Published on July 29, 2020 by Kaylee Verhoeven
Reopening a construction business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be easy, but it may be the catalyst to make the industry better than ever before.
Published on July 17, 2020 by Nate Bortz
In an effort to give you a break from the negative news cycle, we want to look forward toward the future and the many possibilities it brings for professional contractors. In recent weeks, the Moving Forward Act made its way through Congress. The proposal allocates billions of dollars toward creating public infrastructure that is “smarter, safer, and made to last.”
Published on July 7, 2020 by Kaylee Verhoeven
OSHA and the US Department of Labor recently published a press release reminding both employers and employees to remember necessary precautions for working safely during summer months. Florida’s contractors are no strangers to sweltering summer temperatures, but dangerous heat exposure can occur anywhere if the conditions are right. When working in a warm environment, the […]
Published on July 2, 2020 by Nate Bortz
If you wish to develop a construction company in today’s market, you need to tackle more than simply offering solid service. To make your business profitable in modern times, you need to know how to find customers. This is why we are going to take a closer look at how to get leads as a young construction business.
Published on June 9, 2020 by Alicia Eckert
All businesses or individuals that construct or alter any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in California must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board if the combined labor and material costs for one or more contracts on the project is $500 or more. Contractors must be licensed before submitting bids.
Published on June 9, 2020 by Alicia Eckert
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions regarding contractor licensing in Arizona. Any business which contracts or offers to contract to build, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, development or improvement, or to do any part of the work must be a licensed contractor.
Published on June 8, 2020 by Alicia Eckert
All contractors and subcontractors performing work on commercial jobs over $50,000.00 (including installation of equipment) require a commercial license issued by MSBOC. A commercial license is also required for any contract involving the construction, reconstruction, repair or maintenance of fire protection systems on public projects over $5,000.00 and private projects over $10,000.00.
Published on June 4, 2020 by Alicia Eckert
Minnesota code officials must renew their licenses every two years by the anniversary of initial licensure. Here is everything you need to know to renew your license on time!
Published on May 28, 2020 by Alicia Eckert
Florida Certified contractors renew their licenses August 31st of even numbered years—that time is almost here! Here are some frequently asked questions to help you navigate the license renewal process.
Published on May 20, 2020 by Megan Ward
At 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 19th, every construction manager’s nightmare occurred. As a local resident walked to work that morning, she saw a wall in a construction site leaning dangerously. She shouted to warn the construction workers about it and by the time she returned the wall collapsed completely. Although four men had been present, only two were now visible. The worst had happened.
