By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

While we are the experts on contractor’s licensing even I can’t explain some of the rules on the book.  I ‘sign’ on this time with a ‘specialized’ question that has no answer! …

Q:  What makes plumbers, electrical sign contractors and well drillers so special that they require additional license displays (name, address, license, bigger lettering) when advertising than a "normal" contractor?

If your workers comp policy with State Fund renews October 1, it’s time to request your renewal quote thru Group 825.

As a member of the Bay Area Builders Exchange, you may be eligible for a 6% group discount through our group program with the State Compensation Insurance Fund. 

If your annual workers comp premium exceeds $8700.00,  it pays to be member of the Bay Area Builders Exchange.

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

While the drought in California has caused many problems, there is also a flipside of the coin and an opportunity for contractors that hasn’t ‘dried up.’

When does the need to be licensed kick in for a manufacturer about to sign a ‘contract’? But we begin with some great memories for a father and son…

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

First, an issue facing the roofing industry in California has a contractor ‘fired up’ then another needs help deciding what name to use for his new business…

Q:  I read your column in the weekly NCBE newsletter.

I sent an email to all CSLB staffers and have gotten no response.  Can you help with this matter?