How Much Can I Expect To Pay For General Contractor Business Insurance?
If you’re a contractor, then you should be aware that you are 100% liable for the actions of your workers while they’re working on a contract. This means that if one of your employees gets injured while they’re doing work, they can file a lawsuit against you. If your worker accidentally or intentionally damages your […]
In The Know: What Are The Possible Penalties For Unlicensing Contracting?
Unlicensed contracting is a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida, and it can result in up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. If the accused has been convicted of doing business without a license, then they could be charged with a third-degree felony, which carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in […]
In The Know: What Does The Law Say If One Operates Without A License In Florida?
As you enter the world of Construction in Florida, you need to be licensed under Florida. Under Florida law, the offense of “Contracting Without a License” can encompass a broad range of conduct related to the construction and home improvement industries. Section 489.127, Florida Statutes, provides as follows: (1) No person shall: (a) Falsely hold himself […]
Thinking Of Getting Your Florida Electrical Contractor’s License?
If you want to become an electrician in Florida, you need to have a license to practice electrical contracting. Doing so will allow you to legally work in the state. According to U.S. News World Report, electricians are the #3 job in construction right now. By 2026, there should be 60,100 new positions for electricians, […]
What Are Construction Defects?
No one wants a construction defect to occur. Construction defects are a headache for builders/contractors and clients, especially if the issue gets brought to a construction defect trial. It’s a builder or developers or contractor’s job to be on the lookout for construction defects; however, sometimes, defects get overlooked. Real problems arise when defects appear, and no one […]
When Dealing With Contruction Lien Wavers, Be Aware Of These 3 Common Mistakes
The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information we found on construction lien waivers. Do not ever hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we don’t […]
The Importance of Liability Insurance and Worker’s Compensation Insurance in Contracting
In most states, you need liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance with your contractor’s license. With insurance, potential clients will take you more seriously, but you will also be protected if accidents or damages occur. Why is liability insurance important? If a homeowner hires a contractor with liability insurance, he/she will be compensated for any […]
Business Tip: Reasons Why Construction Companies Close
Starting up accompany or even running a company, in any industry is a challenge. With the construction boom, construction companies are bidding hard to get jobs, which means its more challenging than ever to start up in the construction industry. There’s a lot of things that can help you grow your business and there’s a […]
Construction Tip: Ways to Streamline Your Contracting Business
With change comes growth – sometimes a company needs to adapt to different processes in order to take the business to the next level. With different streamlining techniques, you can make things more efficient in your business. It’s not always a hard task to introduce new methods into your business, especially when the benefits far […]
How Going Green Saves Money in Construction
The construction industry has a reputation of not being good to Mother Earth with the use of natural resources, toxic chemicals and the production of waste, but there’s been a turning point and more businesses are turning to sustainable construction practices. In 2013, $260 million was spent in sustainable construction, so it is moving in […]