The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.
At CSLB rules are rules and deadlines serious, so it’s up to contractors to plan ahead. We suggest a ‘detour’ but you have to follow through to make it work. Ironically, a specialty contractor in Nevada learns that he can do other trade work, but the idea of ‘subbing’ it out has gone down the drain……
While we have previously mentioned that contractor’s law in written in black and white, as readers know, there is a middle ground. This is one reason expert opinions are required, as the ‘gray’ areas can be loopholes or quicksand for contractors! These ‘spaces’ in the written law also are exploited by some who just want your…
As a contractor or applicant keeping your address current at CSLB, documenting the work you do and learning licensing rules and regulations are also parts of a contractor’s work. Getting important paperwork or notices, proving experience and operating legally are necessary. However, some practices may change without much notice, until your needs require it. That’s one…
We ‘salute’ our first ‘Officer’ as a contractor who seeks a way to hand on his license to a son. A Plumber won’t ‘dig’ the answer on a public works bid for a county project and there isn’t any kind of work a ‘handy’ person can’t do within a specific limitation… Q: I have a question…
There is nothing so satisfying as hearing from our readers, especially those with an issue all contractors should be aware of in doing business. This ‘automatically’ rose to the top of our Q/A today! We also visit the ‘hardware store’ and relieve the ‘pressure’ for two other contractors with questions… Q: In your Capitol Connection publication…
While we have ‘plowed the ground’ on RME/RMO, it’s an area that always requires more answers than space allows. Answers often ‘grow’ new questions for readers. We give another contractor his wish in ‘passing’ the trade exam for a new classification. While they may be ‘married’ thru the corporation, ‘sisters’ can’t share the license!… Q: We…
From the newest licensed contractor to industry leadership, everyone needs an expert opinion now and then. We hold a ‘parent’ 100% responsible for the latest addition to their family, while making an ‘example’ of another contractor on using solar in a business name… Q: I work for the Contractor’s Association and I believe you’ve answered this…
One for all and all for one, as we help school contractors with an ‘on the money’ tip. While we are based within sight of the CA Capitol Dome, many of our questions come from areas we also serve with contractor’s licensing assistance including AZ & NV… Q: Does Nevada’s monetary limit refer to the amount…
Happy New Year! We are all about contractor licensing this year, last year and for more than 30 years! Capitol Services has been assisting contractors with the complex issues and aspects of applying for and keeping your license to bid and work in CA, AZ and NV. For our first question of this new calendar… Q: …