CSLS Honors San Diego Area Super Heroes with Contractors Scholarships.
It is great opportunity for CSLS to be able to give back to five exceptional individuals and contractors in the construction industry.
San Diego Tribune Reports on CSLS Scholarship for local heroes
Van Nuys-based Contractors State License Services, a private vocational school in San Marcos, is giving $1,000 scholarships to each man. The scholarships will pay for the workers to take one course, such as for contractor’s license examination preparation, blue print reading or contract estimating.
California County News reports a bit of good news for the CA Construction Industry!
Construction Jobs in CA See Largest Increase Among All States for Oct-Nov.
California’s construction jobs were particularly hit hard by the recession and the poor economy
Important CSLB Bulletin: New Year Brings New Protection for California Homeowners
Changes to existing regulations that would increase contractor licensing fees (PDF) received final approval from the Office of Administrative Law, effective December 18, 2010. Fee increases begin on July 1, 2011 for those applying for or changing their contractor license. Renewal fees for licenses that expire on or after July 1, 2011, will also be increased.
Important CSLB Bulletin: Contractors State License Board Encourages Vigilance as Winter Storms Hit State
“A state-licensed contractor is the right choice when looking for a legitimate, qualified home repairperson”especially in an urgent situation,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “A CSLB-licensed contractor who is skilled in the specific trade you are seeking is not likely to leave you in the lurch when it comes to properly completing the job at a fair price.”
Contractors State License Services has School Locations Near CSLB Testing Facilities
CSLS has school locations conveniently located near each of the CSLB testing facilities. We can assist you with license exam preparation, live scan fingerprint services, bonding services, corporation set-ups and more. See our locations on www.MakeMeAContractor.com to connect with a License Consultant who can assist you with your licensing needs. Testing facilities and times are … Read more
San Jose Operation Snags More Than One Dozen Unlicensed Operators
Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) netted 14 suspects in a San Jose undercover sting operation this week. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office assisted in the December 7, 2010 sting and a sweep of construction sites on December 8, which resulted in one citation for contracting with an expired license and another for failure to carry workers compensation insurance.
CSLB Sting Snatches Nine Illegal Operators in Glendora
CSLB Bulletin SWIFT arrest contractors contracting without a license.
Thousands of Jobs, Contractors Needed
State License Services is hosting FREE seminars presented by TOSGA Global Alliance strategic Partner of CSLS. TOSGA offers services that assist small and minority businesses in connecting with Private and Government Sector jobs specifically for Contractors
Understanding the Contractor’s License Bond
A surety bond is a contract in which a surety company promises the State of California that the contractor will comply with the Contractors’ State License Law. Generally speaking, a licensed contractor is obligated not to commit any violations of the Contractors’ State License Law. The law describes and identifies specific violations that the bond will cover and violations can result in disciplinary action against the licensed contractor.