The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.
Don’t worry be happy! You can always rely on getting expert answers, and contractor assistance, from me. Whether answered here, by phone, email or in person at my Sacramento office, this space shares what we can all learn from with names changed to protect the innocent. While complex written rules and their interpretation are confusing, it’s…
Veteran’s have a great opportunity to build a career in the construction industry. As we remember their service this week, a thanks is great and a greater opportunity to turn their history, discipline and team spirit into a career outside of the Armed Services even better! I will focus this time on sorting out a ‘general’…
I will enlighten a long, complex question with a straightforward solution. I assist another contractor who is confused about his name, and I begin with a ‘general’ question and expert answer… Q: We currently have a “B” (General Building) license and are looking to also obtain an “A’” (General Engineering) license. Do we complete the Application…
Sometimes ‘enough’ contractor bonding might be too much? However, just canceling a license bond might come with unexpected consequences. An expert can also tell you when your license might be at risk in doing ‘hazardous’ work, and I ‘register’ an answer on CA HIS policy… Q: I have a CA contractor’s license for my corporation and…
No one likes to take tests, well almost no one, especially when you can get a free pass. How does that happen? A couple of other contractors also get a happy answer, it just took five years to arrive! … Q: If my boss wants to sell a portion of his contracting business, which he is…
When you buy a licensed contracting business do you have to give a chunk back in qualifying it? What does an RMO really need? Is there a ‘back to school’ rule for contractors? So many questions, so little space! Got questions of your own you can always call, email or drop in to our Sacramento office…
What’s in a name? Everything for a licensed contractor! While you can buy a contracting business it doesn’t guarantee your licensing gets a ‘pass’. First, let’s share a licensing basic before I clear up some confusion… Q: Hi Shauna, I have a quick question. If we want to bid on some work that is outside of…
Qualifier leaves now what? It’s not like you have one in your pocket, or do you? Another contractor is asking about opportunity, as he wants to be in the ‘game’ but his chance to bat may be slim or none. Despite suffering an unexpected loss, our last inquiry is sharp, as she knows the answers already……
Out of state contractors might be ‘shocked’ without some good connections and a diagram on CA licensing! Another complex issue on a general’s scope finds an answer that is ‘true and false’ when I let some ‘light’ in for this contractor… Q: We are going through the process of purchasing a contracting business. Our company already…