Did you know that construction equipment theft is a really big problem? Unfortunately, it is. Contractors truly have to concern themselves with this issue. Construction zones and project areas are… Read more »

To be a contractor, you need good communication skills. You don’t necessarily have to be a “people person,” per se, but you do have to know how to effectively communicate… Read more »

You’ve invested a lot in your career. So why not keep that investment growing?   Joining a trade organization has many benefits, and could help you expand your circle of… Read more »

  What do flying debris, airborne dust, and shattering glass have in common?   They can all cause eye injuries.   It’s no surprise that the construction industry ranks second… Read more »

  You’ve just received a license from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and you’re ready to get to work. But before you step onto your next job site,… Read more »

 Florida’s housing market continued to heat up in July, as it picked up steam for the second summer month.   Florida Realtors reported that July was a strong month for… Read more »

  The U.S. construction industry added 28,000 jobs in August, but contractors expressed difficulties finding experienced workers.   According to reports by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the… Read more »

Do you know what a general contractor does exactly? What the position entails? There’s so many different types of contractors today that it can be hard to remember who does… Read more »

You just had a great meeting with a client about a home improvement job, and now you’ve been asked to provide an estimate for the project. You know they’re pricing… Read more »

New housing starts and home sales are considered to be indicators of economic strength. So the latest data should signal good news for Florida contractors and workers in the construction… Read more »

A contractor needs to be in with the new. Whether it’s the latest trend or technique, he or she has to be well versed in the present and future of… Read more »

As a contractor, you have to stay on top of things in your field. Whether there’s a new regulation or way to do something, you should know it and implement… Read more »

Running a business is hard. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve put in into the industry, running a business is a lot of work. There’s a lot to do,… Read more »

Early in 2017, there were many trends and outlooks predicted for the construction industry. With only a few months left in the year, how do you think the outlook measures… Read more »

General contractors have a Division 1 License, which can consist of a General, Building or Residential contractor’s license.  These types of contractors are generally a single person or a company,… Read more »

Think unlicensed contracting work is no big deal?   Think again.   The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the arrest of nine men in July on charges related to… Read more »

Five great iOS apps for contractors   Let’s face it: If you’re not using your iPhone to “life hack” – that is, take a shortcut in a novel way to… Read more »

In order to legally perform contractor services in the state of Florida, you will need to obtain a Florida contracting license. If you fail to undergo the testing and licensing,… Read more »

It’s mid-July, and we’re 1½ months into the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. Weather forecasters have predicted an active hurricane season, with as many as 17 storms expected (and named, from… Read more »

  Pretty much all states have their own rules and regulations surrounding how one legally operates as a contractor within their state. Florida is, of course, no different. To legally… Read more »