CCIS Blog

There are seven steps, as outlined by the CSLB to become a licensed contractor. The most crucial step in the process to obtain a license with the Contractors State License Board is to take and pass a Law and Business exam and a Trade exam.  Contractors are required to take the examinations if they have not passed one of the above exams or have not served as a qualifying individual in their trade within the past five years. Contractors required to take examinations may apply for only on Continue Reading...

Counties in California continue to lift “Shelter in Place” job restrictions, allowing workers throughout the state to head back to offices and jobsites. While returning to work is slowly progressing to what we consider “normal,” the threat of viral infection among workers remains just as high. Some of the construction industry was fortunate to be deemed “essential,” allowing construction to continue through the state-wide shutdown. However, now that most Ca Continue Reading...

Attn: Contractors involved in resolving insurance claims. During this unexpected and unpredictable pandemic, many insurance policyholders attempting to resolve claims with their insurance companies are also dealing with economic hardship and a lack of access to the California court system. Should you find yourself in this predicament, rest assured the California Department of Insurance (DOI) is addressing the situation head-on. On April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council of California issu Continue Reading...

As of Friday, April 10, all California-based Contractors of any employment classification can apply for a Government-funded Forgivable loan. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid package (CARES ACT) was passed to provide financial aid and stimulus on an expansive scale. The package includes many opportunities to apply for assistance, specifically for small businesses, as the government recognizes the economic importance of keeping them afloat. One aid provision that California contractors ca Continue Reading...

When contractors bid and win construction projects for Municipal, State or Federal Government work, they are beholden to the issued contract provided by the governing body of their project. These contracts can be upwards of 80 to 100 pages and contain project specifications, insurance and bond requirements, and legal ramifications for late or unfinished work.    As California continues to roll out more clarification on “Shelter-in-Place” orders and guidelines for wh Continue Reading...