By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
While we often share answers offering good news to contractors in a jam sometimes it’s ‘un- possible’. Common wisdom says most rules have an ‘exception’ but you shouldn’t ever count on getting a second, and sometimes you just can’t fix what is ‘brokered’…
from "Safety News", State Compensation Insurance Fund
Press Release: October 4, 2012
California Department of Insurance
By Kenneth S. Grossbart, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
from "Take A Fresh Look", News Oakland Mayor Jean Quan, Oct. 6, 2012
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
As we have stated for years, ‘knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle’ in getting good information. In most areas of California, one of the best places to start when looking for a contractor is with the local Builder’s Exchange. For those with an expired or revoked license is it necessary to show recent work experience when re-applying? …
by John McGill, Attorney, Archer Norris
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
Duplication of effort is always frustrating, especially when your license is at risk as a result, as our first contractor demonstrates. While a college degree is great preparation, if you want a ‘general’ engineering license in California you are going to have to spend some time in the trenches, so to speak. Sparks may fly when we plug in a couple answers every electrical contractor should know…