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Minnesota Builder Renewal FAQ

Minnesota Builder Renewal FAQ

Published on February 10, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Minnesota builder and remodeler license holders must complete 14-hours of continuing education with 1-hour of energy code within their two-year licensing cycle.  Licensees can break their continuing education into two 7-hour segments over their two-year cycle or take all 14-hours in the same year to meet state requirements. Many residential builder and remodeler licenses are expiring on March 31, 2020.

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How to Renew Your Michigan Builder License

Michigan Builders, Do You Know How to Renew?

Published on February 10, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

As of 2017 all Michigan builder and maintenance and alteration license renewals must be completed online through the state of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Virginia Code Official Continuing Education

Virginia Code Official Continuing Education

Published on February 10, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Virginia Code Officials that have last names starting with the letters A-M must complete continuing education and renew their licenses by May 1st, 2020. Check out the frequently asked questions and answers below to make sure you’re ready to renew your license.

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Oregon Contractors, Get Licensed-Stay Licensed or Face Fines

Oregon Contractors, Get Licensed & Stay Licensed or Face Fines

Published on February 10, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

The Oregon CCB recently updated their Buyer Beware list with contractors that are wanted for working without a license and scamming customers. Most of the contractors on this list are known for taking large payments up front and providing sub par work or no work at all. Gregory Mason Miller holds the highest debt at $311,105.52 – he was sentenced to five years in prison on June 6, 2018.

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Last Chance To Take Our Online Lead Paint RRP Refresher

Published on January 6, 2020 by Sara Chauvette

Do you need to take a 4-hour Lead Paint Refresher course? We have an EPA-approved 4-hour refresher course available today through April 1st! Sign up today to take complete this EPA required course in HD video from the comfort of home.

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Becoming a Massachusetts CSL FAQs

Published on December 31, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

This is the fastest and most comprehensive way to prepare for your contractor licensing exams. Our Massachusetts Construction Supervisor Exam Prep Courses give you the most up to date information in an easy to learn format. You have immediate access from any computer or mobile device and all of our courses come with instructor support.

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Free E-Book: Expand Your Commercial Construction Business

Published on December 31, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

Have you been thinking about expanding your commercial contracting business? Becoming a NASCLA accredited contractor means you can take one trades exam to work in AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, LA, MS, NV, NC, OR, SC, TN, UT, US Virgin Islands, VA, and WV.

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All New: NASCLA Exam Preparation Program

Published on December 17, 2019 by Alicia Eckert

The first lessons you go through in the program will provide you with practical tips to help you create a study routine that works for you. You’ll learn our methods behind studying for an open book test, and how those methods apply to actually taking the NASCLA exam. You will also learn our recommended strategies for taking (and PASSING) the exam.

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5 Tips to Build Trust with Customers

Published on December 13, 2019 by Alicia Eckert

Customers who trust your business will be loyal customers. Establishing trust with your customers provides you the opportunity to build lifelong relationships with your clientele, which will give you a sense of job security as well as the satisfaction of a job well done.

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The Language of Manufactured Homes

Published on December 13, 2019 by Norman Osbourne

A manufactured home has been called many things over the years. The list includes mobile home, trailer, double wide, modular home, pre-manufactured home, pre-fab home, tiny houses, and even a park model. Did you know that none of the terms on this list are correct to use? It is important to call a manufactured home by what it is, manufactured housing. When using the other terms, you are misleading a consumer, perpetuating a myth or misunderstanding regarding the quality of the product, and adding confusion for building officials and licensing.

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