CSLB Scheduled to Increase Rates in 2011.
CSLB to raise contractor licensing fees beginning July 1, 2011.
LA Times reports: Japan quake jolts retrofitting demand in Southland
Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, California homeowners are seeking retrofit for their homes. The work can be expensive, and prices can vary widely.
Statewide sting nets 19 suspected unlicensed contractors in San Diego County
The Contractors State License Board conducted a sting operation in the San Diego area to spotlight the severe risks California consumers take when they hire unlicensed operators to work in and around their home.
Contractors State License Services (CSLS) introduces home inspection training course, BPI Energy Audit training course, NAPCEP Solar PV Photovoltaic Installer training course, and Locksmithing training course.
VAN NUYS, March 08, 2011— Contractors State License Services adds Home Industry training classes its course offerings for the Spring semester. Students can elect to be trained in one or all of these in-demand professions. Home inspectors earn an average of $76,000* per year. The average inspection takes two to three hours. Energy Auditors are … Read more
CSLB Press Release: Repeat Offender Caught in CSLB Tehama County Undercover Sting
Repeat offender caught again by the CSLB SWIFT team could face 90 days in jail after continuing to disregard the law and work on a revoked license.
CSLB Press Release on Ridgecrest Undercover Sting
CSLB Identifies Phony Contractors in Ridgecrest Undercover Sting
Undercover operation nets eight for contracting without a license and related violations
Thousands of Jobs! TOSGA Presents Seminars on How You Can Connect with Private & Goverment Jobs!
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
CSLB Press Release 1/13/2011 : Monterey Residents Face Criminal Charges for Fraudulently Using Contractor License Numbers
Suspects using business names “Window Design” and “Fresh Paint” arraigned on 146 counts SACRAMENTO —Daniel Kenneth Furness, 58, and Colleen Gsell, 55, pleaded not guilty in Monterey County Superior Court on January 10, 2011, to 146 criminal charges relating to fraudulent use of other contractors’ license numbers, and adverting and contracting without their own license. … Read more
CSLB Zero-Tolerance Policy for C-10 Employee Certification Requirements Creating Buzz
This is an important notice for C-10 Electrical Contractors working in the state of California. Make sure you are following electrician certification requirements and avoid fines from the CSLB.
10 FOR 11 – CSLS Top Ten books for 2011
CSLS Top Ten Construction Books for 2011