The biggest difficulty of being a construction contractor – and perhaps any profession – is to keep the work flowing in. The nature of construction work means that finding and keeping customers is a constant battle of keeping up with new forms of finding new customers and balancing that against the time-intensive lead gen strategies … Read more
Whether you’re a homeowner aiming to pour a little sidewalk for your front yard, or a journeyman or apprentice concrete pourer thinking of striking out on your own, making sure your concrete project is legal and safe should be the number one priority on your checklist. Before you even think about pouring a single drop … 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
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in California manages the licensing of contractors within the state. A critical aspect of this process involves understanding the various fees associated with obtaining and maintaining a contractor’s license. In 2023, the CSLB has a specific fee structure that applicants and current licensees must be aware of. This guide … Read more
Thinking of going into the insulation business? Apprentice insulation professional looking to make the jump and start your own business? Spot a gap and want to corner your area’s soundproofing market? You’ve come to the right place. This guide provides in-depth information on what a C-2 contractor does, the job types they handle, job examples, … 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
With over 100,000 license holders in California, Class B General Contractors make up the majority of construction professionals in the state. As masters of the basics of construction, general contractors know the fundamentals of every aspect of building – and are responsible for making sure the project comes out the way it’s supposed to. What … 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
If you’re a general contractor working on homes, apartments or other residential spaces, you might wonder if you are legally able to work on commercial jobs, even if you’ve only worked on residential jobs before. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know if you’re a residential contractor looking to make the jump … Read more