How to Get a Contractors License in Oregon
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction managers earn an average salary of $94,590. If you are interested in the construction industry or if you’ve ever wanted to…
Is Contractor School Difficult?
Learning what it takes to be a licensed contractor or the equivalent in your state can be intimidating, and that’s the real-world application stuff. What about the school itself? Some…
6 Fast Facts About Florida Contractor Continuing Education
Our Florida contractor continuing education courses have everything that you need, and you can access them online any time. You can get the course book in print or download it…
Thought Leader Series: 3 Psychological Tips to Make Customer Reviews Work
Graham Jones is a Thought Leader on Internet Psychology and has extensive experience in helping businesses understand the behavior of their customers. To learn more about Graham, visit his website…
4 Tips for Properly Cutting Backerboard
Backerboard is the foundation for a lot of materials, and it’s something that you’ll probably work with plenty. Learn how to cut it right, and you’ll be in demand. Almost…
Expert Interview Series: Tom Hardiman on Why Modular Building is More Than Just a Trend
Why does modular building seem to be everywhere now? Modular construction is a building method in which homes may be constructed off-site in approximately half the time that it would…
How to Become a Home Improvement Contractor
A home improvement contractor doesn’t build homes from scratch. Instead, he or she alters existing structures based on the client’s wishes. Many contractors choose this line of work because the…
8 Alternative Roofing Materials Explained
Roofing contractors and homeowners have multiple options when they need to replace a roof. Sometimes, the original roofing material doesn’t meet the homeowner’s needs, in which case one of these…
3 Videos to Help You Prepare for Your Florida Contractors Exam
When you’re preparing to take your Florida contractors exam, sometimes text-based study guides don’t provide enough information. Plus, staring at a wall of paragraphs gets tiring, and videos help enliven…
5 Facts for Oregon Contractors to Know About Asbestos
According to the Register-Guard, home contractors have put workers and homeowners at risk in the Portland area by demolishing homes that contain asbestos. Industry standards require construction companies to remove…