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  • Why Worker’s Compensation Insurance Is So Important

    • September 5, 2022
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    It is important for contractors to have adequate worker’s compensation and general liability insurance to protect themselves from the risks associated with working on a construction site. Even if a project is not currently underway, Florida’s insurance requirements apply to all active licenses. When a contractor’s license is issued in Florida, the state gives the

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  • In The Know: What Are The Possible Penalties For Unlicensing Contracting?

    • July 12, 2022
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    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

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  • In The Know: What Does The Law Say If One Operates Without A License In Florida?

    • July 5, 2022
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    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

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  • Thinking Of Getting Your Florida Electrical Contractor’s License?

    • June 30, 2022
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    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,

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  • General Contractor Vs. Construction Manager

    • April 21, 2022
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    Thinking about a job in the contractor field? There are so many specialties in the world of contracting and there are different levels of the job. For this article, we wanted to talk about general contractors versus construction managers.     Both general contractors and construction managers are often viewed as the head contractor at a

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  • Read Up on the Latest Construction Trends

    • April 18, 2022
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    Donuts. Cupcakes. Open concept homes. The color gray. Trends are a thing that happen in every industry out there, including the construction industry. It’s important for a contractor to keep up-to-date on the latest trends to not only keep up with the times, but to please, impress, and attract a clientele. Some trends stick, some

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  • Benefits of Hiring a General Contractor

    • April 13, 2022
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    Being a contractor is a rewarding job. Contractors get to work on a project, and usually see it from start to finish, and can be proud of the work you put in to create an impressive product. The job is a challenging one, both mentally and physically.  Contractors need good management skills, finance skills, you

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  • Congratulations, June 2019 Licensees!

    • October 31, 2019
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    Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in June 2019: Florida Jason Barfield at All Inclusive Maintenance & Construction, Inc in Lakeland, FL Brandon Smiley at Epic Custom, LLC dba Epic Custom Homes in Jacksonville, FL Thomas Valentine at Valcon LLC in Delray Beach, FL Christopher Gloin at Five Star Reconstructors, Inc. in Saint

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  • Congratulations, May 2019 Licensees!

    • October 30, 2019
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    Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in May 2019: Collier County, Florida Gabriel Rea at Florida Gulf Coast Roofing, Inc. in Lehigh Acres, FL Florida Donald Vinson at First Rock Construction LLC in Key Largo, FL William Franklin at Billy’s Builders L.L.C. in Pensacola, FL Jonathan Bourassa at Finest Services E & P,

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  • Congratulations, April 2019 Licensees!

    • October 25, 2019
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    licenses, etc.

    Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in April 2019: Florida Michael Raulerson Jr. at MarDon Construction Inc in Raleigh, NC Don Romaniak at D R Building & Restoration Incorporated in Palm Beach Gardens, FL Donald Schram at Schram’s Construction Services, L.L.C. in Caledonia, MI Joseph Hebel at Douglas M. Hebel, Inc. in Naples,

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