The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.
While government requires a ‘fixed’ contractor’s bond, the marketplace operates on a slightly different ‘scale’. The cost of doing business as a contractor in CA is about to go up significantly, but quick action could save some money. Another contractor asks for advice on keeping the business ‘all in the family’… Q: In our previous conversation…
Oh, say can you “C”? I’ll school this contractor with a license question that may benefit others interested in a wider margin for profit. An urgent alert for all contractors, and we share how honesty is truly the best policy when applying for your contractor’s license… Q: How does someone with a “C-20” License go about…
Often the language used in government regulations is unclear. As an expert who works with these rules regularly, I am ‘pumped up’ and will make this contractor’s question understandable. I will help another contractor ‘find’ the honest answer to his question about ‘referrals’… Q: I hope you can clarify something for me. We have a consultant…
It’s probably not a ‘shock’ to hear government is short on funds, but what does this mean for enforcement of contractor’s rules in California? We’ll investigate how this may affect your workers in the field. Another contractor’s question helps define how an ‘out of state’ company could partner with your contracting business… Q: I am a…
Contractors will be happy to hear about the figurative SWIFT ‘kick in the pants’ unlicensed contractors are getting. Can a son-in-law qualify for a family license waiver? I’ll expand on a previous ‘Q&A’ for this contractor’s solution. We also share some important considerations if you’re a licensed contractor thinking about becoming a CA Qualifier… Q: I…
Can a court decision on one license keep you from getting another? Can a prime contractor suffer from hiring an unlicensed contractor because they didn’t verify the sub? While some states have no contractor licensing California has one of the most complex in the nation. The work you bid may often require a specialty license class.…
I always appreciate feedback from our ‘Q&A’ so we will share more ‘industry expert’ information for all the contractors who checked in. Another contractor discovers that painting a building won’t ‘insulate’ him from the need for another license class… Q: In your most recent column, you responded to a question about the Contractor Board’s Industry Expert…
While I am often described as an ‘expert on licensing’ did you know that licensed contractors could also be ‘Industry Experts’? Few people may realize that just as older pilots share their expertise with flight schools, a California contractor’s experience is of great value to the CSLB. We also share names and backgrounds to go with…
When was the last time you saw a government fee go down? If your desire is to obtain a contractor’s license or yours is up for renewal, act now or spend more. A corporate officer wants to ‘duck and cover’ in an effort to avoid his responsibility. A twist in contractor’s law illustrates how your inactive…