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by John McGill

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

After more than 25 years assisting contractors, some questions still come up time and again. That’s primarily a result of several factors; including rumor, misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the law. The rules and regulations written are complex, and the way they are interpreted by the CSLB always a factor. As experts working daily with these regulations we know that what’s written doesn’t always mean the same thing to different people reading it…

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…