The world of contracting is vast. If you’re interested in working with your hands and jumping into the contractor world, there’s so many specialties to choose from. You are bound to find one you like! For this article, we wanted to focus on one contractor specialty: a glass and glazing
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What is a Pollutant Storage Contractor?
Contracting is a very lucrative career. A career in contracting has many specialties for a person to choose from. Through training and apprenticeships, a person generally can find their niche in such a large field. For this article, we will focus on a pollutant storage contractor. After reading the details
What is a Sheet Metal Worker?
Did you know that a sheet metal worker is a varied and diverse skill and trade? In fact, it’s one of the most diverse. Sheet metal contractors work with lots of different people in different trades on commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. If you enjoy math and laying out plans
W-2 vs. 1099
The business of W-2 forms and 1099 forms can be confusing. If things aren’t made clear, legal issues can ensue for a contractor or contractor applicant. There is a difference between W-2 employment and a 1099 paid worker.
If you are being paid by a W-2, the employee is legally employed
Maximum Workers’ Compensation Rate Goes into Effect January 1
At Licenses Etc., we believe in sharing important information with our clients and others in the contracting community. Below, wanted to share an announcement from the Florida Department of Financial Services about Florida Workers’ Compensation.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has decided that the statewide average weekly wage paid by
Zika is an Occupational Hazard
Zika, the virus, is an occupational hazard. This virus received a lot of attention back in 2016. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika a public health emergency. This was a pretty big deal, considering it was only the fourth time in the organization’s existence that it declared this type
Appyling for a Joint Venture
Are you looking to apply to qualify for a joint venture? We’ve gathered up some information that can help you with this. We will share information from the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, who is responsible for all licensing and regulating within the construction industry. This Board regulates both construction
What is the NASCLA Exam?
If you’re a contractor, and want to be licensed in multiple states, we want to give you some on information on how to go about doing this. The NASCLA accredited examination (The National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies) hold the Commercial General Building Contractor exam in September 2009. The
Pool Contractor Work Defined
If you’re a pool contractor or deal with pools on the job, we wanted to share some important information with you from the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA). On October 28, 2016, there was a joint meeting of the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board and Construction Industry Licensing Board. In this
Want to Update your Contractor’s License?
Wishing you could get better contracting jobs? You can! Did you know you can upgrade some contractor’s licenses out there? After a period of time, certain certified licenses are eligible to be upgraded. Licenses that are able to upgrade include: HVAC – Class C, HVAC –Class B, Residential, Building, Swimming