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 become a general contractor, now is the time to learn how to get a contractor’s license in Oregon. Who Needs a License? If you plan…
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 people go straight for the licensing exam without any formal training, and that can lead to stress and a high rate of failure. So much…
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 here, or do both and study when it’s most convenient for you. If your continuing ed credits are coming due, here are a few of…
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 at www.grahamjones.co.uk. Customer reviews are an essential part of any business, whether you’re a land surveyor, building contractor, or home inspector. If your website doesn’t…
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 anyone can cut backerboard, but doing a good, clean job is something different. This material gives critical rigidity and support for tiles in showers, on…
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 otherwise take to build a home. Tom Hardiman, who has been the executive director of the Modular Building Institute for 11 years, spoke to us…
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 industry requires less up-front capital and because an increasing number of homeowners are choosing to remodel their current houses rather than buy new ones. If…
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 alternative roofing materials might make a better choice. 1. Shake Shingles Favored for their rustic, weathered appeal, shake shingle roofing offers excellent energy efficiency and…
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 the study process by keeping you engaged. If you’re ready to try different study aids, check out these three videos to help you prepare for…
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 asbestos prior to demolition, but because it increases time and labor costs, some contractors have ignored prudent action and gone forward with demos without addressing…