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
In order to get your contractor license in California, you need to be 18 years old, have 4 years experience of journey-level work, you need to pass the CSLB exams and you have to pay all the associated fees to the CSLB. While the process to become a California general contractor is simple, there are … Read more
Construction’s a great industry to work in, but it helps if you can start off on the right foot. Although most jobs give you some flexibility, others may require you to spend a lot of time on your feet or working with your hands. Your ability to succeed in your field depends on the skills … Read more
Construction was never known as an industry where you could work for your whole life and never wear out or need to slow down. Yet, there are certain jobs that are much harder on you, or simply harder for you to do. In many cases, the safety of the various tasks and the location of … Read more
The beginning of a recession, or even a minor economic downturn, is never the best time to be looking for any job. Although the construction industry can be one that gets hit harder when finances everywhere are tight, that doesn’t mean it’s a bad career choice overall. When you see professionals who have been doing … Read more
When you make arrangements to work on a large-scale construction project, you’ll probably work with a lot of invested parties. The property owner, the client, the city or state in some cases. You may be the general contractor, or you might be subcontracting under another professional. But what about the community? Construction projects that are … Read more
Finding toxic waste or hazardous materials isn’t the only disturbing thing you might find as you dig into a construction site. In many parts of the country, people start work on a construction project only to learn that it was a sacred burial ground long ago. There may be laws you have to follow when … Read more
CSLB to raise contractor licensing fees beginning July 1, 2011.
CSLB Identifies Phony Contractors in Ridgecrest Undercover Sting
Undercover operation nets eight for contracting without a license and related violations
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