Oregon Construction Flagging Contractors: Licensed & Bonded

Oregon construction flagging contractors will need to become licensed and bonded soon. Senate Bill 596 was signed into law June of 2015 and it takes effect on July 1, 2017.

Once the bill takes effect, construction flagging contractors in Oregon will no longer be able to work without an Oregon Contractor License and an Oregon Contractor License Bond.

These requirements were made to better align construction professionals and make sure there are no discrepancies between construction licenses.

Expert Interview With Vincent Pallaci On Common Legal Issues In The Construction Industry

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The key to developing a successful relationship with a surety is to read and understand the bond and its requirements, says Vincent T. Pallaci, managing partner at Kushnick Pallaci PLLC.

“Failure to follow the protocol set forth in the bond documents can lead to catastrophic results for the contractor,” he says.

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How To Get A California Contractors License

In an effort to protect consumers, all businesses and individuals who construct, alter, or offer to construct or alter any business, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in the state of California must get a California Contractor License from the Contractor State License Board (CSLB.)

Short on time? Check out our Contractor’s License FAQ page.

Want to see how much a Contractor License Bond would cost you? Get a FREE Contractor License Bond Quote.

Expert Interview With Nicholas David Siegfried On Construction Law

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It’s not often you meet someone who developed a passion for construction law as a kid. Unless, of course, his dad is Steven Siegfried, who’s been in Construction Law since 1976 and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami since 1984.

You could say attorney Nicholas David Siegfried, a shareholder with Florida-based Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars & Sobel, P.A. (SRHL), has Construction Law in his blood.

10 Mistakes Rookie Contractors Make (Part 4 of 4)

10 Mistakes Rookie Contractors Make: Part 4

Today we continue to explore common mistakes that Rookie Contractors make in their first year. In our last several posts have ranged from rookie contractors who lack vision to those who fail to pay themselves. Today we will look at the final three mistakes Rookie Contractors make in their first year:

10 Mistakes Rookie Contractors Make (Part 3 of 4)

10 Mistakes Rookie Contractors Make: Part 3

Today we continue to explore common mistakes that Rookie Contractors make in their first year. In our last post we looked at rookies who; lack vision, fail to provide accountability, don’t think through paying themselves, hire the wrong people, and negotiate poorly. Today we will see three more mistakes Rookie should avoid..

10 Mistakes Rookie Contractors Make (Part 1 Of 4)

10 Mistakes Rookie Contractors Make: Part 1

Remember the awkward teenage years? You were self-consciousness and unsure of yourself in a new, scary environment. You were desperate to fit in and just knew that the next moment had the potential to ruin you. Starting a contracting business is like going back to junior high. It’s awkward, unfamiliar, and littered with failed attempts. Consider this article the big brother you wish you had. We will point out rookie mistakes that 1st year Contractors make so you can walk self-assured through the uncharted terrain of starting your own business. From the lack of vision to staff turnover, here are 10 mistakes you can now happily avoid. You’re welcome.

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How To Get Your New Jersey Electrician License

October 15, 2015
Rick Marsland
Contractor License Bonds, Electrician Bonds

If you want to become an electrician in the state of New Jersey you will first need to get your license. Here are some simple tips to get your license so you can get to work.

Arizona Contractors License

To become a commercial contractor in the state of Arizona, you will need to get an Arizona Contractors License.

Short on time? Check out our Contractor’s License FAQ page.

Want to see how much a Contractor License Bond would cost you? Get a FREE Contractor License Bond Quote.

5 Simple Steps: Idaho Farm Labor Contractor License

September 11, 2015
Crystal Ignatowski
Contractor License Bonds, Farm Labor Contractor

Farm labor contractors act as the ‘middle persons’ between farmers and farm workers. Any person who is paid or promised to be paid for recruiting, soliciting, hiring, employing, furnishing, or transporting any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker is considered to be a farm labor contractor. If you are thinking of becoming a farm labor contractor in Idaho, you will first need to get licensed.

Short on time? Check out our Contractor’s License FAQ page.