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Contractors State License Services hosts Open House statewide in recognition of Earth Day and Green Construction

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE http://www.contractorslicensingschools.com/  Contractors State License Services hosts Open House statewide in recognition of Earth Day and Green Construction.  Contractors State License Services (CSLS) will be hosting an open house at all school locations throughout California on April 29th, 2011 in recognition of Earth Day and Green Construction.  A variety of speakers and vendors … Read more

THE CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD (CSLB) ZERO-TOLERANCE ENFORCEMENT POLICY IN 2010 AND NOW ISSUES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ANY C-10 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WHO WILLFULLY EMPLOYS AN UNCERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO PERFORM WORK AS AN ELECTRICIAN

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  CSLB Announces Zero Tolerance Enforcement Policy for C-10 Electrical Contractors.  ————————————————————————————————— SACRAMENTO – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) established a zero-tolerance enforcement policy in 2010 and now issues legal action against any C-10 Electrical contractor who willfully employs an uncertified electrician to perform work as an electrician. CSLB is legally required to open … Read more

Understanding the Contractor’s License Bond

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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.

Important CSLB Bulletin: Attention C-10 Contractors

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CSLB Announces Zero-Tolerance for C-10 Requirement ViolationsOnly Certified Electricians to Perform Work as Electricians SACRAMENTO – Effective immediately, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) establishes a zero-tolerance enforcement policy and will issue legal action against any C-10 Electrical contractor who willfully employs even one uncertified electrician to perform work as an electrician. CSLB is legally … Read more

STEPS TO BECOMING A LICENSED CONTRACTOR IN CALIFORNIA:What You Need To Know

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Who must be licensed as a contractor?
All businesses or individuals, who construct or alter any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in California, must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board if the total cost (labor and materials) of one or more contracts on the project is $500 or more. Contractors must be licensed before submitting bids.

Constructech Shares How a Simple iPad Makes a World of Difference for Contractors

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“We know what it means to be shuttling back and forth between sites during a construction project and what a hassle it can be to access drawings, plans, and other information at the speed you really need to,” says Marcus Linden, president and chief operating officer, Construction Connect. “Apple’s iPad technology is an ideal workspace to view every document or image that relates to a project in a portable manner so that it is literally at your fingertips.”

National Association of Home Builders Reports: As Downturn Lingers on, Remodelers Toss ‘Business as Usual’ Out the Window

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“You used to be able to upsell,” Hogdon added. Now remodeling customers “are looking for the biggest bang for the smallest buck. There is no more keeping up with the Joneses. They are looking at the contractor for guidance,” and are searching for products that are “serviceable” and not at “the highest end.”

Helping Our Community & Friends

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Contractors State License Services is proud to announce the John Baker Scholarship.  We believe in serving the California Construction community by providing license examination prep.  Our ongoing commitment to our students and to further education continues to be a high priority for CSLS.  Scholarships are awarded on various criteria reflecting the values of our organization. … Read more

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