High school moves so quickly, doesn’t it? Blink and you miss it. Once you graduate, things start to get serious – quickly. What are you planning to do with your career? Many recent high school graduates in California who are happy to see the schoolhouse in the rearview mirror move into industries that don’t require … 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
You could be just getting started with your career in construction or you could be a seasoned pro – but your knowledge of building permits, codes, and regulations should always continue to grow. As you do more work, you’ll naturally become familiar with your local laws, but it’s also critical that you know some of … Read more
We say Happy New Year to all acting and hopeful California contractors! It’s important – as always – to take a closer look at changes to the law for California contractors in the coming year. The Contractor State License Board (CSLB) just released a press release outlining the most important pieces of legislation for contractors. … Read more
If you’re just starting out in the construction industry, you might wonder what specific skills you’ll need to succeed in your career. Don’t worry – this is a common question that all beginners in any industry have when they’re just starting their careers. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential skills that any contractor will … Read more
All across the state, Californians get to enjoy extremely beautiful weather. To capitalize on this benefit, California homeowners tend to design their homes with a mix of indoor/outdoor spaces that maximize the exposure to pleasant weather. This trend has been and will continue to be a fixture in the state, which means that general contractors … Read more
Not everyone has huge, disposable income after the overhead costs of running their contractor business, but with a little budgeting and some ingenuity, marketing will become your best friend in the pursuit of your target audience, paying hand-over-fist in relation to its expense. The wonderful thing about guerilla marketing, or marketing techniques that are not … 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