Building information modeling (BIM) has helped design and construction teams tremendously in the last 20 years. BIM helps enhance preconstruction project visualization, identifies class detection, and improves cost estimates, and more. As each year passes, more uses are being found for BIM. Overall, BIM is a communication tool. Here is the current state of BIM

The construction industry needs skilled workers! There is currently a labor shortage occurring in the construction industry and 80 percent of construction companies are unable to find the workers they need. During this shortage, contractors can do different things to cope with the smaller workforce without turning down projects or sacrificing quality. Here are some

It should come to no surprise that contractors in the construction industry face more dangerous environments and working areas than other professions. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (OSHA), the fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average for other industries. Here are some safety precautions

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 force majeure and the coronavirus.  Do not hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we don’t have the information,

Have you ever considered a career as a contractor? You should! The construction industry continues to grow and is in need for skilled workers. The construction industry is changing and has become more appealing to younger generations as workers get to work with the latest technology and don’t have to pay thousands upon thousands in

To work as a licensed contractor in the state of Florida, the Department of Business & Professional Regulation’s Construction Industry Licensing Board requires that all applicants need to provide credit reports personally and on the business entity they want to qualify. Both these credit reports must indicate that local, state, and federal records have been

As a contractor licensing company, we work to get people licensed properly so they can be skilled contractors in the construction industry. We wanted to share with you some statistics with you to share the state of the industry with you. 13% of the world’s GDP is due to construction-related spending. $1.32 trillion is the

As a contractor, it’s in your best interest to have worker’s compensation insurance or work for a contractor that has worker’s compensation that covers you. The construction industry, unfortunately, is prone to accidents, since workplace sites are full of dangerous items and situations. Worker’s compensation insurance should always be updated and sufficient. Florida’s insurance coverage

Do you need to get your Florida contractor’s license? We can help you do it. For this blog, we wanted to share with you the requirements to get a contractor license. In the state of Florida, you need your contractor’s license to practice legally. The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board issues certified contractor’s licenses to:

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