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By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

You can’t buy forgiveness or ‘rent’ some things either, despite what rumors may have you believe. Just don’t do it…

Q: I am looking to purchase a contracting business but I only have experience working on my own houses and family member’s homes. I understand it is difficult to qualify based on experience gained as an “owner builder”, or handyman tasks that I have done for family. I’ve heard that it’s possible to “rent” an RMO (Responsible Managing Officer). How does that process work?

Member Feedback Requested 

Exchange, Inc., owner of the Bay Area Builders Exchange building is in the process of completely renovating our main office at 3055 Alvarado Street, San Leandro, and would like input on what amenities members would like to see included?
 
Use of the BABX property should serve as an extension of your membership benefits. 
 

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

Let’s start with a ‘liability’ lesson, of particular note for LLC licensees. A reminder on no bidding without an active license and a ‘test’ on exams…

Q: You recently helped me set up my corporation and obtain a Contractor’s License. I now have put General Liability coverage in place. Can this be added to the CSLB site under my license? Please advise on how I go about doing this.

The following links provide information regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board’s Public Meeting, Public Hearing, and Business Meeting scheduled for May 16, 2019, in Oakland, CA.

1. TITLE 8: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORDERS Subchapter 4, Article 15. Cranes and Derricks in Construction Sections 1618.1 and 1618.4 Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification [HORCHER]

https://www.dir.ca.gov/oshsb/documents/noticeJun2019-Cranes-and-Derricks-in-Construction-Operator-Qualification-Horcher.pdf