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Questions to Have in a Punch List

What is a punch list? A punch list is a list of items which define the work that doesn’t comply with the contract requirements after a good part of a project is completed.
For this article, we wanted to share some questions you should have on your punch list:

Are the holes

What Do You Need to Do to Get a Florida Contractor’s License?

To be a contractor in Florida, you need a contractor’s license, otherwise you are working illegally and could be fined or jailed. As a Florida contractor licensing company, we wanted to share guidelines and requirements entailed in applying for a contracting license in Florida.
First, you will have to take two

How to Get a Credit Report for a Contractor’s License

In Florida, for you to work as a State Certified Contractor, the Department of Business & Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Construction Industry Licensing Board requires all applicants provide credit reports for themselves and the business entity they want to qualify.
Both credit reports must indicate that local, state, and federal records have

What Do General Contractors Do?

There’s lots of types of contractors: electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, etc.  But, what does a general contractor do?
In the state of Florida, a general contractor is recognized as a “a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work which he or she may do, who may contract

How to Renew A Contractor’s License in Florida

As you know, you need to have a contractor’s license in Florida to work legally. But, did you know you have to renew your license? Do you know how to renew your license? As a Florida contractor licensing company, we want to help. You need to renew your contractor’s license

Construction Materials that Could Change the Industry

From drones and 3D printing to virtual reality and to BIM, there are many technological advances occurring in the construction industry. But, there’s also materials that are advancing that can change the industry.

Translucent wood. This can be used to develop windows and solar panels. It is low cost, readily available,

Reasons Why You Should Become a Florida Contractor

Thought about becoming a contractor? There are many different specialties within this industry for you to choose depending on your interests and skills. Whether you enjoy working on buildings, AC units, swimming pools, with wires, pipes, or water tanks, contracting is a great way for you to work with your

How to Use Mobile Technology the Right Way as a Contractor

Mobile technology is everywhere and continues to expand. More and more construction sites and contractors are adapting to using mobile technology for an array of different things from timecards to project management. Mobile technology can help contractors make projects more efficient and easier.

Mobile technology can provide better record keeping on

Clauses to Review Before You Sign a Construction Contract

Construction contracts include many documents such as contract drawings, specifications, prevailing conditions and the signed contractor. Unfortunately, these documents are long and people don’t go through them in detail. It is crucial for a contractor to look through the contract before it is signed to avoid future disputes, because once

How a Construction Career is Flexible and Reliable

A career as a contractor is a good one. You don’t have to spend thousands at a four-year college, you don’t have to sit at a desk all day, and you have a competitive salary. In this field, you can choose a specialty and field that is important to you.