Articles

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
 
Some contractor licensing ‘arrangements’ are subject to change, others not so much. Learn more about how ‘limited’ some partnerships aren’t. We start with another contractor’s concern about RME’s with a ‘sole’.  We also add more ‘fuel’ to the firestorm of controversy about how public agencies can structure their bids…
 

By Joseph J. Haraburda, President & CEO, Oakland Chamber of Commerce

Dear Mayor Quan:

The lack of action has caused the occupy situation to speed out of control.  The vandalism, business losses and general fear is NOT an acceptable condition for our great city.  What is your plan?
 

On June 3, 2009, the Board of Education of the West Contra Costa Unified School District approved Resolution 90-0809.  The resolution places the District under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.  Under Section 22036/of the act, the District is inviting all licensed contractors to submit the name of their firm to the District for inclusion on its list of qualified bidders for the following calendar year (2012).

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
 
With tax revenues down and budget cuts across the board State government is targeting the ‘underground’ economy as a top law enforcement priority. Contractors just want a level playing field whether the market is rising or falling…
 
According to CSLB Registrar Steve Sands, “unlicensed illegal activities that put homeowners at risk and puts those who follow state laws at a competitive disadvantage will not be tolerated”. Contractors can also do a lot to help.
 

By Sam K. Abdulaziz & Kenneth S. Grossbart,Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
 
Centuries ago in ancient times all roads led to Rome.  In California’s contractor licensing world all roads lead to CSLB HQ in Sacramento. When filing on time is a crucial issue going to the ‘source’ is often the best bet for success…