Drones are starting to be used in just about every part of the corporate world, and they are making a big impact on contractors as well. If you want to leverage your drone without fear of getting in trouble with the law, then you need to be properly licensed and know the rules for safe…
The state of Rhode Island is strict about its licensing and continuing education requirements for contractors. It is smart to constantly update your knowledge base to make sure that your business can stay competitive, but continuing education is also the law in Rhode Island. Here are some tips to help you make a success of…
Many changes were made in the 2014 Fifth Edition of the Florida Building Code from previous editions. Knowing what these changes are is important for building contractors, engineers, architects, and others employed in the Florida construction industry. Just as keeping up with changes in code is important, keeping up with the requirements for licensure is…
Florida is a state that issues contractor licenses based mostly on the task being performed, instead of the specialty of the contractor. The process starts with the contractor being registered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) to work in the company’s local area. If the company wants to work outside their local town, they…
In the state of Tennessee, general contractors and subcontractors in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work must be licensed to bid or work on projects worth $25,000 or more. If a specialty contractor is acting as a subcontractor on a project, then he or she must be licensed if his or her part…
Dodge Data & Analytics, which forecasts construction starts, is predicting a 3-percent increase in construction starts in 2018. This includes a 9-percent increase in single-family homes, 2-percent rise in commercial buildings, 3-percent increase in the construction of institutional buildings, and 3-percent increase in the number of public works. With moderate job growth and no large…
Before you can take your classes to get your Rhode Island contracting license, there is some prep work you have to do. There are several different types of guidelines that need to be followed and criteria that must be met before you can get started. That criteria can be different depending on the field in…
Knowing what areas are commonly cited for safety violations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration lets building contractors focus on improvements and avoid penalties. Each year, OSHA publishes the top violations cited, and the latest runs from October 2016 to September 2017. Just as complying with OSHA requirements is important to avoid penalties and…
Becoming a contractor in the state of Oregon involves a significant amount of training, education, and experience. To be a residential or commercial construction contractor in Oregon, you must be licensed and you must meet all of the continuing education requirements. These involve not only knowing state business laws and construction codes, but being aware…
The Florida Keys sustained major damage caused by Hurricane Irma in September. A Category 4, the 130 mph winds destroyed more than 600 buildings, and that is a preliminary assessment, according to the Miami Herald. The report stated that 583 buildings sustained major damage. There was minor damage to 2,739 buildings, and more than 10,000…