The Pros and Cons of Having Contractors Licenses In Multiple States

If you’re a contractor somewhere in the U.S., you’ve probably thought about the potential for obtaining multiple contractors licenses, across multiple states.  In theory, it sounds great: more licenses means the potential for more profit – but does reality match our initial thought process? Is it worth it to get multiple state contractors’ licenses? Let’s … Read more

What Contractor License Do I Need In California?

Are you a construction professional in California – or a construction professional in another state and looking to move to California for work? Then you’ll need a California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) contractor’s license to perform any job with a value over $500!  But what kind of license do you need to legally perform … Read more

What’s The Easiest Contractor’s License To Get In California?

What’s the easiest contractor’s license to get in California? Well, it’s complicated. Maybe you’re a construction professional who has worked a bunch of construction jobs in California, but you’re ready to move to the next level with your California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) contractors license.  Or maybe you just moved to California from out … Read more

Updated For 2023: How to Get A Contractor’s License in California

Let’s not waste any time – here’s the most direct, easiest way to get your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) contractor’s license in California in the year 2023. Step 1: Determine the Type of License You Need The CSLB offers three main types of licenses: Class A Contractor License – General Engineering Contractor: This is … Read more

FAQ: CSLB Licensing Workshops

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

How to Market to Your Local Area as a California Contractor

As a California contractor, one of the hardest parts of being a contractor is growing your business.  While some contractors are lucky enough to work a number of jobs across different zip codes and geographies, the reality is that the majority of the contractors in the state work in the same area for their entire … Read more

How To Work On Government Contracting Projects: A Deep Dive On The Government Contractor License

If you’re a contractor, you might often find yourself asking: “How do I get my hands on one of those lucrative, long-term, often-over-budget government contracts?” You may see contracts for bridges or tunnels or a number of other federal or local public works projects out there on jobs boards or you may hear about them … Read more

How to Skip the CSLB Exam: Can You Get A Contractor’s License Without Testing?

For many contractors (most contractors), the most difficult part of getting your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) contractor license, so you can start working as a licensed contractor in California. . The 200+ question, 3+ hour CSLB exam is a notoriously difficult examination designed to test the skills of even the most prepared and experienced … Read more

AI For Construction: How Contractors Can Use Cutting-Edge Technology To Gain An Advantage

Introduction Like almost every other industry on Planet Earth, the construction industry is witnessing a seismic shift as it embraces the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize processes and outcomes. One of the biggest technological breakthroughs in human history, late 2022 and early 2023 has seen the emergence of AI so sophisticated it is … Read more