Can You Transfer Your Contractor License From Another State to Florida?
Yes, an experienced out-of-state contractor may be able to obtain a Florida contractor license without starting completely from scratch, but Florida generally does not simply “transfer” another state’s contractor license. Depending on your license, experience, examination history, and how long you have been licensed, you may qualify for Florida licensure by endorsement or another licensing […]
The Blueprint To Thriving and Getting Your Florida Certified Specialty Structure Contractor License
Florida’s unique climate and outdoor lifestyle create a massive, year-round demand for outdoor living spaces, storm protection, and specialized aluminum construction. Becoming a Florida certified specialty structure contractor is one of the most profitable paths in the modern construction industry. Whether you are looking to launch a new business or expand your existing trades, understanding […]
Get Your Florida Contractor License Fast: Why You Shouldn’t Go It Alone
You’re an expert at your trade. You know construction, and you’re ready to take the next step by getting your Florida contractor license. As a skilled professional, you might be thinking, “I can handle the application myself. How hard can it be?” While that can-do attitude is what makes you a great contractor, the licensing […]
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, […]
New Materials in Construction
Just like other fields, construction must be innovative too in order to survive. New construction materials are stuff people only used to dream of like shapeshifting and self-healing materials. Construction materials are evolving. Materials are becoming lighter, stronger, less toxic. Roman concrete goes back 2,000 years and the construction industry is looing at Roman concrete […]
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FIFTH EDITION) DELAYED
On November 19th, we posted a blog on our website to inform you about two surveys being conducted by the University of Central Florida. The Florida Building Commission teamed up with the university to get some input on the delayed issues in the fifth edition of the Florida Building Code. To see our full blog […]
SHOUT OUT TO ONE OF OUR FOUNDERS
The gang at Licenses, Etc. would like to give a shout out to one of our founders, Chrissi Jackson, who started a new business earlier this year. We know a lot of you ask, “How is Chrissi doing these days?” She was intricate in starting your businesses and helping you all, so we thought we […]
NEW SCAM! BEWARE!
In this day and age, someone is always trying to scam. There seems to be a new one targeting unsuspecting contractors. Recently posted on the website at www.MyFloridaLicense.com is: DBPR has received notification of a delinquent account telephone scam targeting licensees. Be aware that we do not contact licensees for credit card or bank account […]