To be a contractor in Florida, you need a contractor’s license, otherwise you are working illegally and could be fined or jailed. As a Florida contractor licensing company, our team at Licenses, Etc. wanted to share guidelines and requirements entailed in applying for a contracting license in Florida. First, you will have to take two

There are many types of contractors. Contractors can do so much more than electrical work or painting. There are plumbers, roofers, HVAC technicians, solar contractors, and more. For this article, we wanted to talk about mechanical contractors. We hope this article teaches you a little more about this particular contractor specialty and maybe it will

Efficiency on the job site and during a construction project is critical if a contractor wants to deliver a project on time and within budget; however, this is easier said than done and it can be quite the challenge to be efficient.  New technologies are helping improve efficiency on the job, but new techniques and

A career as a contractor is a good one. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars at a four-year college, you don’t have to sit at a desk all day, and you have a competitive salary. In this field, you can choose a specialty and field that is important to you. Much contracting work

 Thinking about a career as a construction manager? Good thinking. According to U.S. News Report, construction managers are the #2 job in the construction industry right now. The Bureau of Labor Statistics believe by 2026 there will be 46,100 new construction manager jobs, which is an 11 percent increase. This is really good. The median

Looking to start up your own contracting business? You don’t only need a contractor’s licenses, you need a business licenses, as well. At Licenses Etc., we have packages to help our contractors start their own businesses.   Our package is tailored specially to the construction industry. Here is what we do for you:  Research the desired company name for availability

A career as a contractor is a good one. Why? You don’t have to spend thousands at a four-year college, you don’t have to sit at a desk all day, and you have a competitive salary. In this field, you can choose a specialty and field that is important to you and reflects your skillset.

To be a contractor in Florida, you need a contractor’s license, otherwise you are working illegally and could be fined or jailed. At Licenses, Etc., we wanted to share requirements needed when applying for a contracting license in Florida. First, you will have to take two brief exams that cover topics related to finance and the

Many construction projects don’t ever finish on the original finish/end date. Delayed projects are , unfortunately, almost the norm; however, many delays can actually be avoided. In this post, we wanted to identify some common reasons for construction project delays. Inefficient management. Poor management can lead to delays. It can lead to inefficient periods of

The 2021 hurricane season is definitely above-average in activity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the number of expected named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater) is 15 to 21, including 7 to 10 hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or greater, of which 3 to 5 could become major hurricanes with winds 111 mph or