What Jobs Can A General Contractor Do In California?

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

How To Go From A Construction Manager To A Licensed Engineer

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

Can a Residential Contractor Work on Commercial Jobs in California?

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

A Comprehensive Guide To ADU Builds For California Contractors

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

Business Structures 101 for California Contractors

You’ve put in the hard hours, you’ve done the hard work, and you’ve finally passed the notorious CSLB exam. Now’s the time to submit your bonds and insurance to the CSLB and get your contractor’s license. Not so fast. There’s one thing that many contractors overlook – every contractor needs to establish a company for … Read more

Do You Really Need to Join A Union To Become A Master Electrician?

If you’re an electrician or thinking about becoming one, you’re probably thinking about joining the union – whether that’s the national unions like the IBEW and NECA, or your local union like the CSAEW. If you’re even vaguely aware of electricians, what they do, and what the career entails, then surely you’ve at least heard … Read more

What Is the Best Degree for a General Contractor?

As a general contractor, you wear many hats (or helmets, if you want to keep your job) – construction expert, business owner, marketing professional, logistics maestro, engineering authority, and so on – all of which require knowledge and experience with a variety of fields. While the beauty of general contracting is that you don’t need … Read more

Does a Contractor Have to Pull Permits?

Introduction “Does a contractor have to pull permits?” is a question that every contractor runs into at some point early on in their careers. Given the legal ramifications of running afoul of local codes and regulations, it’s no wonder this is a question that gives many a new contractor cause for pause. So – are … Read more