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The world of contracting is booming right now, so now is the time to get your contractor’s license. There is currently a shortage of skilled laborers, so there’s plenty of jobs for you to go after all across the country.

As a contractor licensing company, we want to help you get your contractor’s license. We help contractor’s get their licenses in Florida, Georgia, and many other states, as well. For this article, we wanted to focus on a gas line specialty contractor. There’s so many fields in the contracting world, so we wanted to detail them for you. Your interests and skillset will help determine which specialty is right for you.

By definition, a gas line specialty contractor “is a contractor whose scope of work is limited to installation, modification, alteration, testing, repair and maintenance of natural gas transmission systems and natural gas distribution systems with all appurtenances within rights-of-way, easements, or terminating at meter.”

Working with natural gas is a serious profession that requires specialized training and certification. So, what is required for this license? You need: read more

If you’re interested in becoming a contractor, now is the time! Not only is it a rewarding career that pays well, but there is a labor shortage. So if you get the proper training and certifications, then you are likely to find a job easily, as there are so many positions waiting to be filled. The biggest shortage is in the construction sector, and since there’s so much construction work now… there’s a bit of a problem across the country.

Back around 2008-2010, the recession hit, and many workers could not find jobs, so many workers left the construction industry and never came back when the jobs started to grow. About 1.5 million residential construction workers left the industry after the recession.

Also, young kids and teens aren’t caring about going into a trade. There’s a lot of pressure for them to attend colleges. Many construction workers are retiring and there’s no one to fill in for them.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the USG Corporation reported in 2017 that 95% of contractors have serious problems finding skilled workers. Also in 2017, around 210,000 new construction jobs were added in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  More and more workers will be needed as the growth is continuing. read more

 So you want to get your Florida contractor’s license? Congrats! You can either do the paperwork and filing by yourself or hire a contractor licensing company to do it for you. Sure, you’ll spend more money than if you did it yourself, but when you hire a professional contractor licensing you have a better chance of completing your license application correctly. Below, we wanted to share with you some reasons you should work with a company to get your Florida contractor’s license.  

• There’s a lot of deadlines to remember for different parts of the paperwork. Our team of professionals knows all these deadlines by heart.  
• We are professionals at putting the paperwork together for this licensure. We know what documents are needed and we know how to write the application so it can get approved.  

• We work quickly and efficiently and get our contractors approved faster than if they were to do it themselves.  
• We will let you know what information is needed and what you still need to do in order to receive a license.  
• We know exactly where to send in the information, what format, and how long this application needs to be.  
• We will let you know where and when you need to take a test if necessary.  
• We are knowledgeable in the contractor license field and can answer all your questions.  

• We can run a credit report for you (they are needed for licensure).  
• We have an average 10-day turn around.  
• We have helped thousands get their contractor’s license.  
• We make the entire process simple and easy for anyone to understand.  

When you work with us, you’re getting your money’s worth. The key to our success is that we don’t simply fill out forms; We analyze your work history, using the information strategically, to build a winning application. Get started with us today! We also help contractors get their licenses in other states. We make getting your Florida contractor’s license, fast and easy. We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We will work with you every step of the way until you are licensed. To get started on the Florida contractor license process, click here or call us at 239-777-1028.  read more

Ever thought about a career as an electrician? You should! 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, which is a 9 percent job increase.  

What does an electrician’s job entail? Well, electricians know everything about lighting systems, including the installation of them. They know how to keep lights up to code and they know how to repair these systems as well. An electrician must complete at least 4 years of training as an apprentice and needs a license to practice in the state of Florida. Most states require a contractor’s license. Electricians work in homes, businesses, factories, and more.  There’s even subspecialties within the electrician field like those that work in iron or steel mills.  

Currently, the median salary for an electrician is $52,720. The unemployment rate currently for electricians is 4.4 percent.  

Training is critical for electricians. Just like most contracting jobs, this can be dangerous and requires knowledge and skill to avoid injury or even death. Some contractors attend technical school before going into an apprenticeship.   read more

Considering a career in plumbing? According to U.S. News World Report, plumbing is the top construction job at the moment. The median salary is $51,450; the unemployment rate is at 4.4 percent; and the number of jobs projected to increase by 2026 is 75,800.  

What does a job in plumbing entail? Plumbers plan where the pipes and fixtures should be in any structure. Plumbers install and connect piping and fixtures. They work with showers, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, dishwashers, water heaters and more. Plumbing isn’t just about fixing pipes, it’s about having great problem-solving skills. As long as we have pipes, plumbers will be needed.  

Compared to other construction jobs, plumbers job growth is faster than the average. With new buildings, comes new plumbing opportunities.  

To be a plumber, you need a four or five-year apprenticeship. You need a technical education and a certain number of hours of on-the-job training working with a licensed plumber. Technical education is usually around 246 hours, which includes applied physics and math. When it comes to training, you need to put in around 2,000 hours with a licensed plumber. Plumbers also need to complete safety training.   read more