Did you know you can upgrade a contractor license? Yes, with certain contractor licenses, you can.  With certain contractor licenses, you can always upgrade the license in the future, especially if you want to pursue a higher-level job.   After a certain period of time, some certified licenses are eligible to be upgraded. Licenses that can be upgraded include HVAC–Class C, HVAC–Class B, Residential, Building, Swimming

Interested in solar technology? You can make a career out of it.   Each year, the world is going more “green,” and there will be more solar jobs popping up left and right.  According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), a solar contractor is defined as a contractor whose services “consist of

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 on contract practices to better protect your company. The right contract can make all the difference if things begin to head south.

Although the deadline is a few months away, we wanted to put the bug in your ear about renewing your contractor’s license. Florida state law requires contractors to complete 14 hours of approved continuing education (CEU) every two years prior to the renewal deadline (8/31) of every even numbered year for certified contractors. This means, you have

There’s lots of specialties in the field of contracting, but for this article we wanted to focus on mechanical contractors. Interested in getting your contractor license in Florida or any other state? How about your mechanical contractor’s license? Below, we wanted to share some information about this job and the requirements needed for a license.  

Thinking about getting your residential contractor license? Contracting is a great career field to go into. What is a residential contractor exactly? In Florida, a residential contractor is defined as a contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than

Want to be an electrician? It’s a very rewarding career path, and electricians are needed! To become an electrician in the state of Florida, you need an electrical contractor license. Otherwise, you will be working illegally without the license.    According to U.S. News World Report, electricians are the #3 job in construction right now. By

As long as roofs exist, so will roofers! If you enjoy working with your hands and being outside, the job of a roofer could be a great career choice for you. You can become a roofer at any time, whether you just graduated high school, finished college, or want a change in careers.   What is a roofing contractor? By

Thinking about a career as a plumber? It’s a great job! If pipes exist, plumbers will be needed. Plumbers also can make great money, especially if you work for yourself. You don’t need a college degree to be a plumber, and with the proper training, you can become a plumber at any stage of your life.  What does a plumber

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 on using construction liens to get paid. Liens can get you paid for your work, but only if properly prepared and timely