
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as a huge economic opportunity for both homeowners and contractors alike. The ADU market in California has experienced unprecedented growth, evidenced by a 50% increase in permit applications in 2022 compared to the preceding year. There’s a reason why – it represents a huge opportunity for both contractors and … Read more