The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.
Would you consider not ‘backing up’ your computer files? What would happen to your contractor’s license if your qualifier quit like an outdated hard drive? I will ‘quantify’ the value of being ‘responsible’ and, finally cry out on another contractor’s ‘taxing’ situation… Q: Thank you for speaking with me about securing a “back-up” license for our…
We will get down to business by the ‘numbers’ as a contractor discovers he may “B” off the mark in getting that general license. What happens to the contractor’s license when a business is ‘dead’? Does the license ‘live on’ to cause problems in the future? Not knowing may be an expensive lesson to learn… Q:…
The new calendar will put a smile on the face of many readers as it brings an ‘Unhappy New Year’ for unlicensed contractors. The ‘mystery’ of an unexpected letter from the CSLB sets a ‘suspense’ story in motion. Another general contractor wants to ‘root out’ some serious problems with his plan of action… Q: I have…
I want to wish all my readers a Happy and Prosperous 2010. This last year has been a rough one for the construction industry. As we look forward to this New Year, let us hope that the perceived economic turn-a-round is real and the potential for recovery realized in the marketplace… Q: I have heard of…
Innovation in the marketplace is one of the few benefits from a downturn. New technology, ‘green’ practices and new markets are being created in this recession. Many contractors are looking at new ways to work by adding to the utility of their existing licenses. Good news for our first electrical contractor starts us off… Q: Our…
Are you positive you know the specific difference between an employee, working ‘for’ you and a subcontractor working ‘with’ you? It’s an important distinction for ‘worker’s compensation’. Keeping it all in the family is the aim of one licensed contractor whose brother wants to take over the business… Q: My brother-in-law wants to give his Class…
Keeping an eye on CSLB policy and practice is part of my work. Sharing those developments with you, and commenting on important changes for contractors are other parts of my job. My work also takes me to meetings where discussion and decisions are made that may impact all contractors, like this one… The CSLB held it’s…
I get excited knowing the questions and answers in this column can improve life for contractors. All most contractor’s want in competitive bidding is a level playing field. Unfortunately, some place bids knowing they are exposing their workers to danger on the job and that’s unfair to all… Contractor Update: Many months ago, I responded to…
You hire a licensed landscaper to create and maintain your property, but did you know he could also bid for the contract to build your swimming pool? One of the ways to obtain a low contractor’s license number in California is to buy one. Another contractor is having some sleepless nights worrying about losing his license…