Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of March 31, 2014
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
While ignorance of the laws is no excuse, as we are often taught as children, the multi-layered complexity of contractor’s regulation in California is not an easy lesson. With full-time work as licensed contractors it helps ease the load just knowing you have an expert ‘on call’ when the inevitable question comes up about breaking those rules. As readers know, sometimes those ‘rule’ breakers are looking for a competitive edge, legal or not…
The “New” Lien Law and You – Relearning to Ride the Bike
By Mark J. Rice, Construction Attorney
You remember what they say about how laws are made? That it’s like sausage – tasty, but you do not want to see how it’s made. Well, that really is not close to accurate. The process of legislation is more like Tofu – no matter how you dress it up, its still Tofu, bland and tasteless, still ugly to watch being made, and ultimately, no substitute for a good Kielbasa with sauerkraut, relish and mustard, swilled down with a hearty IPA watching the game at the Flatiron.
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of March 24, 2014
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
While many trades have become more specialized others have ‘drifted’ into portions of other skilled work. That has raised the confusion levels among many contractors about what is now allowed within their scope of work. Sales and installation of some products have also triggered misunderstandings about who can do what with which license. That’s why we’re the experts answering those questions because, as we have always noted, knowledge is power…
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of March 17, 2014
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Many contractors are taking advantage of California now allowing operations as a Limited Liability Company. However, keeping the license number you had for years might be an issue. But first, another contractor discovers a way to ‘waive’ the exam in qualifying a new corporate license…
2nd Annual Builders Exchange Charity Golf Classic - April 21, 2014
March 14, 2014
April 21st Crow Canyon Country Club - Benefitting the Cypress Mandela Training Center
It is with great anticipation that we get ready for our 2nd Annual BABX CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC to be held at the beautiful course at Crow Country Club in San Ramon on Monday, April 21st, 2014.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Cypress Mandela Pre-Apprenticeship program.