The state of Michigan has certain requirements that must be met when applying for a contractor’s license. The type of license you apply for depends on what trades you work in and whether you want a builder’s license or alteration and maintenance license. Contractor requirements differ for each type, but both require that the contractor…
According to the Construction Informer, 24 percent of all solid waste that is sent to landfills in the United States is construction debris. In some parts of the country, that number can be as high as 50 percent. But there are initiatives and green construction efforts that are starting to catch on that are helping…
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, construction has significantly increased from 2015 to 2016. While the mild weather in January 2016 may have helped to increase the numbers for that month, the fact remains that the construction industry is off to an extremely robust start for 2016. All Year To Year Trends Are…
According to OregonLive.com, the state of Oregon has been seeing a dramatic increase in construction revenue since 2013. Facilities dedicated to higher education, the technology manufacturing sector, and the healthcare industries are being built at a record pace throughout Oregon. If you want to get involved in this Oregon construction boom, then you need to…
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Performance bonds, also known as surety bonds, make it easier for a contractor to get hired and provide protection for both the contractor and client. In these days of some unscrupulous contractors, those seeking a builder or remodeler are more suspicious, and having a performance bond is an advantage because they know the job will…
Adding to your Michigan contractor credentials by taking an additional contractor course can ensure that you are up to date on safety regulations, improve your business management skills and learn the latest changes in building laws and codes. Those who are licensed know that they are required to take a minimum of three hours of…
According to ConstructionInformer.com, the average construction equipment theft incident costs companies over $46,000. Another discouraging fact about equipment theft is that less than 25 percent of all equipment is ever recovered. If you want to preserve the investment you have made in your equipment, then it is important to take the necessary steps to protect…
There are several challenges you face when you decide to paint in cold weather. With oil-based paints, the oils involved tend to get thicker in the cold weather and that can make application difficult, and it also make drying unpredictable. In order to work with these types in cold weather, you would have to use…
For those who are aspiring to become contractors or just want to add to their abilities in Oregon, there are a number of courses available that you can take online or by correspondence. By deciding on the direction you want your new profession or current business to go, you can take advantage of all that…